Samsung said on Tuesday it will merge its mobile and consumer electronics divisions and named new co-CEOs in its biggest reshuffle since 2017, to simplify its structure and focus on growing its logic chip business. The sweeping move is the latest sign of centralised change at the world’s largest memory chip and smartphone maker, after Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee was paroled in August from a bribery conviction.
The head of visual display business, Han Jong-hee, was promoted to vice chairman and co-CEO, and will lead the newly merged division spanning mobile and consumer electronics as well as continuing to lead the TV business. Han has risen through the ranks in Samsung’s visual display business, without experience in mobile. Analysts said it was unclear what kind of changes or divisions of labour are expected under Han.
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China’s home appliance industry reports steady profit growth
China’s home appliance industry reported steady profit growth in the first 10 months of the year, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Profits totaled 93.62 billion yuan (14.69 billion U.S. dollars), up 1.8 percent year on year, the ministry said.
Revenues hit 1.39 trillion yuan, jumping 18.9 percent year on year during the period.
China’s output of refrigerators rose 0.3 percent year on year to 74.12 million units during the 10-month period, while production of washing machines reached 69.69 million units, up 12.4 percent from a year earlier
Dyson’s split with major supplier
Dyson is reportedly cutting ties with ATA IMS, one of Malaysia’s top providers of electronics manufacturing services, which supplies the UK firm with spare parts for vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, over labor-abuse allegations.
The step came after several current and former employees along with an ATA former executive alleged that the company used to hire mostly migrants who were forced to work up to 15 hours a day and to skip rest days to keep up with demand. Moreover, ATA reportedly coached its staff to hide real working and living conditions from Dyson and labour inspectors.
NEFF manufacturing record
45 million home appliances produced: BSH Neff GmbH site in Bretten celebrated a manufacturing anniversary in the fall of 2021 – two milestones have been reached at once:
“15 million ovens and 30 million extractor hoods made in Bretten, these are proud figures,” notes Thomas Baumeister, the site manager. “A big thank you to the colleagues who are the basis of this success. They contribute with the greatest commitment, with passion, inventiveness, and the highest quality standards every day to continue writing this success story. And they do so even in times that are anything but easy and present us with major challenges.”
Can air cleaners reduce COVID-19 in schools?
Philips Domestic Appliances is proud that our 3000i Air Purifier technology is selected to be part of an important study with the University of Leeds on reducing the transmission of Covid in schools.
This study investigates the feasibility of using air cleaners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 30 primary schools in Bradford. The £1.9 million investigation is being funded by the Department for Health and Social Care and led by Professor Mark Mon-Williams from the University of Leeds.
Philips Air Purifiers use HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) technology filters to trap unwanted particles such as dust, pollen, bacteria and airborne viruses from the air while allowing clean air to be pushed back out into the environment.
It is vital that we all work together to understand how to make spaces like schools as safe as possible for children, teachers and the wider community. It is a privilege to work with such dedicated teams of professors and researchers on such a meaningful project.
You can learn more about the study here:
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/news/article/4953/can-air-cleaners-reduce-covid-19-in-schools
Leveraging AI for a “smarter shaving experience
Consumer electronics giant Philips has launched the Philips Norelco Shaver Series 9000, a “revolutionary” shaver which pairs AI and the connected Philips GroomTribe app to deliver “the ultimate smart shaving experience”.
According to the brand, the Philips Norelco Shaver Series 9000 delivers superior closeness and personalised skin comfort, (when compared with Philips Norelco 9000 predecessor), even on five-day beards.
Features include a Pressure Guard sensor, which links with an intelligent light ring, illuminating in different colours to indicate whether and when the right amount of pressure is applied. Motion Control sensors in the Philips Norelco Shaver Series 9000, meanwhile, track and guide shaving motions for a more efficient shaving technique.
When used with the Philips GroomTribe app, the shaver provides real-time feedback to users on their shaving patterns including pressure, speed and motion, as well as personalised shaving plans and tips, Philips says. And, for improved shaving performance, the Power Adapt sensor reads hair density 500 times per second and auto-adapts cutting power for an effortless shave.
TEKA Airfry built-in ovens
Crispy fry recipes are much healthier now with 😋 TEKA AirFry!
✅ AirFry allows you to cook frying recipes in a healthier way using very little fat.
✅The special FryMaster Box has a special perforated tray so you don’t have to turn it around when cooking your food.
✅SurroundTemp technology distributes heat evenly, so your recipes are homogeneous and evenly cooked.
HydroClean® PRO cleaning systemMultifunction SurroundTemp9 Cooking functionsCapacity, gross / net: 71/70 litersFryMaster Box, specially designed tray for frying
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AirFry FunctionJust leave your food and open your oven and enjoy your meal.Crispy results in your oven with the new AirFry function. Quickly and easily prepare frozen or pre-cooked potatoes, chicken wings or nuggets. Your fresh vegetables will be juicy and crunchy with just a few drops of oil. Easily access the Air Fry function on your oven panel and enjoy great food in a cleaner, safer way.
FryMaster BoxDo not turn the food over!The Teka AirFry Oven has a special perforated tray that provides excellent air circulation, so that the food is cooked evenly and without turning it over.
XXL CapacityCook a variety of recipes for the whole familyCompared to other Teka models, you can prepare 30% more meals than a conventional oven thanks to its 71-liter capacity.
It combines efficiency and technology. Don’t worry about the energy you expend while cooking. Teka’s AirFry Oven will save you more than 20% on your monthly electricity bill with A+ energy
Gaggenau Amsterdam
Gaggenau is pleased to announce the newly opened flagship showroom in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The space offers an experience that showcases Gaggenau’s design ethos, performance and pursuit of culinary excellence.
Craftsmanship, heritage and functionality are at the core of Gaggenau’s identity, with every Flagship reflecting this combined with unique local influence and architecture. The Amsterdam Flagship features blue tiles, representing the area’s 400 year old Delft blue ceramic history.
Inverter microwave
Inverter microwaves are a fairly recent innovation, and to understand what makes them so appealing, you first have to understand how a conventional microwave operates. If you cook something at 50% power in a standard microwave, the appliance actually cycles on and off, intermittently cooking at 100% power for a few seconds then 0% power. This is why the edges of items often end up cooked much more than the center and why defrosting takes so long.
Inverter microwaves, on the other hand, can operate at 50% power (or another reduced level) throughout the whole cooking process, which results in faster and more even cooking. This technology is ideal for those who regularly use their microwave for defrosting, but it does tend to drive up the price of the appliance.
What to Consider
When shopping for a microwave, you’ll first want to check that “inverter technology” is listed as one of its features, as it’s still a fairly new concept. From here, you’ll want to consider factors such as the size of the microwave, as well as its power, which is measured in watts. Microwaves with higher wattage tend to cook food faster and more evenly.
Samsung’s Cutting-edge Laundry Appliance
Samsung has announced the global launch of the Bespoke AirDresser. The latest addition to the Bespoke line-up, the Bespoke AirDresser brings design fitting beautifully into any home décor to Samsung’s cutting-edge clothing care appliance.
With upgraded smart features for ultimate convenience, Samsung’s Bespoke AirDresser refreshes clothing by removing dust, neutralising 99% of odours[1], eliminating germs, and smoothing out wrinkles. As health and wellness routines become ever-more important for consumers around the world, the Bespoke AirDresser offers a beautiful, sleek and smart way to keep garments refreshed daily.
“With health and hygiene top of mind for many people, Samsung is providing a great way to refresh their clothes by removing harmful substances using the Bespoke AirDresser,”
Neutralise germs and odours to keep your wardrobe fresh
To keep your clothes fresh and ready for any occasion, Bespoke AirDresser’s Sanitise function uses powerful JetSteam to steam and refresh your garments. Infusing high temperature heat deep into the fabric, the JetSteam system eliminates 99.9% of common bacteria and viruses and kills 100% of house dust mites[2] to refresh linens, bedding, and even baby clothes and soft toys for safe use. Bespoke AirDresser also uses a Deodorising Filter that eliminates 99% of odour-causing gases including those from sweat, tobacco, and food. Made of ceramic, which works effectively even in humid and damp conditions, the filter breaks down odour-causing particles to prevent unpleasant smells from building up inside the device. Better still, Bespoke AirDresser’s Wrinkle Care uses JetAir and JetSteam to smooth out creases in clothes, so your clothes are ready to wear when you need them.
Save time and energy with powerful, intelligent features
Bespoke AirDresser doesn’t just make clothing care more convenient; it adapts itself to fit your lifestyle. The AI Control feature personalises your controls by remembering habits[3]—such as your most frequently used so you don’t have to flip through menus to get to your favourite options and settings. If you also own a Samsung smart washer, you can connect it to your Bespoke AirDresser through the SmartThings application and receive a recommendation for the most appropriate drying course according to the wash cycle you’ve just finished[4]. After sanitising your clothes, intelligent systems take over once again. Using a humidity sensor on the inside of the door, Bespoke AirDresser’s AI Dry technology continually senses the humidity of your clothes and intelligently reduces drying time accordingly, so your laundry is always dried thoroughly in the shortest possible timeClean longer clothes conveniently
Whether you’ve got large winter coats, or flowing summer dresses, Bespoke AirDresser’s Long Dress Zone is specially designed to handle your longest garments. While long dresses, coats, and jackets can be difficult to fit into conventional clothing care devices, Bespoke AirDresser features a space 143 centimetres tall to fit items up to 20 centimetres longer than in the rest of the cabinet.
Upgrade your home in style
Available in six different colour and material options[5] – including Crystal Mirror, Glam White, Glam Pink, Satin Beige, Cotta White, and Cotta Charcoal – Bespoke AirDresser’s customisability means you can choose a design that will blend seamlessly into the décor of your home. It comes in two sizes, 18-inch and 24-inch, holding three or five pieces of clothing depending on the needs of your lifestyle.
To complete its modern, minimalist design, the front panel features a slim, intuitive interface with simplified buttons that make it easier to select settings and options and improves visibility and accessibility.
