Watching movies gives you the impression that the future of technology is far-fetched, but the reality is it has arrived. LG’s Internet of Things (IoT) is not wasting any chances in ensuring that your life and home is integrated with futuristic technology. LG has introduced myriad devices that pleasantly surprise us in terms of integration…
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LG introduces expanded 1MS ultragear IPS gaming monitors
During the IFA 2019, Europeans got the first look at LG Electronics’ (LG) expanded lineup of UltraGear™ 1 millisecond IPS NVIDIA® G-SYNC® gaming monitors designed specifically with serious gamers in mind. The latest addition to LG’s industry-leading lineup of ultra-fast IPS gaming displays were unveiled for the first time in Berlin from September 6-11 followed by commercial…
Three Kenyan firms among top 12 finalists in the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge
Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom announced that the Regional Finale of the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC) will be held on 20 September 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Amongst the 12 finalists, three organisations are from Kenya. Only South Africa has an equal number of firms as Kenya among the finalists. The finalists were…
LG unveils first OLED TVs to support NVIDIA G-SYNC for big screen gaming experience
LG Electronics (LG) has joined forces with NVIDIA to make gamers’ dreams come true, adding support for NVIDIA G-SYNC® Compatibility to its stunning 2019 OLED TVs (model 65/55E9, model 77/65/55C9). LG’s newest OLED products offer blazing speed and stunning color reproduction, their superior performance and image quality validated through NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible testing to ensure a…
Private sector key in national adoption of Universal Health Coverage
A recent report by Informa Markets has highlighted that the Kenyan private health sector will be key in the national adoption of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme. Through its financial and innovative capability, the private sector can play a crosscutting role in expanding the UHC and improving the quality of care, the report noted….
Real 8K OLED and NanoCell TVs from LG begin global rollout
LG Electronics (LG) begins rolling out the world’s first 8K OLED TV (model 88Z9) and its LG 8K NanoCell TV (model 75SM99) this month in global markets starting in Australia, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. As an emerging leader in 8K technology, LG’s 8K TVs also have the distinction of surpassing…
ITC and Visa partner to empower women-led businesses to trade globally
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Visa has launched a partnership to increase the participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led businesses in international trade. The announcement was made at the 28th World Economic Forum Africa taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – outlining a framework…
LG washing machines with artificial intelligence rolled out
LG Electronics (LG) is expanding the availability of its innovative front-loader washing machines with ThinQ AI powered by the company’s proprietary Direct Drive™ to most European markets by the end of the year. With the benefits of AI DD™ the new washers are able to deliver thorough yet gentle cleaning by determining the weight and…
LG introduces AI-powered customer care service in Europe
IFA 2019 will be the European launching pad for LG Electronics’ (LG) innovative AI-infused customer service solution, Proactive Customer Care. The service leverages the company’s advanced ThinQ AI to provide personalized support, alerting users to issues with their LG appliance and offering helpful tips and solutions to maximize performance and long product life. The service…
LG CineBeam 4K impressive picture quality a force to reckon with
The new CineBeam 4K UHD projector lineup from LG Electronics (LG) being unveiled for the first time to Europeans at IFA 2019 was developed to meet the growing demand for versatile, smart home cinema solutions. Able to produce amazingly sharp, large-scale images, LG’s first Ultra Short Throw (UST) 4K UHD CineBeam Laser projector (model HU85L)…
LG makes connecting to smart home appliances even more convenient with new voice capable app
LG Electronics (LG) is bringing voice recognition to customers via its ThinQ™ (formerly SmartThinQ™) mobile app, giving users maximum convenience to connect to their LG ThinQ™ appliances from anywhere at any time. The first mobile application for smart home appliance management to support English leverages the Google Assistant’s voice recognition technology to manage all Wi-Fi…
New LG K series designed for enhanced multimedia experience
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new K50S and K40S smartphones at IFA 2019 in Berlin, Germany to complement its competitive line of attractively-priced smartphones. These upgraded K series models are equipped with improved cameras, better displays and larger batteries among other improvements for a more premium multimedia experience without the premium price. Like LG’s…