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MIDEA SHOWCASES INNOVATION AND CONNECTIONWITH THE WIRELESS POWER CONSORTIUM

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Small Appliances Demonstrate the Capabilities of the Ki Cordless Kitchen Standard

Midea is excited to announce it will exhibit innovative prototype kitchen appliances during the consumer electronics industry’s largest tradeshow – CES 2023, January 5-8, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. As part of the Wireless Power Consortium’s – a global standard development body for wireless power – booth (Tech West, Venetian Expo #53529), Midea’s prototype appliances, including a blender and electric kettle, will be displayed in the emerging Ki Cordless Kitchen which builds on the success of the Qi standard for wireless charging. The appliances are activated by special transmitters hidden beneath both glass induction cooktops as well as non-metal countertop surfaces to create a convenient, sleek, ultra-modern design for the kitchen. The appliances are then powered by inductive power transfer with no cords to get in the way.

“As the connected world continues to evolve, Midea is proud to be at the forefront of innovating by providing consumers with smart, connected solutions that serve a purpose in people’s everyday lives,” said Kurt Jovais, president of Midea America Corp. “The Wireless Power Consortium supports our mission and is revolutionizing the industry with its Ki Cordless Kitchen. We look forward to working together to elevate the at-home experience with smart technology in our users’ homes.”

This collaboration is built on proven technologies and guided by the Wireless Power Consortium whose members come together from all parts of the industry and all parts of the globe to create worldwide compatibility of all wireless chargers and wireless power sources.

“The Ki Cordless Kitchen standard eli minates the clutter of cords that come with small appliances, creating a more convenient, safer and sleeker designed kitchen,” said Paul Golden, Marketing Director, Wireless Power Consortium. “We’re excited to have Midea as part of our Ki Cordless Kitchen, a company with ground-breaking home appliances that homeowners rely on worldwide.”

The new Ki Cordless Kitchen wireless power standard is currently in development. More information can be found by visiting WirelessPowerConsortium.com/Kitchen. And for additional details on Midea and its entire portfolio of appliances, please visit Midea.com.

Home Connectivity Alliance with Electrolux marks another major milestone

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The Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) announced today, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the HCA 1.0 interface specification, thus establishing an industry standard for Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) interoperability across long-life appliances, HVAC systems and TVs within the connected home ecosyatem.

Electrolux believes the standard will be significant to consumers and to the industry as they will ensure that long-life appliances, HVACs and TVs are seamlessly interoperable with one other, regardless of manufacturer.

Consumers will be able to control any device with any app and the HCA 1.0 interface specification will also pave the way for more energy-efficient solutions within the connected home.

“As a founding member of Home Connectivity Alliance, we are excited to see the progress we have achieved together with our fellow members within just a year of the organization’s launch. We are especially excited about the potential this has for the development of interoperable and energy-efficient ecosystems among trusted global brands”, says Jonas Samuelson, President and CEO of Electrolux

Smeg Snoopy mini refrigerator

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Two years after the launch of the limited edition FAB10 refrigerator that celebrated the 70th Anniversary of Peanuts, Smeg presents a new mini-refrigerator FAB10 to add to the range of colorful domestic mini-fridges.

Once again, the Peanuts characters are the primary feature of Smeg’s FAB refrigerator: the reference product for this second edition is the FAB10 model, the 1950s style family mini-refrigerator, on which Snoopy, the well-known pet beagle of Charlie Brown, stands out along with his best bird friend, Woodstock.

The white background of the refrigerator is inspired by the white sheet of paper on which Charles Schulz’s drew his comic strip.

Swan Alexa kettle

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Swan has announced that its new Alexa Kettle will be featured on the Amazon booth at CES this week! The two brands have teamed up to launch the world’s first smart kettle of this kind – all controlled using the existing Alexa app.This sleek 1,800W kettle boasts a digital touch panel and four temperature settings. It also has a two-hour keep warm function.This sleek 1,800W kettle boasts a digital touch panel and four temperature settings. It also has a two-hour keep warm function.

Samsung @CES 2023

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At CES 2023, Samsung showcased the latest innovations for the Bespoke Home range: products equipped with Artificial Intelligence. This gives users the ability to experience their kitchens in a more sustainable way, by giving them insights into what their food will look like, how long it will take to prepare it, and more importantly, how it will taste. One product in particular stood out: a refrigerator with a larger and more immersive 32” display: the Bespoke 4Doors Flex™ with Family Hub™+, as well as the advanced AI Pro Cooking system for the Bespoke AI™ oven, which ensures delicious meals every time.,The new Bespoke 4-Door Flex™ refrigerator with Family Hub™+ introduces the exclusive Family Hub™ features on the Bespoke 4-Door model, equipping the all-in-one hub for communication and entertainment with an astonishingly large display The dynamic features of the Bespoke 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator with Family Hub™+ are showcased on the 32-inch frameless FHD display – nearly twice the size of previous models. The new, larger dashboard also benefits from the larger display: it allows users to try out SmartThings services and monitor and control their compatible appliances more easily. The new Family Hub software is then installed on the refrigerator. Samsung TV Plus now includes more than 190 free channels while the integration with Google Photos transforms the platform into a digital frame on which it is even easier to share and view the shots. Thanks to the larger viewing surface and new picture-in-picture (PIP) function of Samsung TV Plus, users can simultaneously watch their favorite TV programs and also check and monitor the status of other kitchen appliances without losing sight of what they are preparing.

LG and Jeff Staple Showcase New Lifestyle Trends in the Creator’s Room at CES 2023

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LG and Jeff Staple Showcase New Lifestyle Trends in the Creator’s Room at CES 2023
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Renowned Creative Director and Founder of STAPLE and Reed Art Department
Curates Inspiring, Interactive Exhibit Furnished With LG’s Latest Lifestyle Solution’s — LG Electronics (LG) is partnering with Jeff Staple, the famed New York-based designer known for his streetwear brand – STAPLE, his creative agency Reed Art Department – and numerous, high-profile collaborations with sneaker and fashion brands, to present the Creator’s Room at CES 2023. Designed in conjunction with Jeff and bearing his distinctive sensibilities, the Creator’s Room is a curated ‘living space’ fitted with stylish objects, artwork and LG’s latest lifestyle solutions.

Located inside LG’s booth at CES, the Creator’s Room perfectly illustrates how the company’s premium home appliances can blend in with and enhance any lifestyle. The space also shows off the unique aesthetic that has made Jeff a favorite of streetwear fans and ‘sneakerheads’ the world over and includes some of his most-cherished items, such as limited-edition sneakers, figurines and art books.

Supporting Jeff’s passion for shoes and adding to the hip, young vibe of the exhibit is a double row (2 x 5) of the LG Styler™ ShoeCase, a space-friendly solution for storing, displaying and caring for limited-edition footwear. Also seamlessly slotting into the space is the LG Styler ShoeCare, which leverages LG’s hygiene-enhancing TrueSteam™ technology to keep shoes fresh and looking their best. Additionally, both creative, cutting-edge products reflect the company’s commitment to good ESG management as their gloss exteriors are made entirely from recycled plastics.

All of the advanced appliances on show in the Creator’s Room are compatible with the LG ThinQ™ app, which offers access to a range of features and personalized services that help create a more convenient and customized user experience. For example, the app can be used to change the color of the refrigerator with MoodUP™, whose LED door panels present users with more than 190,000 possible color combinations to experiment with. The app also makes it possible to choose and change the image displayed on the ARTCOOL™ Gallery air conditioner’s integrated LCD screen, select from the different lighting colors and effects available for the ShoeCase, or remotely control the ShoeCare.

“Designed in partnership with the legendary Jeff Staple, the Creator’s Room introduces the tailored lifestyle that can be achieved through LG’s new concept lifestyle solutions,” said Sookie Roh, vice president and head of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution brand communications. “We will continue to create aesthetically- and technologically-sophisticated solutions delivering a more customized user experience and a better life at home.”

Visitors to LG’s booth (#15501, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) at CES 2023 from January 5-8 will have the opportunity to experience the exclusive Creator’s Room collaboration with Jeff Staple as well as all of the company’s latest lifestyle innovations.

Unieuro fine

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The Italian Antitrust Authority has fined the company Unieuro Spa and for 1.2 million euro the subsidiary Monclick Srl for ‘unfair commercial practices’. This is what we read in the Agcm bulletin. The story begins in December 2021, when the Authority ‘ascertained two unfair commercial practices’ relating to ‘information on the characteristics of the offers as well as’ the online sales process; in the adoption of illegal methods of managing the phase following the online purchase, in relation to the delivery of the products, the tracking of shipments, the

The two companies, explains the Authority in a detailed summary of the affair, “have reiterated conduct already considered illegal by the Authority”. In particular, ‘Monclick has continued to provide misleading information on the availability of products on its website’ and ‘failing to inform consumers about the fact of operating in dropshipping, without having the material availability of the goods marketed,

Founded in the late ‘30s by Vittorio Silvestrini, Unieuro S.p.A. is currently the largest omnichannel distributor of consumer electronics and household appliances by number of outlets in Italy.

With a network of over 500 stores throughout Italy, including direct stores (approx 230) and affiliates (approx 270), in addition to its digital platform unieuro.it, Unieuro is one of the key players in the Italian market, with an ambition to become the leader in Italy for all consumer electronics and electrical appliance purchases.

RGV latest household slicer for 2023

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The Luxury 25 Colour Edition by RGV is specially designed to cut cold-cuts, cheeses, bread and fish. Made in Italy, it offers users precision with a special meat plate that can be opened for easier cleaning. 

RGV’s household slicer boasts a professional motor 230V – 50Hz and 140W, which is ventilated to reduce heat and noise. The device is mounted on top of a double ball bearing, making it smooth and easy to operate.

The slicer also benefits from a new fixed sharpener with opposed keys to help users sharpen the blade in a safe way. The system also has a lower cover for extra protection.

A removable food holder arm with finger protection increases the grip with food and is dishwasher friendly. While its third generation tempered professional blade increases the lifetime and cut efficiency. The collection comes in four colours including black, red, ivory and white.

Teka & Microsoft cloud to give life to its range of smart home appliances

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Teka has recently launched its Teka home range of smart home appliances . The family is made up of different models of induction hobs, extractor hoods and smart ovens, which aim to make cooking easier, providing greater comfort, flexibility in control and saving time for its users.

Teka’s digital home proposal allows the control of its different models through voice, with the Alexa voice assistant, or through the mobile App for Android and iOS. With these two methods it is possible to turn it on, turn it off, control the cooking status, modify the temperature and cooking time, or even follow recipes step by step. In addition, the Teka Home range also enables intelligent scenarios to make life easier for the user, such as the automatic ignition and intensity adjustment of the extractor hood depending on the dish that is being cooked on the induction hob; or receiving notifications when it is necessary to clean the hood filters.

A secure cloud to connect the smart home

The group has opted for Microsoft Azure as a cloud for the safe and reliable interconnection of its Teka Home family, as well as its interaction with other platforms, such as the Alexa voice assistant or the Apps for Android and iOS available to users. .

The capabilities of the Microsoft Azure cloud, and its integration on Teka’s digital platform, have allowed the company to deploy a solid smart home ecosystem, with security and data protection measures so that users can innovate, share experiences and enjoy a connected home, but always keeping your privacy intact. In addition, Microsoft guarantees access to device technical support through the Azure SDK and also makes it possible to immediately add new features that are incorporated into Teka Home