Samsung Reveals Off a Stretchable Idea Display screen That Creates 3D Results With out Glasses

As a cellular tech skilled for CNET, I’ve skilled many foldable screens on telephones and tablets over the previous few years, together with some that even bend and twist, however the brand new idea at Samsung Show’s CES 2025 sales space is one thing I’ve by no means seen earlier than — a stretchable display screen.

This is not an elastic-like display screen that you may pull aside like a rubber band. As an alternative, Samsung Show’s idea bulges from the middle to type what appears like a dome. It is only a idea, so there isn’t any telling whether or not it’s going to find yourself in a tangible product. That every one relies on whether or not Samsung Show’s shoppers and companions resolve to undertake the know-how and incorporate it into merchandise. 

Nonetheless, it no less than offers a glimpse at what’s attainable, hinting at what we may see in future wearables and automobile infotainment methods. 

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The corporate showcased two examples of its stretchable show: one displaying the Sphere venue in Las Vegas and one other of a shark swimming towards the viewer with an animation that made it seem like it was about to burst by the glass.

It was laborious to see the 3D impact at first look. However as soon as I obtained nearer, I observed the Sphere started to come out from the display screen barely, giving the atmosphere extra depth than it will have had in any other case. Within the shark instance, the show’s motion made the scene appear extra dramatic. The show’s motion was most noticeable when viewing it from the aspect, the place you may simply see the profile of the display screen’s bulge. 

Whereas the corporate could not say whether or not this stretchable show would ever make it right into a product on the market, a consultant on the sales space offered some hypothetical examples of the place tech like this might make sense, comparable to in wearables or automobile dashboards. Think about having 3D maps in your automobile’s navigation system, or an interactive 3D watch face in your smartwatch? Based mostly on the demo, the know-how appears best suited for animations and consumer interface prospers.

If the know-how ever had been to make it right into a client system, I would be inquisitive about whether or not the display screen’s stretchable nature would increase any sturdiness considerations. When the show is in its bulged state, for instance, I would wonder if it will be extra vulnerable to break from affect — an essential query if this tech had been ever to reach in one thing like a automobile or a watch sooner or later.

Samsung Show is understood for displaying eye-catching ideas at CES, however not one of the ones proven in recent times have made it into precise merchandise. Final 12 months, for instance, Samsung Show showcased a cellphone resembling the Galaxy Z Flip that may bend in each instructions. It is also proven foldable cellular gadgets that may bend in a number of locations like an accordion.

Samsung hasn’t launched a brand new type of foldable because it debuted the Galaxy Z Flip in 2020, whereas rival Huawei launched its first foldable cellphone with two hinges final 12 months. But it surely’s essential to keep in mind that Samsung Electronics and Samsung Show are separate entities. Simply because Samsung Show developed a particular know-how doesn’t suggest Samsung is contemplating implementing it into new merchandise.

It is not possible to know whether or not we’ll ever see client gadgets with a stretchable display screen. However like Samsung Show’s different ideas, it is nonetheless a compelling have a look at what’s attainable. 

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