Mock up if an LG webOS based television (via webOSNation)
Smartphone technology continues to revolutionize the use of our everyday electronics by effectively making them “smarter” and more capable than ever before. Wi-Fi equipped Smart TVs have been inching their way into the market, providing consumers with an online-content streaming experience without having to leave their favorite spot on the couch. Like smartphones, the operating system running behind a Smart TV’s improved hardware is a significant factor in determining the quality of the interactive viewing experience. LG appears to be keeping that focus in mind with the announcement of the deal it has struck with HP to acquire the once left for dead webOS project.
A few years ago, after obtaining Palm in a lucrative deal, HP utilized webOS as the main operating system on Palm powered tablet and smartphone devices. Due to disappointing sales, the project was thrown on the back burner but is now finding a new home in the hands of LG. In an effort to support its developing Smart TV technologies, LG is acquiring the source code, the team of engineers and programmers, and all related web content attributed to the open-source webOS software. LG spokesperson John Taylor is particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to hire the group of skilled software developers that were previously working for HP on the core webOS code.
HP, currently in the process of eliminating jobs due to declining sale performance, will keep several assets pertaining to Palm and webOS. The Palm hardware, customer contracts, and cloud computing assets are among the services retained by the computer mogul.
Wireless charger sits like a puck under the phone. Almost exactly like the Palm/HP Touchstone charger. (via LG)
LG has recently demonstrated its Wireless Ultra HD Transmission Tech over at MWC 2013. Ultra HD, a new flavor to the high-def experience that boosts pixel count from 2 to 8 million for an even clearer picture quality, can now be transmitted wirelessly with no signal loss and minimal lag time using LG’s new software. The transmission is enabled by an accompanying smartphone device that consumes half the power of similar technologies by removing some of the load from the phone’s CPU.
Both companies are now set to move forward on their plans to innovate upon their respective electronic pursuits, though Senior Vice President Mark Resau hinted at the possibility of the companies co-developing webOS based tech in the future. LG will attempt to cash-in on its webOS acquisition by taking its first step toward revolutionizing Smart TV integration into the home. LG is also considering developing the software to be part of an illustrious plan that would create a fully integrated Smart Home. More to come on this front.
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