With the show’s organiser marking its 100th anniversary, this year’s event incorporated a rare look back at the tech stars of times gone by.

The world’s biggest tech show demonstrates that its All Together. All On tagline is far more than just a bit of PR-friendly sloganeering.

The Council of the EU, representative of the Member States, recently adopted a Regulation to prohibit the manufacturing, import and export of mercury-added products. The updated rules aim to address the remaining use of mercury in the EU.

Making intelligent appliances intelligible was the focus of many exhibitors at Chicago’s recent Inspired Home Show.

Consumer aversion to domestic chemical usage informs a new generation of cleaning and dietary products.

The U.S. Department of Energy has taken the following regulatory actions involving fridges, fridge-freezers and freezers as well as certain air conditioners and heat pumps.

As the most significant revenue stream among the city’s merchandise exports, the electronics industry is of critical importance to Hong Kong. Fortunately, the global electronics sector is expected to resume growth in 2024, a development acknowledged by many of the participants in the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring 2024) survey.

The Federal Trade Commission has amended effective from 12 August the trade regulation rule relating to power output claims for amplifiers utilised in home entertainment products.

Consumers in China’s central region are more cautious and strategic than those in the mainland’s fiercely competitive first-tier markets. They tend to be more concerned with product quality than brand image and are highly price-sensitive, favouring items that are value-for-money. When making a purchase, these consumers’ main aim is to get satisfaction for themselves rather than to please others.

On 30 May 2024, the EU Council of Member State ministers adopted a new Directive promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, also known as the right-to-repair (or R2R) Directive. This legislation will, the Council has claimed in a press release, make it easier for consumers to seek repair instead of replacement of defective goods. Moreover, repair services will become more accessible, transparent and even attractive. The Council’s adoption of the Directive is the last step in the legislative decision-making process.