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Samsung Unveils Next-Gen Gaming Monitors at Gamescom 2024, Strengthening Market Position

Samsung Unveils Next-Gen Gaming Monitors at Gamescom 2024, Strengthening Market Position

SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has made a bold statement at Gamescom 2024, the world’s largest gaming exhibition, by unveiling a range of cutting-edge gaming monitors. The event, running from August 21 to 25 in Cologne, Germany, has attracted about 1,400 hardware, software, and game content producers. In its largest exhibition space to [...]

Samsung’s AI TVs Set to Redefine Home Entertainment, Executive Says

Samsung’s AI TVs Set to Redefine Home Entertainment, Executive Says

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold vision for the future of television technology, Samsung Electronics is betting big on artificial intelligence to transform the viewing experience and revolutionize home connectivity.  Yong Seok-woo, President of Samsung’s Visual Display Business, announced on August 15 that the company aims to “open up new experiences with AI [...]

Samsung Display to Expand OLED Lineup Through Collaboration with Global Giants Like Intel and Qualcomm

Samsung Display to Expand OLED Lineup Through Collaboration with Global Giants Like Intel and Qualcomm

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The chief executive of Samsung Display Co., the panel-supplying affiliate of Samsung Electronics Co., said Wednesday he will expand organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel lineup for IT devices by strengthening cooperation with global tech giants like Intel Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. “We will continue to build on the differentiation [...]

Summer Surge in Personal Mobility Device Fires Raises Concerns in South Korea

Summer Surge in Personal Mobility Device Fires Raises Concerns in South Korea

HONGSEONG, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent report from the Chungnam Fire Department in South Korea reveals a concerning trend: fires involving personal mobility devices, particularly electric scooters, are spiking during the summer months.  According to data released on August 6, out of 25 fires involving personal mobility devices recorded since 2019, nine incidents (36%) [...]

LG Electronics Unveils South Korea’s First Ice-Preserving Water Purifier

LG Electronics Unveils South Korea’s First Ice-Preserving Water Purifier

SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced a groundbreaking addition to South Korea’s home appliance market: the country’s first water purifier with built-in ice preservation technology. The company announced the launch of its LG PuriCare ObjetCollection Ice Water Purifier on August 5, marking a significant innovation in the competitive water purifier industry.  The [...]

South Korean Robot Vacuum Market Heats Up as Domestic Giants Challenge Chinese Leader

South Korean Robot Vacuum Market Heats Up as Domestic Giants Challenge Chinese Leader

SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The robot vacuum cleaner market in South Korea is witnessing intensified competition as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics aggressively enter a field long dominated by China’s Roborock.  The battleground is centered around all-in-one robot vacuum cleaners that combine dust suction, mopping, and self-cleaning functions.  According to industry sources, Roborock, the [...]

Samsung and LG See Robust Growth in Automotive Electronics Despite EV Market Slowdown

Samsung and LG See Robust Growth in Automotive Electronics Despite EV Market Slowdown

SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a promising turn for South Korea’s tech industry, the automotive electronics sector is emerging as a steady performer, even as the broader consumer electronics and semiconductor markets show signs of recovery.  Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, two of the country’s largest conglomerates, have seen their automotive divisions transform from hidden [...]

High Electromagnetic Fields Detected in Portable Neck Fans, Study Finds

High Electromagnetic Fields Detected in Portable Neck Fans, Study Finds

SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by a civic group has raised concerns about the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by portable electronic devices, particularly neck fans that are popular during summer months. The Center for Environmental Health, a citizens’ advocacy group, reported on July 28 that its measurements of four types of neck [...]

LG’s ‘Upgradeable Appliances’ Spark 16,000 Customer Ideas in South Korea and U.S.

LG’s ‘Upgradeable Appliances’ Spark 16,000 Customer Ideas in South Korea and U.S.

SEOUL, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on July 23 that it has received over 16,000 ideas from customers in South Korea and the United States for its innovative “UP Appliances” program, highlighting a growing trend in consumer-driven product development.  Launched in 2022, LG’s UP Appliances are designed to evolve with customers’ needs, allowing [...]