[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]City Index UK - UK banks led the charge in early morning trading after central bankers came to an agreement to loosen the Basel banking rules on liquidity provisions whilst the FTSE 100 lost a little ground as investors banked profits in mining shares after a strong run last week. The FTSE 100 was trading with a loss of 14pts to 6075, tracking broadly similar moves in German and French stock indices. Indeed, after a strong run to trading last week, which saw the FTSE 100 break above the 6000 level, many traders are tempted into banking some of their profits. The miners ha
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics will introduce a new feature, Panorama Note, on the Optimus Vu: II for the first time at the 2013 International CES, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Panorama Note allows users to create extra wide 3:1 ratio memos and drawings directly on smartphone displays. Panorama Note feature was developed from the analog philosophy of scribbling freely on a large canvas and allows users to write, draw or jot notes while navigating the wide 3:1 ratio image. Panorama Note features 5.8 times zooming capability, easy navigation of the screen both vertically and horizontally via
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its exceptional range of large capacity ovens featuring the Aqua Clean Enamel (ACE) coating at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This innovative new coating represents a breakthrough in oven technology, enabling the user to enjoy the benefit of fast Easy Cleaning and automatic Self Cleaning. With Easy Cleaning, the user simply sprays water inside the oven, and then warms it up to get rid of any food residue, while the Self Cleaning function uses extremely high heat to remove traces of grime. Where most manufacturers o
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]At the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics (LG) is proudly displaying its front-load washing machine featuring the industry’s largest capacity . Designed to save homeowners time and energy, the 5.1 cu.ft. capacity washer is capable of cleaning more clothes per load. It can even handle an entire king-sized bedding set - including the comforter - in a single wash. According to a nationwide survey, women in the U.S. spend on average eight hours per week doing laundry. Unsurprisingly, 75 percent described the task as tedious and overly time-cons
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its large capacity refrigerators with the unique Door-in-Door system at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). A proprietary LG design, the ultra-convenient double layered Door-in-Door system opens with the simple push of a button, giving consumers quick access to their favorite snacks and drinks. In addition to putting sought-after items within easy reach, this sealed Door-in-Door compartment prevents the refrigerator’s chilled air from escaping, helping to keep food fresher longer. “LG’s latest user-friendly refrigerators now provide
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics showcased the convenience-enhancing features of its Smart Home Service at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The advanced system combines the sophisticated media sharing technolo-gies of SmartShare with the integrated home appliance management capabilities of SmartControl, enabling the user to take complete command of their smart home envi-ronment. Consumers can start their laundry, check what’s in the fridge, or have the floor vacu-umed, all while they’re away from home. Additionally, it’s possible to control the washer or range oven f
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Intermolecular, Inc. (Nasdaq:IMI) and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) today announced they have entered into a two-year collaboration and licensing agreement focused on further increases to the conversion efficiency of First Solar‘s cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell technology. Under the new collaborative development program, First Solar and Intermolecular researchers will work together to develop disruptive new approaches to increasing the performance of CdTe solar cell technology using Intermolecular’s proprietary High Productivity Combinatorial (HPC™) platform. The p
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]IPNav, the world‘s leading full service patent monetization firm, is pleased to announce that Peter Lando has joined the company in the role of Portfolio Manager. He will be based out of IPNav’s Dallas Headquarters. Prior to joining IPNav, Mr. Lando served as St. Jude Medical, Inc.‘s Vice President, Intellectual Property Affairs and Business Development at its Neuromodulation Division, where he built the division’s IP portfolio from approximately 15 to over 550 patents. In addition to intellectual property, his responsibilities included leading the division‘s Strategic an