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SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics has officially launched the ‘LG StandbyME 2’ in the domestic market, marking the first major update to its popular lifestyle screen series in four years. The new model enhances mobility and usability, featuring an improved moving-wheel system and versatile viewing angles. One of the key innovations of the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — OLED panels are steadily increasing their market share in the global display industry, potentially boosting LG Display’s performance as the company shifts its focus toward OLED technology. According to market research firm Omdia, OLED panels are projected to capture 43% of the global display market by revenue by 2031, while [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — KOTRA, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, has released a new report titled “The Rise of AI Markets: A New Chapter in Export Opportunities,” analyzing the rapidly growing global artificial intelligence market and highlighting export opportunities for South Korean companies. The report projects that the global AI market will grow to [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics has received official certification for Google Cast on its hotel TVs, enabling guests to seamlessly stream content from online video platforms without additional logins or network configurations. Google Cast, a wireless content-sharing technology developed by Google, allows users to transmit media between devices effortlessly. LG Electronics announced on [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — In a first for local governments in South Korea, Seoul has launched the ‘Seoul Data Hub,’ an AI-powered public data platform that allows users to access city data using natural language queries. The service, which integrates generative AI technology, enables both experts and ordinary citizens to conveniently obtain information. Users [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver has introduced Passkey Login, a new authentication method that allows users to log into their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprints instead of passwords. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance privacy and security. According to industry sources, Naver recently launched the passkey system to [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Major computer manufacturers are rolling out new laptop models for 2025, with artificial intelligence capabilities taking center stage as a key differentiator in the marketplace. According to a recent Dell report on workplace PC usage and AI PC outlook, users particularly value AI PCs for their ability to handle AI-related tasks [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom Co.’s envisioned artificial intelligence (AI) assistant service for global users will likely feature connections to popular online applications, such as Google Calendar, sources said Thursday. The AI assistant, named aster, is expected to help users create to-do lists and make reservations for transportation and accommodations based on [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Generative AI is becoming a crucial growth engine in the gaming industry, significantly reducing development time for major game companies, according to a new industry analysis. The KDB Future Strategy Research Institute’s Industrial Technology Research Center reported on January 29 that gaming companies are actively implementing AI-based development tools and leveraging [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Major South Korean platform operators have been working to bolster their short-form video business amid the growing global popularity of content that is quick and easy to consume. Earlier this month, the country’s biggest internet portal operator, Naver Corp. recruited 5,000 content creators for its short-form platform, called Clip, [...]