Jonas Samuelson will leave the position as President & CEO of Electrolux Group on January 1, 2025. “I have had the privilege – Samuelson comments – to serve for what will become nine years as President & CEO, so I felt that early next year is a good time to hand over to a successor who can put all energy into leading this great company into the next phase during the coming years.
Roborock Unveils Roborock Qrevo Master
Powerful Self-Cleaning Robotic Vacuum with Improved Corner and Edge Technology
Roborock, a global leader in ultra-intelligent home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, today announced its latest innovative cleaning device, the Roborock Qrevo Master. This powerful new robotic vacuum cleaner helps users Clean Like a Master, with innovative features including:
FlexiArm Design™ Technology: Reaches into tight corners and edges, leaving no dust behind.
10,000 Pa HyperForce® suction: Picks up hair, debris, and pet messes from all surfaces.
DuoRoller Riser™ Brush: Achieve 99% hair removal from carpets effortlessly, with no worries about tangled hair.
Multifunctional Dock 3.0: Intelligently cleans and disinfects mops and cleans the dock base every time.
“Hello Rocky” Intelligent Voice Assistant: Convenient cleaning is just a call away.
Reactive AI Obstacle Recognition: Recognizes and avoids 62 types of objects, including pets.With the Roborock Qrevo Master, convenient cleaning is just a call away thanks to the “Hello Rocky” Intelligent Voice Assistant. Users can start and stop cleaning, adjust settings and more with a simple voice command. No need to bend down and press buttons, just tell Rocky what to do and relax.
But the Roborock Qrevo Master isn’t just about convenience, it’s also about smart navigation. Thanks to Reactive AI Obstacle Recognition, the Roborock Qrevo Master identifies and avoids a whopping 62 types of objects, including your furry friends. This intelligent system ensures a smooth cleaning experience, preventing the vacuum from getting stuck or tangled. The Roborock Qrevo Master navigates your home with ease, leaving you with a clean space and peace of mind.
Availability
The Qrevo Master is available for purchase in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain now.
Morphy Richards Cassini kettle
The Morphy Richards Cassini Jug Kettle was a standout at the Exclusively2024 trade show, captivating attention with its unique design.
**Elegantly crafted**, this 1.7-litre kettle boasts a **hexagonal raised relief pattern** that adds a touch of sophistication. Its **modern curves** and **fashion-forward color combinations** render it not just an appliance, but a statement piece that enhances any kitchen countertop. Designed to coordinate with a **4-slice toaster**, it creates a harmonious look in any culinary space. The kettle’s **ergonomic handle** and **precisely engineered spout** ensure a smooth and spill-free pouring experience. Additionally, the **3kW heating element** guarantees a quick and efficient boil, making it as practical as it is stylish.
Panasonic Adopts China’s Minimalist Approach to Consumer Electronics Design
In an effort to fend off competition from Chinese rivals like Haier Group and the Midea Group, Japan’s Panasonic Corporation is embracing a minimalist design philosophy inspired by China. Masahiro Shinada, President and CEO of Panasonic Corp., emphasized the need to focus on specific product capabilities while eliminating unnecessary features.
Shinada revealed that Panasonic’s Chinese division has already achieved cost savings by adopting this approach. Going forward, the company plans to increase the number of products designed in China and shipped to Southeast Asia. Additionally, Panasonic aims to enhance collaboration among its design teams across China, Japan, and Vietnam, with a focus on creating “shared models” for different Asian markets. By September 2026, approximately half of the products sold in Vietnam and Malaysia are expected to be these shared models, resulting in increased shipments from China.
This strategic shift represents a departure from Panasonic’s traditional emphasis on local manufacturing and sales. As Chinese and South Korean manufacturers optimize production efficiency and global distribution, Panasonic seeks to adapt and remain competitive.
Despite losing ground in the Japanese market for refrigerators and microwaves due to strong sales of Chinese-made models from rivals like Toshiba (which sold its consumer electronics brand to Midea Group in 2016), Panasonic has found success with its minimalist designs. For instance, the compact Solota personal dishwasher, tailored for young individuals living alone, exceeded its 2023 sales target by 40%. With limited functions, Solota efficiently handles up to six pieces of tableware at a time
Whirlpool ExtraSpace microwave
Experience the versatility of the Whirlpool ExtraSpace microwave oven, which offers the convenience of a conventional oven right on your countertop. This innovative appliance combines the capabilities of an oven, microwave, and air fryer into one, expanding your culinary possibilities beyond simple reheating. Enjoy guilt-free fried treats with the CrispFry feature, which delivers perfectly crispy results without the need for oil, utilizing the synergy of the Crisp plate and fan-assisted cooking. Additionally, this multifunctional device comes with steam cooking and Auto Clean options for added convenience. It’s designed to be accessible to all skill levels, featuring 6TH SENSE technology that intuitively adjusts cooking parameters to match one of the 60 pre-set recipes. The ExtraSpace model boasts a spacious flatbed design, eliminating the turntable and offering up to 30% more usable space compared to a standard 25-liter microwave, making it a smart choice for any kitchen.
Student-designed hand-spun washing machine to help 150,000 people
Hand-spun washing machine designed with the help of University of Bristol students will soon be delivered to 10,000 families across the developing world.
The charity The Washing Machine Project (TWMP) was set-up to relieve the burden on the estimated 5 billion people who wash their clothes by hand.
Now their hand-spun washing machine is being mass produced thanks to the Whirlpool Foundation (part of the kitchen appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation). Whirlpool says the 10,000 machines they produce will impact 150,000 people – most of them women and girls, who spend up to 20 hours a week washing clothes by hand.
The machines have been designed with the help of University of Bristol Engineering Design students.
Over the past three years the students have led projects to refine almost every part of the machine, while also looking at wider improvements, like making it pedal powered and more portable“We can’t thank The Washing Machine Project enough for the support they’ve given to our students and we look forward to seeing where things go next with their exciting new partnership with Whirlpool.”
Haier award winner
Haier, the number one brand in the household appliances sector, has once again distinguished itself as the only Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem brand on the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2024 list, marking the sixth consecutive year it has achieved this accolade. This achievement underscores Haier’s enduring global leadership and innovation in integrating technology with user-centric solutions.
Princess Tristar, the compact for Nespresso capsules
Princess launch a multi-capsule machine to taste all the flavors of coffee elegant and sinuous shapes that contain high-performance technology. The 20 bar high pressure pump extracts flavor and aroma in every nuance with a creamy consistency. The brand’s recent creation also boasts a removable 900ml tank , for continuous preparation without frequent interruptions. Compact dimensions, to be carried even when travelling. In a camper, for example.The innovation of CM-2300 is accompanied by the multi-capsule machine 249451 by Princess ( photo above ), another brand in the Smartwares Group portfolio, which allows you to choose between five types of coffee : it is in fact compatible with Nespresso, A Modo Mio capsules , Dolce Gusto, with ground coffee and ESE pods . With its stainless steel body it integrates into any environment to enhance the aromas of your favorite coffee thanks to the 19 bar Italian production pump . Designed to make the mixture creamy and enveloping, it offers ease of use and a removable 800 ml tank. One-touch technology allows you to select the cup size and amount of water needed
Haier & Candy launch new dishwasher
Introducing the new generation of dishwashers featuring our two hero products: Candy Rapido’ and Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6.
The Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6 enhance the dishwashing experience by reaching up to A-30 energy class declaration and delivering 60% better cleaning performance.
The Candy Rapido’ is the fastest and most spacious dishwasher on the market, offering a wide range of rapid cycles to suit every need. It is more sustainable than ever, with an A energy class declaration.
Both dishwasher series are equipped with the #hOn app-enabled features that maximize energy savings while delivering a superior cleaning experience and minimizing environmental impact.
Coway Launches Affordable, Cylindrical Model for Small Spaces: The Airmega 100
Coway, a leading wellness tech company, newly launched the Airmega 100 air purifier, Airmega’s first cylindrical model offering an affordable and robust solution for smaller spaces within its product lineup in Europe.
The Airmega 100 has been meticulously designed with features that promote healthy air and rejuvenating rest amid hay fever season.
Featuring 360° air intake and a 3-stage HEPA filtration system, the Airmega 100 efficiently filters harmful pollutants and purifies the air within 63m2 space every hour. Using proprietary technology, the Airmega 100 captures 99.999% of nano-sized particles down to 0.01 microns, which is smaller than most allergens, bacteria, mold and pollen, and removes smoke and unpleasant odors, ensuring healthier indoor air.
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