SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Crew members of South Korean Navy vessels will be able to exchange voice messages, images and texts through specially-designed smartwatches. The Navy announced on Tuesday that as part of its SMART project, it launched a drive to establish wireless network systems for its vessels. To kick off the project, [...]
SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Wearable technology will be used to enhance workplace safety culture at POSCO, the South Korean steelmaking giant announced on Wednesday. POSCO distributed smartwatches to 1200 employees who face occupational hazards at the company’s Pohang and Gwangyang steel mills. The smartwatches will serve as a digital monitoring tool to detect [...]
SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Chem, South Korea’s leading chemical and battery maker, said Sunday it has developed the world’s first hexagonal battery for smartwatches, adding its mass production will begin in the near future. The company said the hexagon-shaped model boasts 25 percent higher capacity compared to traditional rectangular versions, allowing users [...]