More news from IFA in Berlin, this time it’s the turn of Electrolux with the AEG brand that is the more premium brand name from the Electrolux Group.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
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New Sharp Stuff & Buyback
Rumours are swirling over the future of the Sharp brand’s future after a report in the Japanese Nikkei newspaper indicated that that Sharp were looking to talk to Vestel about buying back the license.
MP Calls For Dryer Debate
Hammersmith MP Andy Slaughter has called for a debate in the Houses Of Parliament on the issue of Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda tumble dryer fires and safety.
Miele Bagless U-Turn
This news item makes us a little saddened that even the mighty Miele has been forced to bow to the overwhelming demand for bagless cleaners and, finally produce one to compete with Dyson.
New Samsung Built Ins
Samsung are launching three new ranges of “premium” (Samsung speak) built in appliances it has announced just ahead of the IFA trade show in Berlin that kicks off tomorrow.
Bosch Ovens Get Smart
In another bid to get some smarts into appliances Bosch have teamed up with a company called Drop who are to provide software to make Bosch’s Series 8 ovens a little bit smarter.
Another Tumble Dryer Fire
Tumble dryers are back in the news after a fire took place in Shepard’s Bush, London which took place in an eighteen storey block of flats.
Whirlpool Recall Microwaves
Whirlpool just can’t seem to catch a break just now, first it was the tumble dryers now it’s microwaves in the USA that are being flagged up as potentially dangerous.
LG “Innovates”
You can tell IFA is around the corner, the press releases ramp up with all the new “innovations” that are to be on offer at the German trade fair and as is boringly predictable and usual LG and Samsung will try to outdo one another.
New Washer From Samsung
Samsung has told Yonhap News today that it will showcase a new smart washing machine at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin early next month.