USA: Verizons LG Optimus Intuition (Vu) to offer Privacy and Business (P&B) Virtualization.

Francisco De Jesùs. WorldWide Tech and Science .

LG Electronics (LG) announced that its Optimus Vu: — known as Intuition in the United States — is the first commercialized smartphone in the U.S. on the Verizon Wireless Network to offer Privacy and Business (P&B) Virtualization. P&B Virtualization essentially divides the smartphone’s operating system in half — creating a secure, IT-controlled environment for business applications, while leaving the end user’s personal data and applications unchanged. The LG Optimus Vu: is the first of a new breed of enterprise-ready smartphones that offer the convenience of this secure, virtual work platform along with all the benefits of LG’s exceptional mobile technologies and user-friendly UX features.

The Optimus Vu: is the result of LG’s successful strategic venture with VMware, the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, and Verizon Wireless, the largest mobile network operator in the United States. This newest device follows in the footsteps of another collaborative effort, the LG Revolution for VMware^® Horizon Mobile™. Winner of the coveted International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award in 2012, the device featured VMware Horizon Mobile and gave users an exciting sample of the virtual mobile experience.

Many of today’s businesses implement a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy when it comes to mobile phones in the workplace. But having work information and applications on a personal device can represent a security risk, and also can make it challenging for the user to keep personal and business-related matters separate. LG’s mobile device with P&B Virtualization provides a separate, secure virtual work environment that is accessible anywhere, anytime. Employing VMware Horizon Mobile, the LG Optimus Vu: allows users to run a second operating system, completely isolated from the one running on thedeviceitself. This makes it easy to keep work-related applications and data separate from personal ones. By reducing security risks and enhancing manageability for businesses, P&B Virtualization is also more secure than the current range of app container-based solutions available in the market.

“The Optimus Vu: with P&B Virtualization represents a giant leap forward in mobile virtualization technology,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Joining forces with VMware and Verizon Wireless has enabled us to create an enterprise-ready smart device that enhances productivity and convenience. Users can enjoy the versatility of having two devices in one while businesses can feel safe in the knowledge that sensitive information will be completely secure.”

“LG and VMware are addressing the challenges IT departments face every day due to BYOD and the consumerization of IT,” said Boaz Chalamish, senior vice president and general manager, End-User Computing, VMware. “Creating a separate virtual workspace on a mobile device enables IT to provide security and control, while also reducing the burden and liability of managing the entire device. This approach strikes the best balance between addressing IT security needs and end-user freedom.”

LG plans to introduce P&B Virtualization in more of its industry leading mobile devices in order to meet the growing demand for secure, business-friendly smartphones.


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Q4 2013: LG to mass-produce a new flexible smartphone panel, Samsung working on a similar product.

Francisco De Jesùs, WorldWide Tech and Science.

LG Display is expected to solidify its leadership in the display market as it will mass-produce a new flexible smartphone panel for major clients from the fourth quarter of this year. Technicians and researchers at LG say this new development is an effort to meet growing demand for innovative business solutions. LG spokesman Frank Lee said that his company is looking to meet “the rapid need for display advancements.” Lee stressed upcoming flexible displays, which are bendable and unbreakable, could be the next innovation in display-making technology. According to the company, LG is investing in flexible displays for mobile devices and new high-tech panels, called organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels, which support ultra high-definition (UHD). “We have completed the development of our first flexible displays. We will mass produce flexible displays from the fourth quarter of this year,” the company said in a statement to The Korea Times. Company officials said its E2 line at its display complex in Paju is going to handle the production of flexible displays. “We will apply a 4.5th generation glass-cutting technology for the OLED flexible displays. Monthly capacity for the line was set as 12,000 sheets,” according to the company statement. The product comes after LG Chairman Koo Bon-moo issued a challenge to create market-leading products with the potential to revive the company. LG Electronics, the major stakeholder of LG Display, plans to release its first flexible smartphone later this year. Officials also hinted at selling the screens to other major mobile producers because the company predicts its flexible displays will become the latest mobile trend. LG’s competitor, Samsung Display, is reportedly working on a similar product. Samsung Display is still testing its flexible products and trying to increase production yields. It’s highly unlikely that the soon-to-be-released Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 3 will have a flexible screen due to manufacturing-related issues. “Flexible OLEDs will entice handset manufacturers amid growing appetites for a vivid picture, appealing design and thinner displays. The latest development by LG Display should earn a big stake in the growing market,” said Woori Investment Securities analyst Kim Yang-jae. Kim said LG’s shift toward flexible displays would help the firm beat the industry’s conventional cyclical patterns, making LG one of the few companies that can steadily generate profit regardless of market uncertainties. Aggressiveness in OLEDs Flexible OLEDs are just one part of LG’s plan to sweep the global OLED market by increasing its investment in various business projects. The company, which is the first to mass produce OLED screens and curved OLEDs for televisions, is in the process of developing OLED TV screens that support UHD viewing quality. To remain competitive, LG works to cut manufacturing costs, achieve lower consumption and advanced viewing quality, said Lim Joo-soo, a manager at its OLED technology strategy division. “LG Display is developing UHD OLED TV screens. For enhanced brightness, we plan to switch the existing ‘bottom-emission’ tech into ‘top-emission’ tech. The company also has interests in developing materials that can help OLED applications extend their lifespan,” said Lim. As OLED TVs go mainstream within the next few years, LG is expanding its panel sizes to 65 inches and 77 inches. According to LG officials, the 65-inch and 77-inch OLED panels will be produced at its M1 pilot line inside the P9 factory in Paju. The M1 line will house more equipment to produce bigger screens, and the M2 line will be mass-produced starting next year. “This is a strategic decision and it makes sense. With LG’s strong client base and LG Electronics’ television business improving, having an affordable lineup will pay off,” said Woori analyst Kim. LG Display is involved in a legal battle with Samsung Display over Samsung’s alleged involvement to steal LG’s OLED patents. Officials at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they plan to interview Samsung executives and ex-Samsung employees to investigate the claim. The investigation should be finished in the next two months.

Video: Microsoft launches the Xbox One, AIO entertainment system

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Introducing Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system.  This is the unveil video for the Xbox One, showcasing the console, the new Kinect sensor and the new Xbox One controller, as well as the new experiences that will be coming with Xbox One, including the personal homescreen, cinematic gaming, Live TV and Skype.  Welcome to a new generation of games and entertainment.

After nearly eight years since the launch of the Xbox 360, Microsoft presented today (12:00 Ecuador) the news of the new video game console Xbox christened One The expectation generated following the launch caused it to become global trend on Twitter with the hashtag # XboxOne. 

This new console will compete with the already announced Sony PlayStation 4. The new Xbox One, successor to the Xbox 360, will be an integrated console for voice recognition thanks to the user can go from watching movies or listening to your favorite music playing. The command of the Xbox One multitasking allow the user to watch content simultaneously.

 The screen is divided to facilitate the user to watch TV and surf the Internet at the same time, you can also make video calls Skype cin while playing video games or watching TV. The new console will have 8 GB of ram, blu-ray, 500 gb hard drive and most of the controls, the user can also use your tablet as a controller.

In the presentation, projected images of sports figures among which highlighted the Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. The Barcelona player said that interaction is "super-sized". Ultimate Team mode of 'FIFA 14' will be exclusive to Xbox One Another exclusive content will be integrated IV Modern Warfare game 'Call of Duty Ghosts'. 

Filmmaker and producer Steven Spielberg was also part of the presentation and noted that "the Halo universe is an awesome experience with the technology to produce something new." Thus, Spielberg will produce a TV series based on the Halo franchise exclusively for Xbox Xbox One One will have 15 exclusive games and the console will be available later this year.

Source:Diario El Comercio Ecuador

Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013 - Lin Henry simulates thousands of clusters of galaxies,

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Henry Lin, 17, of Shreveport, La. also received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000. By simulating thousands of clusters of galaxies, Henry has provided scientists with valuable new data, allowing them to better understand the mysteries of astrophysics: dark matter, dark energy and the balance of heating and cooling in the universe's most massive objects.

Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013 - Ionut Budisteanu creates a viable model for a low-cost, self-driving car using Ai.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.



Ionut Budisteanu, 19, of Romania was awarded first place for using artificial intelligence to create a viable model for a low-cost, self-driving car at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public.

Ionut said his research addresses a major global issue. In 2004, car accidents caused 2.5 million deaths worldwide1, and 87 percent of crashes resulted from driver error2. With 3-D radar and mounted cameras, Ionut created a feasible design for an autonomously controlled car that could detect traffic lanes and curbs, along with the real-time position of the car -- and it would only cost $4,000. He received the Gordon E. Moore Award of $75,000, named in honor of the Intel co-founder and fellow scientist.

Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013: Eesha Khare creates tiny device that could charge a smartphone in 20 seconds

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Eesha Khare, 18, of Saratoga, Calif. received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000. With the rapid adoption of portable electronics, Eesha recognized the crucial need for energy-efficient storage devices. 

She developed a tiny device that fits inside cell phone batteries, allowing them to fully charge within 20-30 seconds. Eesha's invention also has potential applications for car batteries.

Source: extremetech

Ecuador: El Samsung Galaxy S4 llega con Movistar a $449 más IVA y Plan Smart 105. Video.

Ecuador: El Samsung Galaxy S4 llega con Movistar a $449 más IVA y Plan Smart 105.
Francisco De Jesús

• Sistema operativo Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
• Pantalla de 5 pulgadas SuperAMOLED.
• Resolución 1080p (1920x1080 píxeles) Full HD.
• Densidad de píxeles de 441 ppp.
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
• Procesador Exynos 5 Octa (4 núcleos @ 1.6 GHz + 4 núcleos @ 1.2 GHz).
• GPU PowerVR SGX 544 (3 núcleos).
• 2 GB de memoria RAM LPDDR3.
• Memoria interna de 16 GB, 32 GB o 64 GB.
• Ranura para tarjetas MicroSD de hasta 64 GB.
• Cámara trasera de 13 mpx.
• Cámara frontal de 2 mpx.
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac.
• Bluetooth 4.0.
• Soporte NFC.
• Soporte GPS.
• Batería de 2.500 mAh.
• Peso de 130 gramos.
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Precio y disponibilidad

Los clientes de Movistar en Ecuador podrán adquirir el GALAXY S4 desde la segunda quincena de mayo por USD 449 más impuestos, en un Plan Smart 105.

Detalles importantes

• La versión que llegará al Ecuador será, obviamente, la que cuenta con el procesador Exynos 5 Octa, pues la versión con el procesar Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 es LTE.
• Telefónica, el quinto mayor operador de telefonía móvil en el mundo, lanzará el GALAXY S4 en simultaneo en España, Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda, República Checa, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panamá, Ecuador, Uruguay, México, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Colombia.
• El S4 incorpora la primera pantalla del mundo Super AMOLED Full HD de 5 pulgadas de tamaño y densidad de 441 ppi.
• El Samsung GALAXY S4 también utiliza el nuevo Corning Gorilla Glass® 3. Es decir, está muy difícil que se rompa. ¡Enserio!.
• La funcionalidad de la cámara también permite 12 modos de disparo, incluyendo ‘Drama Shot‘, que permite ver una acción a modo de time-lapse, y ‘Sound & Shot‘, que permite incorporar sonido y voz a una imagen.
• Con la función ‘Group Play‘, los usuarios podrán disfrutar de música, fotos, documentos y juegos con los amigos que les rodean, incluso sin necesidad de Wi-Fi ni cobertura.
• Su opción ‘Share Music’ permite tener una misma canción que se reproduce en múltiples teléfonos de forma sincronizada para crear el mejor ambiente de fiesta.
• Y quizás una de las características que más sorprendió son las funciones para controlar el teléfono con la mirada y gestos: Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture y Air View.
• Para finalizar, no se olviden del S Translator, un traductor que funciona incluso fuera de línea.

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Movistar y Samsung, juntos en el lanzamiento global del nuevo Galaxy S4

• Este dispositivo es la siguiente y renovada generación del exitoso GALAXY S3, el smartphone más vendido del mundo.
• Permite controlar el equipo a través de gestos y mirada.
• Los clientes de Movistar en Ecuador podrán adquirir el GALAXY S4 desde la segunda quincena de mayo por USD 449, en un Plan Smart 105.

Guayaquil, 26 de abril de 2013.– Telefónica Movistar y Samsung Electronics refuerzan su alianza para presentar el nuevo smartphone GALAXY S4, a través de los canales globales de Telefónica. Telefónica, el quinto mayor operador de telefonía móvil del mundo, con redes en toda Europa y Latinoamérica, lanzará el nuevo Samsung GALAXY S4 en España, Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda, República Checa, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panamá, Ecuador, Uruguay, México, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Colombia.

El pasado mes de marzo, Samsung anunció la llegada del GALAXY S4. El nuevo dispositivo incorpora tecnología nueva como la cámara dual, un innovador scroll inteligente y el traductor S Translator. Movistar ha puesto altas expectativas en el éxito del GALAXY S4, la siguiente generación del exitoso GALAXY S3, que continúa siendo el smartphone más vendido del mundo.

“La insuperable experiencia de usuario del Samsung S4 ayudará a dar un gran paso  adelante en la categoría de Smartphone de alta gama. Los clientes de Movistar, O2 y Vivo podrán disfrutar pronto de una propuesta de valor diferente en Internet móvil. Estamos encantados de asociarnos con Samsung para que nuestros canales globales lleven al mercado esta experiencia con los mejores servicios y tarifas. Vivimos un proceso de cambio en el paradigma de nuestra industria y con el S4 damos la bienvenida a otras alternativas”, comentó Marieta Rivero Bermejo, directora Global de Terminales de Telefónica Recursos Globales.

Los clientes de Movistar podrán adquirir este teléfono a USD 449 más impuestos, dentro de nPlan Smart 105.

Características del Samsung GALAXY S4

El S4 incorpora la primera pantalla del mundo Super AMOLED Full HD, para mostrar los mejores momentos de la vida en imágenes. Su tamaño de 5 pulgadas con 441ppi logran una calidad de visualización impresionante. El Samsung GALAXY S4 también utiliza el nuevo Corning Gorilla Glass® 3*, por lo que es un compañero de viaje duradero para todas las aventuras de la vida.

Equipado con una cámara trasera de 13 megapíxeles, el Galaxy S4 también cuenta con una función de Dual Cámara que permite el uso simultáneo de ambas cámaras delantera y trasera. La funcionalidad de la cámara también permite 12 modos de disparo, incluyendo ‘Drama Shot‘, que permite ver una acción a modo de time-lapse, y ‘Sound & Shot‘, que permite incorporar sonido y voz a una imagen para que los momentos especiales se capturen en la forma más pura imaginable, tal y como sucedieron.

Con la función ‘Group Play‘, los usuarios podrán disfrutar de música, fotos, documentos y juegos con los amigos que les rodean, incluso sin necesidad de Wi-Fi ni cobertura. Esta innovadora característica permite a los usuarios conectarse directamente con otras personas para compartir, jugar y crear conjuntamente contenidos y entretenimiento al instante. Su opción ‘Share Music’ permite tener una misma canción que se reproduce en múltiples teléfonos de forma sincronizada para crear el mejor ambiente de fiesta.

“Samsung Smart Pause’ permite controlar la pantalla simplemente dependiendo de cómo mire el usuario. Al ver un vídeo, se detendría cuando se mira hacia otra parte, y vuelve a reproducirse cuando miramos de nuevo a la pantalla. ‘Air View‘ permite a los usuarios desplazarse con sus dedos para previsualizar el contenido de un correo electrónico, de S Planner, revisar la galería de imágenes o de vídeos sin tener que abrirlos. Incluso permite tener una vista ampliada en el navegador de Internet o un número de teléfono guardado en la marcación rápida en el teclado sin tener que abrirlos. Y con ‘Gesture Air‘, se puede cambiar la pista de música, desplazarse hacia arriba y hacia abajo por una página web, o aceptar una llamada con un movimiento de la mano.

Para el contenido multimedia e información más detallada, por favor, visitewww.movistar.com.ec y www.samsungmobilepress.com.

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OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

 It was the next step in the evolution of webOS 3.x, and a gambit to move webOS smartphones into the same space of consideration as Android and iPhone.

But in the end, it was none of those things. The Windsor (Not) never stood a chance of making outside the doors of the webOS campus in Sunnyvale. Too many factors conspired to keep this device out of the hands of customers new and old. 

The Windsor (Not) isn't just the webOS slate smartphone that never was. It's the webOS slate smartphone that was never meant to be.

However we would have liked to have it. Don't you.

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Ecuador to launch its first satellite today.The Pegasus.Video.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

Ecuador will enter the list of Space Nations with placing the Pegasus satellite into orbit

La información y el contenido multimedia, publicados por la Agencia de Noticias Andes, son de carácter público, libre y gratuito. Pueden ser reproducidos con la obligatoriedad de citar la fuente.http://www.andes.info.ec/es/node/16032

 Beginning this Thursday night and the dawn of Friday, Ecuador will form part of a privileged group in the United Nations—the Space Faring Nations—as soon as it puts in orbit its first satellite constructed completely in the country and by Ecuadorian hands. 

The launch of the first satellite, named Ecuadorian Spaceship Pegasus 01 (NEE-01Pegaso) and constructed by the Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency (EXA, Spanish acronym), is scheduled for 11:13 PM local time, this Thursday (04:13 GMT Friday) from the Jiuquan cosmodrome, in China.

This event, of the utmost importance for Ecuador, will be transmitted between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM on national television and radio channels, and via internet on the website:http://www.earthcam.com/world/ecuador/ecsa/, informó EXA.

During the transmission, one will be able to watch the launch of the Chinese rocket, LM2D (carrier of the satellite), and one can immediately observe through simulations and technical data how the satellite is put into orbit, explained cosmonaut Ronnie Nader Bello, leader of the project.

Náder will command the satellite’s flight operations from the Integrated Security Center ECU-911 in Samborondón, where President Rafael Correa is scheduled to arrive, as well as other State authorities to participate in the historic act.

The National Government, through the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Senescyt), the Coordinate Ministry of Security, and the National Secretariat of Intelligence (Senain, Spanish acronym) have supported this project of the EXA agency.

The Pegasus has a cube form, 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters, with 75 centimeter panels and a weight of approximately 1.2 kilograms. It’s calculated to be in orbit until 2018, while the satellite NEE-02 Krysaor, whose launch is scheduled for next August from Russia, will be in orbit until 2025.

The cosmonaut from Guayaquil explains that Pegasus is the first nano-satellite capable of transmitting live video from space, as well as the first of its class to possess a shield capable of resisting solar flares. It’s also the first in its category to carry multiple, foldable solar panels. “It’s the only one in Latin America constructed without foreign help; it’s 100% Ecuadorian and, with pride, carries the phrase Hecho en Ecuador (Made in Ecuador) on its structure, he states. 

The satellite was constructed in secret for almost two years with the help of a 60 person team, everyone with at least a PhD in aerospace engineering and a budget of no less than a million dollars—the majority being state resources and a part from private capital.

Náder discloses that it took him at least a year of practice with the terrestrial station, Hermes-A, where he learned to fly more than a dozen satellites, to pass uncountable hours researching, experimenting, and finding errors, to carry out tens of calculations of more than 1,500 variables, to have steady hands to solder components smaller than 1 millimeter, and to have patience to build a printed circuit.

 “It took a lot of courage to construct battery banks capable of vaporizing a human being at the first error, to spend hours in a tower 20 meters above the ground, to climb hills on bicycle to do transmission tests, to have an almost demented imagination to find solutions that others would not even dare to imagine, more than 600 hours of tests, a year without sleeping well and, above all else, a lot of Ecuadorian coffee,” highlights the commander in a letter.

The effort, he says, has also included personal sacrifice, limiting family time, “but the prize exceeds that price many times over: We have created the first Ecuadorian satellite.”

For Náder, the feat of entering the list of Space Faring Nations signified that the people have surpassed their adolescence and become adults, because they understood that their survival and independence also depend on their presence in space.

The cosmonaut reveals that the name Pegasus comes from the Greek myth of the flying horse on which the hero, Perseus, gained freedom and progress for his people, but, furthermore, he tells of another more personal reason for having baptized the satellite with that name. 

He explains that, as a child, after his mother put him to bed, she would put on a series of animated shows, whose protagonist was Pegasus. “One fine day, they didn’t play the program anymore and I landed here. Years after, when I was 13, again looking at the stars, I dreamed of constructing my own space ship and I swore that, if I achieved it one day, that ship would be called Pegasus.” 40 years later that dream came true for Náder, who said, convinced, that Ecuadorians are capable of achieving many great things. 

About EXA

The Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency EXA was founded on November 1st, 2007, in Guayaquil, as an independent, civil organization to administer and carry out the Ecuadorian Civil Space Program, and to develop scientific research in the fields of planet sciences and space sciences.

EXA counts on the endorsement of the Ecuadorian State, through the Ecuadorian Air Force, with which it maintains a narrow relationship.

The Agency operates through its Division of Planetary Sciences, the first and only observatories of ultraviolet radiation in Ecuador, located in Guayaquil and Quito and, through the National Radiation Monitor of UV, reports the levels of ultraviolet radiation that arrive to these cities in real time, thereby providing protection. 

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HP returns to webOS tablets.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

HP has resumed development of webOS tablets

HP returns to WebOS tablets

Mar 28, 2013 (Menafn - Bangkok Post - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --Hewlett-Packard (HP), the world's biggest computer maker, has resumed development of WebOS-based tablets in Thailand to capitalise on the high-growth segment and boost revenue.

WebOS is a Linux-based operating system developed by Palm and later acquired by HP and then LG Electronics.

HP terminated its WebOS TouchPad tablet in 2011 due to slow sales. The US giant plans to launch its Android-based consumer tablet, the Slate 7, in Thailand by September at US169.

Taiwanese computer makers Acer and Asus recently launched low-cost tablets priced at 3,900 and 4,900 baht.

Thitaphon Boonprasit, director of printing and personal systems at HP Thailand, said the company is focusing on tablets as a strategic business to drive revenue growth.

Tablet sales in Thailand are expected to reach 3.5 million units this year, he said, while the local notebook market will probably see a slump or 5% growth in the best case.

HP is introducing its ElitePad 900, running the Windows 8 operating system and priced at 25,990 baht.

"We aim to be the market leader in the enterprise tablet market in Thailand," said Mr Thitaphon.

He noted the trend of businesses choosing tablets instead of notebooks as employees increasingly carry their own personal devices to work _ as many as 21% of workers at multinational firms, surveys show.

HP is targeting hospitality, health care, airlines, manufacturing and warehouses, said Mr Thitaphon.

One market research firm has said Thailand's commercial notebook market will see zero growth this year for the first time.

Commercial notebooks account for 25-30% of overall sales of 2.2 million notebooks in the country.

Mr Thitaphon said HP expects commercial tablet sales to contribute 70% of total revenue this year, with the remainder to come from consumer tablets.

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LG introduces Spotify to smart media devices.

WorldWide Tech & Science.

Francisco De Jesùs.

LG introduces Spotify to smart media devices.

Award-winning Digital Music Service to Launch on

LG’s 2013 Audio and Video Models

LG Electronics (LG) today announced that Spotify will be available on its 2013 range of smart media products, including premium Blu-ray Home Cinema Systems and Blu-ray players. Available on a selection of LG’s latest internet connected devices from next month, the Spotify application will provide users with access to over 20 million songs via the brand’s user friendly smart platform.

The new Spotify application will allow premium account users to discover new music by browsing the huge song library, or by listening to Spotify Radio on their LG Smart audio or video device. Favorite tracks and playlists can be shared via Facebook and Twitter so that everyone can discover new music. New customers to the service can also enjoy the benefits of a one-month free trial, before signing up to the $9.99 monthly subscription.

This exciting service will be available on a selection of LG’s devices, including its high-quality BH9530TW, an industry leading 9.1 channel system that offers the most immersive home cinema experience yet. With 1460W of power and nine speakers, the BH9530TW delivers breathtaking 3D sound that will fully submerge audiences in their favorite movies or music from every angle.

LG continues to lead innovation in audio visual entertainment, with the new Spotify application joining the company’s already impressive smart offerings – a one-stop shop for premium content, social media and gaming. LG’s smart platform brings together the best of catch-up TV from the likes of BBC iPlayer, instant access to movies on demand via Netflix and LOVEFiLM, along with social media platforms YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

“LG’s smart platform provides unparalleled choice for consumers and the addition of Spotify demonstrates LG’s continued commitment to growing the brand’s smart offering for consumers,” said Richard Choi, head of LG’s Smart Business Group. “We are confident that LG smart media owners will enjoy these latest services, as well as the fantastic updates we have planned for the rest of the year.”

“It’s our mission to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, everywhere, so we’re delighted to partner with LG to make our music service available on their smart media devices,” said Kate Opekar, Director of Hardware Business Development at Spotify. “Spotify wants to be at the heart of the home entertainment experience, so it’s a natural fit to make our music service available on Blu-ray players and home cinema systems.”

LG’s 2013 audio and visual line-up features outstanding sound and picture quality. Spotify will be available starting in April on LG Smart Media devices in the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.