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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Hogarty

Amazon launches new gallery-style TV to rival Samsung’s The Frame

Upload a few snaps of your living room and Alexa will choose an artwork that fits with your decor - (Amazon)

Want a television that doesn’t look like an ominous black rectangle in the middle of your living room? Until recently you had exactly one choice: the Samsung Frame (£899, Samsung.com), a TV that cleverly masquerades as a matte artwork canvas when you’re not watching it.

Now Amazon has entered this niche product category, launching a so-called “lifestyle TV” of its own. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the tech giant unveiled the Amazon Ember Artline, a 4K QLED display designed to look like a piece of hanging art when not in use, with a wood-effect frame, competitive price tag and a helping of AI smarts to boot.

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