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LG Media Chair & Virtual
Ride Feature Versatile
OLED TVs
FOR INTEGRATORS LOOKING TO TACKLE the wellness market,
LG Display has debuted two unique offerings, both of which
incorporate its bendable, rollable and flexible 55-inch OLED TV
displays. The LG Media Chair is a recliner with a flexible 55-inch
OLED screen and built-in sound, while the LG Virtual Ride is
a fitness bike with three 55-inch flexible OLED displays. Both
products debuted virtually at CES 2022 last month as LG pulled
out of the show due to COVID-19 concerns.
The LG Media Chair is a modern relaxation device that combines
a 55-inch OLED TV display with a comfortable recliner. The
screen boasts a curvature
radius of 1,500R, the optimal
angle for the user, as well as
the company's built-in sound
technology Cinematic Sound
OLED (CSO), which enables
the display to vibrate to
make its own sound without
the use of external speakers.
The chair display's pivot
function allows the screen to
rotate between vertical and
horizontal orientations at the
touch of a button on the display
of the armrest. This gives
the user the unique opportunity
to customize their immersive
viewing experience thanks to the OLED technology to perfectly
fit whatever content they want to watch.
The OLED technology enables it to come in various form
LG Display is combining
immersive viewing experiences
with fitness in this
new Virtual Ride stationary
bike.
factors such as bendable, foldable and rollable. That flexibility
allows it to be integrated into various areas outside the home
as well for dealers in resimercial markets.
" We will continue to provide differentiated value to our
customers through OLED's infinite potential while also
moving forward with integrating our business into diverse
industries, " says Yeo Chun-ho, head of Business Development
Division at LG Display.
The Virtual Ride is a futuristic indoor stationary bicycle with
three vertical 55-inch OLED displays in front of and above it. The
displays come together to form one large, curved, r-shaped display
that gives users an immersive view both forward and above.
The display that bends to create the ceiling above the rider has a
curvature radius that reaches 500R, or a radius of 500mm.
The OLED displays provide vivid picture quality to make
users really feel like they are cycling outside in a forest or down
the street of a European village, the company says.
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Samsung Expands
Bespoke Smart
Appliance Family
SAMSUNG HAS EXPANDED U.S. BESPOKE APPLIANCE
lineup for 2022, including the first-ever Bespoke French
Door refrigerator, Bespoke Family Hub, Bespoke kitchen
package, and Bespoke Jet vacuum cleaner. Samsung is
also expanding Bespoke to the laundry room for the first
time with the all-new Bespoke Washer and Dryer.
The new line pairs customizable designs with unique
technologies that together inspire entirely new ways of
living, Samsung says. With the Bespoke refrigerator as a
centerpiece, consumers will be able to customize their
décor to complement their personal style, with kitchen
packages that include dishwashers, ranges and over-therange
microwaves in white, navy or green.
Beyond the kitchen, the Bespoke Jet vacuum cleaner
brings powerful cleaning performance and elegance
to the living room, while the Bespoke Washer and
Dryer make laundry routines intelligent and easy, the
company notes.
Available in 3-door, 4-door and Family Hub models,
the new Bespoke French Door refrigerator expands
Samsung's Bespoke lineup. At CES 2022 in January,
Samsung displayed a full array of Bespoke appliances,
including new products such as the Bespoke
Jet cordless stick vacuum cleaner and the Bespoke
Washer and Dryer, bringing Bespoke to the rest of the
home. The new line pairs customizable designs with
unique technologies. With the Bespoke refrigerator
as a centerpiece, consumers will be able to customize
their décor to complement their personal style, with
kitchen packages that include dishwashers, ranges and
over-the-range microwaves in white, navy or green.
Beyond the kitchen, the Bespoke Jet vacuum cleaner
brings powerful cleaning performance and elegance to
the living room, while the Bespoke Washer and Dryer
make laundry routines intelligent and easy, according
to Samsung.
" The Bespoke concept was not just designed for the
kitchen. We believe that consumers should have the
freedom to customize their entire home to match their
lifestyle needs, " states Kanghyup Lee, executive vice
president and head of sales and marketing of the digital
appliances business at Samsung Electronics.
" This expansion of the lineup empowers consumers
to create living spaces that truly reflect their tastes and
aesthetics - using Samsung's meaningful innovations
and technology. "
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