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➀ A new leak suggests Sony is preparing to release another PlayStation 5 model, but the upcoming revision may not be exciting. It is rumored that the new model will reduce the internal storage while keeping the price the same.

➁ Sony has recently increased the MSRPs across its PS5 lineup, with the regular PS5 now priced at $549.99 in the U.S.

➂ According to Dealabs, Sony is preparing to release a revised PS5 Digital Edition in Europe and Japan with a lower storage capacity.

➀ Maingear和Clevo合作推出了一款名为Super 16的高端游戏笔记本电脑；

➁ 该笔记本电脑具有16英寸显示屏，分辨率为2560x1660，刷新率为300Hz，亮度为500尼特，并支持NVIDIA G-SYNC；

➂ 配备了Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX处理器和GeForce RTX 5070 Ti显卡，支持高达96GB的DDR5-4800内存和三个M.2插槽；

➃ 提供Killer Wi-Fi 7和2.5Gbps LAN端口，以及Thunderbolt 4/USB-C端口等I/O接口。

➀ Dt&C’s Busan Test Research Center, established in 2023, reported doubled performance in H1 2025 by expanding specialized testing capabilities for defense and shipbuilding industries, addressing regional infrastructure gaps;

➁ The center introduced advanced equipment (e.g., vibration testers, torpedo impact testers) and plans further upgrades, including a 6-ton vibration tester and automated reporting systems to enhance efficiency;

➂ Prioritizes meeting mass-production testing demands for defense exports, aiming to reduce logistics costs and delays for local manufacturers while targeting profitability growth from 2025.

➀ POSCO Group signed an MOU with SGS, a global safety consulting leader, to overhaul its safety management system and implement advanced processes;

➁ The collaboration includes safety diagnostics for POSCO E&C starting in September and joint efforts to establish an AI-integrated smart safety solutions company;

➂ Additionally, POSCO discussed safety partnerships with dss+ and explored European safety policies during recent visits to strengthen its safety governance.

➀ Samsung Electronics has established a 270-pyeong (898㎡) AI-powered B2B experience studio in Bangkok, Thailand, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, featuring smart home, retail, and conference solutions;

➁ The studio provides tailored AI solutions and expert consultations for enterprise customers, showcasing appliances, TVs, and mobile devices;

➂ This follows recent B2B expansions in Singapore, Latin America, and India, including a 180-pyeong (595㎡) facility in Mumbai, reinforcing Samsung’s focus on commercial markets.

➀ Coway and Shinhan Card jointly launched the 'Coway Shinhan Card,' its first Private Label Credit Card (PLCC), offering rental service discounts based on spending tiers: KRW 1.3M ($100) for over KRW 300K ($230), KRW 1.7M ($131) for over KRW 700K ($538), and KRW 3M ($230) for over KRW 1.5M ($1,154) monthly;

➁ New cardholders receive unconditional KRW 1.3M ($100) discount for two months, while a promotional event (until Oct 31, 2025) provides up to KRW 600K ($46) in monthly discounts for 60 months to eligible customers;

➂ Annual fees are KRW 27K ($208) for domestic use and KRW 30K ($230) for international use (Mastercard). Coway emphasized plans to deliver differentiated benefits aligned with customer lifestyles.

➀ S-Oil initiates 'My GoodLOVES' campaign to reduce single-use plastic gloves at self-service gas stations by promoting reusable alternatives.

➀ The campaign creatively uses 3D-animated characters to personify gloves (e.g., lost gloves, old gloves) and encourages consumers to repurpose unused gloves as refueling gloves.

➂ A consumer engagement event runs until September 14, 2025, offering prizes like Stanley tumblers and Starbucks gift cards for sharing personalized refueling gloves on social media with specific hashtags.

➀ Samsung and LG will debut new robotic vacuum cleaners at IFA 2025, featuring AI object recognition, 3D cameras, and enhanced steam cleaning, with Samsung securing IoT security certifications for its 2025 'Bespoke AI Steam' model;

➁ Chinese brands like Roborock, Ecovacs, and Dreame aggressively showcase upgraded products, including lawn mowers and multi-functional cleaners, aiming to strengthen their European market presence;

➂ Competition focuses on technological innovation (e.g., built-in designs, space efficiency) and compliance with Europe's stricter security standards, reflecting the intensifying rivalry in the smart home appliance sector.

➀ Samsung Electronics launched a large-scale digital outdoor advertising (DOOH) campaign in Seoul landmarks, starting with Seoul Station, to promote its new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 foldable smartphones;

➁ The campaign utilizes media art to create immersive visual experiences, emphasizing the innovative design of the foldable devices;

➂ This marketing strategy aims to enhance consumer engagement and showcase Samsung's leadership in foldable technology.

➀ LG Electronics announced the establishment of the 'LG Electronics HVAC Research Center' in Changwon, South Korea, investing 50 billion KRW (~38.5 million USD) to build a 4,000-pyeong (13,200㎡) advanced R&D facility focused on next-generation HVAC solutions, including heat pumps, chillers, and data center cooling systems;

➁ The center will feature Korea’s first combined extreme high/low-temperature testing facility to enhance product reliability across diverse environments and plans to expand its HVAC Academy for global engineer training;

➂ LG aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the global HVAC market through industry-academic collaborations and eco-friendly technology development, building on its existing network of R&D hubs and cold-region research consortia.

➀ Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group finalized a joint venture (JV) to produce the Cheonmu-guided missiles (CGR-080) for Poland’s Homar-K rocket system, with production facilities to be built locally in Poland;

➁ The JV aims to overcome Europe’s defense industry protectionism and strengthen Poland-South Korea security ties, while positioning for broader European market expansion;

➂ Initial production will prioritize Polish demand, with plans to diversify missile variants and expand exports to other European countries through mutual agreements.

➀ LG Display's fourth-generation OLED panel received UL Solutions' 'Perfect Content Reproduction' certification, achieving over 95% accuracy in replicating original 4K content under 500 lux lighting;

➁ The panel utilizes an ultra-low reflection design to minimize external light interference and maximizes contrast with OLED's inherent black expression;

➂ LG Display has now secured all three UL certifications (Perfect Black, Perfect Color, and Environment Verification), emphasizing real-world performance optimization.

➀ The EU reduced its reliance on Russian gas from 45% (2021) to 19% (2023), though Russian imports saw an uptick in 2023 due to increased demand in Italy, Czechia, and France.

➁ To fill the gap, the EU diversified suppliers: Norway (91.1 bcm), the U.S. (45.1 bcm, up 139%), Algeria, Qatar, and Azerbaijan became key sources, with overall gas imports still 61.4 bcm lower than in 2021.

➂ A $750 billion U.S.-EU energy deal (2024-2028) will expand imports of LNG, oil, and coal, with the U.S. already leading in EU oil (15%) and LNG (50.7%) supplies, and ranking second in coal (31.3%).