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Samsung’s new way to compete with OLEDs without using organic pixels

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Samsung has been building its own strategy for premium televisions for years based on avoiding traditional OLED and exploring alternative paths. First it was QLED, then Mini LED and, more recently and almost reluctantly, QD-OLED. At CES 2026, which has already kicked off, the South Korean firm has added a new milestone to that roadmap with the presentation of your first 130-inch Micro RGB TVa non-OLED technology, neither MicroLEDbut that seeks to differentiate itself by bringing the color directly to the light source. Samsung’s proposal is not just about a new type of panelbut of a strategic move to expand differentiate its premium television catalog beyond OLED, at a time when a good part of the industry is converging on very similar solutions. What is Micro RGB and why it is not just another LED In current LCD televisions, even the most advanced Mini LEDs, the backlight is based on a series of white or blue LEDs arranged in a matrix located behind an LCD panel in which different color filters are combined. The tMicro RGB technology breaks with that approach by changing those white or blue light LEDs for an array of micro-LEDs that directly emit reds, greens and blues independently, each of them with a size of less than 100 micrometers. That is, color is no longer generated by filtering and decomposing white light, but is emitted directly from tiny RGB bulbs located on the panel. This reduces light intensity losses, improves color purity and allows much more precise zone control of light, even though the image still passes through a conventional LCD panel. The result is a color volume much higher than that of traditional LCDs (Samsung claims that it offers complete coverage of the BT.2020 space used in the film industry), and a brightness capacity greater than that offered by OLEDs, which continues to be one of the strong points of LCD compared to organic technologies. Micro RGB vs. QD-OLED: two paths to the premium market The comparison between Micro RGB and OLED (in any of its variants) is inevitable, especially since Samsung already sells televisions QD-OLED like the S95F. At this point, the difference is not so much visual quality as technological approach. OLED and QD-OLED are self-emissive panel technologies, capable of turning off each pixel individually. This guarantees absolute blacks, extreme contrast and a uniformity that is difficult to match because the level of control over lighting is much more precise. Micro RGB, continuing to rely on a backlight system, cannot replicate that behavior: there is always some residual light, especially in very dark scenes, but the tiny size makes that lighting control has improved a lot compared to the MiniLED and even the Micro LED. In exchange, Micro RGB eliminates the risk of burn-in inherent to OLED screens, allowing a higher level of brightness to be achieved and offering greater long-term stability. These are relevant advantages in very large televisions, in intensive use or in bright environments, where OLED continues to have physical limitations, although its performance has greatly improved with the latest generation panels. More than a replacement, Samsung presents Micro RGB as a second premium path, parallel to QD-OLED, with different strengths and aimed at different audiences and formats. One of the challenges of Micro RGB is to manage thousands of RGB emitters efficiently. To this end, Samsung has announced at CES the development of new processing engines such as Micro RGB AI Engineresponsible for analyzing the image in real time and adjusting brightness, color and contrast by area in these new panels. This advanced processing seeks to minimize classic LCD effects such as blooming and improve detail in shadows, without promising absolute blacks of a self-emissive panel. It is a clear example of how the leap in quality no longer depends only on the panel, but on the electronics that govern it. From 130 inches to the living room: the challenge of scaling Samsung already presented in 2025 a television with this technology with a diagonal of 115 inches, but at CES 2026 it has taken a step further in the development of Micro RGB panels, growing to 130 inches. This giant screen format It works more like a technological showcase of the potential of Micro RGB technology with which Samsung gains muscle demonstrating that already in its first panel versions it is capable of reaching sizes where OLED cannot reach, but it is not the final destination of the technology. Samsung has made it clear that its intention is to bring Micro RGB to smaller sizes starting at 55 inches throughout 2026, something that fits with its differentiation strategy compared to other manufacturers focused almost exclusively on OLED. Here appears the main obstacle: the cost of production. As it is a new technology, with high precision RGB micro-LEDs and complex assembly processes, manufacturing a Micro RGB panel is more expensive today than producing a conventional OLED, even than the QD-OLEDs found in the brand’s S90 range. So that Micro RGB has a real commercial journey in household sizes (between 55 and 77 inches), Samsung needs to make manufacturing cheaper and simplify processes. Only then will it be able to compete on price with high-end OLED and Mini LED, something that will not happen immediately. A strategy to not depend on a single technology As its implications are analyzed, Micro RGB fits as part of Samsung’s broader strategy: not to rely on a single panel type in the premium segment. Samsung already competes in QD-OLEDmaintains a strong position in Mini LED and now adds a third option that combines brightness, color volume and scalability in size. Micro RGB does not seek to dethrone OLED, but rather to occupy its own space between premium LCDs and OLED technologies. If Samsung manages to reduce costs and move this technology to smaller sizes, it will not only change its catalog, but also the current balance of a market that seemed to have opted almost entirely for the new advanced OLED technologies. In … Read more

The next evolution of tupperware is organic packaging. The reason is very simple: endocrine disruptors

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Plastic has revolutionized food packaging and storage in recent decades, but today its massive use represents one of the biggest environmental and health challenges globally. The main protagonist in this case are microplastics and toxic substances that migrate into our body and are called endocrine disruptors by altering the body’s information exchange system. More and more concern. Endocrine disruptors are increasingly in the mouths of more people and no wonder, since they can be present in many places, such as coffee capsules when subjected to high temperatures. And it is very important to take them into account because these disruptors are nothing more than chemical substances that alter the hormonal system by posing as a hormone or blocking the effect that our body’s natural hormones have. And this is something fatal. The scientific literature suggests that they can have different effects on our health, by having reproductive disorders such as infertility or precocious puberty, neurological problems or even metabolic diseases important or cancer. But the real problem comes when different endocrine disruptors combine, causing the ‘cocktail’ effect that chronically Yes, it can be a big problem for our state of health. We are surrounded. And when faced with something so dangerous, the logical thing is to ask where it is. The question is that we can see it in many different places, such as in ultra-processed food itself, but also in the containers we use daily such as the famous containers. Conventional plastics, manufactured from raw materials derived from petroleum, They usually contain thousands of chemical compounds as different studies point out, many of which are not chemically bonded to the polymer and can leach or migrate to the food, although it has been seen that it is much more common when heat is applied (such as when heating food or pour hot coffee into a bottle). For example, bisphenols and phthalates, known endocrine disruptorshave been detected in numerous products and their impact on health is significant. As if that were not enough, the generation and persistence of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment, and even in our body, represent another emerging health problem. But it does not remain in these containers, but also in plastic products that we use to cook with heat and that also causes this release of different substances that we are going to ingest. The solution. Faced with this important problem, we must look for alternatives, such as glass containers for storage. But for those who want to bet on plastic, science is already focusing its efforts on the development of bioplastics derived from natural sources and not oil. Starch, polylactic acid, PHA or even algae-based materials are some of the options that are being considered right now because they are biodegradable and do not release harmful substances into food. In this case where we are above all immersed is in bioplastics with improved properties, with new compounds that have better mechanical resistance and barriers to gases and humidity, without compromising their biodegradability and without releasing dangerous chemicals such as different scientific studies already point out. Innovations that make a difference. In addition to new materials, technologies such as edible packaging made with polysaccharides and plant proteins are gaining ground, offering a surprising solution: cConsume the container itself with the foodeliminating waste and possible contamination. Ecological coatings and bioconversion methods are also being explored to transform plastic waste into useful products, closing the cycle and reducing the environmental footprint. Regulation. At European level, new directives guide manufacturers towards packaging that is safer and more recyclable, setting strict limits for migratory substances and promoting materials that do not contribute to microplastic pollution. Spain and other countries are already aligning their regulations to encourage change in the industry. The protagonist in this case is the Regulation (EU) 2025/40 which points the way to reducing waste generation and ensuring that new packaging is reusable or recyclable. A legal framework, which came into force in February 2025 and will be fully applicable from August 2026, establishes a set of obligations for companies of all types and sizes that produce, distribute or use packaging in the European Union. What is most interesting in this case is the point that refers to the need to control the dangerous substances in packaging such as perfluoroalkylated substances and heavy metals. What to expect in the future. Seeing the new regulation imposed by the EU on all countries and the advances in science, the immediate future seems to involve a greater presence of biodegradable packaging in supermarkets and also in restaurants. But this is something that not only responds to the legal obligation, but also to the social demand for these products. Images | Cesar Badilla Miranda Kate Trifo In Xataka | If we want to have more children, a researcher is clear about what to do: clean our ejaculations of microplastics

FDA recalls 19,688 cartons of organic milk due to packaging error in 3 states

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Due to a packaging error that puts the contents of the product at risk Almost 20,000 boxes of Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk that were distributed in three states in the country are being recalledaccording to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA by its acronym in English). This is a Class II classification issued on January 17, although the withdrawal It was activated since December 13, 2024 and covered 19,688 cases of milk for sale in retail stores in the states: Arizona, California and Nevada. The product subject to recall is from the brand Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk, which comes in 8-ounce and 12-count containers. The milk packages have the UPC codes 3663207113 in the 12-unit boxes, while the individual boxes have the code 3663207127. The milk has expiration dates between March 3 to 7, 2025. Although neither the FDA nor the company have made recommendations regarding the product, in the event of food recalls that put consumers’ health at risk, they suggest consumers avoid consuming the product. Persons who have any questions or require information about illnesses related to this recall may contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332). The FDA issued a Class II classification of the product.Credit: Shutterstock Keep reading:

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