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Samsung Set to Unveil ‘Galaxy Ring’ at MWC, Sparking New Trend in Wearable Tech

Samsung Set to Unveil ‘Galaxy Ring’ at MWC, Sparking New Trend in Wearable Tech

SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is set to make waves at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, with the unveiling of its latest wearable device, the “Galaxy Ring.” This innovative piece of technology marks a significant shift from traditional wrist-worn wearables to the emerging domain of smart rings, positioning Samsung at [...]

SK Telecom Launches ‘ZEM Phone Pokémon Edition 2′ for Children

SK Telecom Launches ‘ZEM Phone Pokémon Edition 2′ for Children

SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – SK Telecom announced on January 4 the release of its new child-friendly LTE smartphone, the ‘ZEM Phone Pokémon Edition 2′. This device is tailored to the needs and safety of young users. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch high-definition (HD) Plus display and is equipped with a 3,350mAh battery. It [...]

South Korean National Rehabilitation Center Develops Assistive Devices for People with Disabilities

South Korean National Rehabilitation Center Develops Assistive Devices for People with Disabilities

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Innovations that transform seemingly mundane tasks into accessible achievements for individuals with disabilities have been developed at the National Rehabilitation Center’s ‘Open Fabrication Studio’ in Korea. Among these innovations are a safety nail clipper that can be operated using hands and feet, and an assistive device for putting on socks [...]

Samsung Launches Galaxy SmartTag 2 with Enhanced Features for Easy Tracking and Pet Care

Samsung Launches Galaxy SmartTag 2 with Enhanced Features for Easy Tracking and Pet Care

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) –Whether you’ve misplaced something important or need help keeping track of your pet during walks, there’s a new mobile accessory from Samsung Electronics that can assist. Samsung announced the launch of the Galaxy SmartTag 2 in Korea, which comes with enhanced features for added convenience. The Galaxy SmartTag, equipped with [...]

South Korean Celebrities Spark Controversy as iPhone vs. Galaxy Debate Heats Up

South Korean Celebrities Spark Controversy as iPhone vs. Galaxy Debate Heats Up

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) –As the popularity of Apple’s iPhone among young Koreans continues to rise, South Korean celebrity singer and YouTuber Sung Si-kyung recently shared an interesting anecdote about his experience using a Samsung Galaxy phone. Sung recounted a conversation with a younger person who asked him, “Do you use ‘Gal-regi’?” The term [...]

Redefining Mobility: Premium Portable Electronics for a Post-Pandemic World

Redefining Mobility: Premium Portable Electronics for a Post-Pandemic World

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – While ‘social distancing’ was the dominant trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the pandemic now behind us, there’s a rising interest in ‘on-the-go’ items as more people embark on camping trips and road journeys. During the pandemic, the electronics industry introduced products tailored to the behavioral patterns and routines of [...]

Hyundai Mobis Wins Presidential Award for Innovative Drowsy Driving Prevention Technology

Hyundai Mobis Wins Presidential Award for Innovative Drowsy Driving Prevention Technology

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Mobis’ innovative drowsy driving prevention technology has earned the prestigious Presidential Award at the 2023 Korea Safety Technology Awards, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on Tuesday. This groundbreaking technology, known as “M.Brain,” combats drowsy driving accidents by continuously monitoring the driver’s real-time condition through brainwave [...]

Samsung Releases Limited Edition Galaxy Watch Inspired by Astrolobe

Samsung Releases Limited Edition Galaxy Watch Inspired by Astrolobe

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. has unveiled a limited edition Galaxy Watch 6 Classic designed after an ancient celestial globe from the Middle East and North Africa. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Astro Edition draws inspiration from the astrolabe, a historical device utilized by ancient explorers and astronomers to determine time, [...]

Xiaomi Launches Latest Smartwatch and Wireless Earphones in S. Korea

Xiaomi Launches Latest Smartwatch and Wireless Earphones in S. Korea

SEOUL, July 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese tech giant Xiaomi Corp. on Thursday released its newest smartwatch and wireless earphones in South Korea, aiming to compete with Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy Unpacked event that occurred the day before. The Redmi Watch 3 and Redmi Buds 4 Active are priced at 104,800 won (US$81.94) and 19,800 [...]

Samsung Empowers Users’ Sleep Health with Enhanced Features on Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health

Samsung Empowers Users’ Sleep Health with Enhanced Features on Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health

SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) —Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday its commitment to further enrich the health management capabilities of its Galaxy Watch series, pinpointing sleep functionality as a key cornerstone of its future strategy in the health sector. During a media briefing held at the company’s headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, Samsung unveiled its strategic [...]