Enlarge / Samsung is selling the monitor in (clockwise from top-left): Sunset Pink, Warm White, Spring Green, and Daylight Blue. (credit: Samsung)
Samsung’s M8 monitor , announced today, is being positioned to replace your USB webcam and smart TV. The 32-inch 4K wise monitor includes a wireless webcam that you can remove and attach via magnets, as also features built-in apps, including TV-streaming ones like Netflix and Hulu, that will work without a PC connection.
The M8’s 1080p webcam attaches to a holster in the camera via a 4-pin connector, a Samsung rep told Ars Technica. The holster is connected to a port on the monitor, giving the camera power and connecting it to the PC. As such, it appears the camera won’t work with another monitor. Once in place, you can tilt the camera or remove it for privacy when it’s not in use.
This differs from a magnetic, wireless webcam prototype Dell showed us in December. Dell’s concept cam detached from the keep track of so you could place it within the ideal location, such as the center of the keep an eye on, for the perfect angle. Samsung’s magnetic webcam attempts to help you find the perfect angle through face tracking and auto-zoom.
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