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KAIST Scientists Develop Ultra-Sensitive Camera Inspired by Insect Eyes

KAIST Scientists Develop Ultra-Sensitive Camera Inspired by Insect Eyes

DAEJEON, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed an innovative camera system that achieves both high-speed imaging and exceptional sensitivity by mimicking the compound eyes of insects, the university announced on January 16.  Led by Jeong Ki-hun from the Department of Bio [...]

Samsung’s New Trade-In Program Draws Criticism Over Low Valuations

Samsung’s New Trade-In Program Draws Criticism Over Low Valuations

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ newly launched “Galaxy Easy Trade-in” program, which began on January 14, is facing a consumer backlash over what many consider to be underwhelming trade-in values for used devices.  The program, which operates through Samsung.com, allows consumers to sell their Galaxy smartphones without requiring the purchase of a new [...]

LG Display Unveils New 4th-gen OLED Panel for AI TVs

LG Display Unveils New 4th-gen OLED Panel for AI TVs

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Display Co. on Thursday unveiled its new fourth-generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel designed for artificial intelligence (AI) TVs as part of its push to lead the premium screen market. The new OLED panel boasts improved image quality with higher brightness and enhanced energy efficiency, ideal for power-intensive [...]

Xbox’s Harry Potter Games to Be Available on LG TVs

Xbox’s Harry Potter Games to Be Available on LG TVs

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday it has signed a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp. to strengthen the content of the gaming platform of its smart TVs. Under the partnership, additional Xbox games from Microsoft, including the Harry Potter game “Hogwarts Legacy,” will be available for subscribers of Xbox Game [...]

Samsung Launches New Trade-in Program for Used Galaxy Smartphones

Samsung Launches New Trade-in Program for Used Galaxy Smartphones

SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is set to launch “Galaxy Easy Trade-in” (unofficial translation), a new buyback program for used smartphones, on its Samsung.com platform starting January 14.  According to Samsung, customers looking to sell their used Galaxy smartphones can visit the Galaxy Easy Trade-in page on Samsung.com beginning January 14 to receive [...]

Hyundai Motor Group Partners with Nvidia to Develop AI Solutions for Future Mobility

Hyundai Motor Group Partners with Nvidia to Develop AI Solutions for Future Mobility

SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it has formed a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corp. for the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies related to future mobility. Through the partnership signed in Las Vegas on Thursday (local time), the group plans to enhance key mobility solutions, including those for [...]

LG Electronics Partners with Microsoft for AI Innovations

LG Electronics Partners with Microsoft for AI Innovations

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. on Monday announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp., aiming to lead artificial intelligence (AI) innovations by combining its customer insights from various devices and spaces with the U.S. tech giant’s advanced AI technologies. Under the partnership, the two companies will collaborate on the development [...]

LG Electronics Unveils New AI-powered OLED TV

LG Electronics Unveils New AI-powered OLED TV

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. on Sunday unveiled its new artificial intelligence-powered television featuring an advanced organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen with clearer and brighter image quality. The 2025 OLED evo incorporates brightness booster technology, which optimizes the display algorithm and organic compound structure to deliver images up to three [...]

Samsung Electronics Highlights AI-connected Home Appliances at CES 2025

Samsung Electronics Highlights AI-connected Home Appliances at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Sunday it will propose Home AI, a hyper-personalized solution combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence and enhanced connectivity, at CES 2025. The South Korean tech giant will run a 3,368-square-meter showroom at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the largest among corporate participants at the annual tech [...]