His family remembers him building a TV set from a kit when he was a kid-and losing a pet garter snake in the house.

FORBES: Saying "No Thanks" To Dad & Co.

His family remembers his building a TV set from a kit when he was a kid--and losing a pet garter snake in the house.

FORBES: Saying "No thanks" to Dad & Co.

But perhaps most interesting of all is that Samsung will now give its customers the ability to upgrade their TV hardware with what they call a Smart Evolution Kit.

FORBES: Samsung Launches New Smart TVs In U.S.