SEOUL, Apr. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has launched the “Essential” music curation service from NHN Bugs on its smart TV app store, providing a unique audio-visual experience tailored exclusively for Samsung TV users. The “Essential” application offers specially curated playlists that can only be enjoyed on Samsung TVs, accompanied by visually captivating background designs [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Eight out of 10 customers who purchased a washing machine or dryer from LG Electronics’ retail stores in South Korea this year opted for combination washer-dryer units, the company announced on April 8. The popularity of the all-in-one laundry appliances, which handle both washing and drying cycles, reflects their space [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced a specialized diagnostic monitor designed for detecting and evaluating microcalcifications and small lesions in the breast, the company announced on April 4. The new 21-inch display boasts a high resolution of 5 megapixels and features a luminance of 1,100 candelas per square meter and a [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In the competitive arena of consumer electronics, South Korean tech behemoths Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are now embroiled in a high-stakes duel over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in home appliances. This confrontation extends their historical rivalry beyond the realms of integrated washer-dryers and OLED televisions to the [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of home appliance innovations with the global launch of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products in a bid to offer synchronizing consumer experiences worldwide. At a press conference in Seoul, the tech giant unveiled its latest BESPOKE AI home appliance lineup, including [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]