Harrods’ latest swanky offering is a Swarovski fridge from LG, which retails at approximately £1,200. But this is not just any fridge, it features a stunning exterior of black, white, or wine, topped off with floral details in Swarovski Crystal, reports Absolute Gadget UK.
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Moonbase Built For The Indesit Moon (The Best Place For It?)
As part of the launch campaign for the Indesit Moon washing machine Entertainment Technology News has reported that marketing company, Stage One, was called in to build the “˜Moonbase,’ a freestanding pod unit, designed to resemble a modern laundrette. Stage One was asked to provide the entire s…
Whirlpool Profit Rises
Whirlpool has said profit rose 77 percent as the slumping dollar pushed up sales in Europe and Latin America. The stock fell 3.4 percent as revenue trailed analysts’ estimates. Second-quarter net income increased to $161 million, or $2 a share, from $91 million, or $1.14, a year earlier, the Bent…
Samsung Launches The World’s First Quatro Cooling Refrigerator
Samsung Electronics has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first refrigerator that features four climate zones with adjustable temperatures that allow for customised food storage in each zone. As far as we are aware this machine is only currently available in the United Arab Emirates alth…
Sanyo sells factory stake to Haier
Sanyo Universal Electric has sold a major stake in its refrigerator factory in Prachin Buri’s Kabin Buri district to the Haier Group, China’s leading maker of electrical appliances. The move follows Sanyo’s decision to fix its focus on higher-margin products, including information-technology (IT)…
TNT uses strikes to put pressure on Royal Mail
TNT, the most aggressive private sector postal services provider, said the wave of industrial action hitting Royal Mail underlined the need for it to develop a full-blown rival service. The Dutch-owned company, which uses Royal Mail to provide “final mile” postal delivery, said its customers were…
Firecrews called to washing machine blaze
It turned out to be a very hot wash when the washing machine caught fire. Firefighters were called to the incident at the ground-floor flat in Thirlestane, St Albans, at about 10pm last Thursday.
ERP tops B2B WEEE league in the UK
ERP UK is now the largest WEEE compliance scheme in the UK’s business-to-business sector, according to official figures just released by Britain’s Environment Agency. The scheme’s members now account for 15.2% of the UK’s total business-to-business WEEE. The European Union’s Waste Electronic and …
Raid the fridge while brewing coffee
Coffee lovers are sure to be tempted by a new fridge-freezer which not only comes equipped with an ice maker but an inbuilt espresso machine as well. The Whirlpool D4 20RI ESPRESSO double-door model measures 20 cubic feet and is rated A+ for energy-efficiency, coming recommended by the Energy Sav…
MIELE WINS BEST DOMESTIC APPLIANCE BRAND AT WHICH? AWARDS
Premium appliance manufacturer Miele proved their worth after winning Best Domestic Appliance Brand at the first ever Which? Awards, set up to recognise and congratulate companies that have excelled throughout the last year. With a short list including many well-known brands, Miele outshone all i…