Samsung, LG Push Internet Of Things With AI-Based Air Conditioners

After introducing a bunch of new technologies and upcoming products at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 last week, crosstown rivals Samsung and LG are now poised to launch their artificial intelligence-based air conditioners within this month. On Tuesday, South Korean news agency Yonhap learned from industry sources that the two neighboring tech companies are preparing to introduce their new smart cooling systems this January. LG has already scheduled the launch event for its advanced air conditioners later this week, while Samsung is expected to introduce its new products later this month. The idea that Samsung and LG are releasing AI-powered air conditioners shouldn't come as a surprise by now. The two home appliance manufacturers emphasized during CES that they will be pushing their Internet of Things (IoT) technology and AI technology to their upcoming products. With IoT, Samsung and LG's new air conditioners will be capable of connecting to the Internet and share data with other connected devices.