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Samsung takes on Finland's Oura in smart ring patent dispute

Samsung Electronics and Finnish health tech company Oura, the global leader in smart rings, are locked in an intensifying patent dispute, as the Korean tech giant seeks to expand its Galaxy ecosystem through a broader range of wearable devices.

2025-12-09

Will smart glasses be the next ubiquitous device in personal tech?

The race to determine the next dominant personal device after the smartphone is heating up, with smart glasses emerging as the most promising contender. Tech giants like Meta and Google are actively investing in the space.

2025-09-26

Samsung Electronics updates smart home app, boosts connectivity

Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has updated its smart home application to improve safety features and connectivity with automobiles.

2025-09-25

LG Electronics, LogisValley ink deal on smart factory development

LG Electronics said Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with LogisValley, Korea’s largest integrated logistics company, to jointly develop smart logistics centers. The agreement was finalized at LG Digital Park in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi.

2025-07-01

Elderly man in Gumi rescued thanks to AI-powered smart speaker

An elderly man living alone in Gumi was rescued after he experienced hypoglycemic shock and called for help through his AI-powered smart speaker, the city government said Thursday.

2025-05-22

Samsung, Gentle Monster join Google to give smart glasses another go

At the 2025 Google I/O, Google unveiled prototype smart glasses powered by Gemini AI, developed with Samsung and Gentle Monster. The glasses mark Google’s re-entry into the smart glasses market.

2025-05-21

IFEZ discusses exporting smart city model with Indian municipalities

The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) discussed ways to collaborate on exporting its smart city infrastructure model with Indian authorities and signed an agreement with a local university for smart city research, its office said Thursday.

2025-04-10

LG CNS to develop robots with U.S. startup Bear Robotics

LG CNS collaborates with Bear Robotics to develop autonomous mobile robots for logistics. They will create large and small AMRs.

2025-01-20

Focused on ‘the final 100 yards,’ Amazon is developing smart glasses for delivery drivers

Amazon is developing smart eyeglasses for its delivery drivers to guide them to, around and within buildings, as it tries to smooth the final stretch of an order's journey to a customer's home, five people familiar with the matter said.

2024-11-13

Seoul Smart City Prize Ceremony celebrates lifestyle improvement through tech innovation

City officials, company leaders and experts gathered in southern Seoul to honor those who have successfully used technological innovations to build smarter, more inclusive cities.

2024-10-13