September 16th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

The scientific world is abuzz with a startling new discovery – the biochemical reaction that makes your eyes water when chopping onions may be far more complex than we initially thought! Steady yourselves people, and return from the edge of your seat.  It turns out the enzyme that irritates the eyes is actually SEPARATE from the enzymes that give onions their flavour. This earthshaking discovery was recently recognised ... Read more

September 13th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Berlin's IFA consumer goods expo has wrapped up for another year, and the Appliances Online team members who attended are preparing for their return to the land downunder. So what did they learn from their experience?  Check it out: In addition to the highlights mentioned in the above video, a few more general trends were seen to be present at the renowned international appliance showcase. An arrangement of LED ... Read more

September 12th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

More than a few innovations have been presented to the world at this year's IFA technology expo in Berlin.  We’ve seen appliances of beautiful design, appliances with exciting and innovative special features, and appliances and gadgets offering visions of the future. But no matter how good-looking or cleverly-designed these appliances are, you still need to put in the hard yards to get the most use out of ... Read more

September 11th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

At Berlin's IFA Expo, top home appliance brands have been introducing a wide variety of new products, designed with innovative new features that offer solutions to household problems that we may never have known we had. Beko is one such brand - following the motto “Smart Solutions for a Smart Generation”, several of their new designs are chock-full of exciting gadgetry that could make your life at ... Read more

September 10th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Dyson has worked long and hard to become an innovator among appliance manufacturers, always looking for new ways to push the envelope and solve more household cleaning problems with its vacuum cleaners, fans and other household appliances. The latest innovative products to emerge from the Dyson laboratories include the new Dyson Cinetic DC52 (seen above), which is not only bagless but doesn't need a filter, and the ... Read more

September 2nd, 2013 by Mark Bristow

While we’ve all been hearing about the high resolution of 4K TVs and the incredible picture quality of OLED screens for a while now, here in Australia they've largely been theoretical discussions.  While innovations in telly technology are all well and good, when they’re not available here in the land that’s girt by sea, they may as well be taking place on the moon. But now, these ... Read more

August 23rd, 2013 by Mark Bristow

The rumour mill is grinding away that international fruit business and occasional electronics manufacturer, Apple, may be planning to release a new iPhone with a spectacular golden finish. TING LENS FLARE It makes sense, in a way – phones are personal status symbols, and the more blingin’ yours looks, the more your value goes up in the eyes of certain people. So why not take this particular train of ... Read more

August 12th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Do you have a furry friend in your life?  Someone who’s adorable, friendly and much-loved, even if they do sometimes get underfoot, leave little surprises around the house, or turn up in the fridge? PS: As cute as it looks, please don't put your cat in the fridge. If you’ve got a pet, there’s a decent chance that your house may have fleas. And I don't mean the ... Read more

August 5th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

We get a lot of questions about appliances here at Appliances Online.  That’s a good thing, because it’s our job to answer them! We’ve previously taken you through a selection of appliance terms that have proven confusing before, and now we’re back with a second helping: Agitators, impellers and pulsators Found in top-loader washing machines, these appliance components all do the same basic job, but each in a different ... Read more

July 26th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Sometimes a man wants to look his very best, and when this mood strikes, it’s time to bring out the suit. Classic style from the cast of Mad Men A staple of men’s fashion for more than 100 years, the suit comes in a range of different colours and styles to suit different occasions, from the formal to the casual. Sterling Archer and Burt Reynolds compare fashions Though it doesn't ... Read more

July 23rd, 2013 by Mark Bristow

As you have no doubt already heard, new royal baby boy has been born, with all of the associated pomp and ceremony expected of such an occasion. Proud parents, immortalised in fridge form. While we're sure that Prince William and Duchess Kate are thrilled at the arrival of their son (name unknown as yet at the time of writing [EDIT: HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge!]), we're ... Read more

July 19th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

We've been singing the praises of induction cooktops for a while now.  We've told you all about how they look great, they cook efficiently and are easy to clean. But how about actually USING the things? After all, many appliances have something of a learning curve, especially when they use technology we haven't grown up with.  Remember the story of the mum trying to 'bake' a chicken in ... Read more

July 18th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

If your TV’s looking a bit iffy, then maybe it needs a spot of maintenance.  If tweaking the picture settings doesn’t help, perhaps the problem is on the outside of the set. Here’s our guide to cleaning a flat-screen TV, and why it’s important to look after your AV equipment. "But I already know how to do this!" “What’s there to say about cleaning a TV?” I hear you ... Read more

July 15th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Living in a land of droughts and flooding rains, you can never be completely sure when you're going to get hit by the next downpour, regardless of the season.  While there have been more than a few floods, great and small, to deal with over the past few years, on a smaller scale a sudden shower can quickly spoil even the most simple of plans. Pretty bad ... Read more

July 8th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

We love robots here at Appliances Online.  In fact, we may be somewhat obsessed.  After all, a machine that could handle just about any household chore would pretty much be the ultimate appliance. So why aren't scientists putting all of their giant-brained thinking powers to work designing the next generation of mechanised servants? Well, according to recent reports, human being just don't trust robots, and won't allow them ... Read more