Twenty people were injured, with seven sent to hospital, when a promotional
stunt in Seoul for LG's G2 smartphone went wrong, the company has said.
LG has cancelled a series of events promoting the handset as a result of
the incident in Seoul on Friday.
People arrived with BB guns and knives on sticks for a race to grab
smartphone vouchers hanging from helium balloons.
LG has taken responsibility for the situation and said it would cover
related medical costs.
"LG Electronics deeply regrets that a number of Korean participants were
injured during an outdoor promotional event in Seoul, Korea," a statement from
the firm said.
"We can confirm that seven participants were hospitalised and, although
none of the injuries were serious, LG takes full responsibility for the
unfortunate situation and has offered to cover all related medical expenses.
"LG is investigating the incident to ensure that such an occurrence can be
avoided in the future."
The company added that other planned events had been called off because of
safety concerns.
Surge of people
LG released 100 helium balloons, each with a free smartphone voucher, at
the so-called G in the Cloud event, which took place in an outdoor park in the
South Korean capital city.
The phones, which sell for KRW 950,000 in South Korea ($851; £550), would
be given to people in possession of the voucher, the company said.
Customers arrived with BB guns to shoot down the balloons and surged
forward when they were released.
One person carried a pointed staff to the event.
One regional TV channel has dubbed the scrum "World War G" - a comparison
to the film World War Z in which zombies scramble over each other to climb over
a wall.
The handset was released in New York last week, after weeks of build-up on
social media.
It is expected to be available globally with more than 130 carriers within
several weeks.
2013年8月13日星期二
If Microsoft manages to launch the update in October
Although it appears like Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on
Windows 8.1, a couple of reports say the release date is still a couple months
away.
Both ZDNet and also the Verge claim that Windows 8.1 will launch in October, not just for current Windows eight PCs, but for new computers running the updated operating program. The duo have been the initial to report on Windows eight.1's (then named Windows Blue) existence, many months ago.
Thoughts you, this is not a delay, as Microsoft has by no means confirmed a release date for Windows 8.1. The corporation has only mentioned that it would release the software to Computer makers (a process identified as RTM) in August. Each reports say Microsoft continues to be on track.
But as ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley explains, Microsoft may perhaps be holding back the actual launch for a couple of factors: Initially, Windows 8.1 is reportedly really buggy, even for any test make, so the additional time will permit Microsoft to clean items up via software updates for new Pc purchasers. Second, releasing each the update and new Windows 8.1 devices at the same time might build a larger splash, amounting to a “launch event” for the much more user-friendly version of Microsoft's operating system.
Windows 8.1 incorporates several concessions for desktop customers, as well as new features for the modern interface. Customers might be in a position to boot straight towards the desktop, disable modern-style “hot corners” and access key desktop functions by right-clicking around the newly-restored Start out button. The modern day interface incorporates important improvements to built-in apps, the capability to use three apps side-by-side, overhauled Bing search and more. The net effect is the fact that it is simpler to keep on the desktop if you would like, but not unthinkable to switch towards the contemporary UI.
If Microsoft manages to launch the update in October, it'll fall about the one-year anniversary of Windows eight. That's a massive transform for Windows, which usually releases important updates once every single handful of years, but it is a required change as Microsoft tries to keep up with Apple and Google. Regardless of whether you like or hate the operating program, there's no doubt that Microsoft's switch to a fast release cycle is undoubtedly bearing fruit.
http://www.windows7prokeys.com/windows-7-ultimate-product-key-p-3528.html
Both ZDNet and also the Verge claim that Windows 8.1 will launch in October, not just for current Windows eight PCs, but for new computers running the updated operating program. The duo have been the initial to report on Windows eight.1's (then named Windows Blue) existence, many months ago.
Thoughts you, this is not a delay, as Microsoft has by no means confirmed a release date for Windows 8.1. The corporation has only mentioned that it would release the software to Computer makers (a process identified as RTM) in August. Each reports say Microsoft continues to be on track.
But as ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley explains, Microsoft may perhaps be holding back the actual launch for a couple of factors: Initially, Windows 8.1 is reportedly really buggy, even for any test make, so the additional time will permit Microsoft to clean items up via software updates for new Pc purchasers. Second, releasing each the update and new Windows 8.1 devices at the same time might build a larger splash, amounting to a “launch event” for the much more user-friendly version of Microsoft's operating system.
Windows 8.1 incorporates several concessions for desktop customers, as well as new features for the modern interface. Customers might be in a position to boot straight towards the desktop, disable modern-style “hot corners” and access key desktop functions by right-clicking around the newly-restored Start out button. The modern day interface incorporates important improvements to built-in apps, the capability to use three apps side-by-side, overhauled Bing search and more. The net effect is the fact that it is simpler to keep on the desktop if you would like, but not unthinkable to switch towards the contemporary UI.
If Microsoft manages to launch the update in October, it'll fall about the one-year anniversary of Windows eight. That's a massive transform for Windows, which usually releases important updates once every single handful of years, but it is a required change as Microsoft tries to keep up with Apple and Google. Regardless of whether you like or hate the operating program, there's no doubt that Microsoft's switch to a fast release cycle is undoubtedly bearing fruit.
http://www.windows7prokeys.com/windows-7-ultimate-product-key-p-3528.html
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