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Samsung eyes China for chip business

Woo Nam-seong, president of Samsung’s logic chip business, introduces the firm’s Exynos 5 Octa core mobile processor during his keynote speech at last week’s International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.                                                                                / Courtesy of Samsung ElectronicsBy Kim Yoo-chulSamsung Electronics is moving to expand its chip business in China to minimize its reliance on Apple, according to Samsung executives.The global technology giant said that it is seeking to open new business talks with Chinese budget smartphone makers such as ZTE and Huawei in order to offset the rising risks of losing some business from Apple in key areas including mobile processors, that power and control computing systems.According to Samsung officials at last week’s International Consumer Electronics Sho

Jan 14, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Samsung eyes China for chip business
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Hyundai to sell half mil. 'connected cars' in US

By Kim Yoo-chulBarry Ratzlaff, director ofHyundai Motor AmericaLAS VEGAS - Korea’s auto giant Hyundai Motor will step up efforts to strengthen its foothold in the rising “connected car” market in the United States with plans to sell more than 500,000 of such cars this year, according to an executive of the carmaker’s U.S. unit.In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Barry Ratzlaff, director of the connected car division at Hyundai Motor America (HMA), said that it’s ready to be a major player in the market as its Blue Link connected cars are offering brand new features.A connected car refers to a vehicle that is equipped with Internet access, and also a wireless local area network. Blue Link is Hyundai’s fully integrated multimedia navigation system using a connected mobile phone to gather information such as traffic and information updates``In 2013, Hyundai should sell more than 500,000 connected vehicles in the United States as we see more connected vehicles this year,’’ said Ratzlaff during the interview on the sidelines of the I

Jan 13, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Hyundai to sell half mil. 'connected cars' in US
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Samsung to beef up white goods sector

People look at Samsung’s new F8000 television at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The new model has been garnering significant interest at the trade fair, Thursday (KST).Former U.S. President Bill Clinton shakes hands with Samsung President Woo Nam-sung before the latter made a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Thursday (KST).Korean technology giant widening customer lineup for chipsBy Kim Yoo-chul Yoon Boo-keun, president of Samsung Electronics’ consumer electronics division, speaks during a press meeting with Korean media in Las Vegas, Friday (KST).                                        / Courtesy of                        Samsung ElectronicsLAS VEGAS ― Samsung Electronics is a leader in televisions and mobile phones but an also in white goods. Yoon Boo-keun, head of the company’s home appliance division, has vowed to do something about that.Ta

Jan 10, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Tech & Science

Electronics industry in major shift

By Kim Yoo-chul ICES CEO Gary ShapiroLAS VEGAS ― The head of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ― the organizer of the International Consumer Electronics Show (ICES) ― said the electronics industry is undergoing a major shift as technologies in different industries converge.``There are shifts from discrete devices to multi-purpose devices. Robotics is certain to occur in the next 10 years. The driverless car will occur. There’s a lot of investment going into wireless cells,’’ President and CEO Gary Shapiro said at a press conference on the sidelines of ICES in Las Vegas, Thursday.Shapiro said the global consumer electronics industry is seeing some fluctuation amid blurring lines between hardware, software and content.``Smartphones and tablets are seeing tremendous growth with prediction of 350 million to be sold this year. We welcome the emergence of ultra high-definition (UHD) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs with connected devices,’’ he said.Shapiro stressed technology wasn’t revolutionary, adding what was r

Jan 10, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Tech & Science

Ericsson to end dispute with Samsung

By Kim Yoo-chul Ericsson President and CEO Hans VestbergLAS VEGAS ― Ericsson President and CEO Hans Vestberg hinted Thursday that the Swedish telecommunications company is willing to seek a compromise with Samsung Electronics in an ongoing legal patent dispute.``Ericsson wants to close the (patent) talks, though Samsung has countersued us. But I can’t comment more on this issue. We still need to sort it out,’’ Vestberg said in an interview with The Korea Times on the sidelines of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Thursday (KST).The chief executive said Ericsson respects all its competitors, stressing the Korean market is extremely important for the Swedish firm. He said his company’s main rivals are Chinese vendors in the mobile industry while Oracle is its biggest competitor in the information and technology sector.In late December, Samsung filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission to seek a U.S. ban on Ericsson products. The move came after Ericsson earlier that month asked the commission to bar

Jan 10, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Ericsson to end dispute with Samsung
Tech & Science

Samsung to tackle TV challenges

Yoon Boo-keun, left, president of Samsung Electronics’ consumer electronics division, and Scott Ahn, right, LG Electronics’ chief technology officer, introduce their firms’ products and strategies in separate press conferences at the Mandalay Bay Hotel on the opening day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Tuesday (KST).                           / Courtesy of Samsung, LGBy Kim Yoo-chulLAS VEGAS ― Samsung Electronics Tuesday vowed to develop more user-friendly features for its TV lineup to tackle Apple’s challenge in the sector.During a press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel on the Las Vegas strip Tuesday, Samsung Electronics President Yoon Boo-keun said his firm will seek to maintain its strong lead in the TV business.``This year, Samsung’s goal is to help people discover a world of possibilities. We aim to delight them by having them experience what they had never dreamed,’’ Yoon said to some 1,500 reporters.``Consumers should have more choices. They n

Jan 8, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Samsung to tackle TV challenges
Tech & Science

Electronics show in transition

LG Electronics’ 84-inch Ultra HD Signage is displayed at McCarren International Airport in Las Vegas to welcome visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show, which will kick off today and run through Friday.                                                                                                       / Courtesy of LG ElectronicsSmartphones rule 2013 Las Vegas showBy Kim Yoo-chulLAS VEGAS ― Despite its uncertain future, the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (ICES), which will kick off today in Las Vegas and run through Friday, is attracting huge attention from technology industries with leading tech firms displaying their specification-focused gadgets.Although the annual exhibition still primarily focuses on home appliances such as TVs, smartphones will be one of the key agendas this year amid blur

Jan 7, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Electronics show in transition
Tech & Science

LG seeks TV alliance, Samsung eyes appliances

By Kim Yoo-chulLAS VEGAS ― The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (ICES) is always the year’s first taste of new technologies that will define the twelve months ahead.Korea’s two technology giants ― Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics ― are preparing to promote new technologies and find further business chances with major clients at the global conference that will kick off today and run through Friday.Major Korean players partook in this year’s show for different purposes.LG is seeking business alliance opportunities to increase its presence in areas that it is effectively managing. Samsung plans to unveil more home appliance-related devices such as robot vacuum cleaners and fridges because the world’s top smartphone maker is weak in terms of its home appliances portfolio.On Monday, LG said that it is seeking to build up a so-called ``Smart TV Alliance’’ by securing new partners.The alliance provides a common software eco-system that allows software developers to write applications for multiple smart TV platforms. LG,

Jan 7, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Tech & Science

Samsung, Apple to begin new battle

By Kim Yoo-chulSamsung Electronics and Apple will begin a new round in their legal battle in the United States on Jan. 8 with a motion hearing on patent disputes regarding their top-selling products.The latest trial is different from the previous one presided over by U.S. Federal Judge Lucy Koh. The first round focused on design-related essentials and standard essential patents (SEPs), while a second round will review commercial patents.This case is going to court after Apple previously sued Samsung over the Galaxy Nexus, ― made in partnership with Google ― Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II. In a countermeasure, Samsung said the iPhone 5 infringed on its advanced wireless patents. ``Samsung and Apple’s legal representatives will meet again in the San Jose court from 10 a.m. on Jan. 8. The motion hearing to be presided by Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal will discuss pending issues and the main claims by the companies,’’ said a senior Samsung official directly involved with the matter by telephone, Wednesday.Grewal will review documents that have already been

Jan 2, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
Tech & Science

Hynix to mass-produce advanced 3D chips

By Kim Yoo-chulSK hynix, the world’s No. 2 computer memory chipmaker announced Wednesday it would start mass production of advanced flash-type chips for use in data-intensive Web-enabled devices.The company, which is affiliated with SK Group, plans to produce three-dimensional (3D) flash memory chips using fine-tuned vertical-stacked-array-transistor (VSAT) technology, according to an SK hynix official.``SK hynix will ship samples to our clients as we’ve successfully tested the chip quality,’’ said a high-ranked executive.VSAT development has been led by co-CEO Kwon Oh-chul and SK hynix has filed related patents to establish a lead over its rivals.The move comes amid explosive growth for Web-connected consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets. The flash chip has a simple cell structure allowing higher density and more memory capacity, which is ideal as they are durable and able to withstand mechanical shocks, temperature variations and high pressure.But major chipmakers need to further cut costs to respond to the rising demand for key clients such a

Jan 2, 2013By Kim Yoo-chul
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