LG Electronics to Incorporate Artificial Intelligence into Its Next Smartphone, the G7
Published2018.04.10 10:00LG Electronics has confirmed the "LG G7 ThinQ" as its next premium strategic smartphone brand. This marks the first time the ThinQ brand has been applied to the G series.
Last month, LG Electronics debuted its ThinQ brand on smartphones with the launch of the LG V30S ThinQ, which integrates AI technology into the most frequently used features. The device features "Empathetic AI," which focuses on "Voice AI," which performs various voice commands, and "Vision AI," which enhances camera convenience.
The 'LG G7 ThinQ' not only upgrades the performance and convenience of 'empathetic AI', but also strengthens its linkage function with other devices.
LG Electronics will unveil the LG G7 ThinQ at Metropolitan West in Manhattan, New York City, on the 2nd of next month, and hold another launch event at the I-Park Mall in Yongsan, Seoul, on the 3rd. Domestic and international media will be invited to attend a presentation and hands-on experience of the new product.
LG Electronics MC Business Division Vice President Hwang Jeong-hwan emphasized, “Until now, smartphones have been focused on adding new and more functions, so now is the time to find a solution that addresses how conveniently customers can actually use them.” He added, “We will combine the AI technology we have accumulated in smartphones and home appliances to present a level of convenience never seen before.”
Comments
Related news
What would an unmanned store where AI finds items look like?
Self-checkout counters at supermarkets and self-ordering systems at fast food restaurants are becoming increasingly common. Now, convenience stores are also beginning to introduce unmanned stores. This is because increased store operational efficiency is expected through sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence (AI). Although unmanned stores are still in the pilot operation phase due to security vulnerabilities, SK Telelink, a subsidiary of SK Group, and NSOK, a security-specialized subsidiary, recently unveiled an "AI-powered unmanned store" implemented with ICT cutting-edge technology. In the "AI-powered unmanned store," customers enable Bluetooth on their smartphones and authenticate entry. Once inside, the AI speaker "Nugu" responds to simple questions such as "Where is the cola?" and "How much is the beer?" Payment is also possible through payment information stored on the smartphone without the need to separately scan a barcode.
2018.03.26by 김지혜 기자
LG Uplus Launches 'Friends Plus Minions' Speaker with Naver
LG Uplus is launching 'Minions Plus Friends' as a new speaker model that supports the artificial intelligence smart home service 'U+Our Home AI' in collaboration with Naver. This is a model that applies the design of the popular character 'Minions' to the 'Plus Friends' speaker equipped with Naver's artificial intelligence platform 'Clova'. The key feature of Plus Friends Minions is the 'Conversation with Minions' function. This service is a new feature provided by the Naver Clova platform, and when users say "Clova, call the Minions," they can subsequently have continuous conversations with the speaker without needing a separate wake word, such as "What's your name?" or "Do you like bananas?", providing customers with the feeling of actually conversing with the Minions character.
2018.04.03by 김학준 기자
SKT Center Head Kim Yoon: "We Will Develop AI That Changes the World"
"We will develop artificial intelligence (AI) that benefits humanity and can change the world." Kim Yun, newly appointed as the head of SK Telecom's AI Research Center in February, discussed the direction of AI that SK Telecom will present going forward. Kim Yun is a machine learning expert who previously served as the head of Apple's voice recognition development team and oversaw the overall development of Siri for HomePod. Director Kim stated, "I want to develop AI that extracts knowledge and insights that humans cannot easily derive," and added, "Currently, AI is at a level of processing a narrow range of tasks. Going forward, it will evolve into a form that performs diverse tasks."
2018.04.05by 김지혜 기자
ESP32 Development Environment Selection and GPS Application Implementation
The ESP32 is a microcontroller that integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 12-bit ADC, capacitive touch, PWM, DAC, and UART in a single SoC. However, the abundance of features does not by itself solve the designer's problems. The real challenges lie in selecting the appropriate development environment, determining which pins can be used and which must be avoided, and converting raw data from modules into usable information. This document addresses ESP32 peripheral constraints (ADC2 and Wi-Fi coexistence limitation, UART1 occupancy, ADC non-linear regions), the trade-offs between Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF, and the process from connecting NEO-6M/NEO-M8N GPS modules to UART2, parsing NMEA sentences, and visualizing routes in Google Earth, all organized based on documented references.
2026.10.12by 편집부
[e4ds Tech Day 2026 ⑨] Sim Sang-gyu, Autocrypt CTO: "In the Physical AI Era, Automotive Security Must Extend Beyond the Vehicle"
At e4ds Tech Day 2026, Sim Sang-gyu, CTO of Autocrypt, explained automotive cybersecurity strategies in the era of Physical AI and SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle). Automobiles are evolving as part of an ecosystem connected to AI, cloud, chargers, IoT, and robots, and he emphasized that the scope of security must expand beyond the vehicle interior to the entire connected environment. In particular, AI model tampering, adversarial attacks, OTA updates, and EV charger hacking were identified as major threats. He explained that response measures require zero trust, AI model integrity protection, intrusion detection, Security by Design and Default, and full lifecycle security management, and that proactive security system establishment beyond regulatory compliance is critical for securing future mobility competitiveness.
2026.10.12by 배종인 기자
