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LG enthralls visitors at CES 2019

Published: 23 Jan 2019 - 11:41 am | Last Updated: 03 Nov 2021 - 10:35 pm
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At this year’s recently concluded CES, LG Electronics (LG) showcased a host of innovative products and made some interesting announcements to show the direction it is heading in the years to come. Some of these products will be available to customers this year ranging from the new line up of OLED televisions to sound bars, Washing Machines etc.

LG is taking the home entertainment experience to new heights with the introduction of its latest flagship TVs with ThinQ AI at CES 2019. Powered by the company’s second-generation (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 intelligent processor and deep learning algorithm, the new models offer a higher level of AI picture and sound experience quality.

The 9 Gen 2 employed in LG’s Z9, W9, E9 and C9 series OLED TVs heightens picture and sound quality with its deep learning algorithm (developed from a vast database of over one million visual data) which recognizes content source quality and determines the best upgrade method for optimal visual output. This year,

LG is expanding its AI partnerships to include Amazon Alexa in 2019 TVs with ThinQ AI to give customers more flexibility when it comes to voice services. The service will be available on LG TVs with ThinQ AI in over 140 countries.

LG is also defining the next generation of televisions with the introduction of the world’s first rollable OLED TV. The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R can transform itself to offer three different viewing options – Full View, Line View and Zero View – allowing customers to use the TV in ways that were impossible before the development of OLED technology.

With support for AirPlay 2, users can easily play videos from iTunes and other video apps, music, photos and directly from their Apple devices to their LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R. With Apple HomeKit support, customers will be able to control their LG TV using the Home app or by asking Siri.

The company’s new sound bars deliver superior sound quality through a collaboration with Meridian Audio – pioneers of High-Resolution Audio – along with smart functionality and a sleek, modern design. Delivering strong, multi-dimensional sound that fills every corner of the room and equipped with the convenience of AI, LG’s 2019 lineup creates truly immersive user experiences.

The XBOOM name has become synonymous with power and quality and comprises of mini components, and all-in-one units, XBOOM Go portable Bluetooth speakers and XBOOM AI ThinQ smart speakers. It supports the aptX™ HD codec for lossless hi-resolution audio streaming over Bluetooth, reproducing sound with incredible fidelity to satisfy the most demanding of audiophiles.

Moreover, the upgraded Wireless Party Link makes it possible to connect multiple speakers for an even more impressive auditory experience. Available on 2019 LG XBOOM products, Karaoke Star is a new feature that’s fun for the whole family. Karaoke Star can suppress the vocals on almost any track, setting the stage for users to give voice to their musical ambitions.