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It’s amazing how much technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Companies continually strive to outdo one another by bringing us the latest modern conveniences and seeking to create new and unique gizmos that we won’t want to live without. That said, there are times when we seem to rely on technology more than we need to, and when it feels like companies release new devices without much of a goal in mind besides trying to be different..

Internet, Japan
(electronics • remote control • Sony • speaker • technology • television)

Samsung claims rival LG exec purposely broke its washing machine display model in Germany

Casey Baseel
Dec 24, 2014

A trait of good business leaders is that however high they rise in the company, they never overlook the organization’s frontline operations. It’s important, even for presidents and CEOs, to understand how low-level employees go about their tasks and the manner in which products are purchased and used.

According to accusations from Korean electronics maker Samsung, though, a senior executive from rival LG Electronics got a little too zealous in his point-of-sale activities when he stopped by a retailer and broke one of Samsung’s display models.

Korea
(business • crime • electronics • LG • Samsung • weird)

The 20 most wanted Christmas presents in Japan

Hayashi 'Fang' Hougi
Dec 8, 2014

Amazon Japan decided to hold its own Cyber Monday sale a few weeks after the North American counterpart. Through the campaign and sales data, they have announced the 20 most wanted Christmas presents in Japan. Clinching the top spot was none other than Sony’s PlayStation 4 which while not the dazzling success that it has been outside Japan has seen strong sales numbers since launch.

But what else do the people of Japan really want this Christmas? Check out the rest of the list below!

Japan
(Amazon • Christmas • electronics • gadgets • gifts • present)

Give your ears some cute company with these kitty-shaped earphone clips

Casey Baseel
Dec 1, 2014

For some people, earphones are as much about carving out a little privacy as they are listening to music. Pop in a pair, and only the pushiest of individuals will try to engage you in a conversation, meaning you’re largely left alone in a bubble of just you and your favorite tunes.

But no matter how unappealing you may find the prospect of another human being encroaching on your psychological personal space, we think just about anyone would make an exception and be happy to have these cute little cat-shaped earphone clips in close proximity.

Japan
(cats • cute • electronics • Smartphones • toys)

Samsung, IOC deny asking iPhone carrying Olympic athletes to cover their Apple logos

Casey Baseel
Feb 18, 2014

The Olympics gives the world’s most talented athletes a chance to show their abilities to people all over the globe. It also gives the world’s most wealthy marketers a chance to show their products to that same audience.

Among the Games’ biggest sponsors is Samsung, whose Galaxy Note 3 was granted the title of official phone of the Sochi Olympics in thanks of its manufacturer’s generosity. Some reports are claiming that the Korean electronics maker isn’t showing a respect for healthy competition, though, by asking athletes with iPhones to make sure they cover the Apple logo when on-camera.

Korea, Russia
(Apple • electronics • iPhone • media • Olympics • sports)

Michael Bay loses it on stage, pretty much ruins Samsung’s CES presentation

Philip Kendall
Jan 7, 2014

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 is currently underway over in Las Vegas, giving the industry’s big players a chance to flaunt their wares and drum up publicity for the coming year. With so much shiny new tech on show, it will be difficult to pick an overall winner, but Samsung’s presentation earlier today with special guest world-famous director Michael Bay will no doubt go down as most memorable, though not as the South Korean company might have hoped.

There to discuss Samsung’s gorgeous new 150-inch curved TV set**,** the Transformers director fluffed his lines and promptly marched off stage, leaving executive vice president Joe Stinziano with little left to do but ask the audience to thank Mr. Bay for coming, prompting one of the most awkward rounds of applause in CES history.

Korea, USA
(electronics • Michael Bay • Samsung • video)

Curved screens and bendable batteries: Say hello to the gadgets of the not-so-distant future!

Philip Kendall
Nov 29, 2013

No matter how shiny and slim your new smartphone is, no matter how high-definition a display it has, it’s still very much a slab of plastic and metal with a screen sitting in the middle. But what if your phone’s screen could wrap around the sides? Imagine if the edges of your tablet computer could also be used as a touch screen, removing the need for physical buttons entirely. Or how about a wrist watch whose strap could also function as a display?

Imagine no more: Japan’s SEL is already producing that very technology, and it’s positively droolworthy.

Japan
(electronics • OLED • smartphone • tech • wow)

The future of eco-friendly electronics? Samsung introduces new line of origami-inspired printers

Andrew Miller
Aug 28, 2013

Samsung is known the world over for its stylish, high-quality products, but we doubt that anyone could have predicted the latest creation from Korea’s premier electronics maker. Let us introduce you to a brand new range of eco-friendly printers that are all inspired by none other than the art of origami.

Korea
(design award • eco-friendly • electronics • origami • tech)

Control Your Computer With a Flick of The Wrist Using “Gesture Glove Mouse”

Michelle Lynn Dinh
Nov 5, 2012

Thanko, Japan’s self-proclaimed “rare things shop,” is now selling a glove that allows users to control a computer or Android device using hand gestures.