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Design Talents At Formex 2025: Emerging Nordic Designers To Watch

July 29, 2025

Design Talents At Formex 2025: Emerging Nordic Designers To Watch

Samsung Electronics today announced its latest Smart Monitor lineup, featuring the flagship Smart Monitor M9 (M90SF model) alongside the updated Smart Monitor M8 (M80F model) and M7 (M70F model). With the introduction of QD-OLED technology to the M9 and advanced AI features across the lineup, the new offerings provide a more personalized and connected screen for work and entertainment. “The Smart Monitor series continues to evolve based on how people work, watch and play,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the introduction of QD-OLED and AI-powered enhancements, the M9 delivers a more responsive and refined screen experience — all within a single, versatile display.” Smart Monitor M9: OLED Picture, Intelligent Performance The Smart Monitor M9 introduces QD-OLED technology to the Smart Monitor lineup for the first time. Its 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel delivers deep contrast and vibrant color, offering a more immersive visual experience across productivity, streaming and gaming. Samsung OLED Safeguard+ helps maintain screen integrity over time with a proprietary cooling system designed to reduce the risk of burn-in. The M9 also features a Glare-Free display to minimize reflections and ensure consistent visibility and comfort — even in bright lighting conditions. The M9 is powered by AI Picture Optimizer, 4K AI Upscaling Pro and Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) Pro, which work together to enhance picture and sound quality in real time based on content and surroundings. Whether users are watching, creating or multitasking, the display adapts automatically to deliver optimized performance. The M9 also serves as a smart entertainment hub with access to popular streaming apps, Samsung TV Plus and Samsung Gaming Hub — which enables cloud-based gaming without a connected console or PC. With a 165Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms response time and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, the M9 supports smooth, fast-moving visuals ideal for high-performance use. The M9 also features a slim metal design that blends premium aesthetics with functional form, creating a modern look that complements any workspace. Recognizing its precise and reliable color performance, the Smart Monitor M9 has achieved Pantone Validated certification. This certification assures users that the M9 has passed the rigorous standards of testing and can replicate over 2,100 colors and more than 110 SkinTone shades from Pantone’s library. Paired with its brilliant QD-OLED display, the monitor ensures visuals appear just as content creators intended, providing confidence and clarity for any application. Smart Monitor M8 and M7: Versatile Displays With AI Functionality and Enhanced Connectivity The new Smart Monitor M8 and Smart Monitor M7 extend Samsung’s smart monitor experience to a broader audience, offering 32-inch 4K UHD screens with vibrant picture quality and built-in AI features. Equipped with Samsung’s advanced VA panel technology, both models deliver sharp detail and rich contrast, making them ideal for everyday productivity, streaming and much more. Both displays support AI-powered discovery tools, including Click to Search.1 These features help users explore content, retrieve information and engage with their screen more intuitively, while Tizen OS Home personalizes recommendations and makes it easier to access frequently used services and inputs. Designed for flexibility, all three models integrate with SmartThings, support Multi Control between Samsung devices and offer Multi View for side-by-side working or entertainment. With Microsoft 365 access, users can create and edit documents directly from the monitor without a PC, making the lineup a practical solution for modern work setups. Ongoing Support and Availability The Smart Monitor M9, M8 and M7 are available in 32-inch screen sizes and will begin rolling out to markets worldwide starting this month.2 To ensure long-term usability and support, Samsung offers up to seven years of One UI Tizen upgrades for the Smart Monitor lineup, allowing users to continue benefiting from the latest features and services over time.3 For more information about Samsung’s Smart Monitor lineup, please visit www.samsung.com/. 1 Feature available in certain regions and models only. 2 Availability of models may vary by market. 3 Free One UI Tizen upgrades are available for Smart Monitors models released in 2023 and onward.

July 28, 2025

Samsung Releases Smart Monitor M9 With AI-Powered QD-OLED Display

Flamingo Grace, a sculptural lamp from RF Lab (ELTO Consultancy)

July 28, 2025

This Himalayan Salt Lamp Speaks to Design Lovers, Not Just Wellness Trends

The New IKEA Smart Home Line Makes Technology Feel Like Home

July 27, 2025

The New IKEA Smart Home Line Makes Technology Feel Like Home

ARB residence by Domaen Ltd. Photo credit: Paul Vu

February 26, 2021

Discovering the ARB Residence: 2019 Architectural Design of the Year of the International Design Awards

Lester Bennett

February 26, 2021

A Conversation with Lester Bennett, BIID President and Part of the IDA’s Jury Panel

David Bassetti

February 17, 2021

A Conversation with European Product Design Awards Winner David Bassetti: The Creator of Positive Air Pressure Respirator

Erin Held

February 16, 2021

Meet Erin Held, the LIT Awards 2020 Lighting Designer of the Year with the Union Station Great Hall Restoration Project

Apiyo Aloo

February 15, 2021

Mr Apiyo Aloo: Founder of Lustar Group REIT, the “Beneath My Smile” Foundation & Jury Member of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards

Tina Norden

February 15, 2021

Meeting Tina Norden: Partner at Conran & Partners and LIV Awards Jury Member

Sara Jazayeri

February 15, 2021

A Conversation with Sara Jazayeri: Founder of Studio 360 and BLT Awards Jury Member

Stanislas Helou

February 15, 2021

Meet Stanislas Helou, Head of Supply Europe at Onefinestay, Accor Group’s Luxury Rental Platform & LIV Awards Jury Member

Elena Apiou

February 15, 2021

A Conversation with Elena Apiou, Head of Design at Adagio Aparthotels & LIV Awards Jury Member

Swathi Madhi

February 15, 2021

Meet with Swathi Madhi, the LIT Awards’ Emerging Lighting Designer of the Year Studying at Politecnico Di Milano in Italy