A great television experience goes beyond screen size, combining picture quality, intelligent features and ease of use. Samsung Sri Lanka introduced its latest range of Mini LED TVs in September, bringing advanced display technology and AI-powered capabilities to local consumers.
At the heart of the new range is Mini LED technology, which uses smaller LEDs than conventional LED televisions to deliver more precise control over screen illumination. This enables improved contrast, enhanced brightness management and greater detail across different scenes.
The benefits are particularly evident in scenes featuring a mix of bright highlights and deep shadows. Mini LED HDR technology is designed to preserve details in darker areas while maintaining the impact of brighter elements, delivering a more balanced and immersive viewing experience.
Colour reproduction is another key feature. Pure Spectrum Color, supported by advanced phosphor technology, enables a wider colour range for more accurate, natural-looking images. Meanwhile, Color Booster further refines the viewing experience by enhancing colour vibrancy while preserving details within each scene.
“We want our customers to experience the difference that technology can make in their everyday entertainment. With our latest Mini LED TVs, we have brought together advanced picture quality, AI-powered features and smoother viewing to create an experience that is both immersive and easy to enjoy. We are pleased to bring these innovations to Sri Lankan consumers,” said Sabry Ansar, Director and Head of Consumer Electronics at Samsung Electronics, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Much of the technology works in the background, automatically optimising the viewing experience without requiring constant manual adjustments. Samsung’s NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor analyses content in real time, refining elements such as contrast, colour and clarity to deliver enhanced picture quality.
The processor also supports AI-powered upscaling, improving lower-resolution content to make older television programmes, videos and other content sources appear clearer on larger screens. This allows viewers to enjoy a more refined picture without needing every source to be available in high resolution.
Adding another dimension to the viewing experience, Vision AI Companion enables viewers to interact with their television in new ways. Users can ask questions, search for information and discover more about the content they are watching directly through the screen.
By bringing together advanced display technology, intelligent image processing and interactive AI features, Samsung’s latest Mini LED TVs aim to make everyday entertainment more engaging, convenient and immersive for Sri Lankan households.
Natharlea Transforms Sri Lanka’s Precious Sapphires into Exquisite Wearable Art
Sri Lankan fashion designer Natharlea Yahampath has brought the island’s celebrated gemstone heritage to the international runway with an eye-catching detachable sapphire collar unveiled at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2026. Featuring a rare Padparadscha sapphire surrounded by multi-coloured Ceylon sapphires, the creation blends fine jewellery with an artistic interpretation of nature’s beauty.
Inspired by a droplet of water resting on a butterfly’s wing, the collar captures the fleeting moment when sunlight passes through water, revealing a spectrum of colours. Natharlea translates this natural phenomenon into an intricate gemstone design, using sapphires in a variety of hues to recreate the interplay of light and colour. The result is a distinctive statement piece that brings together fashion, jewellery and Sri Lanka’s rich gem-mining heritage.
“I have always found my inspiration in nature’s smallest details. A drop of water on a butterfly’s wing lasts only a moment, but when the sun touches it, it holds every colour of the rainbow. Sri Lanka’s sapphires carry that same light. With this collar, I wanted to capture that moment and share the beauty of our gems with the world. More than fashion, this is wearable art,” said Natharlea Yahampath.
At the centre of the creation is a trillion-cut Padparadscha sapphire, prized for its distinctive combination of pink and orange tones. Its name is associated with the Sinhala word for the lotus blossom, and the gemstone is recognised as one of the rarest varieties of sapphire. With Sri Lanka holding a longstanding reputation as a source of these exceptional stones, the Padparadscha serves as a fitting centrepiece for a design celebrating the island’s natural wealth.
Although blue sapphires remain Sri Lanka’s most widely recognised gemstones, the country is also known for producing sapphires in pink, yellow, purple, orange and green. Through the use of multi-coloured Ceylon sapphires, Natharlea highlights this remarkable diversity, presenting the island’s gemstone legacy through a contemporary fashion perspective.
The sapphire collar is part of a broader collection that showcases the designer’s commitment to craftsmanship and traditional techniques. Featuring handloom textiles, hand-knitted garments and hand-crocheted details, the collection incorporates blue, pink and yellow sapphires alongside Padparadscha stones to celebrate Sri Lankan artistry.
An important aspect of Natharlea’s design philosophy is her collaboration with a team of women who hand-knit pieces for her label. By placing handmade techniques and artisan skills at the heart of her work, she creates a platform for traditional craftsmanship to find expression in contemporary fashion.
Through this distinctive fusion of precious gemstones, natural inspiration and artisanal creativity, Natharlea Yahampath presents Sri Lanka’s sapphire heritage as more than a source of luxury, transforming it into wearable art for an international audience.
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