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Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Millions able to upgrade their TV for FREE just by tweaking three settings to unlock better picture in under 30 seconds
Eco Mode is designed to reduce your TVs energy consumption - but it can make for a worse picture PICTURE PERFECT Millions able to upgrade their TV for FREE just by tweaking three settings to unlock better picture in under 30 seconds Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE default settings on your Samsung TV don't always make for the sharpest picture. But with a few quick tweaks, you can unlock a picture perfect viewing experience. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 By prioritising energy conservation, Eco Mode can bruise your picture quality Credit: Getty Eco mode Eco Mode is designed to reduce your TV's energy consumption. But in prioritising energy conservation as its main objective, picture quality can take a hit. The setting reduces brightness and contrast, dulls colours, and makes it harder to see details in darker scenes. This can be a pain when watching a dark-lit, shadowy movie, or gaming. To disable it, press the gear icon on your remote - this will take you to your telly's settings. Navigate to All Settings > General and Privacy > Power and Energy Saving > and Energy Saving Solution > then toggle it off. Automatic brightness Another tweak you can make is to your brightness optimisation. This is the tool that automatically adjusts your TV's brightness based on the lighting in your room. While helpful, it can often deliver inconsistent results, especially in rooms where the light levels change throughout the day. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like This means the feature can leave your telly looking to dim or too bright - an annoyance for those searching for the best picture. Fortunately, you can still adjust your brightness settings manually. First you'll want to turn off Brightness Optimisation in the Power and Energy Saving menu. Next, head to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Brightness and adjust it manually while watching. If you're watching high-definition content, make sure you put an HDR video on the screen and adjust the brightness accordingly. Motion smoothing Motion Smoothing, which is also called Picture Clarity on Samsung TVs, is another feature you should switch off in settings. The tool adds extra frames in an effort to reduce blur on fast-moving content, like sports. But it often creates the unwanted soap opera effect - where motion becomes hyper-smooth like on live TV. To turn it off, go to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Picture Clarity Settings and set Picture Clarity to Off.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Millions able to upgrade their TV for FREE just by tweaking three settings to unlock better picture in under 30 seconds
THE default settings on your Samsung TV don't always make for the sharpest picture. But with a few quick tweaks, you can unlock a picture perfect viewing experience. 1 Eco mode Eco Mode is designed to reduce your TV's energy consumption. But in prioritising energy conservation as its main objective, picture quality can take a hit. The setting reduces brightness and contrast, dulls colours, and makes it harder to see details in darker scenes. This can be a pain when watching a dark-lit, shadowy movie, or gaming. To disable it, press the gear icon on your remote - this will take you to your telly's settings. Navigate to All Settings > General and Privacy > Power and Energy Saving > and Energy Saving Solution > then toggle it off. Automatic brightness Another tweak you can make is to your brightness optimisation. This is the tool that automatically adjusts your TV's brightness based on the lighting in your room. While helpful, it can often deliver inconsistent results, especially in rooms where the light levels change throughout the day. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like This means the feature can leave your telly looking to dim or too bright - an annoyance for those searching for the best picture. Fortunately, you can still adjust your brightness settings manually. First you'll want to turn off Brightness Optimisation in the Power and Energy Saving menu. Next, head to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Brightness and adjust it manually while watching. If you're watching high-definition content, make sure you put an HDR video on the screen and adjust the brightness accordingly. Motion smoothing Motion Smoothing, which is also called Picture Clarity on Samsung TVs, is another feature you should switch off in settings. The tool adds extra frames in an effort to reduce blur on fast-moving content, like sports. But it often creates the unwanted soap opera effect - where motion becomes hyper-smooth like on live TV. To turn it off, go to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Picture Clarity Settings and set Picture Clarity to Off.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Millions able to upgrade their TV for FREE just by tweaking three settings to unlock better picture in under 30 seconds
THE default settings on your Samsung TV don't always make for the sharpest picture. But with a few quick tweaks, you can unlock a picture perfect viewing experience. Advertisement 1 By prioritising energy conservation, Eco Mode can bruise your picture quality Credit: Getty Eco mode Eco Mode is designed to reduce your TV's energy consumption. But in prioritising energy conservation as its main objective, picture quality can take a hit. The setting reduces brightness and contrast, dulls colours, and makes it harder to see details in darker scenes. This can be a pain when watching a dark-lit, shadowy movie, or gaming. Advertisement READ MORE ON TV To disable it, press the gear icon on your remote - this will take you to your telly's settings. Navigate to All Settings > General and Privacy > Power and Energy Saving > and Energy Saving Solution > then toggle it off . Automatic brightness Another tweak you can make is to your brightness optimisation. This is the tool that automatically adjusts your TV's brightness based on the lighting in your room. Advertisement Most read in Tech While helpful, it can often deliver inconsistent results, especially in rooms where the light levels change throughout the day. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like This means the feature can leave your telly looking to dim or too bright - an annoyance for those searching for the best picture. Fortunately, you can still adjust your brightness settings manually. First you'll want to turn off Brightness Optimisation in the Power and Energy Saving menu. Advertisement Next, head to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Brightness and adjust it manually while watching. If you're watching high-definition content, make sure you put an Motion smoothing Motion Smoothing, which is also called Picture Clarity on Samsung TVs, is another feature you should switch off in settings. The tool adds extra frames in an effort to reduce blur on fast-moving content, like sports. Advertisement But it often creates the unwanted soap opera effect - where motion becomes hyper-smooth like on live TV. To turn it off, go to All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Picture Clarity Settings and set Picture Clarity to Off .
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Samsung is giving away FREE vacuum cleaners worth £1,199 in cheeky dig at rival
But you'll have to turn up to the shop with an unexpected item to be eligible SUCK IT UP Samsung is giving away FREE vacuum cleaners worth £1,199 in cheeky dig at rival SAMSUNG is giving away vacuum cleaners worth £1,199 to dozens of Brits in a cheeky stunt against major rival Dyson. Dyson founder Sir James Dyson turned 78 today and to celebrate Samsung is offering their own vacuum cleaners for free. Advertisement 1 The Bespoke AI Jet Ultra was launched in March Credit: Samsung Samsung claims the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is the world's most powerful stick vacuum in the world, with 400W of suction power. The gadget, which was launched at the end of March, comes with two batteries so owners can clean their whole home non-stop for 160 minutes. A large capacity battery works continuously for up to 100 minutes depending on the strength setting, while there's also an inter-changeable secondary lightweight battery that will work for up to an hour. The South Korean firm cheekily enlisted YouTuber Zac Alsop to gift Sir Dyson one of their own vacuums by turning up at their UK headquarters in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Advertisement But the stunt goes further by offering 78 customers a chance to grab a free Bespoke AI Jet Ultra this weekend. From 11am on Saturday (May 3), the first 78 in the queue at Samsung's main London store with a birthday card for Sir Dyson will be able to claim a free vacuum cleaner. You'll need to turn up at the Samsung KX store in Coal Drops Yard, London, near St Pancras International and Kings Cross stations. In total, Samsung will be giving more than £90,000 worth. Advertisement Each person in the queue will need to be 18 or over and have ID. And only one per household is allowed. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like "At Samsung, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. The Bespoke AI Jet Ultra isn't just powerful, it's the most powerful stick vacuum on the market," said Tanya Weller, Marketing Director for Digital Appliances, Samsung Electronics UK&I. "As well as power, it has intelligent features like AI Cleaning that detects each surface and adjusts the power accordingly, alongside being one of the lightest yet."
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Samsung is giving away FREE vacuum cleaners worth £1,199 in cheeky dig at rival
SAMSUNG is giving away vacuum cleaners worth £1,199 to dozens of Brits in a cheeky stunt against major rival Dyson. Dyson founder Advertisement 1 The Bespoke AI Jet Ultra was launched in March Credit: Samsung Samsung claims the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is the world's most powerful stick vacuum in the world, with 400W of suction power. The gadget, which was launched at the end of March, comes with two batteries so owners can clean their whole home non-stop for 160 minutes. A large capacity battery works continuously for up to 100 minutes depending on the strength setting, while there's also an inter-changeable secondary lightweight battery that will work for up to an hour. The South Korean firm cheekily enlisted YouTuber Zac Alsop to gift Sir Dyson one of their own vacuums by turning up at their UK headquarters in Malmesbury, Advertisement Read more about Samsung But the stunt goes further by offering 78 customers a chance to grab a free Bespoke AI Jet Ultra this weekend. From 11am on Saturday (May 3), the first 78 in the queue at Samsung's main London store with a birthday card for Sir Dyson will be able to claim a free vacuum cleaner. You'll need to turn up at the Samsung KX store in Coal Drops Yard, London, near St Pancras International and Kings Cross stations. In total, Samsung will be giving more than £90,000 worth. Advertisement Most read in Tech Each person in the queue will need to be 18 or over and have ID. And only one per household is allowed. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like "At Samsung, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. The Bespoke AI Jet Ultra isn't just powerful, it's the most powerful stick vacuum on the market," said Tanya Weller, Marketing Director for Digital Appliances, Samsung Electronics UK&I. "As well as power, it has intelligent features like AI Cleaning that detects each surface and adjusts the power accordingly, alongside being one of the lightest yet." Advertisement
