Hoover Candy crowned Sirius’ manufacturer of the year
Hoover Candy has been named Sirius manufacturer of the year for the fifth time in seven years. [25-9-2018]
Tag Archive: household appliances
Miele boss Brexit comments ‘upside-down’, say retailers
Retailers have dismissed Miele’s Dr Reinhard Zinkann assessment of the UK’s exit from the European Union as a “disaster that cuts off Britain from Europe”. [19-9-2018]
National Crime Agency investigates Smeg hack
Smeg has said that the National Crime Agency (NCA) is leading a criminal investigation into a "targeted" cyber-attack that resulted in an IT shutdown last week. [17-9-2018]
‘Meaningful services’ will drive smart appliance sales – BSH boss
The boss of BSH predicts the tipping point for consumers adopting connected appliances will be when the products offer meaningful applications and services. [6-9-2018]
Hey Google – Electrolux and Hoover integrate voice activation
Electrolux and Hoover partner with Google Home and Amazon’s Alexa to integrate voice commands into some their latest products. [6-9-2018]
Beko cuts cycle time in half with new washing machine
IFA 2018: Beko cuts cycle time in half with new high-performance washing machine that uses water power for an effective, but shorter wash. [31-8-2018]
Haier to invest $1bn in Europe and IPO
The world’s biggest domestic appliance brand has outlined ambitious growth plans in Europe at a press conference at this year’s IFA technology trade show in Berlin (August 31 to September 5). [31-8-2018]
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Global smart appliance market ‘set to double’ by 2019
Alexa and Google Assistant will be doing more of the world’s laundry next year as the global smart appliance market doubles in size, new research finds. [10-8-2018]
LG expands AI innovation ecosystem
Appliance giant LG has established a new artificial intelligence (AI) research presence in Canada in collaboration with academics and start-ups. [8-8-2018]
AO year reports ‘strong start’ to the year
AO has reported a “strong start” to its current financial year, with 8% sales growth in the UK in the three-month period to the end of June. [19-7-2018]
