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  1. A washing machine warning that a red sock has found its way into a white wash.

    A fridge that anticipates when you're likely to open it.

    A massage chair that incorporates a fingertip photoplethysmography sensor.

    Deeptech and physical AI were everywhere at IFA 2026.

    But do we actually want this functionality? And who controls the data and decisions?

    movetheneedle.news/brands/the-

    #AI #electronics #appliances #robotics #technology #deeptech #ifa2026 #innovation #engineering

  2. A washing machine warning that a red sock has found its way into a white wash.

    A fridge that anticipates when you're likely to open it.

    A massage chair that incorporates a fingertip photoplethysmography sensor.

    Deeptech and physical AI were everywhere at IFA 2026.

    But do we actually want this functionality? And who controls the data and decisions?

    movetheneedle.news/brands/the-

    #AI #electronics #appliances #robotics #technology #deeptech #ifa2026 #innovation #engineering

  3. A washing machine warning that a red sock has found its way into a white wash.

    A fridge that anticipates when you're likely to open it.

    A massage chair that incorporates a fingertip photoplethysmography sensor.

    Deeptech and physical AI were everywhere at IFA 2026.

    But do we actually want this functionality? And who controls the data and decisions?

    movetheneedle.news/brands/the-

    #AI #electronics #appliances #robotics #technology #deeptech #ifa2026 #innovation #engineering

  4. A washing machine warning that a red sock has found its way into a white wash.

    A fridge that anticipates when you're likely to open it.

    A massage chair that incorporates a fingertip photoplethysmography sensor.

    Deeptech and physical AI were everywhere at IFA 2026.

    But do we actually want this functionality? And who controls the data and decisions?

    movetheneedle.news/brands/the-

    #AI #electronics #appliances #robotics #technology #deeptech #ifa2026 #innovation #engineering

  5. A washing machine warning that a red sock has found its way into a white wash.

    A fridge that anticipates when you're likely to open it.

    A massage chair that incorporates a fingertip photoplethysmography sensor.

    Deeptech and physical AI were everywhere at IFA 2026.

    But do we actually want this functionality? And who controls the data and decisions?

    movetheneedle.news/brands/the-

    #AI #electronics #appliances #robotics #technology #deeptech #ifa2026 #innovation #engineering

  6. LG ELECTRONICS SHOWCASES EXPANDED AI HOME ECOSYSTEM FOR EUROPEAN LIFESTYLES AT IFA 2026

    Company Showcases Intelligent and Premium Lifestyles Tailored to European Consumers News Summary LG Electronics is showcasing its expanded…
    #EuropeSays #Korea #KR #LG #appliances #IFA #immersivemedia #LGAIOrchestra #LGElectronics #LGGroup #LGOLED #LGSIGNATURE #MaxSolution #ThinQ
    europesays.com/korea/144709/

  7. Hmm, I suspect, but do not know without taking this apart, that there are three functionally identical buttons on the Oster blender here.

    There's a "pulse" (momentary on/off)
    Three DIFFERENT buttons (mix, chop, blend)
    A low/high speed.
    (and off)

    The mix/chop/blend buttons just turn it on.... there's no speed difference here, and it's just a simple motor that turns a blade.

    I think they ADD EXTRA BUTTON THAT DO NOTHING except turn on the motor to make you think it has extra functions, but which actually do not do anything but make it look fancy.

    #appliances #electronics

  8. Hmm, I suspect, but do not know without taking this apart, that there are three functionally identical buttons on the Oster blender here.

    There's a "pulse" (momentary on/off)
    Three DIFFERENT buttons (mix, chop, blend)
    A low/high speed.
    (and off)

    The mix/chop/blend buttons just turn it on.... there's no speed difference here, and it's just a simple motor that turns a blade.

    I think they ADD EXTRA BUTTON THAT DO NOTHING except turn on the motor to make you think it has extra functions, but which actually do not do anything but make it look fancy.

    #appliances #electronics

  9. Hmm, I suspect, but do not know without taking this apart, that there are three functionally identical buttons on the Oster blender here.

    There's a "pulse" (momentary on/off)
    Three DIFFERENT buttons (mix, chop, blend)
    A low/high speed.
    (and off)

    The mix/chop/blend buttons just turn it on.... there's no speed difference here, and it's just a simple motor that turns a blade.

    I think they ADD EXTRA BUTTON THAT DO NOTHING except turn on the motor to make you think it has extra functions, but which actually do not do anything but make it look fancy.

    #appliances #electronics

  10. Hmm, I suspect, but do not know without taking this apart, that there are three functionally identical buttons on the Oster blender here.

    There's a "pulse" (momentary on/off)
    Three DIFFERENT buttons (mix, chop, blend)
    A low/high speed.
    (and off)

    The mix/chop/blend buttons just turn it on.... there's no speed difference here, and it's just a simple motor that turns a blade.

    I think they ADD EXTRA BUTTON THAT DO NOTHING except turn on the motor to make you think it has extra functions, but which actually do not do anything but make it look fancy.

    #appliances #electronics

  11. Hmm, I suspect, but do not know without taking this apart, that there are three functionally identical buttons on the Oster blender here.

    There's a "pulse" (momentary on/off)
    Three DIFFERENT buttons (mix, chop, blend)
    A low/high speed.
    (and off)

    The mix/chop/blend buttons just turn it on.... there's no speed difference here, and it's just a simple motor that turns a blade.

    I think they ADD EXTRA BUTTON THAT DO NOTHING except turn on the motor to make you think it has extra functions, but which actually do not do anything but make it look fancy.

    #appliances #electronics

  12. LG ELECTRONICS HIGHLIGHTS SEVEN HOME APPLIANCES AT IFA 2026

    SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As routines and lifestyles evolve across Europe, consumers are reassessing…
    #EuropeSays #Korea #KR #LGElectronics #2026 #appliances #at #electronics #Highlights #home #IFA #LG #seven
    europesays.com/korea/144227/

  13. Related story...

    Mountain of broken #fridges growing across #England and #Wales

    Jennifer McKiernan
    28 Aug 2026

    "Recent weather has caused a backlog of appliances waiting to be collected by specialist waste firms

    "A mountain of broken fridges is building up in waste centres across England and Wales, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

    "This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of white goods such as fridges and freezers breaking down and needing to be scrapped at specialist sites.

    "Dozens of councils have been forced to stop collections of white goods due to a major backlog, which has built up due to a national shortage of specialists needed to safely process the appliances.

    "Earlier this month, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the latest crackdown on illegal waste dumps - and the LGA is now calling on the government to take urgent action on dealing with white goods too.

    "LGA Neighbourhoods committee chair Councillor Arooj Shah called on the government to force white goods companies to pick up the burden, help councils with the cost of extra storage, and prevent the same problems recurring in future.

    " 'The backlog of defunct white goods is getting bigger by the day – they're at risk of becoming a mountain,' he said.

    " 'It is not right that residents who are trying to do the right thing can't take old or broken appliances to their local recycling centre due to failures elsewhere in the system.' "

    [...]

    "Fridges and #freezers require specialist dismantling due to the gases they contain, which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of safely, but three of the UK's 10 full-scale processing plants have closed in the last 12 months."

    Read more:
    bbc.com/news/articles/c23x8k1r

    #UKHeatwaves #UK #UKWeather #ExtremeHeat #Freezers #Refrigerators
    #IllegalDumping #Pollution #Appliances

  14. Related story...

    Mountain of broken #fridges growing across #England and #Wales

    Jennifer McKiernan
    28 Aug 2026

    "Recent weather has caused a backlog of appliances waiting to be collected by specialist waste firms

    "A mountain of broken fridges is building up in waste centres across England and Wales, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

    "This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of white goods such as fridges and freezers breaking down and needing to be scrapped at specialist sites.

    "Dozens of councils have been forced to stop collections of white goods due to a major backlog, which has built up due to a national shortage of specialists needed to safely process the appliances.

    "Earlier this month, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the latest crackdown on illegal waste dumps - and the LGA is now calling on the government to take urgent action on dealing with white goods too.

    "LGA Neighbourhoods committee chair Councillor Arooj Shah called on the government to force white goods companies to pick up the burden, help councils with the cost of extra storage, and prevent the same problems recurring in future.

    " 'The backlog of defunct white goods is getting bigger by the day – they're at risk of becoming a mountain,' he said.

    " 'It is not right that residents who are trying to do the right thing can't take old or broken appliances to their local recycling centre due to failures elsewhere in the system.' "

    [...]

    "Fridges and #freezers require specialist dismantling due to the gases they contain, which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of safely, but three of the UK's 10 full-scale processing plants have closed in the last 12 months."

    Read more:
    bbc.com/news/articles/c23x8k1r

    #UKHeatwaves #UK #UKWeather #ExtremeHeat #Freezers #Refrigerators
    #IllegalDumping #Pollution #Appliances

  15. Related story...

    Mountain of broken #fridges growing across #England and #Wales

    Jennifer McKiernan
    28 Aug 2026

    "Recent weather has caused a backlog of appliances waiting to be collected by specialist waste firms

    "A mountain of broken fridges is building up in waste centres across England and Wales, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

    "This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of white goods such as fridges and freezers breaking down and needing to be scrapped at specialist sites.

    "Dozens of councils have been forced to stop collections of white goods due to a major backlog, which has built up due to a national shortage of specialists needed to safely process the appliances.

    "Earlier this month, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the latest crackdown on illegal waste dumps - and the LGA is now calling on the government to take urgent action on dealing with white goods too.

    "LGA Neighbourhoods committee chair Councillor Arooj Shah called on the government to force white goods companies to pick up the burden, help councils with the cost of extra storage, and prevent the same problems recurring in future.

    " 'The backlog of defunct white goods is getting bigger by the day – they're at risk of becoming a mountain,' he said.

    " 'It is not right that residents who are trying to do the right thing can't take old or broken appliances to their local recycling centre due to failures elsewhere in the system.' "

    [...]

    "Fridges and #freezers require specialist dismantling due to the gases they contain, which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of safely, but three of the UK's 10 full-scale processing plants have closed in the last 12 months."

    Read more:
    bbc.com/news/articles/c23x8k1r

    #UKHeatwaves #UK #UKWeather #ExtremeHeat #Freezers #Refrigerators
    #IllegalDumping #Pollution #Appliances

  16. Related story...

    Mountain of broken #fridges growing across #England and #Wales

    Jennifer McKiernan
    28 Aug 2026

    "Recent weather has caused a backlog of appliances waiting to be collected by specialist waste firms

    "A mountain of broken fridges is building up in waste centres across England and Wales, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

    "This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of white goods such as fridges and freezers breaking down and needing to be scrapped at specialist sites.

    "Dozens of councils have been forced to stop collections of white goods due to a major backlog, which has built up due to a national shortage of specialists needed to safely process the appliances.

    "Earlier this month, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the latest crackdown on illegal waste dumps - and the LGA is now calling on the government to take urgent action on dealing with white goods too.

    "LGA Neighbourhoods committee chair Councillor Arooj Shah called on the government to force white goods companies to pick up the burden, help councils with the cost of extra storage, and prevent the same problems recurring in future.

    " 'The backlog of defunct white goods is getting bigger by the day – they're at risk of becoming a mountain,' he said.

    " 'It is not right that residents who are trying to do the right thing can't take old or broken appliances to their local recycling centre due to failures elsewhere in the system.' "

    [...]

    "Fridges and #freezers require specialist dismantling due to the gases they contain, which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of safely, but three of the UK's 10 full-scale processing plants have closed in the last 12 months."

    Read more:
    bbc.com/news/articles/c23x8k1r

    #UKHeatwaves #UK #UKWeather #ExtremeHeat #Freezers #Refrigerators
    #IllegalDumping #Pollution #Appliances

  17. Related story...

    Mountain of broken #fridges growing across #England and #Wales

    Jennifer McKiernan
    28 Aug 2026

    "Recent weather has caused a backlog of appliances waiting to be collected by specialist waste firms

    "A mountain of broken fridges is building up in waste centres across England and Wales, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

    "This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of white goods such as fridges and freezers breaking down and needing to be scrapped at specialist sites.

    "Dozens of councils have been forced to stop collections of white goods due to a major backlog, which has built up due to a national shortage of specialists needed to safely process the appliances.

    "Earlier this month, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the latest crackdown on illegal waste dumps - and the LGA is now calling on the government to take urgent action on dealing with white goods too.

    "LGA Neighbourhoods committee chair Councillor Arooj Shah called on the government to force white goods companies to pick up the burden, help councils with the cost of extra storage, and prevent the same problems recurring in future.

    " 'The backlog of defunct white goods is getting bigger by the day – they're at risk of becoming a mountain,' he said.

    " 'It is not right that residents who are trying to do the right thing can't take old or broken appliances to their local recycling centre due to failures elsewhere in the system.' "

    [...]

    "Fridges and #freezers require specialist dismantling due to the gases they contain, which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of safely, but three of the UK's 10 full-scale processing plants have closed in the last 12 months."

    Read more:
    bbc.com/news/articles/c23x8k1r

    #UKHeatwaves #UK #UKWeather #ExtremeHeat #Freezers #Refrigerators
    #IllegalDumping #Pollution #Appliances

  18. Another reason why I wish more appliances still had physical buttons and knobs, aside from the obvious tactile one, is that it's an easy way for you to have a personal default setting.

    My countertop dishwasher for example has only touch buttons. They are a pain to trigger, especially with wet hands, and it always starts at the energy- and water-saving programme, so helpfully named "1", which takes about 2 hours. Whereas I prefer the short programme, which takes only 30 minutes, since it's the only programme that doesn't include a drying cycle, and it usually cleans well-enough. I usually prefer to just open the door afterwards, pull the rack out on top of it, and let it air-dry while its contents are still hot. It's programme 3 though, so I'll have to press that programme-select button twice. every... single... time...

    Whereas if the programme-select was just a physical knob, I could just leave it on programme 3. I also like to always have it start with a 5-minute steam, which could also just be a physical switch, instead of a non-tactile area I have to press every time. Hell, make it a knob that sets the duration of the steam session.

    Even better; instead of mildly different predefined programmes, give me a whole bunch of knobs for pre-wash temperature and duration, main programme temperature and duration, rinse cycle. Put a nice, user-replaceable, LED above each of them that indicates which cycle it's currently in, and one shared countdown timer display, and I'm a happy camper.

    #FiXatoRants #appliances #accessibility #a11y #kitchenAppliances #kitchen #DearDesigner #knobhead

  19. Churches United Frees up Space at Dorothy Day Food Pantry

    The organization is only saying right now they need the room for something big and exciting. MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Dorothy Day Food Pantry in Moorhead is set to u…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #appliances #change #ChurchesUnited #DorothyDayFoodPantry #firstcomefirstserve #FORKLIFT #moorhead #Renovation #shelving #WarehouseWipeout
    diningandcooking.com/2272312/c

  20. LC Code

    I am so fucking mad.

    Our dishwasher had a leak. About two weeks ago. We payed a crap ton of money to get it fixed and it took over a week. I’ve run it two, maybe three times since. Last night we got the same leak error code that started the whole mess.

    I am so incredibly pissed off.

    Did I mention all of this started one day after the warranty expired? Yeah. Perfection.

    Fucking shitty dishwasher. I want to rip it out of the wall and take an axe to it. With extreme prejudice.

    #angry #appliances #crap #dishwasher #homeOwner #junk #kitchen #kitchenAppliances #mad #pissedOff