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Smart home innovator EZVIZ is revolutionising the smart home security market with their award winning 8x 360° zoom model, the C8PF. The C8PF is a strong addition to EZVIZ's latest C8 Pan & Tilt Camera Series, which already includes the best-selling C8C, the entry-level C8C Lite and the 2K version C8W. Designed to provide ultra-flexibility,…

Mobility

Mio launches innovative new cycling assistance GPS and new 4K dash cam

Nov 22, 2021 Read: 2 min.

Mio has announced the launch of two new products - the Cyclo Discover Pal GPS featuring apps to help the cyclists to enjoy the ride together, and the MiVue 886 - a 4K dashboard camera with Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth technology. The Cyclo Discover Pal premium tour GPS device features the exclusive MioShare cloud-based app…

Ted Baker unveils AW21 collection of iPhone cases from Proporta

Nov 30, 2021 Read: 2 min.

Leading fashion brand Ted Baker has launched a brand new collection of iPhone cases from Brighton-based electronics accessories specialist, Proporta.

Audio

Tidal announces major updates to product experience

Nov 30, 2021 Read: 3 min.

Global music and entertainment streaming service Tidal has announced major updates to the product experience for music fans and artists alike. New features include direct-to-artist payments, fan-centred royalties, and new and enhanced subscription tiers, which will allow more music fans and artists to access the power of Tidal, the company said in a statement. The…

News Trade talk

LG announces new CEO and other promotions to boost growth in 2022

Nov 29, 2021 Read: 2 min.

South Korean tech giant LG Electronics has announced that chief strategy officer William Cho will be promoted to CEO, and that there will be several other significant changes at the top of the organisation. William Cho Considered as LG’s top strategist since 2019, Mr Cho has been responsible for establishing the firm's Business Incubation Centre…

IFA Global Market / Sourcing News

Hon Hai Group moves into software development for auto apps

Nov 29, 2021 Read: 2 min.

Hon Hai Group (Foxconn) has announced the establishment of a Software R&D centre with over 1,000 engineers, creating platforms such as smart cockpits, gateways, and autonomous driving.

Home Entertainment

Hisense launches UK prize give-way ahead of FIFA World Cup

Nov 26, 2021 Read: 2 min.

With one year to go until FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the official sponsor, Hisense, is giving its UK customers the chance to win £10,000 worth of tech and cash prizes. According to the Chinese brand, the prizes will be exclusively available to consumers when they purchase selected Hisense products from a range of TVs…

Mobility News

Rugged new handheld – made in Sweden

Nov 26, 2021 Read: < 1 min.

Sweden-based Handheld Group, manufacturers of rugged mobile computers, has announced a new version of its Nautiz X9 PDA: an "ultra-rugged enterprise handheld built for fieldwork in the most challenging outdoor and industrial environments".

News

Samsung announces massive US$17bn advanced semiconductor fab site in Texas

Nov 25, 2021 Read: 3 min.

In the largest investment by the Korean giant to date in the USA, Samsung Electronics has announced that it will build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas.

Household Appliances News

A new lease of life for Philips Appliances thanks to €4.4bn deal with Hillhouse Investment

Nov 25, 2021 Read: 2 min.

The sale of Philips Domestic Appliances business to Hillhouse Investment is now complete... with the company looking forward to a bright new future. Royal Philips has announced that in September it had completed the sale of the Domestic Appliances business to Hillhouse Investment, a global investment firm. Philips originally announced the planned sale on March 25, 2021.…

Household Appliances

New luxury flagship stores launched by Gaggenau

Nov 24, 2021 Read: 3 min.

Gaggenau has launched four new "bricks and mortar" flagship stores and showrooms after a record year of sales in 2021 during the Covid-19 global pandemic. The luxury appliance brand reported more than a 10% uplift in sales in 2021, reflecting global trends that saw high net worth individuals spending more on home improvements as opposed…

Smart Home

MediaTek unveils new SoCs bringing Wi-Fi 6 to IoT Devices

Nov 24, 2021 Read: 2 min.

Taiwanese technology giant MediaTek has announced the launch of two new system-on-chips (SoCs) - the Filogic 130 and Filogic 130A, which both integrate a microprocessor (MCU), AI engine, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 subsystems, and a power management unit (PMU) all into a single chip. According to a press release from the brand, Filogic 130A…

News

STRONG GROWTH FORECAST FOR DISHWASHER MARKET

Nov 23, 2021 Read: 2 min.

In terms of revenue, the global dishwasher market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% through 2031, according to a new report by Transparency Market Research.

Fitness & Digital Health Uncategorized

Fitbit algorithm catches 98% of irregular heartbeat episodes, US study finds