Bucket Tech: Samsung 'The Frame'

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the global launch of The Frame (HL03H model) at HITEC 2026 – one of the largest and longest-running international hospitality technology events, held from June 15-18 at the Henry B. González Convention Centre in San Antonio, Texas.

Designed for hotels and premium commercial spaces, the new Art TV will be part of Samsung’s hospitality TV line-up. It serves as both an innovative display and a design feature, adding artwork, entertainment and connected hotel services to guest rooms and shared spaces.

With The Frame for hotels, Samsung is bringing one of its most distinctive TV experiences to hospitality businesses. Samsung will continue to invest in hospitality display solutions that help brands deliver premium service, strengthen their brand identity and prepare for the next phase of connected guest experiences, as noted by Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics.

A Hospitality Display Designed for Stylish Spaces

With this hospitality model, Samsung brings the design and functionality of The Frame to hotels and corporate environments. The display combines 4K QLED picture quality with a refined form that fits naturally into premium interiors. Its Anti-Glare panel reduces unwanted reflections, while the Slim Fit Wall Mount allows the TV to sit close to the wall for a clean, gallery-like installation.

The Frame eliminates the need for a separate One Connect Box by integrating key connection components into the display, supporting simpler installation in hospitality spaces. Optional magnetic bezels allow hotel operators to customise the frame to match the mood and design of each space, as well.

Collection Hub gives The Frame its distinct value as an Art TV for hospitality environments, allowing hotel operators to display selected artwork, photography or brand visuals when the TV is not in active use. Generative Wallpaper allows guests the opportunity to create AI-generated backgrounds for the screen - adding a customised touch to their room experience. Together, these features help each display become part of the room’s design, whether presenting hotel-curated visuals or AI-generated imagery selected by guests.

As Samsung’s most premium hospitality TV offering, The Frame for hotels is the first model in Samsung’s hotel TV line-up to support Generative Wallpaper and Live Translate. Live Translate helps international travellers comfortably watch local broadcasts or Samsung TV Plus with subtitles in their preferred language. The result is more accessible local content for users traveling overseas.

Beginning with Samsung’s 2025 hotel TV line-up and extending to the HL03H model, Google Cast and Apple AirPlay support allows guests to share content from a smartphone or tablet to the in-room TV by scanning an on-screen QR code. No separate login is required and device connection information is automatically deleted upon checkout to help protect guest privacy.

Managing Hospitality Features From One Platform

LYNK Cloud, Samsung’s comprehensive hospitality cloud solution, helps hotel teams monitor TV status in real time, update on-screen services and distribute guest-facing content across connected displays from a central platform. With the support of LYNK Cloud, guests can access digital concierge features, book hotel services and order room service through the in-room TV. This gives hotels another way to connect guests with property services directly from the display.

LYNK Cloud also includes Business Intelligence, a feature that helps hotel teams understand how guests use in-room TV services, including frequently ordered menu items or popular TV channels. These insights can support more relevant offerings and help identify new revenue opportunities.

Furthermore, LYNK Cloud supports Collection Hub management on hospitality model of The Frame. With it, hotel teams can distribute selected art content across connected devices simultaneously. They can adjust brightness and colour tone based on indoor lighting conditions - as well as help each display to fit the hotel’s brand concept and room environment.

Availability

Samsung will showcase The Frame for hotels at booth 2442 during HITEC 2026. The new model will be available in 43-, 55-, 65- and 75-inch sizes, with global roll-out beginning in the second half of 2026. For more information, visit www.samsung.com.

Bucket Tech: HiSense Global Leader in Large TV Sales

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, continues to strengthen its leadership in premium display technology. According to Omdia’s latest half-year data, Hisense ranked No. 1 worldwide in shipments of 100-inch and above TVs in the first half of 2025, capturing an impressive 58.0% global volume share. 

This milestone reflects Hisense’s long-term investment in large-screen display technology, much of which is already being produced locally at the company’s Atlantis factory in Cape Town, where up to 1 million TVs are manufactured annually.

As an innovator at the forefront of display technology, Hisense is preparing to unveil its next chapter – RGB-MiniLED. Built on years of research and development, this breakthrough delivers purer colors, ultra-high brightness, and precise contrast, achieving 100% BT.2020 color gamut coverage for truly lifelike images. 

Recognized as the origin of RGB-MiniLED, Hisense continues to set industry benchmarks with world-first achievements such as the 116-inch world’s largest RGB-MiniLED TV, offering audiences a level of scale and cinematic immersion never seen before. Beyond technical performance, RGB-MiniLED is designed to bring users closer to reality, transforming every viewing moment into an emotionally compelling experience.

These innovations will be taking center stage at IFA 2025 in Berlin, where Hisense is to host a media event to unveil its latest breakthroughs in display technology and AI-powered home appliances, sharing a holistic vision for the future of connected and intelligent living.

South Africans will soon experience these innovations first-hand as the brand continues to roll out its premium big-screen models, meeting rising demand for immersive home entertainment.

“South Africa is one of Hisense’s most important markets,” says Luna Nortjie, Deputy General Manager at Hisense SA. “Not only are we producing world-class TVs locally in Atlantis, but we’re also committed to ensuring South Africans enjoy the same access to cutting-edge display technologies that are shaping the future of entertainment globally.”

Bucket Tech: Samsung Blue Tag Sale

Samsung’s Blue Tag Sale, currently on until 2 March 2025, is offering exclusive deals on advanced home appliances, electronics and devices that promote healthier living. With a focus on Home for Wellness, Samsung is committed to bringing cutting-edge technology that takes care of you and your well-being, balance, and sustainable living. From smart TVs and monitors to air-conditioners, fridges, and washing machines, Samsung is empowering individuals to make healthier choices, all from the comfort of their homes.

Samsung Smart TVs and Monitors: Wellness at Home

Samsung’s innovative Smart TVs and monitors are not only designed for entertainment but also as essential wellness tools for modern living. With an array of wellness apps, fitness programs, and guided meditation features, these displays encourage a holistic approach to health at home. Users can stream exercise routines, relaxation videos, and track their fitness progress—all through their Samsung TVs and monitors. Whether you’re looking to stay active, relax, or practice mindfulness, a Samsung TV or monitor can help you turn your home into a wellness hub.

Air-Conditioners: Breathing Easier with Clean Air

Samsung’s air-conditioners go beyond providing comfort with temperature regulation. They not only keep your room temperature comfortably in check, they also include a specialised filter to keep the air in your home clean and hygienic. The Samsung WindFree Air Conditioners have a Tri-Care filter feature that is made up of three layers that reduce harmful particles to help maintain healthy indoor air quality, and has been certified by Intertek to reduce 99.9% of bacteria.

With smart sensors that monitor air conditions in real-time, Samsung air-conditioners adjust to your home's needs, ensuring optimal temperature and air quality for a healthier, more comfortable living environment. Ideal for those looking to create a cleaner, fresher atmosphere at home, Samsung air-conditioners contribute to better breathing and overall well-being.

The WindFree also has a PM1.0 Filter that protects you from inhaling bacteria and tiny particles. It sterilises over 99% of bacteria that gets stuck on the filter surface.

As part of the Blue Tag Sale, Samsung is offering amazing discounts on select wellness-enhancing appliances, making it easier for you to invest in healthier living:

• 75 Inch QLED 4K Q60D Tizen OS Smart TV (2024) - QA75Q60DAKXXA. Now R17,999* (save R1,999). You can pair it with the Essential C-Series Soundbar (HW-C450) for R3,299*.
• 65 Inch Neo QLED 4K QN85D Tizen OS Smart TV (2024) - QA65QN85DBKXXA. Now R25,999* (save R2,000).
• 65" DU7000 Crystal UHD 4K HDR Smart TV (UA65DU7000KXXA). Now R10,999* (save R1,000). Plus the Essential C-Series Soundbar HW-C400 (HW-C400/XA) at R1,299 (save R500).
• 34" Odyssey G55T UWQHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor (LC34G55TWWPXEN). Now R9,999* (save R3,000).
• 32" Smart Monitor M70D UHD, USB-C with Speakers & Remote (LS32DM702UAXXA). Now R7,999* (save R2,000).
• AR9500T Wall-mount AC with Windfree TM and AI technology, 12000 BTU/h (AR12BSAAAWK/FA). Now R16,599* (save R3,000).

Bucket Tech: Digital Migration in Africa

We've been hearing about it for over decade now, South Africa was poised to migrate to digital broadcasting since the early 2000's but it never materialized due to a number of setbacks but are we finally on the cusp of digital migration? It's already being rolled out in certain parts of Africa and has shown to have loads of benefits but what is the difference and how will it impact us? Samsung have given a brief summary of what digital migration is and how it will impact the space we're in. 

Shifting to a digital format offers a number of advantages, including improved reception quality, expanded channel options and the ability to add enhanced applications like video-on-demand. Additionally, once TV broadcasting switches to digital, the freed-up spectrum can be used for wireless applications, like those required for 5G for smartphones, that could contribute to broader economic growth. Then there are the added advantages of maximising the potential of pioneering technology like Samsung's 8K QLED. 

The OLED range offers crystal clear TV and a host of incredible benefits to viewers. This includes more screen size options, stunning picture quality enhancements, dazzling colours from every angle, exciting new design elements and it provides even more entertainment options. It does this by offering a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app and supports Apple AirPlay 2. 

The shift to digital will unlock even more potential from both 4K and 8K technology. 8K QLED can upscale current content to a level closer to 8K. However, digital migration will allow for the creation and viewing of content that even more matches the tech that goes into the breath-taking QLED range. It's therefore important that digital migration is still on the agenda for most African countries. The continent has 54 countries and each presents broadcasters with unique challenges in the shift from analogue to digital signals. 

When it does, pioneering advancements in mobile technology, as well as pioneering products like Samsung QLED, will capture our imagination even more so. 

Bucket Tech: Samsung bringing Summer home

We're glad to announce on the blog that from now on we will be bringing you news from one of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world to our platform, Samsung. With summer and the festive season heading our way, Samsung are hotting things up in the market with some awesome giveaways planned for customers and loyal supporters of the brand, giving you more reasons to celebrate. This summer, Samsung will be rewarding those who buy or upgrade to Samsung with the chance to win a premium Samsung TV's and they will be giving everyone a chance with weekly winners winning a share of R5 million in prizes!

"Whether you choose to buy or upgrade to a Samsung smartphone for yourself, or to delight a loved one, there could be extra reasons to smile. In fact, hundred high-definition, visually astounding reasons. We're looking forward to bringing joy and uniting South African families at this very special time of the year" - Cambridge Mokanyane, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung South Africa.

So how can you put yourself in line to be one of the lucky winners? Well its quite simple, buy a Galaxy smartphone (whether it be prepaid or contract) and stand a chance to win your share of 5 million rand of Samsung Premium TV's. The smartphone you buy will decide the TV you win, we have a guide on what phone equals what TV you would be eligible to win below.

• Note 9/ S9/ S9+  - You can win a 75" or 65" QLED TV
• A7 - You can win a 55" UHD TV
• J6+ / J4 - You can win a 43" UHD TV

*Promotion period is 6 weeks, which runs from now until 6 January 2019.

* Additionally, those who purchase a Note9, S9/ S9+ will automatically receive a R500 accessory voucher plus 6 month Samung Care+ screen protection. 

Visit the Samsung Website for more info