LG is all set to unveil its next generation products and appliances at CES 2017 that will be held in Las Vegas from January 5. LG’s upcoming slew of products includes a new laser projector – LG ProBeam running webOS – that the company will put on display at the CES. Other home appliances that … Read more
The good monsoon this year brought copious business for washing machine players with over 20 per cent growth during the peak sale months (between June and August). Almost 55 lakh washing machines are sold every year with the category estimated at ₹7,000 crore. The category has low penetration at less than 10 per cent compared … Read more
Kolkata-based Kutchina – known primarily for its eponymous brand of kitchen chimneys – is looking to be an end-to-end solutions provider in the kitchen space. The company has added two more verticals (over the last two months) – small appliances and water purifiers – to its existing range of offerings. Owned by Bajoria Group, Kutchina … Read more
Diwali is just around the corner. While some may look forward to the festival, there are others who know only too well how the choking smoke is going to affect them. And how that night is a preview of what is to come all through winter. We do not wear masks, and so far, we … Read more
Samsung sells smart home appliances like refrigerators and washers, but up until now, it never offered smart built-in appliances. The South Korean company on Tuesday introduced a new line of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled wall ovens, cooktops, and range hoods. These appliances, which will be available starting in November, work with Samsung’s SmartThings Hub, which lets … Read more
Apple’s HomeKit technology has many benefits. With support for HomeKit built into some connected devices, such as Elgato’s Eve range and its Eve Room indoor sensor, you can turn any home into a smarthome quickly and easily. You can then manage it from your mobile device using Apple’s Home app, as well as control it … Read more
Amazon’s Echo Dot is now shipping and is available on Amazon.co.uk priced at £49.99. We’re busy beavering away on a full review, but until then here are our first impressions of the sister device to the Amazon Echo. It gives you access to Alexa without the Bluetooth speaker-like experience. That’s because, unlike the fully-fledged Echo, the Dot … Read more
Many homeowners embarking on a kitchen remodeling project are excited about choosing from all the options for cabinets, appliances, and flooring. But before concentrating on color and style, the first consideration in a kitchen should be the functionality of the space. While these design details are important, they takes a back seat to usability when … Read more
Most video baby monitors look like oversized webcams. The Angelcare 1120 looks a bit like an angel. All very cute, I’m sure you’ll agree. The left wing is the power switch, while pressing the right one turns the halo into a glowing night light. There might be a practical advantage to the design, though. Older … Read more
When it comes to improving a room’s mood, changing its lighting is often the simplest–and cheapest–solution. With the SMFX Bluetooth Smart Bulb, you can bring a rainbow of iridescent colours to your living space, and it’s controlled straight from your smartphone. On sale for only £22.49 ($29 USD), the SMFX Smart Bulb puts the power … Read more