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KT Releases World’s First 8K AI IPTV

KT Releases World’s First 8K AI IPTV

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — KT Corp., a major South Korean mobile carrier, on Tuesday showcased the world’s first artificial intelligence IPTV that supports advanced 8K resolution. The Korean company’s new Genie TV set-top box will support 8K resolution, the highest resolution standard for content creation, to upgrade the viewing experience for its users, [...]

Samsung and LG Products Named Among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024

Samsung and LG Products Named Among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Two South Korean technology giants have secured spots on TIME magazine’s prestigious “Best Inventions of 2024″ list, highlighting the country’s continued dominance in consumer electronics innovation.  Samsung Electronics announced on October 31 that its 2024 Neo QLED 8K television and Music Frame speaker were recognized in the Consumer Electronics and [...]

LG Electronics Unveils AI-Powered Smart Cottages for Sustainable Second Homes

LG Electronics Unveils AI-Powered Smart Cottages for Sustainable Second Homes

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics is entering the modular housing market with its new LG Smart Cottage, a compact dwelling that integrates artificial intelligence-enabled appliances with advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technology.  The South Korean technology giant announced on October 30 that it has launched a dedicated website for the Smart [...]

Samsung, LG Eye Entry into Booming Food Waste Disposer Market

Samsung, LG Eye Entry into Booming Food Waste Disposer Market

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Major South Korean electronics manufacturers are preparing to enter the rapidly growing food waste disposer market, currently dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises.  According to industry sources on October 27, LG Electronics recently concluded a pilot program for its food waste disposer in collaboration with the city of Ansan in [...]

Samsung SmartThings Partners with IKEA, Bridging Smart Home Ecosystems

Samsung SmartThings Partners with IKEA, Bridging Smart Home Ecosystems

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with IKEA to integrate the Swedish furniture giant’s smart home devices into Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, marking a significant step towards a more unified smart home experience.  According to Samsung’s newsroom on September 22, this collaboration will enable users to control IKEA’s smart devices, [...]

Samsung to Unveil Coffee-Making Kit for Water Purifiers at IFA 2024

Samsung to Unveil Coffee-Making Kit for Water Purifiers at IFA 2024

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is set to introduce a novel Brewer Kit for its Bespoke water purifiers at IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show, running from September 6 to 10 in Berlin. The new product, designed to capitalize on the growing coffee market and the increasing trend of “home cafes,” [...]

Samsung’s AI Home Appliance Packages Strike Chord with Younger Consumers

Samsung’s AI Home Appliance Packages Strike Chord with Younger Consumers

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics reported on August 29 that half of the customers purchasing the company’s AI Package products, which consist of two or more artificial intelligence-enabled home appliances, are in their 20s and 30s. This insight comes from an analysis of cumulative sales figures for AI packages from January to July [...]

Samsung Users Embrace Smartphone and Voice Control for Air Conditioners, Moving Away from Traditional Remotes

Samsung Users Embrace Smartphone and Voice Control for Air Conditioners, Moving Away from Traditional Remotes

SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant shift towards smarter home appliance control, Samsung Electronics reports that one in two users of its 2024 air conditioner models are opting for smartphone apps and voice recognition over traditional remote controls. According to data released by Samsung on August 25, an analysis of 24,798 domestic floor-standing [...]

LG Electronics Unveils South Korea’s First Ice-Preserving Water Purifier

LG Electronics Unveils South Korea’s First Ice-Preserving Water Purifier

SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced a groundbreaking addition to South Korea’s home appliance market: the country’s first water purifier with built-in ice preservation technology. The company announced the launch of its LG PuriCare ObjetCollection Ice Water Purifier on August 5, marking a significant innovation in the competitive water purifier industry.  The [...]

South Korean Robot Vacuum Market Heats Up as Domestic Giants Challenge Chinese Leader

South Korean Robot Vacuum Market Heats Up as Domestic Giants Challenge Chinese Leader

SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The robot vacuum cleaner market in South Korea is witnessing intensified competition as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics aggressively enter a field long dominated by China’s Roborock.  The battleground is centered around all-in-one robot vacuum cleaners that combine dust suction, mopping, and self-cleaning functions.  According to industry sources, Roborock, the [...]