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.
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.
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 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
It was a good year. ASKO appliances have been noticed by both experts and consumers, and they have been granted various awards for design and innovative functions.
The world’s most prestigious design competition iF DESIGN has awarded two innovative ASKO products. The ASKO Elevate™ induction hob with integrated extraction and selected ASKO DW60 dishwasher models were granted an iF DESIGN AWARD 2022.
ASKO DW60 models also won The European Product Design Award™. The award was created to recognize the efforts of talented international product designers who aim to improve our daily lives with their practical, well-thought-out creations. EPDA rewards the strategic thinking and imagination which goes into making a great product.
ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet has been granted a Good Design Australia Gold Award. The prestigious award is the Australian highest design honour and has been recognising and rewarding excellence in cutting-edge design and breakthrough innovation since 1958. ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet displays all the functional elegance that characterizes ASKO craftsmanship, care and technology.
Esquire.com and Goodhousekeeping.com crowned the ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet “Best Wine Cooler for Collectors”.
ASKO Craft combi-steam oven is a winner in a consumer test in Norway by Anbefaler.com. The test compared integrated steam ovens across different price categories, and the ASKO oven was crowned “Best integrated oven”. According to Anbefaler.com, “ASKO produces ovens of excellent quality, and a graphite black design fits into any kitchen”.
ASKO Logic Heat Pump Tumble Dryer has been awarded joint best tumble dryer of 2022 from Good Housekeeping. ASKO tumble dryers do more than just dry your clothes perfectly. You can use them to refresh clothes instead of washing them – either using air or steam.
ASKO washing machine W2086R.W was selected by the Foire de Paris jury and it was presented in the Grand Prix Innovation selection. The ecological aspect of the appliance was especially appreciated by the jury, composed of specialized journalists and home equipment experts. They have chosen the ASKO appliance for its ecological features that “leads to interesting energy and detergent savings”.
LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its new CordZero A9 Kompressor™ with Steam Power Mop at CES 2023. Winner of a CES 2023 Innovation Award, the new model is the company’s first cordless stick vacuum cleaner to offer steam mopping functionality. The CordZero A9 Kompressor also comes with the innovative All-in-One Tower docking station, designed to store, recharge and automatically empty the vacuum.
Equipped with the detachable Steam Power Mop nozzle, LG’s latest CordZero provides wet and steam mopping functionality, delivering a convenient, effective mopping performance that gets surfaces clean without using any detergent. In steam mopping, the mop pads are kept at a temperature of approximately 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), enabling the CordZero A9 Kompressor to remove stains from flooring more easily than a conventional wet mopping solution. According to Intertek, the global testing and certification organization, LG’s steam-heated mop pads are more effective than a typical wet mop at separating substances, such as hardened chocolate, from the floor.1
The Steam Power Mop nozzle also comes with dual sensors, which help prevent the attachment’s steam generator from overheating, as well as an advanced, automatic water supply system that keeps the mop pads wet during mopping. For user safety, if the nozzle is lifted off the floor or is held stationary for a period of approximately 20 seconds, the steam supply shuts off, while mop pad rotation is halted after around one minute of inactivity.2 LG’s new cordless stick vacuum also incorporates the company’s Axial Turbo Cyclone™ technology, which helps remove dust and debris from floors and other household surfaces by generating powerful suction.
Accompanying the CordZero A9 Kompressor with Steam Power Mop is an All-in-One Tower. LG’s space-efficient and fast-charging docking station features a replaceable dust bag, an automated dustbin-emptying system and an intuitive display that provides real-time status updates. LG’s All-in-One Tower also offers three different alert/notification melodies to choose from and hassle-free storage for CordZero vacuum accessories
Laifen has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the consumer electronics/appliances segment in China and the company looks set to take on the world as it announces plans to present its classic and latest product series, the premium collection, at the upcoming CES Trade Fair. The move follows the success of the brand at IFA in Germany in September 2022.
However, Hongxin Ye, a creative geek and the rest of the team at Laifen, look set to challenge the status quo, a claim substantiated by the release of its revolutionary high-speed hair dryer.
Laifen has practically exploded since its launch, capturing more than 60% of the sales share of the hair dryer market in China. The strong product performance and price advantages are some of the features that have endeared it to Chinese consumers, with the popularization of high-speed motors further tilting the market in favor of the brand.
The Laifen hair dryer is designed with the highest technology to dry any kind of hair in half the time of regular hair dryers, with high precision to work at only 59dB and reduce noise. The portability of the 2022 Editor’s Choice award winner, with a lightweight and compact design that enables it to fit in a regular handbag or suitcase, makes the Laifen High Speed Hair Dryer the ideal companion for everyone.
Laifen will be exhibitinkg at the 2023 CES Trade Fair
