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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung is calling all gaming enthusiasts worldwide to watch elite gamers compete during an upcoming hybrid EA SPORTS FC 26 Clubs event. Top gamers from four of Europe’s top footballing countries will battle for championship glory on March 27 during Samsung’s Virtual OLED FC tournament.
During the event, team captains will compete on stage in front of a live audience at Samsung KX in London, 7pm GMT, while remote players will compete and be able to watch all the action via the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel. Whether attending in-person or joining remotely, fans will experience all the thrills of the game in stunning detail, through Samsung’s latest OLED display technology.
No Breaks, No Excuses: The OLED Advantage
Samsung’s latest OLED lineup will power every moment of the tournament. On the main stage, the 65-inch and 83-inch S90F TVs will deliver 4K at 144Hz with 0.03ms response time for ultra-smooth gameplay at lightning-fast speed, so every tactical movement will hit without delay.
The glare-free OLED panel and AI-powered picture and sound ensure spectators catch every critical detail whether it’s a defender positioning in the shadows, open passes, or all the angles that separate good players from championship players.
Meanwhile, competitors in the Gaming Bus area within KX will leverage the 27-inch OLED G60SF monitor. At 500Hz refresh rate with 0.03ms response time, the monitor redraws the image 500 times per second to deliver instant response when players make their moves.
The QD-OLED provides vivid color and 300 nits brightness, so every scene comes alive in vivid detail. Samsung OLED Safeguard+ provides reliable protection for the monitor, minimizing the risk of burn-in during extended use, such as throughout a tournament.
OLED FC: Four Teams, Six Qualifying Matches, One Grand Final
All four teams will compete head-to-head in six qualifying matches, with points awarded for wins, individual performance, team play and more. The top two teams will advance to a best-of-three championship final.
Meet the Teams
Team UK: Bateson87 (Captain), AuzioMF, Shauna Games Team France: RockY (Captain), Thip, MaatM Team Germany: FeelGamingTV (Captain), Gamer Brother, FaroooYT Team Spain: Gravesen_1 (Captain), Daniel Perez, MaximoCuevas Team captains will compete on the main stage at Samsung KX, rotating from the side area where the Gaming Bus is positioned between matches. Remote team members will support their on-site team captain while co-streaming their gameplay on personal channels as part of the main Samsung Odyssey broadcast.
Two gaming stars will provide live commentary as the tournament unfolds: professional EA SPORTS FC 26 commentator Brandon Smith (BSmith) will co-host with Daniel Gaskin (Gaskin), who won Esports Color Caster of the Year in 2023 for his professional analysis.
Immersive Audience Experiences
Designated audience play areas at the venue will invite attendees to experience gameplay on the exact Samsung displays powering OLED FC. Between tournament rounds, selected audience members will be chosen to join friendly matches as additional team members, turning spectators into active participants in the competition.
Throughout the tournament, viewers will have the chance to win a 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 500Hz monitor and an 83-inch OLED S90F Smart TV. The giveaway winner will be announced at 9pm, GMT.
To be part of the OLED FC tournament, tune in via the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel: twitch.tv/samsungodyssey on March 27 at 7pm, GMT.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung is teaming up with Amazon, Bethesda Softworks and Xbox to celebrate the arrival of Fallout Season Two, offering fans more ways to Watch, Experience and Play on Samsung TVs. Watch Season One subscription-free on Samsung TV Plus, experience Season Two in stunning detail on Samsung TVs and play Fallout, including the newest update to the hit game Fallout 76, through the Xbox app on Samsung Gaming Hub. Across streaming, gaming and culture, Fallout comes together on Samsung TVs, creating a single destination for fans to experience the story in full.
WATCH — Stream Prime Video’s Fallout Season One Subscription-Free on Samsung TV Plus for a Limited Time
Ahead of the highly anticipated Season Two premiere on Prime Video, fans can return to the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, from Kilter Films, streaming free on Samsung TV Plus.1 Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Two hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind — and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex and gleefully weird universe waiting for them. The new season will pick up in the aftermath of Season One’s epic finale and take audiences along for a journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas.
To celebrate its return, Samsung TV Plus will offer the critically acclaimed first season subscription-free from December 3 through December 25, giving both new audiences and longtime fans a chance to revisit — or discover — the world of Fallout before Season Two arrives on Prime Video.
Samsung TV Plus is a free ad-supported streaming service (FAST), available across Samsung TV, Galaxy, Smart Monitor and Family Hub devices. This includes Samsung Vision AI-powered2 displays like the Samsung Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, The Frame and The Frame Pro, bringing the best of streaming to millions of viewers across over 30 countries.
EXPERIENCE — Feel Fallout Season Two Come to Life on Samsung TVs
Brought to life in cinematic form on Samsung TVs, Fallout returns to Prime Video on December 17 for its most ambitious season yet, inviting viewers deeper into the story. To celebrate the Fallout Season Two release, Samsung and Prime Video are offering a first look at Fallout through a series of co-branded creatives presented on Samsung’s owned and operated channels, including digital billboards in New York City’s Times Square.
“Prime Video is committed to finding creative and groundbreaking approaches to bring our content to audiences worldwide,” said Emily Aldis, Global Head of Distribution and Partnerships for Prime Video. “Prime Video’s established partnership with Samsung enables us to enhance the viewing experience for our shared customers through engaging off-screen marketing collaborations and seamless integration of the Prime Video app on Samsung Smart TVs.”
PLAY — Explore Fallout 76: Burning Springs Instantly on Samsung Gaming Hub
Now playable with Xbox Game Pass via the Xbox app on Samsung Gaming Hub, Fallout 76: Burning Springs marks the game’s largest expansion yet, opening new frontiers in post-nuclear Ohio just before the television series begins.
“When Jonah and I first talked about bringing Fallout to the screen, it was always about doing the world of the games right, but also bringing to life new stories in that world,” said Todd Howard, Game Director at Bethesda. “Now with ‘The Ghoul’ coming to Fallout 76, it shows how connected all these stories are. To have Walton bring his unique blend of swagger to the game is awesome. He’s a brilliant actor.”
Fallout fans can jump between the game and series3 and, for the first time, interact with The Ghoul, the enigmatic gunslinger from the Fallout television series voiced by the actor Walton Goggins himself. The crossover unites both worlds, pulling players directly into the Fallout universe as it expands in new ways.
With Samsung, the Fallout story spans streaming, breathtaking picture quality and in-game exploration on a single screen without ever leaving your seat.
“This collaboration is a perfect example of how Samsung continues to redefine entertainment by connecting experiences across all entertainment mediums,” said Kevin Beatty, Head of Product for Samsung Gaming, Interactive Experiences and Emerging Tech. “Whether you are exploring the wasteland and playing on Samsung Gaming Hub, reliving Season One on Samsung TV Plus, or watching Season Two through Prime Video on Samsung TVs, Samsung devices are the best place to fully experience the Fallout universe.”
Fans can also experience the action of Fallout 76: Burning Springs through Twitch with a custom chat badge for viewers who subscribe or gift a sub to any streamer in the Fallout 76 category from December 2 to December 31.
For more information on Samsung TVs, please visit https://www.samsung.com/us/tvs/.
For more information and updates on Samsung TV Plus, visit https://www.samsungtvplus.com/.
For more information on Samsung Gaming Hub, visit https://www.samsung.com/us/tvs/gaming-hub/.
Fallout Season One is available on Samsung TV Plus in select regions globally, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (EN), Germany and Mexico from December 3 to December 25, 2025. ︎ Samsung Vision AI and associated features vary by 2025 TV model (not available on Q6F, Crystal and select special models). AI Upscaling utilizes AI-based formulas. See individual TV model specifications for details. ︎ Samsung Account required for network-based smart services, including streaming apps and other smart features. Computer, mobile or other device may be necessary to create/log in to Samsung Account (free to download and create). Without Account log in, only external device connections (e.g., HDMI) and terrestrial/over-the-air TV (only for TVs with tuners) are available. High-speed internet connection, additional gaming service subscriptions and compatible controller required. ︎ View the full article
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics has been leading display innovation for years — most notably by pioneering the world’s first commercialization of cadmium-free quantum dot materials. This groundbreaking technology has since become the cornerstone of achieving precise color reproduction and exceptional picture quality. Touted as the next-generation material, it has also drawn attention not just in the TV industry, but also in other sectors like medical devices and solar cells.
With the introduction of QLED TVs, Samsung has redefined the television landscape, integrating this innovative quantum dot technology into its products. By leveraging the properties of these ultra-fine quantum dots, QLED displays achieve a broader color gamut and higher brightness, elevating picture quality to levels that traditional LED TVs cannot match.
▲ Samsung QLED TVs offers best-in-industry picture quality, audio performance, AI features and connectivity. What sets Samsung QLED TVs apart from conventional LED TVs? Samsung Newsroom had the opportunity to meet with researchers Kevin Cha and Jang Nae-won from the Visual Display Business and disassemble a Samsung QLED TV to reveal the secrets behind its stunning performance — literally behind the screen.
1. Operating Module: The Brain of TV
1) Rear Cover
▲ The back panel protects internal components, prevents overheating, supports audio and provides convenient connectivity. The back panel of a TV serves more than just a structural frame; it protects internal components and effectively manages heat. It houses speakers for audio support and facilitates easy device connections, improving the overall user experience.
2) Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
▲ The main PCB handles the TV’s essential functions. The main PCB acts as the brain of the TV, overseeing functions such as power supply, remote control reception and SmartThings connectivity. This critical component controls the entire system, ensuring the television operates smoothly.
3) TV Tuner
▲ The TV tuner receives broadcast signals for display on the screen. The TV tuner is responsible for receiving and converting broadcast signals for display on the screen. The rise of streaming services and increased use of external device connections has led many users to prefer smart monitors without tuners. However, by definition, a “television” must include this component.
4) AI Processor
▲ The AI Processor manages AI features like picture and audio optimization. At the heart of the Samsung QLED TV is the Q4 AI Processor chip. This advanced component manages AI functionalities such as picture and audio optimization and AI assistants. By automatically adjusting both image and sound based on the surrounding environment, the AI processor makes the viewing experience more immersive.
5) Speakers
▲ The speakers deliver immersive sound. Speakers are more than simple output devices. With high-resolution audio and a room-filling sense of space, Samsung QLED TV speakers greatly enhance the viewing experience.
2. Panel
1) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Layer and Color Filter
▲ The liquid crystal layer and color filter control. The board attached to the bottom of this module helps light at the pixel level, creating an image. The panel’s structure comprises several intriguing components. The liquid crystal layer and color filter are essential parts of the panel’s basic structure. The liquid crystal layer controls light passage, while the color filter separates colors and creates images at a pixel level. The PCB, which is attached to the panel, precisely controls each pixel, fine-tuning the image.
2) Optical Sheet
▲ The optical sheet concentrates light from the backlight to enhance brightness. The optical sheet concentrates light from the backlight, ensuring a brighter and more uniform image across the display. By gathering light, it elevates the general brightness of the display.
3) QD (Quantum Dot) Layer
▲ The QD layer utilizes real quantum dots. The next step reveals the QD layer, perhaps the most important, core component of Samsung QLED TVs. The layer actually utilizes quantum dot materials to convert light sources. This ensures more precise and vibrant colors than conventional technologies, resulting in lifelike visuals. The QD materials in this layer are certified No-Cadmium, enabling safer quantum dot TVs that do not contain harmful substances.
4) Diffuser Plate
▲ The diffuser plate spreads light evenly across the panel. This diffuser plate scatters light emitted from the backlight and spread it evenly across the panel to eliminate excessively bright spots and maintain natural illumination.
5) Blue LED Backlight
▲ Each image shows the differences between the Samsung QLED TV (left) and a conventional LCD TV (right). Samsung QLED TVs use a bright and efficient blue LED backlight. When paired with the QD layer, this backlight produces highly pure colors and achieves greater light efficiency than traditional white LEDs in standard LCD TVs, leading to enhanced overall luminance.
3. Three Key Requirements for a Real Quantum Dot TV
▲ There are three key requirements for a real quantum dot TV. To qualify as a real quantum dot TV, three conditions must be met: the presence of a QD layer, sufficient quantum dot concentration and a blue backlight. Once a TV meets all three conditions, it can be considered a real quantum dot TV.
Samsung QLED TVs are the only models in the world to satisfy these criteria, earning the ‘Real Quantum Dot Display’ certification from TÜV Rheinland, a prominent international certification body based in Germany. This recognition underscores the excellence of Samsung’s QLED technology.
4. Striking Difference Between QLED and LCD
▲ Each picture shows the difference between the Samsung QLED TV (left) and conventional LCD TV (right). The differences between Samsung QLED and traditional LCD TVs are evident even to the naked eye, but especially striking when measured with professional tools.
▲ Samsung QLED TV Color Spectrum Graph1 For Samsung QLED TVs, the wavelengths of red, green and blue colors exhibit narrow bandwidths and distinct peaks in their emission spectrum, resulting in meticulous color representation. Viewers can see natural visuals and exceptional picture quality with rich, deep colors.
▲ Conventional LCD TV Color Spectrum Graph2 In contrast, LCD TVs without QD layers display generally lower peaks, a wider bandwidth in green as well as multiple peaks in red, hindering accurate color reproduction. To compensate, these TVs often require multiple layers for color correction, ultimately reducing light efficiency.
The in-depth teardown reveals that Samsung QLED TVs are built with sophisticated technology that goes beyond basic explanations. Every component that manages light works in harmony, culminating in breathtaking image quality. The QD layer, in particular, significantly enhances the richness and vibrancy of colors. The intricate technology behind these displays makes a substantial difference in overall picture quality.
At IFA 2025, Samsung Electronics showcased its technological prowess by establishing a “Real QLED Zone,” promoting the concept of “Buy Real, Not Fake.” Samsung QLED TVs represent the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of premium viewing experiences. With Samsung’s QLED TVs, viewers can truly appreciate the remarkable difference that quantum dot technology delivers.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics today announced that its latest lineup of QLED TVs has received ‘Real Quantum Dot Display’ certification from TÜV Rheinland, an international certification organization based in Germany. The certification verifies that Samsung’s QLED TVs meet global standards for quantum dot display structure, reinforcing the company’s technological leadership in the premium TV market.
The certification confirms that Samsung QLED TVs comply with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62595-1-6 standard, which defines the application of quantum dot (QD) light converting unit combined with blue light sources for standard QLED displays.
As part of the certification process, TÜV Rheinland analyzed the light spectrum produced by Samsung QLED TVs and confirmed that it displayed clear separation between red, green and blue — an important marker of color accuracy. This distinction is enabled by quantum dots and may not be as pronounced in displays using alternative materials, which can sometimes cause color mixing or reduced clarity. The results demonstrate how Samsung’s use of quantum dots contributes to delivering vivid and precise color expression.
With the latest certification, Samsung’s QLED TVs are officially validated as true quantum dot displays, further differentiating Samsung’s offerings and strengthening consumer trust in premium television technologies.
“This certification objectively validates that Samsung QLED TVs deliver true quantum dot performance built to international standards,” said Taeyong Son, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to drive innovation and strengthen consumer trust as we lead the premium TV market.”
The series that have received certification include the Neo QLED 8K (QN990F, QN950F), Neo QLED 4K (QN90F, QN85F, QN80F, QN70F) and QLED 4K (Q8F, Q7F, Q6F) series.
Quantum dots are ultra-fine nanomaterials, tens of thousands of times smaller than a human hair, renowned for their ability to reproduce precise and vivid colors depending on light wavelength. The method by which quantum dots are integrated into display panels has become a key indicator for evaluating technological advancement in the premium TV segment.
Separately, Samsung’s quantum dot technology has also been recognized by global testing organization Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS) for its excellence in cadmium-free design — an environmentally conscious approach that eliminates the use of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal known to pose risks to human health and the environment.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics today announced that approximately 80 models in its 2025 TV, monitor and soundbar lineups have received Product Carbon Reduction1 and Product Carbon Footprint2 certifications from TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognized certification organization based in Germany. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the premium lineups, Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED, have received certifications, reinforcing the company’s continued efforts in carbon reduction.
“Samsung Electronics is committed to driving technological innovation for a sustainable future,” said Taeyong Son, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “As the world’s leading TV manufacturer, we will continue to be at the forefront of establishing a more energy-efficient ecosystem that benefits consumers.”
Following last year’s certification of 60 models across the Neo QLED, OLED and Lifestyle TV categories, Samsung has further increased its number of certified products in 2025 to include QLED TVs. In addition, the company is also working towards obtaining certification for its Color E-Paper lineup later this year.
The certifications from TÜV Rheinland are awarded following a rigorous evaluation of a product’s entire lifecycle — including manufacturing, transportation, usage and disposal — based on internationally recognized sustainability standards. By assessing and verifying carbon emissions at each stage, these certifications highlight Samsung’s efforts to reduce environmental impact across its product lineup.
In particular, the Product Carbon Reduction certification is granted to products that have already received a Product Carbon Footprint certification and further demonstrate a measurable reduction in carbon emissions compared to their predecessors.
Samsung’s leadership in energy-efficient display technology dates back to 2021, when the Neo QLED became the first 4K and higher-resolution TV to earn the Reducing CO2 certification. Since then, Samsung has continually expanded its portfolio of environmentally certified products, including QLED, Crystal UHD, Lifestyle TVs, OLED TVs and a wide range of monitors and digital signage products.
For more information on Samsung’s 2025 TV lineup, please visit www.samsung.com.
1 38 Certified models include Neo QLED 8K(QN990F, QN950F), Neo QLED 4K(QN90F, QN85F), OLED(S95F 55”/65”, S90F, S85F 77”/83”), The Frame Pro(LS03FW), LCD Signage(QMC 43”, 50”, 55”, 75”), and Soundbar(Q930F, Q800F, QS700F) products.
1 42 Certified models include Neo QLED 8K(QN900F), Neo QLED 4K(QN80F, QN70F), OLED(S95F 77”/83”, S85F 55”/65”), The Frame(LS03F), QLED(Q8F, Q7F), Viewfinity S80UD, S80D, QMC 65’’/85’’, Soundbar(Q990F), EMDX 32″.
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