Displace has launched two new versions of its wireless TV–the Displace Pro and the Displace Basic–both of which employ the company’s new Displace OS.
Originally debuting at CES 2023, Displace drew initial buzz as the world’s first “True” wireless TV, as it didn’t even require a cable for power, instead running off two rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries. It also drew additional attention for its unconventional mounting method—that being vacuum suction to a surface—requiring it to be mounted on exclusively flat, non-porous surfaces.
Both the Pro and Basic models of the new Displace will run in 4K and use the same battery setup as prior models. They’ll each also come with the same option to mount via vacuum suction. New to the Basic and Pro models, however, are “push-to-pop” legs that will allow it to stand up without being mounted to a wall.
Both models will also come in 55-inch and 27-inch models which, like the original Displace can be connected to one another to create a 110-inch screen.
Also new this year, Displace has announced a soundbar and speaker setup that can interestingly extend the TV’s battery life by about 150+ hours. Displace Pro comes with a complementary soundbar, or it can be purchased separately with Displace Basic.
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What is meant to set these models apart from prior iterations, however, is the inclusion of Displace OS, which, according to Displace, is an “AI agent-driven operating system that can handle tasks across connected accounts – from streaming and productivity to ridesharing and food delivery – with simple voice commands.”
Other examples Displace gives are being able to send emails through Displace TVs using voice commands, or by connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse to a Displace TV to complete a project. The announcement remains rather light on exact details. The company has said, however, that the TVs will run an 8-Core Intel CPU to power the onboard AI.
This isn’t the first time Displace has attempted to use AI to drastically alter how its users engage with media, however, as at CES 2024, the company announced it would be adding AI Agents to its TVs that would allow viewers to purchase whatever they see on TV through Displace’s proprietary marketplace in real-time.
At this year’s CES in particular, AI upgrades to smart TVs were particularly prevalent with the likes of LG, Samsung and Panasonic adding more AI capabilities to their smart TV operating systems, though, in most cases, these upgrades were more aimed at improving navigability and enhancing picture quality as opposed to adding entirely new, bespoke functionality to their TVs.
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