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KAIST Develops Smart Speaker for Mental Health Tracking in Single-Person Households

KAIST Develops Smart Speaker for Mental Health Tracking in Single-Person Households

DAEJEON, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a new multimodal smart speaker system designed to help users track their psychological state, the institute announced on September 24. This innovation comes at a time when concerns about mental health issues among single-person households are growing due to [...]

South Korean Scientists Develop Cat-Inspired Camera for Enhanced Night Vision

South Korean Scientists Develop Cat-Inspired Camera for Enhanced Night Vision

GWANGJU, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) and Seoul National University have unveiled a groundbreaking camera design inspired by the feline eye, potentially revolutionizing low-light imaging technology.  The team, led by Song Young-min from GIST’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Kim Dae-hyeong from Seoul [...]

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 Monitors Astronauts’ Health in Groundbreaking Civilian Space Mission

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 Monitors Astronauts’ Health in Groundbreaking Civilian Space Mission

SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a milestone for consumer technology in space exploration, Samsung Electronics announced on September 18 that its Galaxy Watch5 was utilized in a body composition monitoring study during the Polaris Dawn project, the first-ever civilian spacewalk mission.  The study, led by the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, aimed to monitor [...]

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Health Data Proven Accurate in University Study

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Health Data Proven Accurate in University Study

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on September 4 that the health data collected by its Galaxy Watch has been validated for accuracy in a collaborative study with the Human Performance and Sports Science Center (HPSSC) at the University of Michigan. According to Samsung, the HPSSC simultaneously measured indicators such as heart rate, [...]

Galaxy Ring and New Smartwatches Highlight Samsung’s Commitment to Health and AI Integration

Galaxy Ring and New Smartwatches Highlight Samsung’s Commitment to Health and AI Integration

SEOUL, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics introduced its latest lineup of wearable devices on July 10, showcasing a strong focus on healthcare functionality and artificial intelligence integration. The tech giant unveiled its first smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, alongside new smartwatch models at the “Galaxy Unpacked 2024″ event held in the underground exhibition [...]

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Buds 3 Series: New Design and AI-Powered Features

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Buds 3 Series: New Design and AI-Powered Features

SEOUL, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has introduced a significant redesign of its wireless earbuds lineup for the first time in five years. The company unveiled the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event on July 10, marking a departure from the kidney bean shape [...]

Inspired by Eagles’ Sharp Vision, Researchers Develop Multi-Spectral Camera

Inspired by Eagles’ Sharp Vision, Researchers Develop Multi-Spectral Camera

DAEJEON, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – In an emulation of the sky’s ultimate predator, scientists have developed an object detection camera that mimics the structure and capabilities of an eagle’s eye, including the ability to perceive ultraviolet light.  The Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) announced on May 30 that [...]

Samsung’s Mobile Business Shines Despite Smartphone Market Slump

Samsung’s Mobile Business Shines Despite Smartphone Market Slump

SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite the global smartphone market’s contraction, Samsung Electronics’ mobile experience (MX) division reported robust first-quarter earnings, buoyed by the strong sales performance of its latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered flagship, the Galaxy S24 series.  According to Samsung’s earnings release on April 30, the company’s MX and Networks divisions posted consolidated revenue [...]

South Korean Government Launches ‘Kiosk UI Platform’ to Improve Accessibility for Elderly and Disabled Users

South Korean Government Launches ‘Kiosk UI Platform’ to Improve Accessibility for Elderly and Disabled Users

SEOUL, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) –The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) has announced the launch of the ‘Kiosk UI Platform’ starting March 26, aimed at simplifying the development of accessible kiosks that ensure information access for the elderly and disabled communities. To create user-friendly kiosks for all citizens, the MSIT has established UI design [...]

Samsung Set to Unveil ‘Galaxy Ring’ at MWC, Sparking New Trend in Wearable Tech

Samsung Set to Unveil ‘Galaxy Ring’ at MWC, Sparking New Trend in Wearable Tech

SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is set to make waves at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, with the unveiling of its latest wearable device, the “Galaxy Ring.” This innovative piece of technology marks a significant shift from traditional wrist-worn wearables to the emerging domain of smart rings, positioning Samsung at [...]