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TCL is ready to reveal the X11K and C8K Premium QD-Mini LED TVs to the world
For the premium home cinema experience
TCL elevates their flagship TV category with the all-new X11K and C8K — their latest and greatest premium line of QD-Mini LED TVs.
Backed by TCL CSOT’s cutting-edge backlight precision, exceptional brightness, and industry-leading color accuracy, both of these models are designed for the ultimate home cinema experience.
TCL’s very own QD-Mini LED technology combines the strengths of both QLED and OLED as it merges traditional backlight into lighting with pixel-level precision.
The Chinese company’s state-of-the-art display technology delivers unparalleled viewing experience with ultra-high peak brightness, contrast, and color gamut — all while ensuring an ultra-long lifespan in the long run.
X11K: Full-on Flagship
First shown at the CES 2025 show floor, the all-new flagship TCL X11K pushes the limits of display tech even further. This premium QD-Mini LED TV boasts an astounding peak brightness of up to 6500 nits.
And, being part of TCL’s Precise Dimming Series, it’s a no-brainer that the X11K offers a plethora of local dimming zones of up to 14,112.
Managed by TCL CSOT’s revolutionary All-domain Halo Control Technology, it completely eliminates unwanted halo for a crystal clear viewing experience.
Moreover, there’s also a CrystGlow HVA panel that minimizes reflections and enhances contrast for comfortable viewing no matter what lighting condition you have at home.
Found within is TCL’s AiPQ Pro Processor which fine-tunes each and every detail and setting using TCL’s advanced AI Algorithms.
Paired with speakers powered by the renowned audio-maker Bang & Olufsen along their Beosonic music feature, expect rich cinema-grade sound even without the presence of home theatre sound system.
Despite this beast of a TV, it has managed to acquire its signature “flat-thin design” that enables it to seamlessly blend into your wall like a painting masterpiece.
That ultra-thinness was ultimately thanks to TCL’s infusion of Super Micro-OD paired with a self-developed Super Condensed Micro Lens and a powerful light-emitting chip in constrat to conventional QD-Mini LED TVs of other leading brands.
C8K: The Follow-Up
The TCL C8K is neither a slouch. This follow-up QD-Mini LED TV offers an impressive 4500 nits of peak brightness. Moreover, local dimming zones are still plentiful at 3840.
Unlike the X11K, the C8K features an even more enhanced CrystGlow WHVA Panel. This provides an ultra-high native contrast ratio and virtually zero-border design for pure immersiveness.
It also increased ultra-wide color viewing angle by 40%, has super low reflectivity, and high in energy-efficiency.
For context, TCL’s HVA and WHVA panels are above the quality against the standard VA as well as conventional and high-end IPS panels in the market.
Paired with TCL’s QLED tech, it achieves even greater heights of color-accuracy — up to 97% of DCI-P3 wide color gamut to be precise.
While it still possesses the same Super Micro Condensed Lens and light-emitting chip, it’s slightly different with its Micro-OD Lens (vs X11K’s “Super” Micro-OD).
Technically, it’s a tad thicker than the former — but it still manages to have a less than 60mm slim body and an overall redefined design. Wall-mounted or not, it will still look seamless regardless.
It’s powered by the TSR AiPQ Processor that enables four AiMaster algorithms paired with speakers that are rich in sound thanks to B&O.
It’s also good to note that both models have a Native Refresh Rate of up to 144Hz for the best and smoothest gameplay possible.
Pricing and Availability
As of this writing, both the TCL X11K and C8K have no definite pricing nor specific regional availability.
However, what’s certain are their display size offerings: The TCL C8K ranges between 65, 75, 85, and 98-inches — ditching the 55 and 115-inch variants of its predecessor.
Meanwhile, the TCL X11K is available in either 85 or 98-inch models.
APEX: The New Standard
As introduced last year, TCL CSOT continues to set new benchmarks for innovation with their newest APEX platform. This new display innovation standard will be built on four pillars:
- A – mazing Display Experience
- P – rotective of Eye Health
- E – co-friendly to Build and Use, and;
- X – Unlimited Imaginative Potential
APEX will then be the guide for the development of TCL’s next-gen displays with a comprehensive portfolio that will redefine not just the user’s experience, but also keep in mind its sustainability and infinite possibilities in their TVs’ overall form factor.
All thanks to these breakthroughs, TCL CSOT remains committed in bringing excellence that will lead and change the industry even further through product innovation and more strategic upgrades in the near future.
Lifestyle
This pop-up sauna brings the steam room experience into your home
HAZEMOR’s Instant Sauna sets up in about a minute and folds into a closet
A home sauna no longer needs a dedicated room or a permanent spot in your house.
HAZEMOR’s new Instant Sauna is designed to bring the steam room experience into smaller spaces. It comes with a pop-up frame that sets up in about a minute and folds away when the session is over.
The portable indoor steam sauna uses the brand’s QuickFlow semi-automatic frame, which opens without tools or separate poles.
Once the frame is locked and its four support legs are raised, the sauna is ready for its steamer. The 1,300-watt unit has a 3-liter stainless-steel tank. It produces steam in about two minutes with hot water or six to eight minutes with cold tap water.
Inside, the temperature reaches up to 131°F (55°C), with adjustable steam levels and a timer for customizing each session. A remote control lets users change the settings without stepping outside the enclosure.
The design takes a brighter approach to the traditional steam tent. Finished in warm beige and champagne tones, the HAZEMOR Instant Sauna has two transparent ceiling panels under its SKY TOP WINDOWS design, which let natural light into the space.
Its three-layer insulated fabric pairs a water-resistant exterior with a heat-retaining middle layer and a soft interior surface.
With interior dimensions of approximately 43 × 43 inches and 71 inches of headroom, the sauna leaves room to sit comfortably.
It comes with a folding chair and floor mat, along with the steamer, steam hose, remote control, squeegee, and carry bag.
Price, availability
For those looking to expand their setup, HAZEMOR also offers a Red & Near-Infrared Light Kit for an additional US$ 149. It includes three 10-watt tubes that combine 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared light.
Storage is factored into the design as well. Folded, the sauna measures approximately 41 × 12 × 12 inches, small enough to tuck into a closet or bedroom corner. Assembled, it needs about 47 × 47 inches of floor space and access to a standard household outlet.
The HAZEMOR Instant Sauna is available now in the United States through the brand’s website for US$ 425. An early-bird price of US$ 319 runs from November 3 to 16, 2026.
Each purchase comes with a one-year limited warranty and a 30-day return window from delivery.
Replacing an entire building to improve its efficiency isn’t practical. Hotels, offices, and shopping centers can instead upgrade existing systems to improve comfort and manage operating costs.
Samsung is targeting this opportunity with its heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) solutions. The company combines AI-powered cooling systems with connected building management tools to help businesses modernize existing properties.
Cooling more spaces with fewer outdoor units
Samsung’s DVM S2 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system sits at the center of its commercial cooling lineup.
A single outdoor unit can connect to as many as 64 indoor units, allowing one system to cool multiple rooms or areas. Samsung says this setup can reduce the need for additional piping and structural work when businesses upgrade existing buildings.
The system also supports more than 10 types of indoor units, giving building operators flexibility when choosing equipment for different spaces.
This flexibility can benefit older properties in particular. Hotels, for example, need to keep rooms and shared spaces comfortable while minimizing disruptions to guests during upgrades.
AI helps manage energy use
Cooling systems can account for a substantial share of a commercial building’s energy consumption. Samsung combines the DVM S2 with SmartThings Pro, its connected management platform for businesses, to help operators monitor and manage their systems.
The DVM S2 uses AI to adjust cooling performance based on operating conditions. SmartThings Pro adds remote monitoring, automated scheduling, energy analytics, and centralized management across multiple sites.
Samsung says the DVM S2 can reduce compressor energy usage by up to 15% under specified internal test conditions. Actual savings depend on installation, building conditions, and usage patterns.
Together, these technologies aim to help businesses maintain comfortable indoor temperatures while avoiding unnecessary energy use.
Modernizing existing buildings
Samsung points to Bali Beach Hotel Sanur as an example of how its cooling solutions can support upgrades to existing properties.
The hotel adopted Samsung’s DVM system to cool areas such as its lobbies, spa rooms, and fitness centers. The installation aimed to improve comfort while preserving the property’s heritage character.
Samsung also sees opportunities for connected cooling systems in offices, shopping centers, and mixed-use developments.
As building operators look for ways to manage energy consumption and operating costs, upgrading existing HVAC systems offers an alternative to major renovations.
Samsung combines flexible cooling hardware with AI-driven controls and connected management tools to help businesses modernize their properties. For operators across Southeast Asia and Oceania, these solutions offer another way to improve building efficiency while keeping indoor spaces comfortable.
Laundry isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite chore. For businesses that handle piles of it every day, however, getting it done quickly and reliably is part of the job.
Samsung is expanding its commercial laundry lineup in Southeast Asia and Oceania with two new machines. These are the WF9100F washer with an 18kg capacity. And the DV9100F dryer, which can handle up to 14kg per load.
The machines are designed for businesses such as laundromats, hotels, hospitals, and salons. These establishments need to process large volumes of laundry while making efficient use of their available space.
Bigger loads, faster cycles
The 18kg washer supports six cycles, including Normal, Heavy Duty, Synthetics, Delicates, Clean Wash, and Rinse+Spin. It also features Bubble Wash technology, which dissolves detergent to help it penetrate fabrics, followed by a strong water jet to rinse away dirt and detergent residue.
Samsung says a Normal wash cycle can finish in 36 minutes under its specified internal test conditions. It uses an 8-pound load of cotton and polyester fabric.
The 14kg dryer uses a vented drying system and offers Normal, Heavy Duty, Synthetics, and Delicates cycles. It also has 10- and 20-minute timed drying options.
Built for daily business operations
Both machines are designed for frequent use. The washer has a Direct Drive motor with Inverter technology and VRT+ vibration reduction. Meanwhile, the dryer features a stainless-steel drum designed for durability.
Businesses can also stack the dryer on top of the washer using the required installation kits. This helps maximize floor space, particularly in smaller laundromats and other facilities with limited room.
For maintenance, the washer has a Drum Clean cycle, while the dryer uses a vent sensor to notify users when its air duct needs cleaning.
Expanding Samsung’s commercial laundry lineup
Samsung’s new machines are intended to serve businesses across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The company is also working with businesses in the region to expand commercial laundry services. In Vietnam, its partnership with TiTi Laundry supports a 24-hour self-service laundromat in Ho Chi Minh City. In the Philippines, Samsung laundry equipment is used by Washwell to handle uniforms and guest laundry for hotel brands including Ibis, Ascott, and Citadines.
With the new washer and dryer, Samsung is expanding its options for businesses that need to process large amounts of laundry reliably, without sacrificing valuable floor space.
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