New Delhi: The Indian arm of South Korean electronic major LG has launched sale of a TV with a feature that may won it many customers in the country.
The latest product, according to the company, comes with a unique technology that will repel mosquitoes out of your house. If this happens efeftively, it will prevent the spread diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue.
The TV's "Mosquito Away Technology" uses ultrasonic waves that are inaudible to humans but cause mosquitoes to fly away, according to the company. It was released in the country on Thursday, LG said.
The technology, which also functions when the TV is switched off, is available in two models, priced at Rs. 26,500 and Rs 47,500 (£276 and £495 respectively).
The TV is targeted at lower-income consumers living in conditions that would make them vulnerable to mosquitoes.
The company began developing the set before the outbreak of the Zika virus in Latin America, which has fueled concern over safety at the Olympic Games set to begin in August in Rio de Janeiro.
LG said on its website that the TV is not intended to replace other mosquito-deterrent devices.
