APPLE FINALLY ANNOUNCED the iPhone X this week, complete with a facial recognition system that Apple calls FaceID. Preliminary impressions are that FaceID will be difficult to trick, and should be secure for the average user, but researchers are eager to test its robustness. Consumer facial recognition has been around, but not yet at this scale, inviting … Read more
GE Appliances will pay $1.2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from the 2015 fire that destroyed Building 6 at Louisville Appliance Park. The settlement fund will pay for damages to nearby property from debris and smoke related to the fire, as well as attorney’s fees and settlement administration costs. The agreement still needs … Read more
Smart connected kitchen appliances include refrigerators, dishwashers, cookware, cooktops, and other cooking appliances. Owing to the growing popularity of the modern and smart kitchen concept, customers are willing to spend on such products. These appliances work similar to that of the regular kitchen appliances. They also provide additional advantages, such as remote access, control, and … Read more
When you return home after a flood, your instinct might be to rush in and check on the extent of the damage. But don’t—appliances might have shifted and damaged electrical or gas lines, putting you at risk. “If your gas range or water heater has shifted and the gas lines are damaged, you may smell … Read more
Hard-up families are paying up to THREE TIMES as much for essential household appliances, a Sunday Mirror investigation has discovered. We found rent-to-own companies, often the last resort of households with poor credit histories, charging £1,302 for a £349 tumble dryer and £2,850 for a £1,149 telly. Charities estimate 14million Brits rely on rent-to-own companies … Read more
Our strata is debating the safety of outdoor gas appliances and considering a bylaw to completely ban their use. Since 2001, we have had two incidents involving gas barbecues: One, an exploded glass balcony wall and another where there was over $20,000 in damage caused by a fire on the balcony of a unit with … Read more
Gopal Pillai, Director and GM, Seller Services Unleashes several seller-initiatives, including rewards and recognition programmes BENGALURU, SEPTEMBER 6: E-commerce Goliath, Amazon.in is pumping up its arsenal for the upcoming annual festival sale with twice the number of sellers who are offering nearly double the product selection, compared to last year. The e-tailer has grown its … Read more
When Mick Jagger sang, “I can’t get no satisfaction,” he could have been talking about his car, but he was probably talking about his dishwasher. At least that’s the implication from the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, in which we learn that consumers are more likely to be charmed by an appliance than by … Read more
Google on Wednesday at the sidelines of the IFA 2017announced that its virtual assistant will no longer be exclusive to the company’s Google Home smart speaker. Soon, the company said, Google Assistant will be arriving in new third-party speakers, starting with the Zolo Mojo by Anker, TicHome Mini by Mobvoi, and the GA10 by Panasonic. The company also announced a partnership with LG, … Read more
LG said that while Echo does not respond to Korean voice command at present, research is underway to set up such a compatible system late this year or early next year. (Image Credit: Reuters) LG Electronics will make its appliances work with Amazon Echo smart speakers as part of an ongoing process to expand into the … Read more