SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy said on August 22 that it would hold a workshop on standardization of ICT-based smart plug, smart appliance interoperability for the first program year (December 2013 – September 2014). A “smart plug” can provide information about electricity consumption patterns, standby power blocking, and remote control [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) ― LG Electronics (LG) today announced the start of sales of the world’s first OLED TV with 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution. Available in 77- and 65-inch screen sizes (models 77EG9700 and 65EC9700), LG 4K OLED TVs boast the very best display technology currently available ― a curved panel composed of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics, which faces worries of poor sales in its smartphone business unit, has executed a total of 10 mergers and acquisitions since last year. The moves hint that Samsung is changing its management strategies after vice-chairperson Lee Jae-yong, the son of the ailing chairman Lee Kun-hee, came to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) ― LG Electronics (LG) will unveil a pair of its newest smartly-priced L Series smartphones at IFA 2014 in Berlin. The L Fino and L Bello are powerful alternatives to higher-priced smartphones, perfect for teenagers and first-time smartphone owners in emerging 3G markets. With blazing fast Quad-Core processors and premium UX features [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) ― LG Electronics (LG) today announced the all-new LG Music Flow for music lovers worldwide. LG Music Flow Speakers (models H3, H5, H7), Sound Bar (model HS6), Network Bridge (model R1) and the companion Music Flow Player application for smartphones form a convenient and smart Hi-Fi audio eco-system for the home. [...]
SEOUL, August 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today that the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has awarded the company multiple awards in the following categories: European Smartphone Camera 2014-2015, European Connected Camera 2014-2015 and European Multiroom System 2014-2015. The products [...]
SEOUL, August 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Samsung Smart Signage TV, a revolutionary new type of TV designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and small office/home office (SOHO) owners. The business solution combines the informational and promotional benefits of digital display with the entertainment value of live TV for [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) ― LG Electronics (LG) will be unveiling its newest IPS 21:9 Curved UltraWide Monitor (model 34UC97) and other compelling monitor offerings at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany. The world’s first monitor to incorporate a curved IPS screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, the eye-catching 34-inch monitor provides remarkable picture quality [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) ― LG Electronics (LG) took home a total of nine Red Dot Awards in the Communication Design category. Among these, Smart Keyboard, Knock CodeTM and the graphic user interface (GUI) in the acclaimed LG G3 smartphone received “Best of the Best” awards. LG’s innovative webOS Smart+ TV platform was also recognized [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) —SmartCara (smartcara.com), Korea’s No. 1 brand in food garbage disposal units, said on August 14 that it has won a CE certification with European Union authorities after earning a UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification in America. With the latest winning of the CE mark, the company is confident it will export the [...]