We've all forgotten about food in the refrigerator, and ended up having to throw it away. Well, Ovie is setting out to keep that from happening. Its Smarterware system keeps tabs on what's in your fridge, and reminds you about things that aren't getting used.
Continue Reading
This year sees the introduction of the LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator that boasts Amazon Alexa Voice Service support and a 29-inch touchscreen display that turns transparent with a couple of knocks to reveal what's stored within.
Continue Reading
The days of the rackety, energy-gobbling refrigerator may be numbered with the advent of more efficient systems that cool with the use of magnets. Cooltech Applications has launched the first magnetic refrigeration system (MRS) for commercial use.
Continue Reading
A new aerodynamic device has the potential to reduce the energy consumption of supermarket refrigerators by up to 41.5 percent. The product can be clipped onto existing cabinets, making it easy for companies to upgrade their stores.
Continue Reading
When a fridge is opened, warm air gets into the main storage area and energy must be used to cool it again. LG tackled this problem with its Door-in-Door French-door refrigerator, which allowed regular-use items to be stored in a door-frame compartment. Now, the company has updated the design.
Continue Reading
BottleLoft allows you to use the dead space in your refrigerator, making it possible to hang your favorite beverage from the ceiling of your fridge. The strong neodymium magnets hold bottles of beer or other beverages, freeing up shelf space for food.
Continue Reading
What if your dryer could send a notification that would buzz your phone or smartwatch to let you know your laundry is done? Well, it may be easier to tap into the brains of your appliances than you might think, with GE's US$20 open-source Green Bean module.
Continue Reading
While the quest for the perfect drop continues in breweries and back sheds all over the world, the people at Heineken realize that consumers are also thirsty for environmental responsibility. This has led to the development of the David XL Green draught system.
Continue Reading
GE researchers have developed a new type of refrigeration technology using magnets that is more environmentally friendly and is predicted to be 20 to 30 percent more efficient that current technology ... and could be in household fridges by the end of the decade.
Continue Reading
Siemens got the ball rolling at the 2013 IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin today, using the first press conference of the event to unveil a new model that features “vacuumTechnology.” There are no prizes for guessing that this involves using a vacuum to keep food fresher, longer.
Continue Reading
See the stories that matter in your inbox every morning