What if an individual could sample an insurance product for free? You could understand the benefits of the policy for a few months and then buy a regular product based on your needs. Similar to how one can avail ‘free samples’ of personal care products and food items on the street or with newspapers, insurers also need … Read more
What does it mean to be a “good father?” While playing catch as a form of father-son bonding can be a good thing, it is necessary to challenge our idealised concepts of fatherhood gleaned from popular culture and Hallmark-style greeting cards. These notions of fatherhood are highly influential within western society. Boys commonly struggle to develop empathy and emotional … Read more
UL announced that GE Appliances is the world’s first household appliance brand to test its connected products against the UL IoT Security Rating assessment. The IoT Security Rating is a security verification and labeling solution for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. This solution aims to help manufacturers and developers demonstrate the security due diligence of their products … Read more
Among the virtual assistants, 3D printers, sex-tech and futuristic modes of mobility at CES 2020, kitchen accessories and appliances stand out for their innocuous nature. At the Vegas event, larger companies showcase refrigerators, stoves, and sinks; and many smaller companies preview smart devices created to replace traditional iterations. Rather than inspire awe with their obscure designs or complex … Read more
Gurugram: The Gurugram police on Saturday busted a factory in Kadipur area that was manufacturing illegal copies of known FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) brands. The factory was allegedly manufacturing fake washing powder, shampoo and salt of well-known brands. The police have arrested three workers of the factory while the owner, who is a native of … Read more
Several major Microsoft products will reach their end of support during 2020, with Office 2010, Visual Studio 2010, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 (including 2008R2), and multiple Windows 10 versions including 1803 and 1903 being some of the most important ones. For products that have reached their end of support, Microsoft stops providing bug fixes for … Read more
Organisers along with the participants at Kohima village on Monday. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, DEC 30 (NPN) | Publish Date: 12/30/2019 11:43:08 AM IST In a bid to promote the traditional skills and knowledge to the youngsters, Lidi Kro-u, a group of likeminded women from different khels (sectors) of Kohima village conducted traditional skills and knowledge … Read more
LG wants to hop on the vegetarian bandwagon, and it’s venturing into unfamiliar territory to make that happen. The company will use CES 2020 to launch its first-ever indoor gardening appliance. The modular device you see at left grows lettuce, arugula, basil and other plants by matching outdoor conditions through time-sensitive LED lighting, air circulation and fine-grained water control. … Read more
Sensory, a company that creates artificial intelligence for edge computing, announced today the release of a specialized version of its TrulyNatural speech recognition platform for home appliances. The technology can be used by appliance manufacturers to add voice control functionality to their devices. According to Sensory’s press announcement, the company’s speech processing is all done … Read more
It was a tough year for the Indian consumer durables business. With the goods and services tax (GST) on air-conditioners and televisions above 32 inches proving to be a pain-point for consumers, sales remain muted. However, one area that did retain momentum was product development. Be it kitchen appliances or televisions, a slew of new launches … Read more