SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) – New technology that gathers weather information from taxis operating in the city will soon be available. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), technology to collect weather data through vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) is currently being developed. OBD refers to a system that automatically saves diagnostic information of a running car. [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) - LG Electronics Inc. said Sunday it has begun selling its latest Bluetooth-powered keyboard that works on tablet PCs with excellent power efficiency. The Rolly Keyboard, which boasts improved portability compared to other Bluetooth keyboards in the market as it can be “rolled up” on a rectangular stick, will come with a price tag of 129,000 won (US$113.10). LG said users [...]
Seoul, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Attendance is checked automatically when you enter a classroom. When you pass a grocery store, you receive a text message including electronic coupons. In a foreign country, you can receive information without a sightseeing guide. With the adoption of ‘beacons’ – near field communication devices – smartphone users can [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 2 (Korea Bizwire) ― LG Electronics (LG) announced that it has sold its 10 millionth LG TONE™ Series Bluetooth headset globally since launching the series in October of 2010. With this achievement, LG is now the number one wireless Bluetooth headset brand in the United States in terms of units sold. LG developed [...]
SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Smart technology is even coming to handbags. Couronne, Kolon Industry’s designer handbag brand, announced on June 17 that it would hold a presale event for its “Smart Bag 1.0: Glimm” from June 17 to 30. The smart handbag adopted Internet of Things technologies including NFC and Bluetooth, and shows the [...]
Learn How the Recent Introduction of the World’s First Android 4.4 Tablet Series Tab-Ex(R) 01 Simplifies Job Tasks and Enables Higher Levels of Productivity and Safety in Potentially Hazardous or Explosive Environments ASSAMSTADT, GERMANY, March 26 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time, mobile workers working in hazardous areas don’t need to find, print and [...]
Seoul, Korea, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) today announced the launch of Air Cube, a portable air monitoring device that measures air quality anywhere, anytime, and suggests appropriate actions at emergencies via a designated application on user’s smartphone. Designed to enhance people’s health and well-being, Air Cube monitors the air quality of [...]
TOKYO, July 3, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Miraishonen, a mobile apps developer headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo (http://miraishonen.co.jp), today launched cycro for iOS, a chat app that does not require Internet connection. Its Android version has been released, therefore both Android and iOS users of cycro can now connect each other. Basic Feature of cycro – connect directly [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The new wireless communications technology “Beacon” sheds light on the way to a new generation of mobile services. “Beacon” is a micro-location-based service using Bluetooth 4.0 technology, which can provide a variety of information to a mobile device within its range of service area. IFFU, a mobile service and [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) ― LG introduces its newest premium Bluetooth stereo headset developed in collaboration with Harman/Kardon, one of the leading audio equipment manufacturers. With superb sound experience certified by Harman/Kardon, LG Tone InfinimTM (HBS-900) delivers great sound in a stylish design highlighted by sleek curves and glossy metallic finish. The Tone InfinimTM also [...]