Too close to call: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs LG G7 ThinQ camera shootout
We take the LG G7 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus to Rome for a camera shootout, photographing everything from the amazing local sights to an impressive showjumping event. How do these two excellent phones compare? You may be surprised to learn they're very closely matched, with some impressive results coming from both.
Machine learning? Neural networks? Here’s your guide to the many flavors of A.I.
Don't know your machine learning from your evolutionary algorithms? Our handy A.I. buzzword guide is here to help.
LG’s new Styler takes the wrinkles out of your clothes without an iron
LG continues their bid to create the ultimate connected laundry room with the LG Styler, a device that steams and sanitizes clothing. Twenty-minute cycles freshen clothes and remove allergens. The Styler is available from most major retailers for $1,999.
Watch a robot create amazing string art portraits with thousands of feet of yarn
Ever heard of string art? Researchers from Austria have created a computer system that lets an industrial robot create amazing string art portraits using thousands of feet of yarn. Just show it an image and it'll figure out the optimal thread path necessary to re-create it.
Current tech for detecting hate speech is woefully inadequate, researchers find
Researchers from Finland’s Aalto University have analyzed various anti-hate speech systems, including tools built by Google’s Counter Abuse team. Their findings demonstrate that the technology is woefully inadequate in a lot of ways -- including just how easy it is to fool.
A.I. bests experts at predicting deaths from heart disease
An artificial intelligence algorithm has bested experts at predicting patient deaths from heart disease. In a study published recently in the journal PLOS One, researchers from the Francis Crick Institute make yet another case for using A.I. to inform medical diagnoses.
I ran into LG’s Cloi robot at the airport in South Korea. Here’s what happened
After running into LG’s Cloi the airport robot in South Korea, the experience was entrancing, yet unfulfilling. Does a rolling, talking computer screen with blinking eyes have a purpose other than to entertain?
LG V35 ThinQ review
Sure it looks a lot like last year's LG V30, but looks can be deceiving. The LG V35 ThinQ packs in all new hardware and a few new software features that makes it a full-fledged flagship for 2018. In our LG V35 ThinQ review, we check out these new upgrades and see how it compares to other 2018 flagships.
LG HU80KA laser projector review
Able to sit on your floor or be mounted like a traditional projector, and thanks to built-in smart TV functionality, the LG HU80KA laser projector takes the pain out of cinema-style viewing, making it one of the coolest and most fun additions to add to a living space you can find.
LG microLED TV sneaks into IFA, takes a swipe at Samsung
LG isn't making a big deal about it, but the company did show up to IFA 2018 in Berlin with a huge microLED TV. Tucked behind nondescript velvet curtains, the big bright display takes a silent swipe at Samsung, which showed off a microLED TV at CES 2018 earlier this year.
LG’s SuitBot wearable exosuit will give workers the extra strength they need
South Korean tech giant LG has designed a new lower body robotic exosuit called SuitBot, intended to enhance users' leg movements to aid with activities such as warehouse workers lifting heavy objects. It is set to make its debut at IFA 2018 later this week. Here's what we know so far.
LG wants to keep your vino cool with new Signature series wine cellar
At IFA 2018, LG introduced a new wine cellar capable of storing 65 bottles of your favorite wine. The appliance comes equipped with a smart sensor that opens the door with the swipe of a foot. It's expected to become available for consumers in the coming months at a yet unknown price.
LG ThinQ WK7 review
There’s a lot to like about the LG WK7 smart speaker with ThinQ technology. It offers solid sounding bass and vocals, and gets the job done as a Google Assistant smart speaker. We tested the speaker out to learn more about LG’s latest effort, which also happens to be a pretty affordable option for those seeking more thump.
How LG built its Signature appliances to solve problems you didn’t know you had
Ever look at your appliance and marvel over how manufacturers thought of including a certain feature or look? We got a behind-the-scenes look at LG Appliances in South Korea, where we learned about how LG’s Signature line was created. The ideas didn’t come from engineers, but from people like you.
LG doubles its Instaview Door-in-Door fridge lineup for Labor Day
Doubling down on its line of LG Instaview Door-in-Door Wi-Fi-enabled smart refrigerators, LG Electronics increased the selection to 23 choices including capacity, door design, depth, and three fingerprint-resistant finishes. The expanded lineup was timed to coincide with an annual Labor Day sales event and promotion.
Algorithm outperforms humans at spotting fake news
Researchers have created an A.I. system that can tell the difference between real and fake news — often with better success rates than its human counterparts. Such a system may help social media platforms and search engines filter out articles meant to misinform.
WaveSense ground-penetrating radar aids navigation with road data
Originally developed for military applications where vehicles travel unmarked roads and trails, WaveSense localizing ground-penetrating radar adds a fourth dimension to autonomous driving systems. When you're driving with poor visibility and the lane markers are covered, subterranean mapping can keep the car on track.
LG’s Tone series of wearable audio gear gets smarter with Google Assistant
It seems that Google Assistant is coming to everything, from smart speakers to soundbars, and now it’s coming to LG’s popular Tone series, specifically in the new LG Tone Platinum SE in-ear headphones, launching along with the LG Tone Ultra SE, which features an external speaker.
Sprint and LG team up on a 5G smartphone set for release in first half of 2019
Sprint and LG are teaming up to bring customers the first 5G smartphone in the U.S. The device will be available in the first half of 2019. The carrier didn't provide information in terms of device specifications, but says those details, along with an exact release date, will be announced later on.
Caltech is training drones to ‘herd’ flocks of birds. Here’s why
Birds can cause major issues for airplanes. Engineers at Caltech recently turned to technology to find a smart solution to this problem. Their approach involves a new control algorithm that allows a single drone to herd a whole flock of birds away from an airport’s airspace.
LG wants to make sure you know it has a phone with a stylus too
LG has announced the LG Q8, a midrange smartphone with a stylus for taking note and doodling away on the screen. The phone only shares its name with the Q8 from last year, breaking away with a look and a style all of its own. It's actually a version of an existing phone, and here's what you need to know about it.
Could Snap save the internet from fake news? Here’s the company’s secret weapon
Snapchat recently leant its support to work by the University of California, Riverside, who have developed an algorithm that can root out fake news online. In doing so, the disappearing messages company is doing its bit to fight one of the biggest tech problems of our time.
Here’s every device available through Amazon Prime Exclusive phones
Are you an Amazon prime member looking for a phone at a great price? It turns out you can get your hands on cheaper phones from Amazon, from a range of manufacturers. Here's every Amazon Prime Exclusive Phone currently available, with some great offerings from Motorola and LG.
There’s a reason LG’s Signature Edition costs twice as much as the LG V35
Want a phone that's stupidly expensive because you have too much money? Don't worry, you don't need to buy two phones - LG's bringing out a special phone that should help drain your overflowing coffers. But beware: it's only available in Korea, and there's only 300 available in the whole world.
LG’s new A.I.-powered air conditioning makes your current AC look dumb
LG Electronics USA introduced the first variable output room air conditioners. Dual inverter compressors on the smart Wi-Fi window units increase energy efficiency by up to 40 percent over conventional technology. Reduced CO2 emissions plus lower energy use helped LG win the Energy Star 2018 Emerging Technology Award.
Hear everything: Get the best from the LG G7 ThinQ’s brilliant audio system
Like several LG phones before it, the LG G7 ThinQ has a brilliant audio system. Provided you have the right equipment, and know exactly how to find and use the various settings, the G7 will return a blissful listening experience. Here's our guide on how to get the best from the LG G7 ThinQ's audio.
New crime-predicting algorithm borrows from Apollo space mission tech
Researchers from Georgia Tech and the U.K. have developed a new predictive policing algorithm -- and it owes a debt of gratitude to technology that’s been previously used in weather forecasting and even the Apollo space missions. Here's how it could help crack down on crime.
Google Assistant-enabled smart displays to start shipping this week
Google has partnered with Lenovo, JBL, and LG to bring Google Assistant technology to smart displays. The speakers will compete against Amazon's Echo devices with a screen -- the Show and the Spot. The first of those devices - the Lenovo Smart Display - is available this week.
Every parent’s nightmare: A 3-year-old gets trapped in a washing machine
When kids begin expressing interest in helping around the house -- poking around the dishwasher or learning about the laundry machine -- parents normally rejoice. But in the case of two curious kids and a new washing machine, the exact opposite result ensued. A 3-year-old got trapped in a washing machine.
Man vs. machine: An A.I. algorithm attempts to break a world speed record
A new machine learning algorithm created at Switzerland’s EPFL is being used to design what its creators hope is the world's fastest bicycle. The A.I.-designed vehicle will be put to the test later this year when it attempts the World Human-Powered Speed Challenge in Nevada.
LG Fortune 2 review
The LG Fortune 2 is a smartphone only available on Cricket Wireless in the U.S. What’s so special about it? It costs $100. But a low price tag doesn’t mean it should be an instant buy. There are a lot of compromises, and we take a closer look in our review.
LG G6 camera guide: How to take killer photos
The LG G6 comes equipped with a phenomenal wide-angle camera, along with a new Square Camera mode. Here's how to make the most of both.
LG OLED E8 series (OLED65E8PUA) review
LG’s reign as king of OLED TVs continues with the E8 series, an outstanding, premium entry for 2018 which offers upscaled design and enhanced sound quality to justify its premium pricing over the less expensive C8 series OLEDs. Is an OLED TV right for you, and if so, is the E8 the right choice? We have those answers and more.
Watch this robot tiptoe over stepping stones with human-like grace and agility
Walking across irregularly spaced stepping stones is something even a small kid can manage. It turns out that it's pretty difficult for robots, though -- until now at least. Here's how researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and Carnegie Mellon cracked it.