Whirlpool Corporation announced today that João Carlos Costa Brega, Executive Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation, and President, Whirlpool Latin America, will be stepping down from his role as part of a long-term succession plan, effective March 31, 2023.
Juan Carlos Puente, currently Senior Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation, and President, Whirlpool Latin America North Region, will succeed Brega, effective April 1, 2023.
“We express our heartfelt thanks to João Brega who has had a remarkable career at Whirlpool for over 27 years,” said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “João Brega’s strong leadership helped steer our company, especially Whirlpool Latin America, through many challenging times, and his passion and unwavering commitment to our consumers and our employees will be missed.”
EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, debuts three new smart devices at the show: the Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner, as well as CES 2023 Honorees – Blade robotic lawn-sweeping mower, and Glacier Portable Fridge with a built-in ice maker. EcoFlow Wave 2: Following the success of the first Wave Portable Air Conditioner, the new second generation is capable of both heating and cooling, making life even more comfortable outdoors and in off-grid spaces.
EcoFlow Glacier: Glacier is the industry’s first portable fridge to feature a built-in icemaker, keeping food fresh and drinks topped up with ice for maximum enjoyment WHAT IS A PORTABLE POWER STATION? If you’re looking for a UK portable power station, a great place to start is with an EcoFlow. With AC outlets to fit all your gear and a ton of ports, they’re designed to keep you powered on no matter what. Replace your old-school generator with a solar powered one and get clean, quiet battery power. Portable Works IndoorsFastcharging Renewable charging
EcoFlow
EcoFlow is a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company with the vision to power a new world. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow’s mission is to reinvent the way individuals and families access energy by providing reliable, accessible and renewable power solutions. Today, EcoFlow has operational headquarters in the United States, Germany and Japan, with more than 2 million users in over 100 markets worldwide. EcoFlow’s products are now available in all 44 countries and regions across Europe, supported by a network of over 800 local retailers.
For more information, please visit EcoFlow’s websites:
United Kingdom: uk.ecoflow.com France: fr.ecoflow.com Germany: de.ecoflow.com Italy: it.ecoflow.com Spain: es.ecoflow.com Other European countries: eu.ecoflow.com
Smarock, a manufacturer and innovator in household cleaning appliances, is releasing 2 handheld dual-cup-filtration mite cleaners – S10 and S10 Pro, on January 5th.
Conventional allergen vacuums have low filtration efficiency. They have only one dust cup where filtration and dust storage are proceeded together. The stored dust will be blown up every time they vacuum, and some dust may pass through the filtration system and back to the fabric The single-cup design also results in a low durability of the filter. The filter is easily degraded or damaged as dust accumulates and covers the filter. Smarock has made a breakthrough in this with an original double-cup design. One cup is designed for filtration and the other for dust storage, effectively avoiding filter clogging and achieving better air filtration.
Smarock has innovated the brushroll, which consists of a metal body and silicone strips. Compared with traditional plastic brushrolls, it taps harder and faster – up to 12000 taps every minute, removing deep-seated dirt easily without damaging the fabric. With 500W motor power and 13KPa suction, dirt will be sucked into the machine once it moves to the surface of the fabric.
To make cleaning more time-saving and energy-saving, the suction inlets of S10 and S10 Pro are extended to 230mm long, allowing users to clean up an 180cm bed within 4 rounds of back and forth movement.
Moreover, Smarock S10 and S10 Pro are multitasking cleaners. They eliminate dust mites by 4 simultaneous procedures, including patting with the brushroll, disinfecting with UV light, repelling mites with ultrasound and dehumidifying with heatAs an enhanced version, S10 Pro is additionally equipped with a dust mite sensor that accurately calculates dust mites in the environment, and the mite index and cleaning status are presented on the display to help users clean in a smart way.
Sales Plan
Smarock has special offers with S10 priced at €85.99 and S10 Pro at €99.99 in the EU market from January 5th. Customers can get them from Geekbuying, Geekbuying Poland, Geekmaxi and Geekmall. And they’ll soon be available in the US market
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.
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
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 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.
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 Open share list 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.
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