At the firm's European Forum, held in Monaco, the South Korean manufacturer displayed its newest line of smart appliances, including washing machines, vacuum cleaners and fridges. Samsung first introduced connected home appliances to its consumer range in 2014, with the Crystal Blue washing machine. Elen Corvoisier, marketing director for Samsung appliances, outlined the brand's aim to bring connectivity to products in a beneficial way, improving user comfort and facilitating new uses. "All of these products are easy to use, connect and set up. They need to be able to blend into the décor," she went on. Here's a look at some of Samsung's connected appliances on show at the European Forum. AddWash washing machines Samsung's new line of smart washing machines still uses the firm's Eco Bubble technology, which injects a small amount of air into the water and detergent to make a fine, soapy foam that's gentle on laundry. For 2016, the washers get another exclusive new feature, in the form of a second little door for adding extra items of laundry at any moment during the wash or rinse cycle.

AddWash machines connect to Samsung's SmartHome application, which can be used to manage all of the brand's smart appliances. From here, users can start, change or stop a wash, while also viewing feedback such as energy use data. The app even sends notifications to remind users to empty the load once they get home. Samsung's new AddWash washing machines are expected to launch in Europe at the end of February 2016. Powerbot Turbo Wi-Fi vacuum cleaners This connected robot vacuum cleaner comes with new mapping capabilities to help it analyze and chart its surroundings when entering a new environment. This allows Samsung's smart vacuum cleaner to make a floorplan of an entire home, on which individual rooms can be named. This makes cleaning easier to manage, as specific rooms or areas can be selected for the robot to clean. Plus, this can be done at home or remotely thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity. The vacuum then automatically returns to its charging station once the job is finished.

Samsung's new range of Wi-Fi robot vacuum cleaners is expected to launch in Europe in March 2016. Family Hub fridges With a 21.5-inch touchscreen replacing traditional notepads and stick-on reminders, Samsung turns the humble fridge into a high-tech tool for interaction, entertainment and sharing info in the family home. It can even interact with other connected devices from various brands thanks to onboard support for "SmartThings" technology. vacuum cleaner stores phoenix azThis turns the fridge into a control hub for all the home's smart appliances. bags for vax vacuum cleanerIt even recognizes voice commands for hands-free control when cooking, for example. robot vacuum cleaner canadaThis new generation of smart fridges can show users exactly what's inside without opening the door and can manage the use-by dates of products stored inside.

Samsung's Family Hub fridge range is expected to launch in Europe this summer (prices are unconfirmed but expect €2,500 to €3,000 for the standard fridge/freezer and around €6,000 for the American-style model).Ross Mantle/The Wall Street Journal Window washers Svyatoslav Hubin, left, and Andriy Mykyta work on the glass curtain of the Rose Center for Earth and Space in Manhattan. New York’s legion of window washers have long fascinated city dwellers below with their fearlessness. But the future of the profession might belong to those even more impervious to dangerous heights: robots. Clearing a path to the market soon will be the Winbot 7, a compact machine billed by manufacturer Ecovacs Robotics as the first full-service window-washing robot. The device, which resembles a Roomba vacuum cleaner, attaches itself to the pane, maps out its perimeter and proceeds to clean the surface, playing a tinny tune when the work is completed. Nick Savadian, executive general manager of the company’s U.S. arm, said the robot is aimed at busy homeowners looking for a labor-saving escape from boring chores.

“One thing we’re short of in life is time,” he said. Mr. Savadian allowed that his company’s small robots could have potential applications some day on gleaming skyscrapers, where window work carries risks. “Winbot is very proud to put itself in that position,” he said. “It will clean the outside without taking any chances of liability.” But the prospect of a near future in which scaffold-riding professionals are replaced by automatons doesn’t appeal to everyone — particularly window washers and the New Yorkers who romanticize them. The Best Smart TVJust Got Better The latest generation of LG’s exclusive, award-winning Smart TV platform is incredibly easy to use with Magic Remote, Magic Mobile Connection and Magic Zoom, plus simple setup and content discovery. A World of Apps LG Smart TV delivers an incredible array of available apps. News, weather, social networking, entertainment and even the latest games are all accessible right through the elegant TV interface.

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