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Samsung, BlackBerry deny takeover talks

Jan 15, 2015

Speculation still growing amid Samsung’s software push
Samsung hires new design strategist for upscale push

Jan 15, 2015

Samsung Electronics recently hired Lee Don-tae, former Korean office chief of London-based design firm Tangerine as its new design strategist in its upscale push through stylish design. Jonathan Ive, Apple’s iPhone designer, was one of founding members at the London design firm. According to Samsung officials on Thursday, Lee started working as vice president and global design chief at its Design Management Center in January. “He will work to elevate Samsung’s design prowess overall rather than
Samsung begins mass production of 20-nano graphic DRAM

Jan 15, 2015

Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has started mass production of 8-gigabit graphic memory chips that adopt 20-nanometer technology, completing the full 20-nano level lineup in mobiles, servers, PCs and graphics. The Graphics Double Data Rate 5 is the advanced version of the preceding 4-gigabit GDDR5 that enables faster data processing with better power efficiency, as well as a slimmer design for a device, the company said in a statement. The graphic DRAM is widely used in 3-D games or dev
Samsung begins mass production of 20-nano graphic DRAM

Jan 15, 2015

Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has started mass production of 8-gigabit graphic memory chips that adopt 20-nanometer technology, completing the full 20-nano level lineup in mobiles, servers, PCs and graphics.The Graphics Double Data Rate 5 is the advanced version of the preceding 4-gigabit GDDR5 that enables faster data processing with better power efficiency, as well as a slimmer design for a device, the company said in a statement.The graphic DRAM is widely used in 3-D games or devic
Naver ups stake in online video streaming amid YouTube reign

Jan 15, 2015

Naver Corp., South Korea's top Internet portal operator, saw a sharp growth in its online video streaming business last year, closing the gap with the world's largest video-sharing website YouTube in the local market, data showed Thursday.The number of unique visitors (UV) at Naver's TV Cast spiked 52.4 percent on-year to 47.3 million in 2014, according to data compiled by Seoul-based market tracker Nielson KoreanClick Co.That compares with a 13.3 percent on-year increase for the global video-st
Samsung denies takeover talks with BlackBerry

Jan 15, 2015

Samsung Electronics Co., South Korea's top electronics firm, Thursday denied media reports that it is in takeover talks with Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd."It is not true," a spokeswoman at Samsung Electronics said, adding that the company "does not respond to rumors."BlackBerry, in a press release on its website, also denied the reports on the potential deal, saying it "has not engaged in discussions with Samsung with respect to any possible offer," declining to comment further.Media
Samsung renews push for Tizen OS

Jan 14, 2015

First Tizen-powered smartphone to debut in India
Samsung, LG dominate public display market in Q3

Jan 14, 2015

Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., South Korea‘s top two tech firms, stood pat on their big shares in public display market in the third quarter of last year, data showed Wednesday, as they shift focus to smaller signage displays that have become the next trend. Samsung Electronics stood atop with a 27 percent share in the third quarter of 2014, with that of LG Electronics reaching 7 percent as the third-biggest player in the world over the same period, according to the data compil
[Herald Interview] ‘CES to expand footprint in Asia’

Jan 14, 2015

LAS VEGAS ― For more than 40 years, the International CES has been keeping the world’s largest electronics trade exhibition under its belt, providing chances for consumers to witness the most innovative and trendsetting technologies in the world. Gary Shapiro, the president and chief executive of the Consumer Electronics Association, the organizer of the CES, said his organization would make further efforts to reach more global markets to provide hands-on experience and help bring about innovati
Xiaomi’s buying spree gives Apple, Samsung new reasons to sweat

Jan 14, 2015

Xiaomi Corp. zoomed past Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. in China smartphone sales just three years after releasing its first model. Founder Lei Jun is now on a buying spree to take that momentum beyond handsets.Since November, the maker of Mi devices has participated in more than $600 million of investments in three companies and announced it bought into dozens of startups making everything from an air purifier to low-energy light bulbs.Xiaomi, which doubled revenue to $12 billion last y
KT, Red Cross tie up for emergency response system

Jan 14, 2015

Volunteer workers at the Korean Red Cross test their LTE walkie-talkies (RADGER 1) during a rescue simulation. KT and the Red Cross signed an MOU for a private safety system. (KT)KT and the Korean Red Cross have agreed to cooperate on establishing an ICT-based private safety system that surveys emergency situations and sends relief aid, the telecom giant said Wednesday.The two parties plan to combine the Korean Red Cross’ rescue infrastructure with KT’s ICT knowledge. They also agreed to share i
Samsung releases first Tizen phone in India

Jan 14, 2015

Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has launched its first Tizen-powered smartphone in India as it aggressively targets the low-end market and attempts a breakaway from the dominant Android operating system.The 4-inch Samsung Z1 is powered by the Tizen 2.3 platform and comes with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. Weighing only 112 grams, it is equipped a 3.1-megapixel rear camera and a 1,500 mAh battery. It will come in white, black, and red.Although its features are not on par with the Androi
Samsung, LG dominate public display market in Q3 2014

Jan 14, 2015

Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., South Korea's top two tech firms, stood pat on their big shares in public display market in the third quarter of last year, data showed Wednesday, as they shift focus to smaller signage displays that have become the next trend.Samsung Electronics stood atop with a 27 percent share in the third quarter of 2014, with that of LG Electronics reaching 7 percent as the third-biggest player in the world over the same period, according to the data compile
Google offers ad tools for small firms

Jan 13, 2015

Google Korea on Tuesday introduced its diverse ad tools for small businesses, including the popular Google AdWords, that it claimed will help Korean startups expand their presence in global markets.“For small businesses lacking resources, online marketing is the perfect and effective sales person,” said Google Korea CEO John Lee, who joined the Korean unit as of January. “Google will support Korean firms to enter overseas markets.” Google AdWords is an online advertising service that places adve
Samsung to release slimmest smartphone

Jan 13, 2015

Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it plans to launch its slimmest smartphone later this month at home and in major emerging countries to bolster low-end sector amid the ise of Chinese rivals eating into its shares.The world’s No. 1 maker of smartphones said the Galaxy A7, only 6.3 mm thick, will be released in the South Korean, Chinese, and Indian markets at the end of January. The model is an upgrade from the Galaxy A3 and A5 launched earlier in the three emerging markets.With a 5.5-inch dis