Samsung Malaysia has officially unveiled its 2026 monitor lineup, introducing the Samsung Odyssey G8 series and the ViewFinity S8 S85TH, targeting both high-performance gaming and professional productivity users.
Leading the lineup is the Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS, a 32-inch display positioned as Samsung’s first 6K gaming monitor. It combines 6K resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate and introduces Dual Mode technology, allowing users to switch between 6K at 165Hz for high-fidelity visuals and 3K at 330Hz for competitive gaming performance. The monitor also features a 1ms response time, Fast IPS panel technology, and HDR10+ Gaming support for improved motion clarity, contrast, and colour accuracy.
Also introduced is the Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF, a 27-inch model offering 5K resolution at 180Hz, with a Dual Mode option that enables QHD at 360Hz. Like the higher-end variant, it uses Fast IPS technology and HDR10+ Gaming to ensure consistent colour reproduction and smooth performance during fast-paced gameplay.
For productivity users, Samsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH brings a 40-inch curved 5K2K WUHD display designed for multitasking and professional workflows. It supports expanded screen real estate for creative work, financial analysis, and multi-window productivity.
The ViewFinity S8 also includes practical usability features such as an Easy Setup Stand for tool-free assembly and TÜV-certified Intelligent Eye Care technology, which adjusts brightness and colour temperature based on ambient lighting. Connectivity is enhanced with Thunderbolt 5 support, offering up to 80Gbps data transfer and 140W charging via a single cable, along with daisy-chaining capability and a 144Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Overall, the new lineup positions Samsung’s 2026 monitors as a blend of extreme gaming performance and high-end professional productivity features.
50% of companies risk losing AI talent to competitors without a human-centric AI strategy
According to Gartner’s latest global labour market report (Q1 2026), half of companies that fail to adopt a human-centric AI strategy are expected to lose their best AI talent to competitors by 2027.
The report highlights that many organisations risk making investment decisions driven by what it calls an “illusion of effectiveness”, where basic adoption or access metrics are mistaken for true transformation. This, Gartner warns, could ultimately undermine return on investment in AI initiatives.
Speaking on the findings, Swagatam Basu, Senior Director of Analysts in Gartner’s HR practice, noted that during the shift toward an AI-powered workforce, many leaders incorrectly equate usage metrics with meaningful organisational change.
The study also found that organisations achieving the highest ROI from AI are those using it to enhance employee productivity rather than replace workers. Companies that focus heavily on workforce reduction, Gartner cautions, are likely to see limited long-term gains.
It further adds that the real value of AI lies in boosting productivity across roles, although benefits are currently more visible at managerial and executive levels, while individual contributors receive comparatively less support.
While major technology firms such as Microsoft and Meta Platforms continue workforce reductions alongside heavy AI investment, Gartner suggests these moves are still early-stage experiments rather than permanent structural shifts in the future of work.
Samsung Odyssey G8 and ViewFinity S8 debut in Malaysia with up to 6K resolution and 330Hz refresh rate, starting from RM3,799
