LG Electronics’ ultra-slim laptop computer “Gram 14” is gaining high popularity, selling one unit per every three minutes. According to industry sources on March 30, the Gram 14, which was released on January 14, 2015, has been sold more than 500 units a day.The weekly sales of the Gram 14, in particular, during this period, reached more than 2,000 units, the fastest sales pace among the laptop

SEOUL, Mar. 30, 2015 ― LG Electronics (LG) kicks off the global rollout of its new mid-range smartphone lineup starting in South America to be followed closely by Europe, Asia, Middle East Africa and North America. This premium but affordable series comprised of Magna, Spirit, Leon and Joy was first unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in early March where it was noted for bringing sophisticate

Cisco estimates that 50 billion devices will be connected to the Internet by 2020 and wearable technology is expected to play a large part in this growth of the “Internet of Things”, or IoT. As consumers, we expect wearables to improve our daily experiences and generally make our lives easier and better by unobtrusively and conveniently sensing, analysing, monitoring and tracking. These tiny conne

LONDON, March 3, 2015 - The wearable devices space is viewed as the next goldmine of opportunity for sensor manufacturers as profits shrink in the smartphone and tablet segments. Further, the sensor landscape for wearable devices will gain a new dimension through the entry of software and hardware giants such as Google (www.google.com), Apple (www.apple.com), Samsung (www.samsung.com) and Intel (w

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, today announced that the next-generation Raspberry Pi 2 credit-card-sized single-board computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now available to order at http://nz.rs-online.com/web/Building upon the massive success of the first generation Raspberry Pi, an

SEOUL, KOREA - LG Electronics is going to introduce the ‘WCP-300’, the world’s smallest wireless charger with only 6.98㎝ in diameter. The slim and sleek wireless charger is designed to maximize portability. Despite its compact size, the charging area is 1.7 times wider than that of the company’s existing charger, providing the utmost charging efficiency.The new charger uses magnetic induction te

SEOUL, KOREA - GA, an LED light manufacturer, announced 12th that it had developed ‘light-pollution-preventing LED light based on Power Line Communication (PLC)’ through an academic-industrial cooperation with Prof. Yoon Dal-hwan from Semyung university.The newly-developed light can be used for streetlight, security light, tunnel light and others. And its steering mechanism can adjust the angle

SEOUL, KOREA - LG Electronics is going to make public its new three types of ‘L Series 2’ smartphones at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 to be held in Barcelona, Spain on 25th (local time).The new products to be released are ‘Optimus L3 2’, ‘Optimus L5 2’ and ‘Optimus L7 2’ These new ‘L Series 2’ smartphones are followed by ‘L series’ that was first revealed at MWC2012 last year. Compared with th

LAS VEGAS, USA - At the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show 2013 in Las Vegas, LG will showcase its smart appliance lineup, offering enhanced connectivity and greater user convenience. By simply touching their smartphone to the NFC Tag-on symbol on one of LG’s smart appliances, customers can easily register and control their refrigerator, washing machine, robotic vacuum cleaner or range oven. Smart Con

LAS VEGAS, USA - LG will showcase its newest square robotic vacuum cleaner in a most creative fashion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 8-11 in Las Vegas. A highly trained troupe of HOM-BOT SQUARE units will demonstrate their incredible maneuverability with a well-choreographed dance routine at select times over the period of the show. Aside from possessing superb dance skill

LAS VEGAS, USA - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today its Evolution Kit at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 8-11, 2013. The Evolution Kit, which has been introduced for the first time at CES 2012, is an innovative concept that enables Samsung 2012 Smart TV to evolve into Samsung’s new 2013 Smart TVs. By simply attaching the Evolution Kit device into

LAS VEGAS, USA - LG announced today that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its eagerly-awaited 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) WRGB OLED TV (Model 55EM9700) in South Korea this month with deliveries scheduled to begin next month. Other markets where the revolutionary LG OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV will be available will be announced over the next several weeks along with the

SEOUL, KOREA - LG will unveil its new CINEMA 3D Smart TV lineup at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The 2013 lineup offers easier content access and sharing along with an updated Magic Remote for a simplified, intuitive user experience (UX). A variety of models and sizes will be on display at CES, including LG’s awe-inspiring 84-inch Ultra HD and 55-inch OLED TVs.

LAS VEGAS, USA - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today debuted two new additions to its lineup of premium monitors, putting professional-grade picture quality within reach for professional and consumer audiences alike. The innovative Series 7 SC770 Touch Monitor comes optimized for Windows 8, while the Series 7 SC750 features a s

SEOUL, KOREA - Samsung Electronics announced on December 26 that it would upgrade its smart TV content platform “Smart Hub” and show off at the CES that is slated to be held on January 8, 2013 in Las Vegas. The upgraded Smart Hub will make it easier for consumers to find the contents that they want to enjoy. Unlike existing Smart Hub that features a simple configuration of contents on an app m

SEOUL, KOREA - LG Electronics (LG) will introduce an extended Google TV lineup at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. LG’s new models GA7900 and GA6400 deliver an outstandingly intuitive user experience at various sizes and new design to meet more consumers’ expectations.Google’s latest platform and LG’s redesigned Magic Remote Qwerty work together to enhance the

USA - International Trade Administration, an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced on December 20 that it would impose anti-dumping duties of 9.29, 13.02, and 82.41 percent to Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Daewoo Electronics, respectively, for their washing machines. In addition, the agency assessed countervailing duties on subsidies paid for by the government at 1.85, 0.

SEOUL, KOREA - LG Electronics (LG) today announced an all-new Magic Re-mote for its CINEMA 3D Smart TV lineup prior to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The redesigned device adopts enhanced language recognition ca-pabilities that make executing commands simple, natural, interactive and conversational. The new design will continue to employ four control options – voice, gesture, po

PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - Plessey today announced that its new innovative MAGIC™ (MAnufactured on GaN ICs) High Brightness LED (HBLED) products have won the Solid-State Lighting Application Category of the Elektra Awards 2012. The winners were revealed last week at the European Electronics Industry Awards ceremony in London. Barry Dennington, Plessey's COO, said, "LEDs are the next key phase of the

SEOUL, KOREA – LG Electronics announced on December 3 that it has released an 84-type Ultra HD TV in Nigeria, targeting affluent consumers in Africa.Given that there are many high-income families in oil-rich countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, LG Electronics selected Nigeria as its base to gain a larger share in the African premium TV market. According to a consulting firm Bain & Company, the num