The viral story of the K-Mart vacuum cleaner that can outperform a Dyson has prompted more face-offs between brand name appliances and some low cost alternatives. Working mums Heidi and Lauren put a number of appliances to the test for A Current Affair, including kettles, irons, slow cookers and blenders. They found that for the most … Read more
GE Appliances, a Haier company, informed employees and officials from the IUE-CWA Local 83761 it is moving forward with its plan to return to Appliance Park the Supplier Distribution Center operated by Derby Supply Chain Solutions. It’s a company that manages supplier-owned parts for GEA. Making adequate room for the Derby SDC in Building 2 … Read more
THE UK GOVERNMENT has announced that it wants to use smart technology in the home to make households “at one” with the National Grid. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has been working with OFGEM, the energy regulator, to come up with a plan whereby your fridge could be told to cool its boots … Read more
Amazon’s Alexa assistant is now able to control an even wider range of home appliances. Smart appliances from Sears and its Kenmore brand are joining the list of hardware that can be used through voice commands to Amazon’s Echo lineup of speakers and other Alexa-enabled devices. GE and Whirlpool have already integrated similar support across their respective products, and … Read more
Sharp has entered the world of connected appliances with a new smart oven, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. But the aim here is much more than just app control. At its impressive Vestel City factory complex in Turkey, Sharp unveiled four smart appliances that it hopes will bring your home into the 21st … Read more
Bob Coccia’s Center for Appliances in Bayside is the very definition of a mom-and-pop store. Coccia is proud to keep it that way. He has been in the business long enough that he knows intuitively that giving the customer quality service is his top priority. That’s why in 46 years his store has grown to … Read more
“They wanted you to save their kids before them,” says another witness. It’s the nightmare that became reality in London after a massive fire in a residential high-rise building took the lives of at least 79 people. As investigators worked to find the cause they narrowed it down to a faulty refrigerator. 10Investigates met up with Clearwater … Read more
Well, it’s Amazon Prime Day again, and we’re using it as the perfect excuse to make all of those upgrades we’ve been dreaming about. The collection of deals, which is taking place all day on Tuesday, July 11 (with certain offers beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Monday) spans everything from homeware to office supplies to electronics. For those … Read more
TOKYO — Toshiba-brand home appliances will hit Chinese store shelves after a hiatus of more than a year, following an acquisition by Midea Group, the world’s largest producer of these goods. Toshiba had sold its brand of home appliances in China until 2015, when slumping sales forced a retreat from the market. With Midea’s purchase of an 80.1% stake … Read more
NEW DELHI, JULY 2: Consumer durables industry is expecting only a marginal price revision despite the category being placed under the highest tax slab of 28 per cent under GST, as players look forward to the festive season in the coming months. The festive season accounts up to 35 per cent of the consumer durables … Read more