Operating systems have become so mature and capable, hardware ultimately is now more interchangeable and interconnected than ever before, with the ability to connect and converge a key component of consumer buying habits. These focus on some of the key products and trends from within LG and beyond with are helping to shape a newer, smarter world – something global media retains a continual interest in. The result of having more connected devices in existence than human beings is known as having an internet made of objects or ‘Internet of Things’. Explained this refers to how more and more objects are becoming embedded with sensors and gaining the ability to communicate and interact with other devices. There are huge opportunities for society resulting from this, the possibility of creating more complex information networks promise to create new business models, improve business processes, and reduce costs and risks. From a less macro perspective, having intelligent devices that can ‘talk’ to one another has potential to alleviate and automate ordinary tasks, saving time, energy and costs for consumers. With the enduring popularity of smartphones, countless accessories have been designed to help users harness the full power of their smart devices.
While these accessories remain somewhat dormant by themselves, their ability to connect with smartphones has led to them becoming an indispensable component of any 21st century digital ecosystem. The LG Tone Infinim is a Bluetooth headset designed to flawlessly sync with the user’s smartphone. The headset has a number of unique features that allow for hands-free smartphone operation. Through the headset, users can send and receive calls as well as supply users with operational data for their smartphones. The speaker technology guarantees users the highest quality sound. The G Watch is able to pair seamlessly with any android device. It gives users more options when interacting with their technology, helping them stay connected at all times. Integrating a wide range of apps and updates from Android devices, G Watch gives users the information that they in the timely manner befitting a replacement to the traditional wristwatch.
The G Watch is designed for hands-free operation — using one’s voice — which eliminates the complexity of typing on such a compact display. As a global leader in 4G LTE, LG is well poised to begin implementing connected technology outside of its traditional markets. 4G LTE is the main connectivity solution for connected vehicles and LG has recently signed on as the newest member of the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA) joining other firms in the market to build connected cars. LG showcased its new range of audio, visual and navigation (AVN) system solutions for connected cars. The advanced AVN enables drivers to simply connect their Android device via a single cable to vehicles featuring Google’s in-car interface platform to easily and conveniently access their smartphones’ features and functions.
For example, drivers can view and control their favourite smartphone navigation apps or search their mobile phone’s contacts to make calls and send text messages through the in-car display. The global connected car market is expected to reach almost 60 million units and nearly USD 100 billion by 2018.
As an important member of the OAA, LG is in a position to use its software and hardware knowledge to improve the effectiveness of Android Auto.
Music Flow speakers utilise a “Mesh Network” with dual band Wi-Fi to create a speaker system that is not dependent on a single access point.
By liberating the speaker network from a single Wi-Fi source, users can spread the Music Flow speakers across their house and not have to worry about connectivity issues. Using the Mesh Network means as long as a Music Flow speaker can communicate with at least one other Music Flow speaker, it will remain connected to the entire network.
Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date
Open In Whatsapp
