LG U+ is all set to launch a new service that will read aloud stories to children using voice clones of their parents, Korea IT Times reported. This is going to be done using LG's own AI 'ixi' and will form part of the 'Dreaming AI Audio Book' beta service that LG U+ kids' specific platform 'Children's Country' has launched. The working principle is simple; parents will have … [Read more...] about New LG Service Will Read Stories to Kids Using AI Cloned Voice of Parents
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LG introduces new color display that can be bent, folded, and stretched
How about a display that can be stretched, bent, folded, twisted, and whatnot without showing any depreciation in picture quality, color, contrast, and resolution? LG Electronics claims to have hit upon just such a display technology, something that has the potential to do wonders in the field of consumer electronics. From foldable smartphones and tablets to laptops, there is … [Read more...] about LG introduces new color display that can be bent, folded, and stretched
Will the foldable iPhone go on to replace the iPad Mini?
The Apple tablet range right now starts with the iPad Mini 6 though that seems set for a change what with rumors of a foldable iPhone joining the line-up soon. According to a report in the Display Supply Chain blog, analyst Ross Young claimed that Apple could be in a position to launch a foldable iPhone as early as 2023 or latest by 2024. Of course, there isn't a lot of … [Read more...] about Will the foldable iPhone go on to replace the iPad Mini?
New LG foldable display is flexible as plastic, but hard as glass
LG seems to have hit upon a new technology that might revolutionize the hot new foldable devices segment around the world. Developed by LG Chem, it’s all about a new foldable display that its makers claim is as flexible as plastic while having the hardness of glass. Another huge positive with the 'Real Folding Window', as it is named, is that it has no creases, something that … [Read more...] about New LG foldable display is flexible as plastic, but hard as glass
LG showcases Rollable smartphone, maybe a rollable eReader next?
We have had smartphones with foldable displays so far. Take for instance the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold or the Galaxy Z Flip with both featuring displays that actually folded down the middle. LG never really launched a foldable phone as such even though it does offer dual-screen phones, which however is achieved using a case that has an integrated secondary … [Read more...] about LG showcases Rollable smartphone, maybe a rollable eReader next?
AT&T Will Begin Selling the LG G Pad X 8.0 tablet
AT&T plans on selling a new tablet this upcoming Friday called the LG G Pad X 8.0 tablet. You can purchase it for $49.99 straight up and with a two-year contract, plus the cost of cellular data services. The LG G Pad X 8.0 tablet features an 8-inch display with a 1200 x 1920 resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, Adreno 405 GPU, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal … [Read more...] about AT&T Will Begin Selling the LG G Pad X 8.0 tablet
Apple will start using OLED screens in 2018
Many sources are proclaiming that Apple will be upgrading their entire line of smartphones to use OLED screens in 2018. Samsung and LG are currently upgrading their manufacturing capabilities in order to meet the demand. According to a report from Reuters, the two Korean companies are planning a combined $12.8 billion (15 trillion won) in capital expenditure to put up the … [Read more...] about Apple will start using OLED screens in 2018
LG Develops 18 inch Flexible OLED Newspaper
LG has just developed a flexible OLED 18 inch digital newspaper that they think will change the industry. The company envisions these types of screens rolling up into our pockets and used on any surface. There is heavy investment on LG's part on OLED development. The company is going to spend over $8.7 billion dollars to develop the screens of the future. They will be used … [Read more...] about LG Develops 18 inch Flexible OLED Newspaper
LG Wants You to Save the Date for April 28 Product Launch
Next on the list of big launch events is coming out of LG on April 28 in New York, London, and Paris simultaneously (with an event in Seoul, Singapore the following day, on April 29). There are no guarantees of course, but we have our fingers crossed that it means there will be a new version of their flagship smartphone coming from the South Korean company, the much-anticipated … [Read more...] about LG Wants You to Save the Date for April 28 Product Launch
LG Quietly Becoming a Flexible e-Paper Juggernaut
LG is quietly refining their flexible e-paper technology and has actually seen some commercial success along the way. New innovations will pave the way for super large screen displays that will transcend into the television arena. In 2012 LG first entered the flexible e-paper arena and developed a screen that was crafted from a flexible plastic substrate, the display … [Read more...] about LG Quietly Becoming a Flexible e-Paper Juggernaut
LG Starting to Gain in Battle for Android Market Share
According to the latest statistics released by Chitika, the LG user base has exhibited the greatest usage share growth as compared to any of the competing Android brands since June 2014. With a 1.7 percentage point gain and representing over 10% of the total North American smartphone and tablet Web traffic, LG should be counted as a significant player in the mobile … [Read more...] about LG Starting to Gain in Battle for Android Market Share
The Rise of the Smartwatch: Google, LG, Moto 360
Google is going in for a no holds barred approach to the smart wearable segment, which the giant has claimed as the next hot zone, high stakes battleground for all the biggest tech companies. To that end, Google has come up with an Android smartwatch concept. Dubbed Android Wear, it will no doubt spur companies to develop smartwatches based on the Google OS. The manufacturers … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Smartwatch: Google, LG, Moto 360
LG to Launch First WebOS Powered Smart TV Soon
LG Electronics promised a WebOS powered smart TV back in March after acquiring the beleaguered platform from HP in February, and its good to see the South Korean company sticking to it. This should infuse new life into the OS that failed to make a mark in the smart connected devices segment. However, the OS should make a comeback of sorts thanks to LG, the world’s second … [Read more...] about LG to Launch First WebOS Powered Smart TV Soon
LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Launched, Priced $349.99
Welcome to the first ever tablet to earn the Google Play Edition moniker, the LG G Pad 8.3. Those who have been craving for a relatively new tablet that offers the stock Android experience know where to head to. Price quoted is a quite competitive $349.99 and is already on sale in the US via the Google Play Store. For that amount of money, what you get is a new tablet running … [Read more...] about LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Launched, Priced $349.99