The company, now owned by a Chinese conglomerate, is investing $150 million in 18 American suppliers across 10 states.
Category: Home Appliances
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E.P.A. Retreats From Plans to End the Energy Star Program
The agency has faced blowback from business leaders and Republicans over plans to end the popular energy efficiency program.
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Alexa Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. How Smart Is It Now?
It took Amazon several years to overcome technical hurdles as it remade its voice assistant with new artificial intelligence technology.
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Why We Almost Got a MAGA-Branded Instant Pot
Instant Brands announced a new line of pots emblazoned with the slogan “Make America Great Again.” David Fahrenthold explains what’s behind this decision and explores the link between this brand and others that have created Trump-related products.
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SharkNinja Recalls 1.8 Million Pressure Cookers After Burn Reports
The company is recalling Ninja Foodi OP300 series pressure cookers that were sold between January 2019 and March 2025 after more than 100 reported burn injuries, officials said.
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George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight
The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.
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As Utility Bills Rise, Low-Income Americans Struggle for Access to Clean Energy
The Biden administration has deployed various programs to try to increase access to clean energy. But systems that could help lower bills are still out of reach for many low-income households.
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How Dyson Became the Apple of Cleaning Appliances
How Dyson’s cordless stick became a status symbol, a trophy of domesticity and a generational must-have.
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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts
Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.
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How to Create an Outdoor Kitchen
That grill you’ve got in the backyard? With a little help, you can turn it into something more.
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Maker of Instant Pot and Pyrex, Instant Brands, Files for Bankruptcy
Since sales surged during the pandemic, Instant Brands has struggled to find new fans for its beloved Instant Pot and other products.
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Cosori Recalls 2 Million Air Fryers After Reports of Fire and Burn Risk
The New York Times – Business:A faulty wire connection caused some air fryers to overheat and catch fire, causing at least 10 minor injuries.