According to Insider, the organization has been working on a smart fridge that could monitor items and help you order replacements in case you’re running low on something.
The team behind the Amazon Go systems is stated to be heading the charge on the project, which has been in the works for at least two years. The Just Walk Out tech used at Go shops tracks what shoppers put in their carts and automatically charges them when they leave. Members of the Amazon Fresh and Lab126 hardware teams are reportedly involved with the fridge project too.
The fridge would monitor the items inside and keep tabs on your purchasing habits, according to the report. If you run low on something you buy frequently, the fridge would notify you and make it easier to order more from Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh, which could give the company’s grocery division a boost. The fridge could offer recipe suggestions too, which may prove useful if you forget about an item that’s about to expire.
Amazon wouldn’t make the fridges itself, Insider‘s sources said. It’s looking to team up with an appliance manufacturer. There’s a possibility that Alexa voice control could be included. That’s said to not be a major concern, but given Amazon’s propensity for stuffing Alexa into nearly every other type of product, including home robots and its own TVs, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the fridge has voice assistant support.
The company has reportedly spent upwards of $50 million per year on the project so far. Even so, there’s no guarantee that the fridge will come to market as it’s possible Amazon will shelve the plans. If the fridge does come to market, it likely won’t come cheap. An Amazon spokesperson told Engadget the company doesn’t comment “on rumors or speculation.”
The concept isn’t entirely new. In 2016, Samsung revealed a fridge that can help you keep track of what’s inside without having to open the door. You can even order groceries using the built-in touchscreen. Amazon’s fridge would take the idea a little further, though, since it would flag items that you’re about to run out of and help you order more through the company’s own grocery ecosystem.
Marks Electrical plans to list after sales boom
Marks Electrical today revealed plans to list on London’s junior AIM market after benefiting from the pandemic online shopping boom.
The company, launched in 1987 by founder-CEO Mark Smithson from his father’s Leicester garage, saw revenues soar by 78% to £56 million in the year to end March
Currys Perks
Currys the UK retailer, has today launched its first customer loyalty scheme to support customer retention
Currys Perks was developed for customers by customers. Research was undertaken to curate a loyalty club that shoppers would most value and want to be a part of. The three main benefits are:
Member discounts: Relevant and interesting offers and deals, exclusive to members
Monthly surprises: From new tech giveaways to a ‘win your basket’ and much more
Partner benefits: additional perks from some of the biggest brands – starting with free three-month Apple TV subscription
Grundig launches World’s 1st FiberCatcher® washing machine to help tackle plastic pollution
Grundig launches World’s 1st FiberCatcher® washing machine to help tackle plastic pollution
Beko plc was part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) that met at a Houses of Parliament event hosted by Alberto Costa MP, Chair of the APPG.
The APPG has published a policy paper to look at the issues surrounding Microplastics and their harmful effect on the environment. The group was made up of MPs, manufacturers, charities and NGOs – and called on government to take several steps to reduce microplastics, including mandating appliance manufacturers to incorporate microfibre filters in washing machines.
Microplastic pollution is a growing problem, with little pieces of plastic shedding from clothing during the wash cycle and entering our water sources.
Helping to solve this issue is a new and innovative appliance from Grundig. The Grundig FiberCatcher® washing machine was highlighted as a great example of a product innovating in this space. Grundig FiberCatcher® is the World’s 1st washing machine with an integrated synthetic microfibre filter that catches up to 90% of synthetic fibres released only during synthetic wash cycles, helping to protect our waterways and oceans.
The Grundig FiberCatcher® washing machine has three programmes that catch synthetic microfibres in a special integrated filter, which when full, is returned to Grundig, to then be sent to a specialist company to be recycled.
Other organisations in attendance and making a difference were the Marine Conservation Society whose ‘Stop Ocean Threads’ campaign has driven awareness and action on microfibre pollution, and The WI (National Federation of Women’s Institutes). Not only are the WI the Secretariat to the APPG, but they have been working to protect and conserve our oceans from pollution since 1927. They also launched the ‘End Plastic Soup’ campaign in 2017 to focus specifically on the issue of microplastic fibre pollution
Iran Bans Import of South Korean Home Appliances
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi instructed the ministries of commerce and economy to ban imports from South Korea’s home appliances companies, following orders from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei’s orders came in response to a request by several domestic home appliance manufacturing companies to prevent the import of foreign-made home appliances into the country, a reference to Samsung and LG.
BISSELL’s “Little Green” was featured as part of a New York Times article that examined the rise of social commerce on the social media platform, TikTok.
Little Green was featured as the case study of sorts, in which they looked at the how the hundreds of videos featuring the device were driving clicks, views and ultimately, sales.
Click below to read the full article:https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/10/02/style/tiktok-shopping-viral-products.amp.html
New from Liebherr
Liebherr introduces new combination options that elegantly integrate into any kitchen.
Arriving Fall 2021: the new Monolith Bottom Freezer Refrigerator in 30” and 36” will be available fully integrated, with panel-ready and stainless-steel door options to customize to your liking. To see more https://home.liebherr.com/en/usa/ncsa/residential-appliances/monolith/monolith.html
Fulgor Milano will be at Kbis and Salone del Mobile
Fulgor Milano, the Italian manufacturer of high quality cooking appliances. The historical company, founded in 1949 by the Meneghetti family, will partecipate to Kbis, Orlando (Usa) from 8 to 10 february 2022 and to Salone del Mobile from 13 to 18 April 2022 in Milan.
A common thread runs through the story of Fulgor Milano that is closely tied to the history of a family with deep roots in the Italian Veneto region. «A passion for quality, contemporary design and the Italian way of life – the company explains – inspire us to continually improve and develop in the area of innovation. Although Fulgor Milano has had a history of manufacturing cooking equipment since the late ’40s, it became our goal to build on that heritage and develop cooking equipment that would exceed all expectations of quality, performance, and styling».
Among the most appreciated products of Fulgor Milano, we can mention Sofia, a free standing cooker characterized by high level technology and sophisticated style. «Sofia – the company says – represents the beauty and sofistication that is Italy and the Meneghetti family has paid tribute to all the unique cultural aspect of this country with Sofia and the complete line of Fulgor Milano products
Rangemaster new 60cm freestanding cookers
Rangemaster new and refreshed 60cm cooking collection is now available with induction. Induction cooking provides numerous benefits, it’s safe, energy efficient and ultra-responsive! When you want all the professional style features and functions of a Rangemaster range cooker but you don’t have the space for a large appliance, the 60cm collection may be compact in size but they are still big on performance. Whether you favour a modern or traditional look there is something to suit every kitchen as our 60cm cookers are available in both the popular Classic and Professional+ designs. There is also a choice of fuel types including All Gas and Ceramic options as well as the new Dual Fuel and Induction models.
AO stock market wipe out
More than £200m has been wiped off the stock market value of AO World after the online retailer blamed driver shortages and supply chain problems for lower than expected profits.
The warning prompted a sharp sell-off, with investors fearing a reversal of fortunes for the electric goods retailer – one of the star performers of the pandemic when online shopping boomed –
