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Kinect voice control comes to Noo Zeelund

14 February 2012: Kinect for Xbox 360 has brought accent-accurate voice control to New Zealand along with a free Xbox LIVE dashboard update.

Fisher & Paykel launches in India

14 February 2012: Fisher & Paykel Appliances is entering the Indian market.

Dyson, Electrolux awards now open…

13 February 2012: Registrations for the 20121 James Dyson Award and Electrolux Designlab competitions are now open.

Applico celebrates 25th anniversary with book

13 February 2012: Applico, a family-run business and the importer of appliance brands Smeg, Baumatic, Classique, Homeking and Viking, has compiled a book to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

AVICO expands into the New Zealand market

13 February 2012: AVICO Electronics has announced the appointment of Endurance Distributors as its New Zealand sales and marketing agent.

The latest on appliance industry movers & shakers

13 February 2012: The latest personnel movements and announcements from around the appliance and CE channel.

The future is transparent...

07 February 2012: "A Day Made of Glass 2" is Gorilla Glass maker Corning's vision for the future of glass technologies. This video continues the story of how highly engineered glass - and companion technologies - will shape our world.

Samsung NZ’s "Olympic experience", in truckloads

30 January 2012: Last week Samsung and the New Zealand Olympic Committee launched a joint bid to win over Kiwi hearts and minds.

Electrolux looking at more than just floor care?

30 January 2012: Perhaps as an indicator of a more expansive product offering to come during the year, Electrolux Floorcare is now called Electrolux Small Appliances.

Smiths City trading reflects quick restart in February

30 January 2012: Smiths City Group’s report for the half year ended 31 October 2011 just released on the NZX shows a decent return.

Near Field Communication – NZ trials start

30 January 2012: Much is being made of mobile payment abroad but things are also happening in New Zealand.

Look out! DIY channel turning to home automation…

30 January 2012: Why pay attention to what North America’s DIY channel is up to?