Samsung's Ballie robot will not be making its way into your home, after all.

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      Samsung now intends to utilize it internally as an active platform for innovation.

      Samsung first introduced its rolling robot, Ballie, at CES six years ago. Since then, the company has periodically revised the concept, showcasing a new design with an integrated projector in 2024 and incorporating AI capabilities last year.

      At CES 2025, Samsung announced a plan to launch Ballie later that year, but this did not materialize. A recent report indicates that the project may have been postponed indefinitely. Although Samsung has not provided an official statement, Bloomberg reveals that the company has revised its strategy. Instead of releasing Ballie as a consumer item, the robot will now function as an “active innovation platform” exclusively for internal use.

      In a statement to the publication, Samsung remarked, “After multiple years of real-world testing, it continues to inform how Samsung designs spatially aware, context-driven experiences, particularly in areas like smart home intelligence, ambient AI and privacy-by-design.” The company emphasized that Ballie’s technology will still influence future smart home devices, even if the robot itself is never sold in stores.

      While Samsung may have put Ballie on hold, other companies are advancing their AI robot initiatives for smart homes. In contrast to Samsung’s rolling design, LG and SwitchBot are focusing on humanoid robots intended to assist with household tasks. LG has yet to announce pricing or availability for its CLOiD robot, which is intended for chores such as cleaning and laundry.

      SwitchBot plans to begin pre-orders for its onero H1 shortly, a robot butler designed to navigate homes autonomously and assist with everyday tasks like making coffee and folding laundry. Whether these robots will actually reach consumers remains uncertain.

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      LG has reintroduced Wallpaper as the world’s thinnest wireless OLED TV, and it’s impressive.

      It's a 4K panel with a refresh rate of 165Hz, measuring only 9 millimeters thick and sitting flush against a wall. Less than a week ago, LG unveiled the Gallery TV, a new series of minimalist art-inspired TVs aimed at competing with the Samsung Frame TV. Today, LG has revealed its most ambitious TV product to date, the Wallpaper TV, revisiting a concept that first emerged in 2017.

      A delightful comeback.

      Zeroth invites your family to meet the Zeroth M1 home robot, along with a WALL-E lookalike.

      Zeroth Robotics made an appearance at CES 2026 with five AI robots intended for homes and businesses. M1 is the first, with preorders available in Q1 2026 and availability in April.

      Zeroth Robotics appeared at CES 2026 with an extensive lineup and a clearly defined purchasing narrative. If you want to follow the Zeroth M1 home robot without being distracted by extravagant concepts, M1 is the only model with concrete pricing and timeline.

      The M1 is approximately 19.45 inches tall and designed for daily routines. Its focus is on providing reminders and light assistance for older adults living independently, support for parents managing schedules and playtime, as well as a creative aspect for individuals wanting to customize a personal robot over time.

      There will be no escaping Samsung’s AI, but that doesn’t bother me.

      AI was the prevailing theme throughout Samsung's CES 2026 press event.

      "We will embed AI across every category, every product, and every service to deliver a seamless, unified AI experience." These were the opening remarks from Samsung CEO TM Roh during the company's CES 2026 press conference. In summary, if you purchase a Samsung product, you will encounter its AI everywhere.