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Samsung to Launch Its First Dual-Folding Smartphone, the Galaxy Z Trifold

Samsung to Launch Its First Dual-Folding Smartphone, the Galaxy Z Trifold

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is set to launch its first dual-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z Trifold, next month, marking a new step in the evolution of foldable devices. According to industry sources, Samsung will hold an official launch event on December 5 to introduce the Trifold and begin domestic sales. The model, [...]

Four in Ten Parents Feel Stressed Over Children’s Smartphone Use, Survey Finds

Four in Ten Parents Feel Stressed Over Children’s Smartphone Use, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly 4 in 10 South Korean parents say they feel stressed about managing their children’s use of smartphones and tablets, according to a new survey that underscores growing anxiety over “digital parenting” in the country’s hyper-connected households. The study, released Wednesday by the Korea Press Foundation, surveyed 921 parents of [...]

LG Gram Tops U.S. Consumer Report Rankings, Outperforming Apple and Samsung Laptops

LG Gram Tops U.S. Consumer Report Rankings, Outperforming Apple and Samsung Laptops

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) —  LG Electronics’ laptop brand Gram has been named the best notebook of the year by Consumer Reports, beating out models from Apple and Samsung in a comprehensive evaluation of 154 devices sold in the U.S. market. According to rankings released Wednesday, the LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 — marketed in [...]

Apple Gains Ground in Emerging Markets as Refurbished Smartphone Sales Slow in Developed Economies

Apple Gains Ground in Emerging Markets as Refurbished Smartphone Sales Slow in Developed Economies

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Global sales of refurbished smartphones have entered a plateau, with growth stagnating in advanced economies but Apple gaining strong momentum in emerging markets, according to a new industry report. Market tracker Counterpoint Research said Wednesday that worldwide sales of refurbished, or “refurb” phones—devices repaired and resold after return or [...]

Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek Poised for Strong Q3 on iPhone 17 Demand and High-Value Components

Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek Poised for Strong Q3 on iPhone 17 Demand and High-Value Components

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s leading electronic component makers, Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek, are expected to post stronger-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, buoyed by robust demand for Apple’s new iPhone 17 and a strategic shift toward higher-margin products. According to market tracker Yonhap Infomax, the consensus estimate for LG Innotek’s [...]

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 Earn Top Ratings Across U.S. and European Consumer Reviews

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 Earn Top Ratings Across U.S. and European Consumer Reviews

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, have received the highest ratings from leading consumer publications in the United States and Europe, reinforcing the company’s dominance in the premium foldable market. According to industry sources on Wednesday, consumer advocacy magazines in five countries — including [...]

KAIST Scientists Develop Ultra-Sensitive Camera Inspired by Insect Eyes

KAIST Scientists Develop Ultra-Sensitive Camera Inspired by Insect Eyes

DAEJEON, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed an innovative camera system that achieves both high-speed imaging and exceptional sensitivity by mimicking the compound eyes of insects, the university announced on January 16.  Led by Jeong Ki-hun from the Department of Bio [...]

Samsung to Launch ‘Extended Reality’ Headset Next Year

Samsung to Launch ‘Extended Reality’ Headset Next Year

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it will launch an “extended reality” (XR) headset jointly developed with Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Qualcomm Inc. in global markets next year. The extended reality headset is part of wearable devices to be powered by the new version of Google’s [...]

Korean Scientists Create Super-Adhesive Skin Patch Inspired by Barnacles and Armadillos

Korean Scientists Create Super-Adhesive Skin Patch Inspired by Barnacles and Armadillos

ULSAN, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed a revolutionary skin patch that maintains strong adhesion during vigorous physical movement while being easily removable without irritation, potentially changing the future of wearable medical devices.  The breakthrough, announced on November 18 by the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), comes from a [...]

LG Electronics Unveils Advanced Digital Cockpit Gamma Concept for Future Mobility

LG Electronics Unveils Advanced Digital Cockpit Gamma Concept for Future Mobility

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on November 11 the launch of its latest mobility innovation, the Digital Cockpit Gamma, a new concept that reimagines the driving experience through advanced automotive technology. This marks the third iteration in the company’s forward-looking cockpit series, following the Alpha and Beta versions released last year.  The [...]