Tech Guide #673 - Samsung's new TV technologies - micro RGB and Vision AI Companion.
In this special edition of the Tech Guide podcast we chat to Samsung Australia's Director of Audio Visual Simon Howe about the Australian TV market and the new technologies just introduced in Samsung's newest TV including micro RGB technology and Vision AI Companion.
This edition of the Tech Guide podcast was produced with support from Samsung.
Micro RGB Technology
·        Each R, G and B is the smallest available in any LED TV as of 24 October 2025
·        Dimensions measured from the front of the LED
Glare free:
·        The R95F has been independently verified as Glare Free: Reflection Glare UGR <10, Discomfort Glare UGR <22, Disability Glare UGR <34 by UL LLC. (UL Solutions), Certificate Number: V166045 – Exp. 31/12/2025.
Micro RGB AI engine
·       Viewing experience may vary according to types of content and format. Upscaling may not apply to PC connection and Game Mode.
Design
·       Compared to Hisense 116″ RGB-Mini LED which measures 40mm wide and weighs 102kgs with the stand.
Supersize Picture EnhancerÂ
·       Supersize Picture Enhancer is only available on 98" and 115" models. Picture quality may vary depending on the quality and resolution of source content and viewing conditions.
Access to Samsung Art Store
·       Stream complimentary curated art or additional artworks available via subscription. Internet connection required. Offering 30 refreshed artworks monthly through Art Store Streams and over 70 ambient content supported complimentary throughout the year.
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Access to SmartThings
·       Requires Samsung Account, internet connection and SmartThings enabled devices. Please visit www.samsung.com/au/apps/smartthings/ for a list of current compatible devices.
Vision AI and Co PilotÂ
·       Copilot will be available on 2025 TV models including, Micro RGB, Neo QLED, OLED, The Frame Pro, and The Frame in Q4 2025. Availability will expand to additional regions and models over time and may vary by market.
Motion Enhancer ProÂ
·       Viewing experience may vary according to types of content and format. Upscaling may not apply to PC connection and Game Mode.
Generative wallpaperÂ
·        Requires internet connection and Samsung Account. Number of daily attempts may be limited.
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Tech Guide #672 - New rules for powerbanks on flights, Honor launches in Australia
There are new rules on the use of portable batteries on flights on Australian airlines, Meta has jumped the gun and will begin its social media ban early, Arctel slashes NBN plan prices in its Black Friday sale, we run our eye over the DJI Osmo Action 6 camera, we test out the Logitech solar powered keyboard that never needs charging, Honor launches its new smartphones in Australia and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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Tech Guide #671 - Early onset dementia linked to excessive screen use, DJI Neo 2 drone review
The alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak to the person who is bringing this product and many other like it to help Australian users, we run our eye over the new DJI Neo 2 follow me drone, we check out Satechi’s range of FindAll products so you can always track your belongings, we take a look at Samsung’s range of Frame TVs and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung Frame TV Disclaimer Notes
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Glare free: The LS03F has been independently verified as Glare Free: Reflection Glare UGR <10, Discomfort Glare UGR <22, Disability Glare UGR <34 by UL LLC. (UL Solutions), Certificate Number: V166045 - Exp. 31/12/2025.-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Pantone validated – Artful colour certification:  Picture quality may vary depending on quality and resolution of source content and viewing conditions.Â
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Tech Guide #670 - Microsoft's apology, Arlo Pan Tilt Camera review, Lego Death Star
Microsoft issues an apology and offers refunds to 2.7m Microsoft 365 subscribers – were you one of them? Apple has kicked off renewable energy projects in Australia to match the power you use to charge their products, has July released the unlosable suitcase, we take a look at the new Arlo Pan Tilt cameras, we check out the Sony ULT Field 5 portable speaker, we’ve built the Lego Death Star – all 9023 pieces of it and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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Tech Guide #669 - Samsung v Hisense - the battle of the ultra-large TVs
AI is becoming the new weapon for scammers – we tell you what to look out for and how to stay safe and it’s the battle of the big screen TVs, Big Screen Battle - the Samsung 115-inch and the Hisense 116-inch – we run our eye over both, we take a look at the Vision Pro with M5, we check out the Kaspersky internet security software, Rode has launched its latest wireless microphone kit and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech looks at the latest consumer technology news and reviews, talks to industry figures and answers all of your burning technology questions in his weekly podcast. It's the best way to stay updated and educated
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