The latest smart TVs could help you put away your phone

The latest smart TVs could help you put away your phone

By Mark Furler
Publication Date: 2026-04-22 10:02:00

Forget diving for your phone when you have a question while watching your favorite sport, movie or TV show.

The latest AI-powered TVs Samsung Australia unveiled in Sydney this week promise to answer the questions for you without distraction.

Samsung, which is arguably the world leader in AI in smartphones and home appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, has put artificial intelligence at the heart of its 2026 premium TV offering.

But it’s not AI that’s changing, the tech giant celebrating 20 years as the world’s leading TV brand is massively expanding its Australian offering.

It will offer 50 percent more anti-glare TV models than last year, 50 percent more Art TV options and 50 percent more ultra-large displays.

Interestingly, however, they seem to have moved away from promoting 8K models and are sticking mainly with 4K options, which are arguably better suited to Australian internet speeds.

Its largest model is now a whopping 115 inches tall, with an AI drive…