Last November, LG surprised South Korean television viewers with an ad for a digitally-rendered “Drone Phone” that was shown to fly around and take photos from the air. Commentators interpreted the video as little more than a clever marketing stunt, but based on one of the company’s latest patent filings, its interest in the drone…
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Qualcomm has designed a touch sensor for holographic phones
One of the best measures of a trend’s progress in the consumer electronics world is the reaction of the component suppliers. If the suppliers start taking concrete steps towards addressing it, then they anticipate demand from their manufacturing clients, who in turn must be anticipating demand from consumers. That’s why it’s such an encouraging sign that…
LG is taking holograms mobile
The race is now officially on in South Korea to create the world’s first holographic smartphone.
LG’s radical smart glasses wrap a battery around your neck
A new patent filling reveals LG has some interesting ideas on how to address the logistical limitations of wearable technology.
LG wants to build graphene microwaves
The one-atom-thick wonder material is finding its way into everyday household appliances as factorizing prices continue to fall.
LG thinks the future of mobile cameras is detachable
LG is moving to patent a detachable mobile camera that will be able to transmit – and display – video over Bluetooth from up to 32 feet. Goodbye GoPros, nanny cams and (dare we hope?) selfie sticks.
LG’s next-gen solar cell is incredibly efficient
A special alloy applied to the bottom reflects stray photos that managed to dodge past the electrons in the cell on the first go back up for photoelectric conversion so to increase energy efficiency.
LG’s future monitors will cool themselves
The programmatic cooling system in LG’s latest display patent will put your computer fan to shame.