Published 13:58 IST, January 7th 2022

CES 2022: The new Samsung SolarCell TV remote can charge itself from radio waves

There is a new technology hidden in the Samsung SolarCell TV remote. The previous versions of the device could charge from light available around.

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Consumer Electronics Show or CES is one of biggest events held around year. In event, companies reveal new technology and ggets y have been working on, along with major product announcements. CES 2022 is being held in Las Vegas in a physical mode. However, due to rise in Covid-19 cases, a lot of companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon pulled out of event. Neverless, Samsung has held fort for innovation this year, revealing a lot of new devices and product lineups at CES 2022. 

Samsung has announced multiple monitors and smart televisions at CES 2022. In fact, company released world's first 4K 240Hz gaming monitor called Odyssey Neo G8. Furr, company also revealed its lineup of smart TVs in Micro LED and Neo LED categories. While televisions mselves offer new features and improved picture quality over last generation, Samsung has included a new of SolarCell TV remote that charges wirelessly from waves that are generated by devices like Wi-Fi routers. 

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new Samsung SolarCell TV remote charges from Wi-Fi routers? 

re is a new technology hidden in Samsung SolarCell TV remote. TV remote is now capable of charging itself from rio waves that are emitted by devices like Wi-Fi routers. In or words, SolarCell TV remote by Samsung will keep charging itself from wireless waves while it is being used or resting on a tabletop. Currently, technology is limited to charging low power devices such as TV remotes. It might also be used to power devices such as smartphones and tablets in future. 

latest Samsung SolarCell TV remote looks a lot like previous version with a solar panel at back. Like previous models, latest remote is also chargeable by light. innovative technology by Samsung is eco-friendly. With conventional TV remotes, users have to change AAA or AA batteries which when discharged, are non-biodegrable toxic waste. For reference, about 100 million AAA batteries are used every seven years. By providing SolarCell remote with Samsung TV, South Korean company is trying to save environment. 

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13:58 IST, January 7th 2022