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Samsung redesigns wind-free air conditioner after 7 years, launches AI model that adjusts airflow by user location
Samsung Electronics has launched its 2026 AI WindFree air conditioner that detects a user’s location and adjusts airflow. Marking 10 years since the WindFree technology debut, the company changed the design for the first time in 7 years and added sensor-based cooling control. It unveiled two lineups, a stand-type and a wall-mounted model. New features include multiple airflow modes, improved cooling time, energy-saving functions and a dehumidification feature.
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Samsung steps up \'Home AI Companion\' strategy, focus on sleep and health management
Samsung Electronics is promoting an \"AI daily companion\" concept at CES 2026 and branding its home-appliance push as a \"Home AI Companion.\" Executive Roh Tae-moon said the company aims to connect 400 million devices annually. The article cites OpenAI and McKinsey data on AI adoption and discusses Amazon CTO Werner Vogels’ view of a shift toward relationship-building AI. It also notes Samsung’s human-centred design approach and AI ethics and safety framework.
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Porcini, Samsung CDO, says human-centred approach is strategic imperative in AI era
Samsung Electronics Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini presented the company’s view on design in the AI era at CES 2026. He said a human-centred approach is a natural responsibility for the future and is also essential from strategic and economic perspectives. At a Samsung Tech Forum panel in Las Vegas, participants said design starting from a people-first view is key to technology differentiation, and Porcini highlighted “expressive design” and an “AI X (EI + HI)” concept.