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Aug 24, 2019 Technology

Samsung DeX solution to offer Chicago police digital access

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics’ in-vehicle computing system DeX will be piloted by the Chicago Police Department in the United States, the company said Friday. Dubbed as “DeX In-Vehicle,” the solution will provide police officers the ability to dock their Galaxy smartphones and access policing applications on a dash-mounted display and keyboard. The officers in the pilot -- taking place across the city’s 11th District this year -- will be able to access compu

[Newsmaker] Facebook wins court battle over network cutoff

　Facebook Korea has won a yearlong legal battle against the government’s decision to impose a financial penalty for a massive network cutoff in 2017.　The Seoul Administrative Court ruled Thursday that it was unlawful for the Korea Communication Commission to impose a 396 million won ($367,000) fine on Facebook for delaying access for those subscribed to SK Telecom, SK Broadband and LG Uplus by changing network connection routes. 　Facebook had denied the accusation, saying that the te

Aug 22, 2019
Technology
LG Chem prioritizes sustainability in battery material suppliers

South Korea’s leading battery maker LG Chem has introduced sustainability as an evaluation factor for battery material suppliers to incorporate the rising importance of supply chain management and ethical purchases, the company said Thursday. The company recently conducted the first assessment of its material suppliers, in which it evaluated the suppliers’ sustainability by examining working conditions, human rights of employees, safety of the work environment, management of ma

Aug 23, 2019
Technology
Samsung Display CEO boosts internal communication

Samsung Display CEO Lee Dong-hoon held an event to boost communication with employees, underscoring that the company was taking steps forward despite facing challenges the company said Thursday. At its corporate campus in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, on Wednesday, Lee had a question-and-answer session with around 450 employees. The event was broadcast live for employees who were not able to be present. During the 1 1/2 hour meeting, Lee offered frank answers to questions raised by emp

Aug 23, 2019
Technology
Samsung, SK hynix slip in chip sales in H1

‘Complete switch has occurred with collapse of DRAM and NAND flash markets’

Aug 22, 2019
Technology
Samsung SDI holds environment-themed summer camp

Samsung SDI, a battery affiliate of Samsung Electronics, hosted a summer camp for about 500 children this month, providing opportunities to learn about the environment, the company said Wednesday. The camp, called the “Green Planet Environment School,” ran from Aug. 6 through 14, inviting kids from community children’s centers near the company’s headquarters. The camp’s curriculum included topics related to the environment, such as solar energy, climate change and e

Aug 22, 2019
Technology
Moon administration’s battle against fake news intensifies

Discussion yet to take off on what constitutes fake news and who should oversee measures

Aug 21, 2019
Technology
Singapore Airlines launches new mobile application

Singapore Airlines said Wednesday it will launch an updated mobile application to enhance customer experience. The app, set to be released in September for Apple iOS users, will have three new features that provide convenience for passengers. It is being released between July and September for Android users. English-only feature Capture & Discover matches users’ travel plans with destinations to provide relevant information. Translation Assistance provides real-time voice transla

Aug 22, 2019
Technology
Antitrust watchdog approves plan to establish ‘Netflix of Asia’

Fair Trade Commission approves merger of Pooq and Oksusu services to launch integrated streaming platform

Aug 21, 2019
Technology
Samsung heir meets software trainees in Gwangju

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Tuesday headed to Gwangju to check on the tech giant’s software educational program that supports youth employment. “It is essential to raise software talent in expanding the fundamental base for the IT industry,” Lee said. “Despite the current difficulties, we need to plant seeds for the future.” Last year, Samsung established four software academy centers across the country, including in Gwangju, with the

Aug 21, 2019
Technology
LG Electronics to set Signature booth in collaboration with Italian architect

LG Electronics will set a separate booth for its premium home appliance lineup LG Signature in collaboration with Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas during the 2019 IFA show next month, the company said Tuesday. Under the company’s slogan for the premium brand, “Art inspires technology. Technology completes art,” Fuksas will design the exhibition booth for Signature products on the theme of “Infinity” -- a nod to the “infinite possibilities of the Signature

Aug 21, 2019
Technology
Galaxy Note 10 preorders surpass 1.3 million units

Preorders for Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 10 series have surpassed 1.3 million units in Korea, the company confirmed Tuesday. Samsung received preorders for the latest flagship models for 11 days from Aug. 9 through Monday. The total order volume is estimated to be over 1.3 million units, double that of the predecessor Note 9, according to the tech titan. The most popular model during the preorder period was the 256-gigabyte Galaxy Note 10+ model in aura glow, the company said.&

Aug 21, 2019
Technology
Apple makes job creation claims as ‘Google tax’ pressure mounts

For the first time, Apple Korea revealed on Monday figures for its local employment in South Korea, amid increasing calls for multinational tech giants to disclose their profits and taxes for operations here.According to the homepage of Apple Korea, the smartphone and mobile software developer claims to have directly and indirectly created over 325,000 jobs in Korea, including around 200,000 new positions in connection with the mobile-based App Store in 2008. “Apple has been operating its

Aug 20, 2019
Technology
Will Facebook win court battle over network usage fee?

With South Korea’s court planning to deliver verdict on Facebook this week, industry watchers gauge ruling’s impact on global tech giants operating in Korea

Aug 20, 2019
Technology
5G adds connectivity to baseball

KT aims to bring next-gen mobile technology to global sports market

Aug 19, 2019
Technology

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