News tagged with appliances
Launch of first operating system for smart grid home automation
Dec 16, 2009 |
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Fraunhofer IWES (Germany) presents the OGEMA Alliance, which will offer an open software platform for energy management.
Hi-tech, eco-friendly dream home takes shape in Japan
Dec 14, 2009 |
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On Tokyo Bay, at the edge of the largest urban sprawl on Earth, sits what may be an environmentalist's dream home.
Calif. requires TVs to be more energy-efficient (Update)
Nov 18, 2009 |
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(AP) -- California regulators adopted the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions Wednesday in hopes of reducing electricity use at a time when millions of American households are switching ...
Study pushes the button on intuitive design
Sep 08, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A Queensland University of Technology researcher is looking for volunteers to take part in a study aimed at making contemporary appliances such as dvd players and mobile phones more usable for the elderly.
Panasonic slumps to $4 billion yearly loss
May 15, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Panasonic Corp. slumped deep into the red last fiscal year, joining the expanding club of big Japanese brands shellshocked by their rapid descent from cash cow to money loser.
'Fridges and washing machines liberated women': researcher
Mar 12, 2009 |
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The advent of modern appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators had a profound impact on 20th Century society, according to a new Université de Montréal study. Plug-in conveniences transformed women's ...
'Inlet Outlet' Lets Users Give Power Back To Wall Sockets
Mar 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever wish you could you power your home's electrical appliances with the energy you generate on your exercise bike? A new concept called an "inlet outlet" could allow homeowners to put power ...
Survey: Most effective dental braces are least attractive
Jul 09, 2008 |
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When it comes to the attractiveness of orthodontic braces, less metal is better, according to a recent survey.
