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Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics unveils eerie new fully electric humanoid robot
- Boston Dynamics has revealed a new humanoid robot named Atlas capable of complex movements.
- This model is the company's first fully electric model and boasts a wider range of motions than its predecessors.
- Atlas features advanced AI tools like machine learning and computer vision to learn from its own actions.
- The robot is being tested by Hyundai and is expected to be deployed in various applications in the coming years.
SK Hynix expects full chip recovery after Q1 earnings surprise on AI boom: South Korea's SK Hynix Inc said it expected a full recovery in memory chips on AI ...
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Quick Glance: SK Hynix Anticipates Full Chip Recovery Post Q1 Profit Surprising AI Boom
- SK Hynix anticipates a complete recovery in memory chips due to AI demand, achieving its highest profit in nearly two years by selling advanced DRAM chips with High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for generative AI chipsets.
- The company surpassed expectations for an operating profit of 1.88 trillion won by LSEG SmartEstimate, stating that the memory market is entering a full recovery cycle.
- SK Hynix is the biggest beneficiary of the explosive increase in AI adoption, serving as the main supplier of HBM chips for Nvidia's graphic processing units training AI systems.
- To outpace competition, SK Hynix announced a $3.87 billion investment to construct an advanced chip packaging plant in Indiana with an HBM chip line and research and development for AI products.
Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus: A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital.
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Record giant HYBE audits 'NewJeans' label as infighting returns to K-pop: South Korea's largest music company is auditing the management of one of its labels as ...
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Samsung 1st to mass-produce 9th generation V-NAND : Samsung Electronics began mass production of ninth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND) flash memory ...
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Hyundai pauses ads on X over antisemitic posts: Automaker Hyundai paused advertisements on the social media platform X after a sponsored post from the company ...
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Buyer beware: Fake Samsung 1080 Pro 4TB SSD promising unbelievable 15.8 GB/s speeds for $43 is too good to be true
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Will 6-day work week for executives help Samsung avert crisis? Other companies may follow suit
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Samsung Makes 6 Day Workweeks Mandatory for Executives as the Company Enters 'Emergency Mode'
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Quick Glance: Samsung Executives: New Work Schedule and Economic Challenges
- Samsung Group is introducing a six-day workweek for executives in response to economic challenges and disappointing results in 2023.
- The sudden change aims to create a sense of urgency and promote efforts to overcome the situation. The new work schedule takes effect immediately in most of Samsung's technology divisions.
- The work culture in South Korea is renowned for its intensity. In 2022, the average worker spent 1,901 hours at work.
- Recent data shows that Samsung has regained the top position in global smartphone shipments. First-quarter 2024 results are expected on April 30.
Kia looks to double hybrid sales by 2028 amid EV headwinds: SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor Group affiliate Kia aims to double hybrid sales by 2028 ...
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Ogier wins after last day drama in Croatia: Sebastien Ogier came out on top on a dramatic final day of the Croatia Rally on Sunday with the Toyota part-timer ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/ogier-wins-after-last-day-drama-croatia-2024-04-21/
South Korean entertainment company HYBE announces interim results of ADOR audit, plans to file lawsuit
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Seoul studies $99K cash incentive for each child born: If implemented, it would be South Korea's most generous baby incentive ever.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-studies-99k-cash-incentive-for-each-child-born
Hyundai recalls 31,440 Genesis vehicles for fuel pump issue: Here's which cars are affected
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Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
U.S. Awards Samsung $6.4 Billion to Bolster Semiconductor Production: The federal grants will support Samsung’s new chip manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/us/politics/samsung-biden-administration-award-taylor-texas.html
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, research company says
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Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
Weapons tested only on Friday: North Korea apparently fires missile again: Just a few days ago, North Korea said it tested a warhead for a cruise missile and ...
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It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/it-is-high-time-to-engage-north-korea/
4th Siberian tiger dies in 12 months at Seoul Grand Park zoo: Taebaek, a six-year-old male Siberian tiger beloved by visitors to Seoul Grand Park's zoo ...
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Seoul's annual spring festival, Seoul Festa, to kick off next week : Seoul Festa, an annual spring festival organized by the Seoul city government ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/262_373185.html
Boston Dynamics: The old Atlas is dead, the new one a bit spooky: The robotics specialist buries its old generation of humanoid robots - only to tease the new ...
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Criticism grows over Samsung, SK's 6-day workweek decision for executives : Criticism is mounting over what is widely considered as the 'outdated and ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_373000.html
Boston Dynamics has announced their new and improved Atlas robot, the next step in commercializing their humanoid robot development ... Show more
North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-loses-top-phonemaker-spot-samsung-iphone-shipments-drop-idc-says-2024-04-15/
BTS fans demand apology from Korean Media over HYBE success claims - News | Khaleej Times
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Boston Dynamics unveils a new robot, controversy over MKBHD, and layoffs at Tesla
techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/boston-dynamics-unveils-a-new-robot-controversy-over-mkbhd-and-layoffs-at-tesla/
Creepy or cool? This is Boston Dynamics new Atlas robot #robot #bostondynamics #ai #robotics #futuretech
LG, Samsung showcase future mobility technology at leading EV conference : LG and Samsung SDI are taking part in the 37th International Electric Vehicle ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/133_373285.html
Samsung owes $142 mln in wireless patent case, jury says: Samsung Electronics owes patent owner G+ Communications $142 million for infringing G+ patents related ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/samsung-owes-142-mln-wireless-patent-case-jury-says-2024-04-17/
Olive Young upgrades shopping experience for foreigners with portable translators
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372979.html
Pro gamers need language ability and integrity, not just skills : A classroom in Gwanak District, Seoul, buzzed with the energy of young gamers on Thursday with ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_373231.html
Hyundai Motor Q1 profit falls amid subdued EV market: SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor's operating profit fell slightly in the first quarter from the same ...
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Paid articlePaid South Korea set to adjust medical reforms in bid to end walkout, say media reports
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Quick Glance: South Korea adjusts medical school quotas to resolve walkout
- Government to let medical schools determine admissions to end junior doctor strike.
- Acceptance of proposal to reduce increase in medical school admissions by up to 50%.
- Dispute over adding 2000 more physicians by 2035, with 32 medical schools allowed to lower quotas for 2022.
- President Yoon advocates for more doctors, while protesting physicians demand better working conditions and criticize government's approach.
Police operation: Store opening of Berlin brand 032c in Seoul calls for law enforcement officers
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Park Bo-ram laid to rest as music community pays emotional tribute : The music industry bid a farewell to singer Park Bo-ram, who passed away recently ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373041.html
LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Korean Lithium Refiner Ecopro Cuts Output on Weakening EV Demand: South Korean metals refiner Ecopro Innovation Co. has cut production of lithium hydroxide used ...
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea, Japan say: SEOUL: North Korea fired "several" short-range ballistic missiles on Monday (Apr 22) ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
SK Hynix partners with TSMC to develop advanced AI chips: SEOUL/TAIPEI -- SK Hynix and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. aim to jointly develop advanced ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/SK-Hynix-partners-with-TSMC-to-develop-advanced-AI-chips
Paid articlePaid Samsung workers threaten biggest ever union action: Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry ...
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Hyundais and houses: Japan electronics chain to sell EV-home bundles: TOKYO -- Yamada Holdings, the operator of Japan's largest home electronics retail ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Hyundais-and-houses-Japan-electronics-chain-to-sell-EV-home-bundles
Paid articlePaid Rapper Zico to return with new single featuring BLACKPINK's Jennie : Rapper Zico will return to the music scene this Friday with his latest digital single ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_373140.html
Samsung ramps up U.S. chip investment to $45bn with $6.4bn grant: WASHINGTON/SEOUL/TAIPEI -- The U.S. government will offer up to $6.4 billion in direct funding ...
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Boston Dynamics mothballs old robot box - and shows successor: In recent years, the robot from the American company Boston Dynamics has caused a lot of ...
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Father of Korean life science research dies at 88 : He graduated from the College of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences at Seoul National University in 1960 and ...
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Food products top most purchased item online, surpassing fashion items : Food products topped the list of items bought by consumers in Seoul through online ...
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[INTERVIEW] Yun Seoul chef's passion for ingredients elevates noodle mastery
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Over 80% of people filing bankruptcy in Seoul in their 50s and older : More than 8 out of 10 people who filed for bankruptcy in Seoul last year were in their 50s ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_373332.html
iPhone shipments fell nearly 10% in the first quarter: Samsung shipped the most smartphones in the first three months of the year, according to a new report.
businessinsider.com/iphone-global-shipments-fell-10-percent-first-quarter-apple-problems-2024-4
Nodeul Island set to become global culture spot offering diverse performances : Nodeul Island in the middle of the Han River in central Seoul is set to undergo a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372783.html
Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure, talent management
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372840.html
Tributes for bride-to-be killed in Perth crash on her way to visit mum with dementia
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Samsung falls behind rivals as leaders avoid risk: SEOUL -- Once propelled by a decisive leadership, Samsung Electronics now finds itself falling behind ...
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Suspect in custody after fatal throat stabbing, hit-and-run in Philadelphia: A suspect wanted for stabbing a man in the throat and then using the victim's ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/20/suspect-arrested-fatal-stabbing-hit-and-run-philadelphia/
Proportion of Korean-style lease drops in home rental market: The proportion of 'jeonse,' Korea's distinctive housing lease system, reached a record low during ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/488_373382.html
Design Zoo featuring animal-themed events to be held at DDP : The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul is set to host an extraordinary zoo-themed event ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_373232.html
How general elections will affect South Korea's foreign policy : The opposition bloc's landslide victory in the April 10 general elections is cornering ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373047.html
Quick Glance: South Korean President's Challenging Future Ahead
- South Korea's parliamentary election on April 10, 2024, served as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol's initial two years in office.
- The opposition Democratic Party maintained its majority in the National Assembly with 175 seats, while the ruling PPP faced a setback.
- The election results will impact Yoon's domestic and foreign agendas due to facing a divided government and increased scrutiny from opposition parties.
- Opposition parties will likely demand diplomatic achievements from the Yoon government in the next three years, scrutinizing the effectiveness of his foreign policy.
Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Stray Kids to roll out new single featuring Charlie Puth : K-pop act Stray Kids is gearing up for a collaboration with American singer Charlie Puth on a new ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372890.html
U.S. gives Samsung $6.4 billion to build new chip factories in Texas: The subsidy is the latest wave of funding in the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/15/samsung-chips-act-taylor-texas/
Kia looks to double hybrid sales by 2028 amid EV headwinds: SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor Group affiliate Kia aims to double hybrid sales by 2028 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Kia-looks-to-double-hybrid-sales-by-2028-amid-EV-headwinds
Paid articlePaid Taeyoung to lay off executives, trim salaries under creditors-led workout : Troubled mid-sized builder Taeyoung Engineering & Construction (E&C) agreed to lay ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/175_373052.html
Will a 6-day workweek for executives help Samsung avert crisis?: Samsung Group's latest decision is to make the executives of its key tech affiliates — Samsung ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/will-6-day-workweek-executives-help-samsung-avert-crisis-3592846
Le Sserafim does better in 2nd Coachella performance : Le Sserafim took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival's second weekend ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373178.html
aespa set for comeback with first full album 'Armageddon' : Girl group aespa will make a comeback with the release of its first full album, 'Armageddon ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373241.html
100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August : Korea will receive 100 domestic helpers from the Philippines at the end of July for a pilot ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372996.html
[INTERVIEW] NCT's Doyoung embraces individuality in solo debut album 'Youth'
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Samsung's AI-powered TVs: Neo QLED 8k & Neo QLED 4k : Artificial intelligence has transformed our interactions with phones and computers ...
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flydubai resumes operations from DXB; offers full refund for cancelled flights
Flight delays are expected to continue, said an airline spokesperson ... Show more www.cnet.com/news/ #uae #dubai #travel
From the start of former US President Donald Trump's long-awaited hush money trial in New York to Apple losing its position as the world’s top phonemaker to ... Show more
Singapore-built Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes its driving test in the US: The robotaxi version of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover is assembled by Hyundai's ...
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...
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Korea signs framework agreement to provide Ukraine with economic cooperation funds
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