Samsung’s strategy to integrate SmartThings platform into its devices is picking up pace. The Korean giant announced that its entire 2016 Smart TV lineup will be Internet of Things (IoT) ready and support SmartThings platform. The TV will act as an IoT hub, which means the Smart TVs will be able to control the entire […]
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Samsung SLEEPsense will track user’s sleep, connect to other IoT devices
Samsung’s theme for this year’s IFA hovers around Internet of Things (IoT) and if you count out the SmartThings acquisition, one of the first IoT products to come out of Samsung’s stable is SLEEPsense. SLEEPsense does what most of the fitness trackers do but more accurately. The flat circular device is just 1cm thick and […]
Samsung Washing Machines are catching fire in Australia
In four separate incidents, Samsung’s top loading washing machine caught fire in Australia resulting in property damage. According to Sydney Morning Herald report, the fire was due to one of Samsung’s washing machines that were recalled in 2013 but weren’t repaired for the defect. The six recalled models faced a water leakage problem that resulted […]
Samsung reveals Bluetooth Mesh Network Enabled Smart LED Light Bulb
Samsung at the LIGHTFAIR International 2014 expo yesterday announced a Bluetooth-enabled Smart LED Light Bulb. The Smart LED Light Bulb requires “no bridge for connectivity” and takes advantage of mesh Bluetooth network that allows users to control the bulb from a smart device. The mesh network can control up to 64 lamps within a range […]
Samsung files a suit against Dyson over Vacuum Cleaner design
Samsung has sued UK-based Dyson over a vacuum cleaner design patent, reports MK News. Samsung is claiming 10 billion won ($9.4 million) in damages and alleges Dyson to hamper “Samsung’s reputation through malicious suits.” Last year, Dyson had filed a case against Samsung over the design of Motion Sync vacuum cleaner that Samsung had introduced. […]