CES 2020: Samsung to bring its vertically-rotating Sero TV to more markets

Samsung originally introduced its Sero TV in Korea, but the company plans to bring it to "several global markets" this year. Samsung hasn't indicated yet when it will be available. With its name meaning "vertical" in Korean, the 43-inch television can switch from landscape to portrait orientation, and it's a 4K display with QLED colour. The Sero TV lets you watch vertical videos from platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and whatever portrait videos you've recorded on your phone without having to deal with the pillar boxing black bars that happen when you watch vertical videos in landscape.

The Sero has an integrated, non-removable stand, which comes with a 4.1-channel, 60-watt speaker system. Its stand offers enough vertical clearance, so the TV doesn't hit the floor when you rotate it to portrait. Samsung Galaxy phone owners can just tap their phone against the Sero's frame to start screen mirroring. iPhone users will need to use the included remote control to switch the display to portrait. The Sero does support AirPlay 2.

Source: The Verge

Samsung launches a vertical TV, because why not?

In the realm of strange gadget launches, this new Samsung TV seems high up there. Until you start thinking about it. The company just launched in its home country the new Sero TV, a 43-inch TV designed for the younger, smartphone-reliant generation. Acknowledging that a lot of content these days are consumed vertically, this TV is designed to encourage the younger generation to project their smartphone content right on the Sero’s screen. Samsung hopes the Sero will serve as a music streaming hub as well as an interesting piece of furniture. It comes with a 4.1-inch channel, 60W speakers, an integrated navy stand, and minimalist rear design. You can use its screen as a giant digital photo frame or music visualizer. And if you want access to Bixby, that’s available here, too. It retails for 1.89m KRW (around CA$2,200) and will released in South Korea at the end of May.

Source: The Verge