The global chip shortage could last until 2023. (Source: Nikkei) Came in by surprise The Covid-19 pandemic was the first to cause the global economy to fall into recession last year, disrupting supply chains and changing consumer shopping patterns. So, to cope with the pandemic, automakers are forced to cut chip orders in 2020, while chip manufacturing companies also reduce production activities. But the rapid recovery and mis-predictions of car buyer demand have caused automakers to rush to place orders in large quantities. Meanwhile, the supply of semiconductor chips is not enough. In addition, the US government’s sanctions on Chinese technology corporations, plus consumers who bought many laptops, game consoles and other electronic products during the pandemic led to Inventory is getting smaller and smaller. Although computer chips are not very complicated or expensive, they are an integral part of making electronic devices and household items. Shortages are getting worse, spreading from the car industry to the consumer electronics market. Estimates by the US-based Semiconductor Industry Association say about 75% of global manufacturing capacity is in East Asia, led by TSMC (Taiwan) and Samsung (Korea). U.S. semiconductor companies account for 47 percent of global chip sales, but only 12 percent of global output is produced here. The shortfall is due to Asian companies investing too little in 8-inch chip factories. These companies have struggled to ramp up production as demand for 5G phones and laptops grew faster than expected. Qualcomm Inc, Samsung’s smartphone chip maker, is one of the major chipmakers struggling to keep up with consumer demand. Apple’s main supplier Foxconn also warned about the lack of chips affecting the supply chain for customers. Widespread impact The chip crisis hit the car industry first, especially on the productivity and sales of big companies like General Motors, Ford and Volkswagen. According to market research firm IHS Markit, the shortage of electronic chips affected the production process of 1.3 million cars and trucks worldwide in the first quarter of 2021. The company’s report also shows that the Renesas chip plant fire in Japan in March, as well as disruption to chip factories due to severe winter weather in Texas, will cause shortages. becomes serious. Last month, the British mini-car maker said it had suspended production lines for three days because of chip shortages. Recently, Ford also warned that the number of products is at risk of falling to 1.1 million vehicles this year. At the end of last year, the impact of the chip shortage crisis spread to consumer electronics. Last month, Apple’s financials indicated that the company would suffer losses of between three and four billion dollars in the first two quarters of the year, with the biggest impact on Mac and iPad products. Recently, Chinese technology giant Xiaomi increased the prices of some TV models, citing the fact that the price of key components increased higher than before. Meanwhile, two electronics groups Samsung of Korea and Sony of Japan also simultaneously increased product prices. In addition, the crisis has begun to affect China’s home appliance manufacturing sector. The world’s largest maker of home appliances, Midea Group, said the price of chips used to make home appliances would soar if the global chip shortage persists. The biggest impact from the chip crisis is still consumers. While demand for consumer electronics and automotive items tends to be quite price-sensitive, a reduced supply can increase the price of affected items by 1-3%. This could temporarily boost inflation later this year. Chip pressure has pushed up car prices in the US. New prices averaged $37,200 in the first quarter, up 8.4% year-over-year. Meanwhile, production disruptions due to chip shortages will continue. CEO of chip maker Infineon (Germany) Reinhard Ploss estimated that it will take about two years for chip supply and demand to be balanced. THIUY VUY (according to SCMP/Reuters)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is programmed so that machines can have intelligent and automated behavior like humans. Right from the dawn of the 4.0 technology era, everyone can see the presence and application of AI in many different fields such as economics, health, engineering, etc. daily life through smart home appliances. AI has been supporting people in many ways as well as helping to improve people’s quality of life. AI technology is also featured on recent Samsung home products. In the past, people used to struggle with thick TVs with unclear curtains, noisy washing machines that disrupt a good night’s sleep or good night’s sleep. Air conditioner with cold air. Today, everything seems to be easier with advanced technologies on home appliances such as NEO QLED TV, AI Wash washing machine, AI Windfree air conditioner… Recently, Samsung launched a washing machine. intelligent new generation AI technology with many outstanding improvements at the workshop “New era of smart home appliances”. This new generation of smart washing machine is a differentiator on the market, helping to personalize the washing experience at the touch of a button. Ms. Nguyen Y Mai – Deputy General Director, Head of Consumer Electronics Industry, Samsung Vina Electronics Company said that Samsung’s vision is to improve users’ lives through technology. And the fact that Samsung is ahead of the trend, bringing AI into household products to make users’ lives more meaningful and light. The heavy or time-consuming housework has been taken care of by Samsung’s smart home products. Ms. Nguyen Y Mai – Deputy General Director, Head of Consumer Electronics Industry, Samsung Vina Electronics Company shared about the new generation Samsung AI smart washing machine at the product launch. At the workshop “New era of smart home appliances”, AI expert Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phong, currently working at Mila Institute (Canada) also highly appreciated the application of AI in daily life through through smart home devices. AI will create more value when it is attached to daily life, “freeing” people from low value-added jobs, so that they can focus their minds on things that bring material value as well. like higher spirits. How does AI help improve the quality of life? Samsung’s AI-integrated smart home products have helped “simplify” housework, reduce burdens and contribute to improving users’ lives. Samsung Family Hub refrigerators with AI applications can notify users when foods are about to expire in the refrigerator, saving time and money. Samsung also has WindFree air conditioner with intelligent AI cooling feature that can recognize when the user is present and not in the room to adjust the temperature accordingly, helping to save and optimize power usage, reduce the burden of electricity bills each month for families. The new generation Samsung AI smart washing machine with AI wash intelligent washing technology is capable of analyzing the volume and soiling of clothes, thereby automatically optimizing the entire washing process… New generation Samsung AI smart washing machine has just been launched Thanks to the integration of AI and the AI ​​Control panel, the smart washing machine will constantly be updated and learn user habits, thereby improving and personalizing the user experience, providing perfect washing efficiency. without much effort. Specifically, with intelligent and automatic washing modes, the product helps to clean clothes, optimizing the amount of washing and rinsing water at each wash. With the AI ​​Contro smart control panel, this smart washing machine also eliminates most of the buttons so that users are not confused by the wide range of functions on the control panel, simplifying laundry. Users will no longer have to spend time customizing each setting for each washing batch as before because the washing machine will remember and analyze itself, learn and recommend the most suitable washing process based on washing habits. According to Samsung’s introduction, this product is also equipped with many other supporting technologies. Typically, EcoBubble technology helps create super-fine bubbles to ensure deep cleaning effect, and QuickDrive 39′ Super Clean mode helps stains on clothes will be dislodged in a split second. The washing machine is also equipped with a Hygiene Steam steam washing feature that removes bacteria and allergens to the entire surface and deep inside each fabric. The new generation Samsung AI smart washing machine helps raise the quality of life with many outstanding new technologies The more civilized and modern life is, the more people want to shorten the time spent on simple and repetitive tasks such as washing, cleaning the house… to invest more time and energy more for your family and yourself after a hard day’s work. Samsung’s smart devices in general as well as AI Wash smart washing machines are the solution to this desire.

This time started in the summer, the demand for cooling devices increased, leading to a dizzying increase in electricity bills, so solar fan models were sold on the market. They are advertised, instead of running on electricity like conventional types, this type of fan operates entirely on solar power. Specifically, each solar fan will come with a solar panel to help absorb sunlight and produce electricity to maintain operation. Depending on the type of panel, when placed in the sun, the fan controller will charge the battery, which takes 4-6 hours. After the battery is fully charged, the fan will work for 6-10 hours continuously, even on rainy days without sunshine. In addition, users can use grid electricity to charge the battery for storage and use. Solar fans are causing fever in the market this summer Currently, on the market, these fans come from many places such as: China, Korea, Vietnam, … with very diverse prices, depending on size and function. In which, the lowest price is about 200,000-300,000 VND (mini fan), tree fan costs 800,000-2 million VND. Many fan lines are being discounted by 20-50% to attract buyers. For example, the 20W mini solar fan line is being discounted by up to 50%, from VND 830,000 to VND 417,000; mini fan 3.5W X9E is 40% off, from 510,000 VND to 306,000 VND; The Sunisi FT-30 fan model is priced at 1 million VND, 50% less than the original price of 2.1 million VND; Korichi KRC 6300 fan model reduced from 1.2 million VND to 890,000 VND; Jenpect 220V fan model has the original price of 1.3 million VND, down 34%, now only 850,000 VND,… According to the advertisement of the staff of household electrical stores, compared to traditional fans, solar fans have many advantages such as: no electricity costs, no fear of sudden power outages in hot summer days. Not only that, they are also very convenient when going on a picnic or camping trip; can directly charge other mobile devices such as phones, flashlights, … via USB port, which is very convenient. Moreover, long battery life 3-5 years of use, battery capacity up to 12,000 mAh, using time up to 8-12 hours. With “divine” functions, especially without consuming electricity, this type of solar fan immediately caused a fever in the market and was sought after by many people. Mr. Nguyen Hung – an employee of an electronics store in Ho Chi Minh City – said that at this point, the demand for cooling fans has begun to increase sharply, in which the solar fan line is the best-selling model. . As at the beginning of summer, his shop sold about 300 solar fans, at the peak of last year’s heat, he sold up to 800 units. Many fan models are having super cheap prices to attract buyers Similarly, Mr. Hoang Van Binh – an employee of an electrical appliance store in Thanh Xuan (Hanoi) – also said that in recent years, the price of electricity has tended to increase, people have the need to buy and use electricity. Use energy-saving appliances and take advantage of natural energy sources. Therefore, from May, customers looking to buy solar fans are busier. Currently, he only has 15 more fans to sell out. According to him, this type of fan is often suitable for low-rise houses, level 4 houses rather than high-rise buildings and apartments like in the city. Because the fan and solar panels are separate, it is necessary to choose a location to mount the panels to catch the sun (roof, rooftop, balcony, front yard, …) then connect to the fan set. Therefore, with high-rise buildings, moving equipment is quite difficult. But Binh also admitted, when it rains, the charging capacity of the fan will be poor, so in the prolonged rainy season solar fans will not be able to promote their full benefits. At that time, the fan can still be used by the grid as usual. Talk to PV. VietNamNet, Mr. Le Van Kien – a technical staff member of an electrical appliance store in Khuat Duy Tien (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi) – shared, when buying a solar fan, it is necessary to pay attention to the lifespan of the panels. The origin of the battery is unclear, poor quality will make the fan’s performance worse, the fan runs erratically, the lifespan is reduced, and it pollutes the environment. Moreover, the life of the battery is usually only 2-3 years, then it has to be replaced at a considerable cost. In addition, the capacity of the battery will determine the operating time of the fan, the battery is designed with a high capacity, the better the charge will be and vice versa. Limit the selection of multi-function rechargeable fans that are equipped with lights, alarms or clocks… because these features consume power from large batteries, making it easier for the battery to fail faster. Users should not be greedy, but buying low-quality fans will have many potential risks, so consider when choosing and need to choose to buy products of reputable brands and addresses.

Lee JaeSeung, General Manager and Head of Digital Devices Business at Samsung, said: “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Bespoke product line worldwide, offering a comprehensive solution for style way of life, serving their new living needs. Our mission is to develop products that help users better manage and enjoy their lives.” Refined refrigerators for every kitchen, reaching out to the world The Bespoke range of refrigerators will be introduced in North America, Latin America, Europe, the CIS, the Middle East and select regions across Asia and Africa. Bespoke owns more than 20 original colors and seven materials, giving users many options and combinations according to their preferences. Bespoke refrigerators also have a large capacity, greater convenience and flexibility, and strong cooling capabilities typical of Samsung. In North America, users can choose from a 4-Door, 1-Door, or 2-Door Bottom Freezer (BMF). Samsung added a diverse and unique market-specific metal color portfolio, including Champagne Rose Steel, Navy Blue Steel, and Matte Black Steel. In Europe, users can choose from 1-Door and Slim 1-Door Refrigerator, and Bottom Freezer (BMF) in 1.8 and 2-meter sizes with six different materials and a wide palette of colors, from Classic whites to soft pastels or vibrant hues. Design your own kitchen In addition to the refrigerator, Samsung’s Bespoke Kitchen Set will be officially introduced globally. With this kitchen set, Samsung’s idea of ​​a fully personalized kitchen will come closer to users in the US and Europe. With a launch date in the second half of this year, the North American market will receive leading Bespoke refrigerators and other Bespoke kitchen product lines such as microwaves and dishwashers, built into the wall like fridge. This kit allows users to freely design and combine with all different styles with a variety of color options such as Matte Black Steel, Navy Blue Steel, Champagne Rose Steel and White Glass. Devices that catch up with the lifestyle This year, Samsung also launched an expanded product line of lifestyle devices in North America and Europe, including the Bespoke AirDresser Smart Wardrobe, Bespoke air purifier and Bespoke vacuum cleaner. Jet. With flexibility, automation and neat design, these will be devices suitable for many different uses such as office, gym or classroom. Lifestyle devices launching in North America and Europe include: Bespoke AirDresser smart wardrobe brings fashion care solutions, ensuring clothes always keep their best shape and match with high-end Bespoke style. The product will launch in Europe and in the US in the second half of 2021. Bespoke air purifiers draw air from five directions for quick and powerful air purification, even in large spaces. The ultra-clean filter system can remove 99.999% of fine dust up to 0.01µm,* while the 3-Way smart exhaust system circulates clean air in different directions. The device is available in a variety of designs and colors and is expected to launch in the US in the third quarter. The Bespoke Jet vacuum cleaner comes with a Clean Station, allowing for a comprehensive cleaning and cleaning of the house. After vacuuming is complete, users only need to attach the vacuum cleaner to the station and the product will automatically clean the garbage inside and charge itself. The new Bespoke Jet will come in three color options and launch in the US, Europe, CIS and Southeast Asia in the second half of 2021. The first Jet Bot AI+ smart vacuum cleaner to support the Intel AI solution. The smart vacuum uses object recognition technology, along with LiDAR and 3D sensors to identify objects and moving paths in the home, for optimal cleaning. Equipped with a camera, Jet Bot AI+ is integrated with SmartThings app to support remote home monitoring. The device will be available in the US, Europe, CIS and Southeast Asia in the second half of 2021. Other new lifestyle devices include: Bespoke ShoeDresser cherishes your favorite shoes so they feel fresh with every use. Deodorization, dehumidification and drying units are based on the unique material and shape of the shoes, ensuring they are well maintained. The Bespoke Cube** refrigerator offers flexible storage for essential products, such as wine, beer and cosmetics. This unit operates quietly enough to be placed in the bedroom next to the sofa, or anywhere where ingredients or food need to be kept cool. Bespoke water purifiers** are sold with single or multiple faucets. The product is equipped with a four-stage filtration system and can filter up to 2,500 liters of water, enough for a family of four to drink for a year. The amount of water and temperature can be set by voice using Bixby. SmartThings connects your life Samsung’s vision for Bespoke Home is for a connected life through artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. At the core of this vision is the SmartThings feature, which brings a centralized and easy home management platform to everyone. SmartThings Cooking plans and individualized recipes, reflects user preferences and refrigerator space, and automatically applies recipe-based temperatures and cooking modes, directly syncing across devices. cooking. Service is available in North America and some countries in Europe. SmartThings Pet syncs with home appliances like Bespoke air purifiers and Jet Bot AI+ robotic vacuums to help users check in on pets when they’re not at home. The service will launch globally in Europe, Latin America, and Asia in the second half of 2021. SmartThings Clothing Care synchronizes with Bespoke AirDresser as well as smart washers and dryers to improve laundry efficiency. The service recommends cycles and equipment settings for optimal care, helping to reduce guesswork or “big wash”. SmartThings Clothing Care service is currently available in the US and European markets. The updated Bespoke AirDresser connectivity update will be available in the US and some European markets in the second half of 2021. SmartThings Air syncs with Samsung air purifiers and air conditioners to monitor the air quality inside and outside the user’s home in real time. The product will launch in the US in the second half of 2021.

Plastic box It’s not plastic, but the chemical ingredients added to make these plastic boxes so solid that they harm us. Regular washing, boiling and contact with food ingredients makes plastic very toxic and dangerous. To avoid these chemicals causing harm to your health, be careful not to use plastic food containers for more than 5 months and should not use them to microwave the oven. Non-stick cookware Perfluorinated chemicals form a non-stick coating on your frying pan and cookware, which is not too dangerous at normal cooking temperatures. However, when the temperature is above 230ºC, the non-stick surface will produce a certain amount of volatile substances. A Danish scientist found that the presence of these chemicals in human blood could lead to the formation of cancer cells. Soap Soap is a familiar item, present in all families. Simply put, we all have a need to keep our bodies clean and fragrant. However, these products sometimes work too hard on the skin, losing the natural protective layer that makes the skin dry, sensitive, and prone to allergies. Pillow Usually, everyone thinks that choosing a pillow is very simple, without thinking too much. Cotton or linen pillows are the most popular of yarn because they are cheap, easy to wash and don’t slip. However, these fabrics are really not good for your skin, especially if you tend to lie on your stomach or on your side. Sleeping pillows made of thick cotton fabric are an ideal environment for bacteria to grow and cause disease, increasing the risk of wrinkles on the skin, and gradually wrinkling and sagging skin. Toilet cleaning solution To clean the stains on the toilet, we often use cleaning solutions that contain extremely corrosive acids. Because of such properties, they can cause burns of the skin and eyes if shot in the body, it will certainly be extremely dangerous. In addition, these substances when mixed with some other cleaning detergents are also very dangerous. Loan Mac (Synthetic) Illustrating images

The process of making glass blowing through many stages. The first is the selection of raw materials, the glass fragments must ensure no stains and be classified according to different blue and white colors. The broken or worn glass pieces are then recycled by furnace and heated in a molten state. Glass can be machined in many ways such as blowing, pressing, pulling, rolling … but the popular machining method that has been applied for hundreds of years is still “blowing”. You must first “whip” molten glass into the end of a long iron tube, then put your mouth on the other end of the tube and blow. In this way, the glass at the other end bulges out. While blowing, the worker must shape and make the product of the appropriate thickness. In the glass forming steps, the blowing technique is the most important, the craftsman said. The worker must regulate his breath so that it is rhythmic and suitable for each product. Therefore, in addition to their health, skilled craftsmen also have to have breath-holding tricks to fit the desired shape. As the oldest person still working as a glassblower in Giap Long village (Thong Nhat commune), Mr. Ho Van Ginger shared: “With the naked eye, the worker has to estimate the maturity of glass to start blowing. At this time, the operation must be fast and continuous, without a break even for a second, because the glass out of the fire quickly cools, if stopped, it will be distorted immediately. ” According to him, in addition to perseverance, the blower needs to be careful when constantly exposed to fire above 1,200 degrees C, not only that, it also needs meticulousness and creativity to just skillfully adjust the breath. slightly, hands are rhythmic to create straight, patterned curves. Each glass factory has its own know-how in the brewing process. The appropriate incubation time and temperature for each product will determine the brightness and durability of the product. Finished product after the oven meets the requirements with transparent white, sharp and delicate lines. With the designs that require a lot of quantity, the finished product must reach the correct rate, all “hundred as one”. The process of making glass products consists of many stages that require meticulousness and ingenuity of the craftsman. Photo: Diem Quynh The first and most popular blown glass product was Philatop syringe, followed by other products such as oil bulb, thermos cap, drinking cup, seedlings. In the beginning, when there were no sources of raw materials, electricity and motors, the craftsman created and utilized other materials and craft tools to the glassblowing profession. Used fluorescent bulbs are used to take advantage of, wash off the lime inside and melt to blow. The forge furnace is used as a glass blowing bell, the gas pedal is below, the upper uses 6 wicks rolled together, continuously pumped kerosene to burn the fire up to a thousand degrees. The worker uses two concrete pieces to close the fire to a slot, the stronger the wind pedal, the bigger the fire, the heat is used for different types of glass such as alkaline, neutral, and resistant glass. high heat. When the glass was first put in the fire, it will turn green and burn to the point where it will turn white. The main glass products of the craft village today are test tubes, bulbs, bottles. Photo: Diem Quynh During the blowing process, workers must focus on observing when the glass is ripe and blowing, rotating hands to shape, in addition, it is necessary to twist, pull, and weld techniques. Different weak blow strength results in different products as well as the thickness of the glass. After finishing blowing, to avoid sudden shrinkage or breakage when storing boiling water (for glasses), it is necessary to incubate it for a few hours. After that, all products are covered with newspaper and carefully lined with straw so that the product is not broken or broken. In addition to household products, Thong Nhat craftsmen also blow shapes of animals such as deer, ba ba, fish, pine trees, 12 zodiacs, wind chimes … very sophisticated. At a time when the craft was developed, the animals were filled with colored water inside, which was favored by the market. At present, Giap Long, Hoang Xa and Thuong Giap villages of Thong Nhat commune still retain their jobs. However, each village has only a few households following the industrial way. In the years 1980 – 1990, glassblowing was an important job of the commune, making a mark with the famous Thong Nhat Glass Cooperative near and far.

According to iPrice Group, in the e-commerce report of this group in 2020, Vietnam has 2 names, including The World of Mobile and Green Electronics, in the top 10 of e-commerce websites with high traffic volume in the East region. South Asia. The fact above shows that the trend of online shopping for electronics and electronics is becoming more and more popular among Vietnamese users. Without a man, Vietnamese women tend to buy electronic appliances by themselves. Photo: Trong Dat By analyzing more than 1 million page views on iPrice in the first three months of 2020 and 2021, this report has shown that, in Vietnam, the proportion of female users buying electronics and electronics on the trading floor. electronics as high as men. The report shows that in the first quarter of 2021, the percentage of women shopping on e-commerce sites in the industry was 43%, an increase of 5% over the same period last year. Although men are still the main shoppers in the portfolio when accounting for 57%, this figure has declined. Notably, among female users, the group of women aged 35-44 and 45-54 who are interested in the online electronics market in Quarter I / 2021 increased by 4% compared to Q1. / 2020. In the older age group (from 55-64), this proportion also has a slight increase (2%). Statistics in the form of demographics of users buying electronics, electronics on e-commerce floors. Data: iPrice In contrast to middle-aged women, in the group of young women (from 25-34 years old), the percentage of electronic and electronic goods purchased in the first 3 months of this year decreased sharply (10%). According to experts, the cause of this situation may be because this is a group of office workers. These people have a high demand for electronic equipment such as computers, headsets, cameras, … in early 2020, when the trend of working remotely is rising at the time of the Covid-19 outbreak. Because the life cycle of electronic and electronic products is quite high, the demand for purchasing new equipment of this target group will decrease when entering 2021. The above data have shown that not only men and women today are showing their initiative in buying electronic and electronic equipment. This is especially true on e-commerce platforms, where they can easily compare prices and are provided with all the necessary information about the item to choose from.

Leave furniture right on the carpet, do not follow the rules The interior designers pointed out a solution to arrange furniture on the carpet: Place furniture right on the carpet, about 12-18 inches from the edge of the carpet.
Only place part of the furniture on a carpet such as an armchair or a table. With such a little creativity, you can make your furnishings look more harmonious. Select household appliances before designing the kitchen When designing a kitchen, choosing your home appliance first is a great idea. Place them in the right place and then design your kitchen interior. The large bathroom is not divided into areas When having a large bathroom, homeowners often place furniture and plumbing systems along the wall. This often makes the space much narrower. In this case, interior designers often encourage dividing the room into small areas. You can use glass walls, partitions …, divide the room into 2 or 3 parts including the laundry area, the toilet area and the bath area. The room lacks accents Usually, the television can become the center of the room. But the designers discourage this. If your friends or family come to visit, you’ll be sitting right in front of the TV screen. This makes your conversation no longer quality. But if you still want to put the TV set in the center of the room, set the sofa and armchair in half a circle. Place messy things If you have two equally tall cabinets, put one in the left corner and the other in the right corner, they will balance each other. Don’t put them right next to each other, they will make the room look cluttered and cramped. Tables and chairs take up a lot of kitchen area The dining table is one of the worst solutions to a small kitchen. But in some cases, it is more effective to use a bench or an unrestrained chair in place of an armchair and an armchair. Unrestrained chairs can be placed under the table, making the room more spacious./.

The interior designers pointed out a solution to arrange furniture on the carpet: – Place furniture right on the carpet, about 12-18 inches from the edge of the carpet. – Only place part of the furniture on a carpet such as an armchair or a table. With such a little creativity, you can make your furnishings look more harmonious. 2. Select home appliances before designing the kitchen When designing a kitchen, choosing your home appliance first is a great idea. Place them in the right place and then design your kitchen interior. 3. Large bathrooms are not divided into zones When having a large bathroom, homeowners often place furniture and plumbing systems along the wall. This often makes the space much narrower. In this case, interior designers often encourage dividing the room into small areas. You can use glass walls, partitions …, divide the room into 2 or 3 parts including the laundry area, the toilet area and the bath area. 4. The room lacks accents Usually, the television can become the center of the room. But the designers discourage this. If your friends or family come to visit, you’ll be sitting right in front of the TV screen. This makes your conversation no longer quality. But if you still want to put the TV set in the center of the room, set the sofa and armchair in half a circle. 5. Items with the same height should be placed next to each other If you have two equally tall cabinets, put one in the left corner and the other in the right corner, they will balance each other. Don’t put them right next to each other, they will make the room look cluttered and cramped. 6. Kitchen tables and chairs take up too much space The dining table is one of the worst solutions to a small kitchen. But in some cases, it is more effective to use a bench or an unrestrained chair in place of an armchair and an armchair. Unrestrained chairs can be placed under the table, making the room more spacious./.

At its 5,000-worker factory located in Shiga prefecture, Pansonic manufactures high-tech air conditioners with new features. It produces microscopic water droplets that fight against corona viruses and other viruses, bacteria and pollutants in the air. The technology that produces hydroxyl radicals, or atmospheric cleaners, is being used in cars, elevators, buses, and trains in Japan. Panasonic’s Ziaino air purifier sales tripled to more than $ 100 million during the Covid-19 period. The company sets a target of nearly $ 500 million in sales over the next five years. Ziaino has a high ability to disinfect and deodorize by creating hypochlorous acid. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Mr. Shinada said that the company wants to leave the image of a disgraced television maker behind to focus on health-related products. The increase in sales is a sign of a happy revival for Panasonic’s 103-year-old home division. He does not hide his ambitions to become No. 1 globally or regionally in some areas. “We may not be as big as LG, but we can compete on profit margins. We want the rest of the world to know that Panasonic has been reborn, ”he told Nikkei Asia. This is the message Panasonic hopes investors will listen to. From April 1, Mr. Yuki Kusumi will replace Kazuhiro Tsuga as the company’s CEO after 9 years in office. During his tenure, Mr. Tsuga had to “clean up” the aftermath of the costly 2009 acquisition of Sanyo Electric, withdrew from the semiconductor industry, LCD panels, solar panels, and turned to components car, aviation. Panasonic wants to begin a new journey under the new CEO after he led a restructuring of the company’s auto division. Optimism is gradually spreading. Shares have risen more than 35% since the announcement of a leadership change in November 2020. On February 2, Panasonic raised its annual profit forecast for fiscal year 2020. The electric vehicle battery joint venture with Tesla is expected to be profitable for the first time since it opened in 2017. At the annual shareholder meeting in June 2020, Mr. Kusumi pointed out that many parts of Panasonic have low revenue. From the founder’s point of view, it means that Panasonic is not contributing as much to the community as it used to be. Konosuke Matsushita was the founder of Panasonic in 1918 without formal training. Mr. Matsushita once said that profit is the reward of giving to society, the mission of a manufacturer is to make products “cheap and plentiful like tap water”. Panasonic is the resurgent symbol of Japan in the post-war era. They manufacture and export household products like many other country companies. Although initially considered a second-class product, Panasonic has gradually gained international recognition for its quality. In the 1990s, Panasonic was a rival of Sony and Phillips in the global television market. In the mobile phone market, Panasonic also balances Motorola, Nokia and Ericsson. During the 12 months ending March 1991, they were the second most profitable company in Japan, behind only Toyota Motor and Asia’s leading consumer brand. But this giant did not adapt to the times and turned from a hero to the representative of Japan’s troubled industry. Over time, Panasonic lost its lead to Korean and Chinese rivals such as Samsung, LG, and TCL. The past two decades have been a battle that has turned the firm’s destiny. During most of that period, Panasonic’s operating profit margin remained below 5%. As of the end of December 2020, the rate was 4%, lower than 11% for Sony, 6.3% for Hitachi, and 5.1% for LG, according to data from Quick FactSet. Market value is only half of its 2006 peak and a quarter of Sony. Panasonic did not have a product that had great success on the world stage. While some are quite powerful, such as DVDs and video players with 17% market share, they are too small to support businesses that feed 250,000 people. In 2020, in Japan, Panasonic accounts for nearly 30% market share of household appliances, but globally only 2.5%, down from 2.8% in 2015. The company ranks 7, after Midea, Phillips, Haier, according to research firm Euromonitor. Even the market share of air conditioners, a strong product of Panasonic, in the past 5 years, only 4.1%, ranked 5th in the world, still according to Euromonitor data. Atul Goyal, director of research management at investment bank Jefferies, rated Panasonic “too diversified” and “too many products.” “I wish they focused first and reduced to a smaller scale, winning in 3 or 4 fields and developing them without looking anywhere else.” Other experts argue that the problem is more with marketing than with technology. In the global marketplace, marketing is important. Others commented that Panasonic in particular and Japanese electronics in general paid too much attention to technology without paying attention to convenience, ease of use, electronic features, and cost efficiency of the product. Panasonic is not alone in the transformation. Hitachi abandoned home appliances to focus on transportation and infrastructure. Sony re-formed an entertainment, image sensor and game consortium. Sharp sells itself to Taiwan’s Foxconn. New media reported that Panasonic is looking to acquire Blue Yonder, an AI company that monitors real-time supply chains and predicts demand, allowing for the optimization of inventory and logistics operations. Acquisition ambitions show that business services still play an important role in Panasonic’s bottom line, but once again questioned whether they are “overwhelmed”. After the news was released in March, the company’s shares fell 6%. Even Panasonic’s strategic partnership with Tesla hasn’t been smooth. Back in 2010, when Panasonic decided to invest $ 30 million in a startup, the electric car market was small and uncertain. In 2014, the company agreed to participate in the development of Tesla’s electric vehicle “big factory”. However, Panasonic hesitated at the idea of ​​expanding in 2018. It was not until August 2020 that they decided to step forward. The hesitation angered investors as Tesla turned the offer to other suppliers such as CATL in China, LG Chem in Korea and began to develop batteries on its own. According to analyst Goyal, Panasonic cannot even focus on a “good food” business. They should have invested more heavily, took risks, and actively expanded. In the context of a change in leadership, Panasonic adjusted and put the household division at the center. The department head believes they are regaining their “fighting spirit”. He admits that Panasonic needs to focus on areas of strength. “Working for people is this company’s original mission. That is what we want to focus on. Mr. Shinada emphasized that Panasonic must cut costs to make their prices more affordable to many foreign users. The decision to move the global home appliances division to China is an example. In China, Panasonic QR code-operated smart lockers are available at convenience stores and cafes in major cities, including the HeyTea tea chain, to serve customers without need. contact. These cabinets were installed at 98 HeyTea stores last year and are expected to grow to more than 500 this year, according to Tetsuro Homma, CEO of Panasonic China and Northeast Asia. Panasonic accounts for 30% of the Chinese frozen food display market with sales of around $ 500 million. Mr. Homma believes that the scale can be tripled, equivalent to the US market, which Panasonic is serving through the Hussmann branch. However, Panasonic’s business in China has never been easy. Its sales still stand at $ 7 billion, equivalent to 2% market share in the home appliance market, even though it was the first Japanese company to enter the country in 1987. According to Mr. Shinada, Southeast Asia is where Panasonic has a larger market share and a more solid foothold. He pledged to spend a lot of effort revitalizing the home appliances business in Southeast Asia like China. Panasonic still has to improve many things. Some analysts say that the recent rally in stock prices was purely due to the overall economy going up, not on the efforts of the company itself. CEO Tsuga admitted that when he revealed his retirement plan in November 2020. “It is very difficult to achieve growth with profits.” He places his hopes on Kusumi’s successor because “he can make harsh decisions even when others are reluctant to accept it”.

According to the plan, LG will complete this production conversion this year while reassigning affected workers. LG’s factory in Hai Phong. LG Vietnam President Jung Hai-jin affirmed that the cessation of smartphone production in Vietnam is part of LG’s plan to restructure its basic product portfolio, and affirmed that this plan will not significantly including production and sales activities as well as LG employees in Hai Phong. In 2015, LG opened the production line in Hai Phong. The factory currently has more than 16,000 workers and mainly produces home appliances, smartphones and car infotainment products. In addition, leaders of LG Vietnam also leave open the possibility of additional investment in this factory in the near future. In addition, a representative of LG Vietnam also denied the information that LG offered to sell a smartphone factory in Hai Phong for more than 2,000 billion VND. “It is true that we stopped making smartphones, but this is only one line in the factory. We also produce other products such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners … ”, emphasized LG Vietnam representative. according to Yonhap

The competitive situation of the kitchen appliance industry has moved from an incremental market to a stage of stock competition. In 2020, the overall market demand for kitchen appliances has shrunk. According to data from Aowei Cloud Network, the sales of range hoods and gas stoves have fallen by 7.6% and 8.1%, respectively. However, kitchen appliances such as embedded kitchen appliances have maintained steady growth. Scenario, integration, integration, and intelligence have become the main trends in the development of the industry.

Under the new trend, many home appliance brands have launched whole-house solutions including integrated kitchens. Many brands began to label their products with health, intelligence, and scene labels.

But can these products really meet the needs of users? Many products advertise high-end and wisdom, but the user experience is not good. For example, some cooking appliances still have pain points such as poor firepower and uneven heating. Not only did it not bring convenience to users, but it also smashed the signboard of smart kitchen appliances.

Of course, there are also a few brands that have made products that really solve the pain points of users. For example, during the 2021AWE, Casarte released the C6 ideal home kitchen appliance series. This set of kitchen appliances claims to define a “high-end kitchen” with high-end products, high-end smart kitchen full-scene solutions and full-process gourmet ecology, and to meet users’ cooking needs for Chinese and Western cuisine with leading industry technology. So let’s take a look at how she defines “high-end kitchen”.

Regarding stoves, fine control of firepower is a trend in the development of stoves. However, most products still have a 3-ring fire, and the heating area is small. When the fire power is adjusted, the number of flame rings will also change, which will cause uneven heating of the bottom of the pan. When frying the steak, it is easy to cause uneven heating of the steak, and some places have already been fried. Paste, some places are not yet fully cooked. The Casarte multi-ring synchronous fire gas stove pioneered the multi-ring uniform heat combustion technology, which can make the fire more fierce, and the synchronous fire of the reduced fire without reducing the ring increases the heated area by 40%, and ensures the same temperature of the same pot, and precise temperature control ± 1℃, the heating is more even, and the juicy steak can be fried easily, and the kidneys can be fried in 15 seconds.

In terms of hoods, although many hoods in the industry advertise large suction power, the problem of oil fume escape is common, and the powerful engine is noisy, which affects the cooking experience. Casarte’s first self-managed oil fume self-management 1m submersible large-platform house hood can not only automatically sense the flue pressure, but also customize it according to the user’s cooking method, automatically sense the amount of smoke and adjust the suction power, and the oil fume escape rate is close to 0. Large house users open kitchens have problems such as heavy oil fume and easy to run out of smoke.

At the same time, the celebrity kitchen oven pioneered 300℃ ultra-high temperature self-cooking technology, 300℃ ultra-high temperature baked Italian crepes and pizza in 3 minutes, self-cooking technology can automatically determine the maturity of the food, the whole cavity uniform temperature accurately controls the temperature ±1℃, Putting several layers of food can be cooked and roasted thoroughly, which solves the embarrassment of different color and taste when baking multiple layers of food.

The celebrity cooker’s steaming oven pioneered multi-dimensional simultaneous steaming. The independent steam system allows the steam to reach each layer directly, and the whole cavity is uniform in temperature. Not only can it be steamed in multiple layers, but also in multiple layers. The food-grade disinfection cabinet is the first to create food-grade room temperature quick disinfection, realize normal temperature food sterilization, and ensure the health of imported food. The rapid disinfection process can also complete two-star disinfection within 15 minutes to avoid long waiting.

In addition to high-quality “hardware”, “software” is also indispensable if you want to truly solve user problems.

In the high-end kitchen scene created by Casarte Ideal Home Kitchen Appliance System, users can enjoy the kitchen experience of interconnection, active service, and learning user habits. Behind the interconnection is the food ecological platform of Casarte. Casarte has united more than 400 ecological resource parties around the user’s need for “eating” to open up the food ecology in different scenarios of buying, storing, eating, cooking, washing, and security.

For example, for the Beijing roast duck dish, users only need to place an order through the refrigerator linked to the kitchen and electricity, and the courier will deliver the Beijing roast duck embryos to the door. When they want to eat, they can directly put the duck embryos into the steaming oven to bake. With the ideal kitchen, you can eat the master dishes of the eight major cuisines.

There is hardware technology support inside, and scene experience and gourmet ecological undertaking outside. The high-end kitchen of the IoT era constructed by Casarte Ideal Home Kitchen Appliance System is not only the innovation of hardware and technology, but also breaks the shortcomings of the industry’s “fighting” products. The designer of Casarte can provide users with professional suggestions and design schemes, to ensure the consistency of the kitchen set, break the simple stacking of multi-brand cabinets and appliances, and realize the perfect integration of kitchen and home style.

High-end kitchen appliances and smart kitchen appliances are used to better serve users, not as selling gimmicks. On the basis of solving user pain points, supplemented with AI technology, is the real high-end and wisdom. Kitchen appliances that don’t care about user pain points and don’t care about usage problems can’t achieve true wisdom even with AI technology.

Those products that only ignore the pain points of users for the purpose of gaining eyeballs and cheating sales will sooner or later be baptized by the market, and will be buried by bad reviews.

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Samsung Electronics has once again affirmed its leadership position in technology innovation with the iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award 2021. The company claims to have received 71 awards at this famous award. There are 2 Gold Awards out of a total of 36 awards Samsung has won for Product Design, 10 awards for Professional Ideas, 11 awards for Communication Design, 5 for Packaging Design and 9 for User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI) and Service Design. The main highlight is the Samsung BESPOKE AX90000N air purifier that received the Gold Award of Honor. This product is like a real ornament. In addition, the company’s BESPOKE City Color Edition collection also attracts attention by many colors and materials for kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, induction cookers, … Color is inspired by many cities. different streets like Stockholm, Berlin and Seoul. Samsung’s latest 8K QLED TV has topped the awards in the Product category. In addition to the QLED TV, several other Samsung designs have won various awards such as The Premiere premium home projector featuring Triple Laser and Ultra Short Throw technology. Next is products like WW8000T Washing Machine & Dryer DV8000T that can be stacked, placed horizontally or independently. The Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip also won awards in the product category. Not only Samsung, LG also announced that it has received a total of 31 different awards in the Red Dot Award this year. LG awards for innovative home appliances including air purifiers and refrigerators. LG revealed LG’s new line of home appliances, the LG Objet Collection, which won six awards at the competition, with recognition in the material and surface categories for realizing color, material and finish. Products. In addition to the Red Dot award, LG also won 28 different awards at the German iF Design Awards. Award-winning products include home brewers, LG wearable air purifiers, and Micro LED signage. According to Gizmochina