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CNA
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Ikea recalls garlic presses due to risk of metal pieces detaching during use
SINGAPORE: Ikea said on Wednesday (Jun 11) it is recalling a batch of garlic presses due to the risk of small metal pieces detaching during use. The production error was identified after an internal investigation, Ikea said in a press release on Wednesday. The affected product is the 365+ Vardefull garlic press in black with article number 601.636.02. The date stamps of the impacted batch are from 2411(YYWW) to 2522 (YYWW). Affected products can be identified by a marking of the Ikea logo on the upper handle of the product, said Ikea. While no incidents have been reported in Singapore, Ikea has asked all customers who own the product to stop using it. Affected products can be returned to any Ikea store for a full refund and a receipt is not required, said the company. If customers are unable to identify the date stamp, they can return any Ikea 365+ Vardefull garlic press in black for a refund, it added.
CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
IKEA recalls garlic press due to risk of metal pieces detaching during use
SINGAPORE: IKEA said on Wednesday (Jun 11) it is recalling a batch of garlic presses due to the risk of small metal pieces detaching during use. The production error was identified after an internal investigation, IKEA said in a press release on Wednesday. The affected product is the 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press in black with article number 601.636.02. The date stamps of the impacted batch are from 2411(YYWW) to 2522 (YYWW). Affected products can be identified by a marking of the IKEA logo on the upper handle of the product, said IKEA. While no incidents have been reported in Singapore, IKEA has asked all customers who own the product to stop using it. Affected products can be returned to any IKEA store for a full refund and a receipt is not required, said the company. If customers are unable to identify the date stamp, they can return any IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press in black for a refund, it added.
TechCrunch
21-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Amazon rolls out short-form AI-powered audio product summaries for select items
Amazon is testing short-form AI-powered audio product summaries on select product pages, the company announced on Wednesday. The audio summaries are voiced by what Amazon calls 'AI-powered shopping experts' that discuss key product features, customer reviews, and information from across the web. The new AI product summaries can be accessed by tapping the 'Hear the highlights' button in the Amazon Shopping app. Amazon will test the feature on products that typically require consideration before purchase, the company says. The idea behind the feature is to help Amazon customers save time while shopping and get important information through a conversational, discussion-style format. 'The feature makes product research fun and convenient—it's like having helpful friends discuss potential purchases to make your shopping easier, even if you're multitasking or on the go,' the company wrote in a blog post. Image Credits:Amazon The summaries are currently available on select products to some U.S. customers. Amazon plans to roll out the feature to more products and to additional U.S. customers in the coming months. The company explains that the feature uses large language models (LLMs) to generate scripts by pulling from customer reviews and information from the web, and then transforms this content into short-form audio clips. Amazon says the new feature joins its current suite of AI-powered shopping features, which includes Rufus, its generative AI shopping assistant, and Interests, an AI feature that monitors new products that match your interests. Techcrunch event Join us at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot for our leading AI industry event with speakers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere. For a limited time, tickets are just $292 for an entire day of expert talks, workshops, and potent networking. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW Amazon isn't the only tech giant that's leveraging short-form AI-powered audio to help users get informed in a quick, efficient way. Last year, Google's NotebookLM rolled out Audio Overviews, a feature that gives users the ability to generate a podcast with AI virtual hosts based on documents they have shared with the AI research assistant, such as course readings or legal briefs.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Kmart releases a handy $6 car gadget everyone needs - but hardly anyone has: 'Why didn't I think of this?'
Kmart has logged yet another win in the 'things you never knew you needed' category with a little-known gadget tucked away in the corner of the store. The 'life-changing' item in question? A $6 pop-up bin for your car. Perfect for all the wrappers, cups, crumbs and other bits and bobs that end up on the floor for months, this little beauty has been dubbed a 'must' by hundreds of delighted shoppers. The space-saving bin is easily installed behind a seat in your vehicle and is large enough to be useful yet small enough to avoid being an eye sore at 19cm x 16cm. The little black buy has been an unlikely hit with those in the know, with a near clean sweep of five-star reviews. 'Game-changer for the car... love this,' a shopper wrote. 'Definitely helps keep the car tidy and a nice size that doesn't take up too much room,' another added. 'Works great! I have it sitting in the middle seat [as an] organiser for the kids! Fits small bags and does a great job,' one more said. It's not the first mini car bin to capture the attention of Aussies either, with a little 'car trash can' for the centre console proving popular earlier this year It's not the first mini car bin to capture the attention of Aussies either, with a little 'car trash can' for the centre console proving popular earlier this year. The compact $5 tube is black, stamped with the word 'push' on the lid, just like a regular-sized push-top bin. Ideal for disposing of wrappers and waste on the go, the lightweight design is 20cm x 7.8cm and fits in most car cup holders. Alternatively it can be placed in the side doors or in the middle of the two back seats for passenger use. The buy landed as part of a wider car range at Kmart, which includes a $5 car safety pack and a $5 car snack holder.
