As we reported a few weeks ago The Internet Home Alliance Research Council’s LaundryTime project connects the washing machine to your Windows Media Center PC as well as your cell phone or other suitably equipped device. A colaboration between Whirlpool, Microsoft, Panasonic and HP amongst others …
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Currys owner sees red over its Italian job
Curry’s owner DSG International is feeling the pain from an expensive trip abroad. Shares in the retailer fell sharply after it admitted its Italian division UNiEuro would slip into the red in the first half, taking the shine off a strong performance in the UK.
Is You Toilet Cleaner Than Your Fridge?
According to a recent survey carried out by LEC eight out of ten homes in the UK your toilet is cleaner than the fridge or fridge freezer! In the poll more than 64% of the 1500 people polled said that they cleaned the fridge once a month with 22% confessing that they only did so twice a year.
Samsung Nanotechnology Washing Machine Removed From Sale!
The German branch of Friends of the Earth, Bund f¼r Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) has warned consumers not to buy a new type of washing machine that uses silver nanoparticles.
Gorenje Sales Up More Than 50%
Gorenje has announced that year-on-year sales under Gorenje brand for the first ten months of 2006 in the UK have increased in excess of 50 percent, making the company one of the UK’s fastest growing major brands, mostly due to the successful launch of the 5-year part and labor guarantee in March…
Indesit Achieves 5-Star Rating in Australia
Indesit Company’s Aqualtis washing machine achieved a five-star score in the Australian Standard Test’s Water Rating. The Ariston-brand appliance was the first washer to get this top-level score. The unit was launched in Australia in September and has been well received by customers.
Local Councils Set To Opt Out Of WEEE
Over the past day or so the Local Government Association (LGA) has expressed serious doubts over the implementation of the forthcoming WEEE Directive. The directive forces manufacturers and retailers of electrical and electronic goods to become responsible for the safe disposal of the good at the…
Internet Home Alliance Announces Results of Laundry Time Pilot
New research from Internet Home Alliance, a cross-industry network of leading companies advancing the connected home market, promises that an “intelligent” laundry solution can, indeed, simplify and save time on this time-consuming home chore. According to the results of the Alliance’s Laundry …
Whirlpool Unveils New Maytag Epic Fabric Care System
Signaling a return to the heritage of quality production and performance for which the Maytag brand is known, Whirlpool Canada LP announced today the launch of the Maytag(R) Epic(TM) Front Load washer and dryer. With more than 20 powerful engineering elements available in both the washer and drye…
Electrolux brought to issue by Dyson at ASA hearing
The Advertising Standards Authority has dealt with a complaint lodged by Dyson about Electrolux advertising their ‘Filter Cleaning’ vacuum cleaner.