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AI Elevates LG’s OLED TVs to New Heights of Personalization

AI Elevates LG’s OLED TVs to New Heights of Personalization

SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics, which defines artificial intelligence as an “empathetic intelligence” for customers, has unveiled the improved AI capabilities of its 2024 lineup of LG OLED TVs, highlighting a “differentiated AI customer experience.”  On March 27, LG Electronics hosted a press event at its LG Science Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where [...]

Samsung Blurs Line Between Speaker and Home Decor With Music Frame

Samsung Blurs Line Between Speaker and Home Decor With Music Frame

SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) –In an effort to reimagine home electronics as part of interior design, Samsung Electronics has introduced a speaker that doubles as a framed art display, blurring the line between audio equipment and decorative home accents. The product, called the Music Frame, looks every bit like a standard picture frame when [...]

Samsung and LG’s AI and OLED TV Rivalry Takes Center Stage at Shareholder Meetings

Samsung and LG’s AI and OLED TV Rivalry Takes Center Stage at Shareholder Meetings

SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The battle for market dominance between Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics in AI-powered appliances and OLED televisions spilled over into the companies’ annual shareholder meetings this week, as top executives touted their firms’ technological prowess.  At LG’s annual meeting on March 26, Cho Joo-wan, the company’s chief executive, emphasized that [...]

LG Group to Funnel 100 Ttln Won into Future Tech, Growth Drivers by 2028

LG Group to Funnel 100 Ttln Won into Future Tech, Growth Drivers by 2028

SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Group said Wednesday it will invest 100 trillion won (US$74.4 billion) in South Korea by 2028 to sharpen future technologies and seek new growth drivers. Unveiled at the group’s annual shareholders meeting in Seoul, the long- and mid-term investment plan places an emphasis on advancing future technologies, including [...]

South Korean Government Launches ‘Kiosk UI Platform’ to Improve Accessibility for Elderly and Disabled Users

South Korean Government Launches ‘Kiosk UI Platform’ to Improve Accessibility for Elderly and Disabled Users

SEOUL, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) –The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) has announced the launch of the ‘Kiosk UI Platform’ starting March 26, aimed at simplifying the development of accessible kiosks that ensure information access for the elderly and disabled communities. To create user-friendly kiosks for all citizens, the MSIT has established UI design [...]

Samsung Unveils Air Purifier With Self-Regenerating Filter, Reducing Waste

Samsung Unveils Air Purifier With Self-Regenerating Filter, Reducing Waste

SEOUL, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has launched a new model of its premium “Bespoke Cube Air Infinite Line” air purifier series featuring the innovative “Infinite Line Filter” that eliminates the need for periodic filter replacements. The Infinite Line Filter, introduced on March 25, is comprised of a washable germicidal dust collection filter [...]

Samsung Ramps Up Production to Meet Demand for AI-Powered Laundry Combo

Samsung Ramps Up Production to Meet Demand for AI-Powered Laundry Combo

SEOUL, Mar. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is running its domestic production lines for the Bespoke AI Combo at full capacity to keep up with robust consumer demand, aiming to ensure smooth delivery of the innovative laundry solution. Samsung announced on March 19 that the Bespoke AI Combo had an impressive start, selling 1,000 units [...]

Samsung and LG Trade Barbs Over Market Share and Product Features

Samsung and LG Trade Barbs Over Market Share and Product Features

SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – With Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiling their new flagship TV lineups and premium all-in-one washer-dryer combos for 2024, the fierce rivals have engaged in an increasingly acrimonious marketing battle, taking thinly veiled shots at each other’s claims of superiority.  The dispute began when Han Jong-hee, the CEO of Samsung’s [...]

Samsung Electronics to Launch Washer-dryer Combo Globally in Q2

Samsung Electronics to Launch Washer-dryer Combo Globally in Q2

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it will launch its latest Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer globally within the second quarter of this year. The Bespoke AI Combo, which combines a 25 kilogram washing capacity with a 15 kg heat-pump drying capability, debuted in South Korea late last month. Within just [...]