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Samsung says its ‘Screens Everywhere’ approach won’t mean ads everywhere, for now

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Samsung announced its “ Screens Everywhere ” initiative at CES this year .

The company is putting 7- and 9-inch full-color touchscreens in its large home appliances, such as washers, dryers, wall ovens, and cooktops.

These are Android tablets that, in addition to controlling the appliance, can run apps, including Samsung ’s SmartThings home control platform.

Samsung has a software update program called Smart Forward , which will bring new features to the screens “for years to come,” Moon says.

Amazon has already poisoned the well with its Echo Show smart displays, which regularly offer unsolicited ads.

Ultimately, the payoff between the convenience of multifunctional touchscreens in your appliances versus the longevity you expect from household appliances will come down to how useful Samsung can make its AI Home screens.