Samsung Frame TV can now rotate between portrait and landscape modes

Source: Samsung

This isn't the first time Samsung has introduced its picture frame-like The Frame televisions, nor is it the first time for the company to offer a rotating television. Remember its Sero TV back in 2019 (a.k.a. a different lifetime ago)? Samsung is combining that tech for its new variant of The Frame. This option will only be available in the new 43-inch model, where you can choose to rotate it in landscape or portrait mode. Those who want to turn their TV into a high-tech frame for their portrait artwork might appreciate this television.

Other improvements for the new Frame TV models include a thinner product, at just 24.9 millimetres thick. It also promises better AI art recommendations through Samsung's Art Store and more bezel options to suit discerning tastes. It will also support features like Google Duo and Screen Mirroring, Remote Access Plus, and Multi-View. We don't have the updated pricing or availability yet, but that should come in the spring.

Source: Engadget + SlashGear

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Harman's new audio tech is meant for in-car concerts

Source: Harman

Live shows have ground to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A way that musicians are trying to earn some revenue during this time is by hosting live streams or socially-distanced, drive-in shows. Samsung subsidiary Harman takes advantage of the situation and has developed new in-car audio technology to improve these live show experiences. Aptly called the Live Interactive Virtual Experience (L.I.V.E.) platform, Harman claims it can bring "remote and socially distant concertgoers the ability to directly interact with the venue, the artist and the music," whether from their cars or their homes.

It has a two-way setup that can even let fans "cheer, make song requests, vote for the next song played, or request that a specific instrument be featured in the next solo," so the interactive experience of live shows is still somewhat intact. Performers can respond accordingly as there is a "fan space" hub that can give them a sense of the "energy, enthusiasm and applause from fans directly to the artist via in-venue screens and lighting elements."

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Twitter for Android finally gets 4K image upload and viewing

It took almost a year for Twitter's Android app to get the feature, but finally, the social network allows users to upload and load 4K images. The caveat is it's currently only live on Twitter beta v8.76 and above. Unlike the iOS implementation, where you press and hold the image to get the option, the Load 4K feature is accessible through the three-dot menu that shows up when you open an image.

If you want to upload 4K images, head to Settings and privacy > Data usage > High quality image upload. From there, you can select if you wish to upload high-resolution photos on Mobile data & Wi-Fi or whichever option you'd prefer.

Source: Android Police