Tech Giants LG and Samsung Feature Their Bizarre Electronics Based On Practicality And Consumer Needs
Pioneers in the latest technology and innovations, tech firms LG and Samsung have ventured into creating home appliances and electronics that are not only helpful, but bizarre as well.
Yonhap News reported on Monday that some of these latest innovations carry interesting features enough to spark the curiosity and interest of consumers in the country and overseas. These bizarre electronics are also set to awaken the tech industry to think outside the box and create cutting-edge ideas in a time when standard and predictable products are being churned out by manufacturers.
With practical and efficient products in mind, two of South Korea's biggest tech companies are pushed to read and understand the minds of their consumers, paying more attention in order to break new heights and make their mark against the competition.
Two weeks ago, LG Electronics has revealed its portable keyboard for tablet called LG Rolly. The device can be rolled up into a rectangular form that users can conveniently carry with them in their bags.
The Verge noted on Saturday that LG Rolly unfolds in a segmented manner featuring four rows of keys that neatly sets on any flat surface. The magnets around a square spine allows the keyboard to roll into a rod to be stowed away without taking up too much space.
Samsung, on the other hand, is using neat tricks up its sleeves to create one-of-a-kind washing machines. Their latest innovation called Samsung Active Wash is a top-load washing machine, which has generated a sale of 100,000 units within the first five months of its release in February. The washer has rocketed to Samsung's list of flagship washers in South Korea.
What's bizarre and innovative about this latest product is the built-in base located just underneath the lid. This allows users to pre-wash their items to get rid of dirt and stains before dumping into the main spinner.
Meanwhile, LG has conducted a consumer survey and found out that consumers are willing to own an electronic appliance capable of eliminating food and cigarette odors or steam-drying their clothing. This has allowed LG to create the LG Styler - a clothing care system and virtual wardrobe capable of making non-washable clothes smell fresh again.
China has already shown interest on the LG Styler and the product is set to launch in the U.S. soon, alongside LG's Twin Wash before the end of 2015.
