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Samsung launches touch ready 4K projector with smart features

Samsung has officially launched The Premiere 5, its latest ultra-short-throw (UST) laser projector, in South Korea. First unveiled at CES 2025, this innovative device stands out with its compact size, triple-laser system, 4K resolution, and groundbreaking …

LG's dead smartphone lineup will stop getting software updates soon, install them now

It's widely known that LG was once a player in the smartphone market but decided to call it quits back in 2021. The South Korean conglomerate cited the "incredibly competitive" nature of the smartphone sector as the reason behind its …

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Launch Date and Price Tipped; Check Expected Specifications and Features

New Delhi, April 29: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch is reportedly scheduled for the next month. Initially, the launch was scheduled for April 2025, but it now it seems Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to be launched in May 2025 instead. At the Galaxy Unpacked …

LG, KEPCO, and Hanwha partner to develop DC-powered data center

LG Electronics, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and Hanwha Construction Division are partnering to develop a direct current-powered data center. Last week, the three South Korean firms signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a “DC …

Foreign ministry replacing work phone USIMs after SK Telecom's data breach: official

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry is replacing USIM cards in work phones used by diplomats and officials in response to a massive data breach at SK Telecom Co. caused by a recent cyberattack, a ministry official said …

LG Shutting Down Update Servers From June 30, 2025, Old Phones Will Stop Receiving OTA Updates or LG Bridge Support As ...

New York, April 29: LG plans to shut down its update servers, which will stop users from getting further smartphone updates. LG (Life's Good) is a South Korea-based electronics company that joined the smartphone race years back. LG already announced …

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch is looming — these are the 5 biggest rumors about Samsung's thin phone

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is one of the rare phones where we might feel like we know everything about it without really knowing anything officially. That's what happens when you show off a phone but keep every other detail about it under wraps. …

South Korean firms to increase Indonesia investments by $1.7 billion, minister says

JAKARTA :South Korean companies will increase their investment in Indonesia by $1.7 billion, Indonesian economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Monday after attending a meeting between a South Korean business association and President Prabowo Subianto …

Samsung Reportedly Bringing Back Its ‘Classic’ Watch Model With Galaxy Watch 8 Series

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut sometime later this year, it has reportedly been spotted on a certification site that hints towards Samsung …

Indonesia minister says LG to invest another $1.7 billion in battery factory

JAKARTA (Reuters) - South Korea's LG group remains committed to Indonesia and will increase its investment in a battery cell factory by $1.7 billion, raising total investment in the project to $2.8 billion, Indonesia's investment minister said on …

SK Telecom Hack Triggers Mass SIM Swap, Raising Carbon Emissions Concerns

SK Telecom, which had suffered the theft of its subscribers’ USIM information, launched a free USIM replacement service. In a store located in Seoul, a notice was posted stating that USIM stock had run out. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, April 29, ( …

Military in talks with SK Telecom over USIM replacement for troops

SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The military is in talks with SK Telecom Co. on cooperation for providing new universal subscriber identity module (USIM) chips for troops following a major networking hacking incident at the country's biggest mobile carrier …

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge May Get New Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2

There have been plenty of rumours surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, but a recent official but accidental leak saw its price revealed for the Canadian market. Something similar may have happened again, this time revealing that the South Korean tech …

Prabowo, Gibran Meet High-Ranking Officials from South Korean Companies

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) at the Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday, April 28, 2025. As observed by Tempo, Prabowo Subianto welcomed several FKI …

A Breach, a Backlash, and a Crisis of Trust for South Korea’s Telecom Giant

On April 28, as SK Telecom began offering free SIM (USIM) replacements following the data breach of subscriber information, a customer at an SKT retail store in Seoul protests, demanding better notification of “inventory status” after SIM cards quickly ran …

Prabowo holds meeting with South Korean businessmen

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto received a delegation of South Korean businessmen affiliated with the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) at the Merdeka Palace here on Monday. The meeting, which took place at 11:15 a.m. …

South Korea's largest carrier SK Telecom started on Monday to replace mobile SIM chips for its 23 million users ...

Business Council formed to advance Indonesia-South Korea economic ties

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) and the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) have agreed to establish the Korea-Indonesia Business Council to facilitate and intensify mutually beneficial economic interactions between both …

South Korea's SK Telecom begins SIM card replacement after data breach

South Korea's largest carrier SK Telecom started on Monday to replace mobile SIM chips for its 23 million users following a data breach, prompting alarmed customers to form long queues for the replacements. SK Telecom announced earlier this month that …

Statement from USHBC President & CEO Javier Palomarez on the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), issued the …

Tampa Florida's Krewe of Europa Teaming up with Stop Soldier Suicide for major fundraiser

Helping those who gave all TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tampa Florida based Krewe of Europa is teaming up with Stop Soldier Suicide for the Bay Area Brave event. SSS is the only national nonprofit focused …

Braver Angels to Host Debate in Dearborn on Class Politics and Political Realignment

DEARBORN, MI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metro Detroit, the heartbeat of American industry, is the perfect backdrop for a conversation about who truly represents the working class. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM …

Lawmakers Kickoff Cannabis Unity Week as Advocates Return to Capitol Hill to Call for Federal Cannabis Reform

The Cannabis Unity Coalition Hosts Multi-Day Activism Event that Includes a Press Conference, Lobby Day, and White House Rally to Free Those Still Incarcerated WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Download Photos + …

Pose for the Rose: A Global Call for Peace and Healing

Earth Day, final message from Pope Francis, and anniversary of the Fall of Saigon inspire initiative to plant hope, not landmines. COBB, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace Founder and World Food Prize Laureate …

Pennsylvania Dental Association honors Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 26, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) presented Rep. Greg Scott with the Kay F. Thompson Outstanding Legislator Award during its annual business meeting at the …

Former Prime Minister’s Adviser Highlights the Power of Journalists in Policy Change

LONDON, GREAT LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beatrice Timpson, a former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister and multiple Secretaries of State, shares unique insights into the often-underestimated influence of …

CCHF Calls on President Trump to Withdraw May 7 REAL ID Enforcement Deadline

Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) Sends Letter Urging Rescission of Federal REAL ID Rules ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the May 7th REAL ID deadline looming, Citizens’ Council for Health …

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress from Monday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 7, 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three hundred …

Adam D’Angelo to lead Acuity’s Technology Solutions Group

Technology leader D’Angelo joins government IT consulting firm Acuity as Vice President of Technology Solutions RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acuity, Inc. today announced technology leader Adam D’Angelo has …

Center for Public Sector AI Launches AI 50 to Recognize Top State and Local Government Innovators

New annual list celebrates leaders and organizations using AI to deliver smarter, more impactful public services SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Public Sector AI (CPSAI), a division of e. …

Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Cockfighting Charges

Onill Vazquez Lozada of Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded guilty today to two counts of possessing, sponsoring, and exhibiting birds in an animal fighting venture in violation of the Animal Welfare Act. As part of his plea, Lozada admitted that on April 27 …

Arizona Man Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 and Tax Fraud

An Arizona man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for filing false tax returns and loan applications to obtain COVID-19 disaster relief. According to court documents and evidence presented in court, to create the appearance that he was operating several …

San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages

Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023. Karasev was indicted on …

California Man Pleads Guilty to Operating an Illegal Gambling Business, Tax Evasion, and Money Laundering

A California man pleaded guilty today to operating an illegal gambling business, tax evasion, and money laundering. According to court documents and statements made in court, Christopher Scott King, of Santa Monica, California, operated an illegal …

Justice Department Dismisses Half Century Old Louisiana Consent Decree

In 1966, the United States sued Plaquemines Parish School Board seeking to desegregate its schools. By 1975, the Court found the schools had been properly integrated, but the case was never removed from the Court system. Thus, for nearly a half century the …

Court Enjoins Arizona Animal Drug Manufacturer from Distributing Unapproved Drugs

A federal court ordered an Arizona company to stop distributing unapproved animal drugs that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Department of Justice announced. In a civil complaint filed on August 29, 2023, in the U.S. District …

Burlison: Under President Trump, Manufacturing is Coming Back to the United States

WASHINGTON—Today, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered an opening statement at a hearing titled “Made in the USA: Igniting the Industrial Renaissance of the United States.” During …

Hearing Wrap Up: DOD Must Obtain Clean Audit to Protect Taxpayer Dollars, Ensure Military Readiness

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Government Operations  today held a hearing on “Tracking Progress: Updates to DOD’s Financial Management Scorecard.” After failing seven financial audits, members examined the Department of Defense’s (DoD) progress towards …

Timmons Opens Hearing on Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over Military Installations

WASHINGTON—Today, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks at “Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over Military Installations.” In his opening statement, Chairman …