Samsung Research has unveiled TRUEBench (Trustworthy Real-world Usage Evaluation Benchmark), a new proprietary testing suite designed to assess how AI models perform in practical business scenarios, moving beyond traditional academic benchmarks.

• TRUEBench covers 10 major categories and 46 sub-categories of enterprise tasks, including content generation, data analysis, summarization, and translation.
• The benchmark supports 12 different languages and evaluates cross-linguistic scenarios, with test inputs varying from 8 characters to over 20,000 characters.
• Evaluation criteria were developed through a unique collaborative process between human experts and AI to ensure realistic and precise standards.
• Samsung has made TRUEBench's data samples and leaderboards publicly available on Hugging Face.

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart televisions, transforming TVs into interactive assistants capable of understanding conversational language for content recommendations and daily tasks. This move aims to personalize the viewing experience and extend AI's utility beyond traditional devices.

• The rollout begins with select TCL and Hisense models, including those available in Kenya, with wider availability expected by early 2026.
• The AI can suggest shows, provide season recaps, recommend movies for couples with different tastes, and assist with real-world tasks like recipes or schedule reminders, and even manage smart home devices.
• This initiative is part of Google’s larger strategy to become an AI-first company, a direction that has seen the company join the $3 trillion market valuation club.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, offering a more affordable "fan edition" variant of its flagship S25 series. This model aims to provide premium AI tools and features at a competitive price point for consumers.

• The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is available from Ksh 99,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.
• Evelyn Munene, Head of Product and Marketing, Samsung Electronics East Africa, stated that the device expands access to Galaxy AI and flagship features.
• Key features include a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging and a camera setup featuring a 50 + 8 + 12MP rear camera.