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Why Smart Watches Are Not Tested for Electromagnetic Waves in Korea

Why Smart Watches Are Not Tested for Electromagnetic Waves in Korea

SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) – As Samsung’s smart watches including Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are getting popular in Korea, the days of wearable devices seem to be around the corner. An interesting thing is that the government is not conducting tests to measure electromagnetic waves generated by the current models.  [...]

iPad Growth Slows in 2013 as Tablet Competitors Grow 79%

iPad Growth Slows in 2013 as Tablet Competitors Grow 79%

OYSTER BAY, N.Y., May 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In the past year Apple’s tablet OEM competitors experienced a growth of  79%, while Apple experienced only 13% growth in tablet shipments.  Despite growing challenges, as the tablet market reaches saturation in  advanced world markets, ABI Research projects Apple to remain a strong  force in the market if [...]

“Swarovski for Samsung” Collection Launches On Samsung Online Store

“Swarovski for Samsung” Collection Launches On Samsung Online Store

SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, the global leader in mobile technology, today announced the launch of “Swarovski for Samsung,” an exclusive collection of Swarovski crystal accessories for the Galaxy S5 and Gear Fit. The “Swarovski for Samsung” collaboration comes on the heels of a successful accessory partnership between the two brands [...]

LG Electronics’ Family-Friendly All-in-One ‘Chromebase’ Computer Hitting U.S. Stores This Month

LG Electronics’ Family-Friendly All-in-One ‘Chromebase’ Computer Hitting U.S. Stores This Month

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics USA today announced that LG’s new family friendly, all-in-one computer powered by Chrome OS will be available in the U.S. this month. The award-winning LG Chromebase combines the convenience of cloud computing, tens of thousands of apps from the Chrome Web Store and lightning speed to make [...]

Samsung to Popularize Ultra HD TV with Various Line-ups

Samsung to Popularize Ultra HD TV with Various Line-ups

SEOUL, Korea, May 2, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has expanded its ultra-high definition (UHD) TV line-ups from premium products including curved UHD TV to low-cost mass-market models. The world’s No. 1 TV manufacturer recently rolled out low-cost UHD TV models like HU7000 series of 40/50/55-inch products to rule the UHD TV market. The [...]

[Feature] Another Shame on Korea, Samsung’s “Poor” Crisis Management

[Feature] Another Shame on Korea, Samsung’s “Poor” Crisis Management

SEOUL, Korea, April 24, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Recently, The Wall Street Journal published a story doubting the crisis management ability of the Korean government revealed in the tragic accident of the sunken ferry Sewol. In it, the world-renowned news media said the leadership of President Park Geun-hye is being tested with several mishaps committed [...]