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				<title>[CES 2026] An Entertainment Companion for Every Moment Seen &#038; Heard</title>
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									<description><![CDATA[The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 marked a new chapter in Samsung’s visual display evolution; building on nearly two decades as the]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 marked a new chapter in Samsung’s visual display evolution; building on nearly two decades as the world’s No. 1 TV brand <a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[1]</sup></span></a>. The space was divided into art, gaming and entertainment sections, anchored by the incredible 130-inch Micro RGB TV and the Vision AI Companion. Samsung Newsroom stepped inside to see how hardware innovation and AI-driven visual intelligence come together to create new immersive experiences.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24536" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24536 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="555" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main1.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main1-768x426.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Samsung has been the world’s No. 1 TV brand for the past 20 years.</p></div>
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<h3><strong>Micro RGB 130”: CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation Winner</strong></h3>
<p>The Micro RGB 130” TV made its debut at First Look. Visitors were first struck by its scale, then by the precision of its colour reproduction across varied content. Micro RGB 130” also delivers 100% of the BT.2020 wide colour gamut, certified by Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), to enable more accurate, life-like colours.</p>
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<p>As screen sizes grow, maintaining image consistency becomes more challenging. Samsung addressed this with Glare Free technology, enabling uniform image rendering without distracting reflections — a key reason the Micro RGB 130” TV earned a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation honour.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24535" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24535 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="596" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main2.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main2-945x563.jpg 945w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main2-768x458.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Micro RGB 130”</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_24537" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24537 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main3.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="631" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main3.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main3-892x563.jpg 892w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main3-768x485.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The Micro RGB 130” TV uses RGB colour LEDs smaller than 100 micrometres as its backlight to deliver exceptional picture quality and colour.</p></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>▲ Video explaining how micro RGB LEDs work</em></p>
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<p>Beyond the technology, the Micro RGB 130” TV’s Timeless Frame design reflects a modern evolution of Samsung’s TV legacy — preserving the Timeless Gallery concept first introduced at CES 2013. The lower edge of the frame meets the floor, creating the effect of a window that blends seamlessly into its surroundings.</p>
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<p>The Micro RGB TVs will be available in 100-, 85-, 75-, 65- and 55-inch sizes.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>▲ Video introducing the Micro RGB 130</em></p>
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<p>“Which team do you think will win today’s soccer match?”<br />
“Can you tell me the recipe for the food on screen?”</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Vision AI Companion area showcased the range of interactions available through the TV. First introduced in 2025, the Vision AI Companion now understands casual, conversational prompts and delivers intelligent responses — from providing detailed information about a film to recommending music based on mood and even placing food orders.</p>
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<h3><span><strong>Art TVs: Bringing Art Gallery Experiences Into the Home</strong></span></h3>
<h3><span><strong>The Frame and The Frame Pro</strong></span></h3>
<p>Building on the art experiences offered through Samsung Art Store, Samsung spotlighted its expanded Art TV line-up with a larger The Frame 98”. The built-in One Connect design simplifies installation, while the packaging box doubles as a wall-mounting guide. Displayed alongside it, The Frame Pro 85” evoked the feel of a gallery space — showcasing Neo QLED picture quality with vivid clarity.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24539" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24539 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main6.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main6.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main6-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main6-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The Frame 98” and The Frame Pro 85”</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>OLED S95H</strong></span></h3>
<p>The newly released OLED S95H TV, a CES Innovation Awards 2026 honouree, features an ultra-slim, bezel-free design that resembles a high-end picture frame mounted on the wall.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_24541" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24541 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main7.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main7.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main7-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main7-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ OLED S95H</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Art TVs can display more than 5,000 works currently exhibited in museums and other venues around the world. Samsung plans to expand the service through collaborations with global partners.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_24542" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24542 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main8.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main8.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main8-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main8-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Art TVs created an immersive chamber where visitors could become part of the piece.</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>6K Gaming: Immersion on Another Level</strong></h3>
<h3><span><strong>Odyssey 3D Monitor</strong></span></h3>
<p>The glasses-free Odyssey 3D 32″ (G90XH6K) — the revolutionary 6K 3D gaming monitor — invited visitors to experience their favourite games in new ways. Around 60 games can be enjoyed in 3D including “The First Berserker: Khazan,” “Stellar Blade,” “Lies of P: Overture” and “Mongil: STAR DIVE.”</p>
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<div id="attachment_24543" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24543 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main9.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main9.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main9-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main9-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Odyssey 3D 32”</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_24544" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24544 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main10.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main10.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main10-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main10-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Jerry Ruiz</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>“I tried gaming in 3D for the first time and it felt completely new and immersive,” said Jerry Ruiz, a digital content creator from Kennewick, Washington. “Being able to play 3D games without wearing glasses was especially impressive — I don’t think I’ll be able to go back to regular gaming.”</p>
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<h3><strong>Personalised Entertainment: Tailored to Individual Lifestyles</strong></h3>
<h3><span><strong>Tizen</strong></span></h3>
<p>The new Tizen operating system enables personalised recommendations through expanded content discovery. Viewers can access curated programming based on viewing trends and seasonal themes through a simple, intuitive interface.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24545" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24545 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main11.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main11.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main11-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main11-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Tizen delivers personalised entertainment experiences.</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Samsung extended entertainment beyond watching and listening by inviting visitors to take the mic with Stingray Karaoke on Samsung TV. With microphone connectivity, tambourine effects and applause sounds, the TV transforms into a karaoke system, while features such as echo, reverb and voice tuning recreate the feel of a professional performance.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Visitors could also test their skills with Fender Play TV, available exclusively on Samsung TV. The service offers guitar tutorials led by top instructors, along with virtual band sessions through Jam mode. Available in 30 countries, Samsung TV Plus brings a wide range of entertainment programming — from sports and music to creator content — across more than 3,500 channels and 66,000 video-on-demand titles.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span><strong>Big Screen, Glare-Free Immersion</strong></span></h3>
<p>The large-display setup demonstrated Samsung’s Glare Free technology, delivering immersive paired with Micro RGB picture quality and spatial audio. The experience reflected Samsung’s vision of the TV as an Entertainment Companion.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_24546" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24546 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main12.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main12.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main12-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main12-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Light reflections are visible on the left display but minimised on the right with Glare Free technology.</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span><strong>Portable Screens: Made for Life on the Move</strong></span></h3>
<h3><span><strong>The Freestyle+</strong></span></h3>
<p>One area of the exhibition resembled a camping trip, featuring the new &#8211; The Freestyle+ projector. Designed for portability, the device lets users enjoy their favourite content wherever they go. Lightweight and compact, the projector features a minimalist design that blends into any space. AI OptiScreen automatically adjusts the image for different surfaces — including walls, ceilings and curtains — ensuring optimal viewing from virtually anywhere.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_24547" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24547 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main13.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="608" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main13.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main13-926x563.jpg 926w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main13-768x467.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The Freestyle+</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_24548" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24548 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main14.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main14.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main14-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main14-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ AI OptiScreen delivers clear viewing on virtually any surface.</p></div>
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<p>In addition, 3D Auto Keystone delivers an optimised, near-rectangular image even when projected onto uneven surfaces such as three-sided corners or curved curtains.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24549" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24549 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main15.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main15.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main15-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main15-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ 3D Auto Keystone creates a near-rectangular image even when projected onto a three-sided corner.</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>Audio Innovation: Sound for Every Space</strong></span></h3>
<h3><span><strong>Music Studio Series and Q-Symphony</strong></span></h3>
<p>Samsung unveiled a range of audio devices in multiple form factors, each made to deliver high-quality sound. Created in a second collaboration with French designer Erwan Bouroullec — following his earlier work with Samsung on The Serif TV; the Music Studio series of Wi-Fi speakers blends refined design with immersive audio, enhancing interior spaces wherever they are placed. The Music Studio series received a CES Innovation Awards 2026 honour.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24550" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24550 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main16.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="320" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main16.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main16-768x246.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Music Studio series</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>Q Series All-in-One Soundbar</strong></span></h3>
<p>Samsung introduced its most cinematic soundbar to date with the new Q Series All-in-One Soundbar. The system features 13 built-in speakers and Sound Elevation technology — which raises dialogue toward the centre of the screen.</p>
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<p>With Auto Volume and flexible installation options including wall mounting or tabletop placement, the soundbar delivers a clearer, more natural listening experience.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24551" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24551 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main17.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="373" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main17.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main17-768x286.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Q Series All-in-One Soundbar installation options</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>Sound Tower</strong></span></h3>
<p>The Sound Tower rounded out the audio line-up. Equipped with a built-in telescopic handle and wheels, the speaker can be easily moved and positioned as needed. Users can adjust lighting colours and effects with Party Lights+ and sound settings to suit different environments. With IPX4 water resistance, the Sound Tower delivers stadium-level energy for an immersive match-day experience.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24552" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24552 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main18.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main18.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main18-751x563.jpg 751w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main18-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Sound Tower</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>Next-Generation Technology: Innovation Beyond the Screen</strong></span></h3>
<h3><span><strong>Micro LED 140″</strong></span></h3>
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<div id="attachment_24553" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24553 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main19.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main19.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main19-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main19-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Micro LED 140″</p></div>
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<p>Using microscopic chips that independently render colour, the Micro LED delivered lifelike visuals with exceptional clarity. Shown on a massive 140-inch screen, the imagery created an immersive, cinema-like experience that felt true to life.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24554" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24554 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main20.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main20.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main20-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main20-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Micro LED technology delivers strikingly realistic visuals.</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>AI Beauty Mirror</strong></span></h3>
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<div id="attachment_24555" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24555 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main21.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main21.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main21-751x563.jpg 751w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main21-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ AI Beauty Mirror</p></div>
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<p>In the next area, visitors entered a space modelled after a powder room where a circular mirror revealed itself as the AI Beauty Mirror. Powered by on-device AI, the technology signalled Samsung’s technology expansion into the beauty space. The hybrid design combines a polarized mirror with a half mirror to improve reflectivity and transparency, delivering clearer, more precise visuals.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24556" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24556 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main22.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="280" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main22.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main22-768x215.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The AI Beauty Mirror provides personalised suggestions through detailed skin analysis.</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>Audio-Visual Design Blends Sound With Form</strong></span></h3>
<p>A line-up of visually striking audio devices added a strong visual element to the booth. Reimagining the turntable, the Transparent Micro LED functioned as a music visualiser — resembling an LP floating in mid-air — while a built-in premium sound system ensured audio quality remained uncompromised.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24557" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24557 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main23.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main23.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main23-751x563.jpg 751w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main23-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ A floating LP-inspired visual audio device</p></div>
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<h3><span><strong>Spatial Signage</strong></span></h3>
<p>Samsung also introduced Spatial Signage, a new display form factor that combines detailed 2D content with immersive 3D effects. Using spatial optical technology measuring just 52 millimetres thick, the display creates a pronounced sense of depth; as if an additional layer of space exists within the screen.</p>
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<p>The system integrates with existing Samsung signage, enabling centralised remote management of both content and hardware. With life-size 3D effects and vivid visuals, Spatial Signage can be used for advertising, events, artist exhibitions and museum displays.</p>
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<div id="attachment_24558" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24558 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main24.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main24.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main24-751x563.jpg 751w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main24-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The Transparent Micro LED features high transparency and clarity.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_24559" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-24559 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main25.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main25.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main25-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Samsung-TVs-and-Displays-CES-2026-The-First-Look-2026-Entertainment-Companion-Zone-Sketch_main25-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Spatial Signage</p></div>
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<p>The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 went beyond visual and audio enhancements, illustrating how AI can deliver both convenience and comfort when seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Samsung aims to bring greater comfort and enjoyment to everyday life.</p>
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<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Samsung Electronics secured its position as the global leader in the TV market for the 19th consecutive year (Source: Omdia , Feb-2025. Results are not an endorsement of Samsung)</span></p>
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<p>*This article contains products and features currently in development. The plans, product claims, timelines, and specifications described are subject to change without notice. Their future availability is not guaranteed.</p>
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