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Samsung to Launch ‘Extended Reality’ Headset Next Year

Samsung to Launch ‘Extended Reality’ Headset Next Year

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it will launch an “extended reality” (XR) headset jointly developed with Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Qualcomm Inc. in global markets next year. The extended reality headset is part of wearable devices to be powered by the new version of Google’s [...]

Korean Scientists Create Super-Adhesive Skin Patch Inspired by Barnacles and Armadillos

Korean Scientists Create Super-Adhesive Skin Patch Inspired by Barnacles and Armadillos

ULSAN, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed a revolutionary skin patch that maintains strong adhesion during vigorous physical movement while being easily removable without irritation, potentially changing the future of wearable medical devices.  The breakthrough, announced on November 18 by the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), comes from a [...]

LG Electronics Unveils Advanced Digital Cockpit Gamma Concept for Future Mobility

LG Electronics Unveils Advanced Digital Cockpit Gamma Concept for Future Mobility

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on November 11 the launch of its latest mobility innovation, the Digital Cockpit Gamma, a new concept that reimagines the driving experience through advanced automotive technology. This marks the third iteration in the company’s forward-looking cockpit series, following the Alpha and Beta versions released last year.  The [...]

KAIST Team Wins ‘Cyborg Olympics’ With Revolutionary Robotic Exoskeleton

KAIST Team Wins ‘Cyborg Olympics’ With Revolutionary Robotic Exoskeleton

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has once again claimed victory in the global arena with innovative wearable robotic technology designed to assist people with disabilities.  The team, comprising KAIST’s Exo Lab, Move Lab, and Angel Robotics, led by professor Kong Kyoungchul of the [...]

KAIST Develops Smart Speaker for Mental Health Tracking in Single-Person Households

KAIST Develops Smart Speaker for Mental Health Tracking in Single-Person Households

DAEJEON, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a new multimodal smart speaker system designed to help users track their psychological state, the institute announced on September 24. This innovation comes at a time when concerns about mental health issues among single-person households are growing due to [...]

South Korean Scientists Develop Cat-Inspired Camera for Enhanced Night Vision

South Korean Scientists Develop Cat-Inspired Camera for Enhanced Night Vision

GWANGJU, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) and Seoul National University have unveiled a groundbreaking camera design inspired by the feline eye, potentially revolutionizing low-light imaging technology.  The team, led by Song Young-min from GIST’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Kim Dae-hyeong from Seoul [...]

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 Monitors Astronauts’ Health in Groundbreaking Civilian Space Mission

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 Monitors Astronauts’ Health in Groundbreaking Civilian Space Mission

SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a milestone for consumer technology in space exploration, Samsung Electronics announced on September 18 that its Galaxy Watch5 was utilized in a body composition monitoring study during the Polaris Dawn project, the first-ever civilian spacewalk mission.  The study, led by the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, aimed to monitor [...]

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Health Data Proven Accurate in University Study

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Health Data Proven Accurate in University Study

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on September 4 that the health data collected by its Galaxy Watch has been validated for accuracy in a collaborative study with the Human Performance and Sports Science Center (HPSSC) at the University of Michigan. According to Samsung, the HPSSC simultaneously measured indicators such as heart rate, [...]

Galaxy Ring and New Smartwatches Highlight Samsung’s Commitment to Health and AI Integration

Galaxy Ring and New Smartwatches Highlight Samsung’s Commitment to Health and AI Integration

SEOUL, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics introduced its latest lineup of wearable devices on July 10, showcasing a strong focus on healthcare functionality and artificial intelligence integration. The tech giant unveiled its first smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, alongside new smartwatch models at the “Galaxy Unpacked 2024″ event held in the underground exhibition [...]

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Buds 3 Series: New Design and AI-Powered Features

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Buds 3 Series: New Design and AI-Powered Features

SEOUL, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has introduced a significant redesign of its wireless earbuds lineup for the first time in five years. The company unveiled the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event on July 10, marking a departure from the kidney bean shape [...]