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A recent survey by Stellagent Inc. found that a significant majority of home appliance purchasers, especially for installation-type appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators, place high importance on support services such as delivery, installation, and warranty. The study highlights pre-purchase anxieties and the crucial role of comprehensive support in purchasing decisions.

Spacewalker Technology Japan Inc., operating as the smart home appliance brand MOVA, has launched an crowdfunding project on Makuake for its new pet-friendly air purifier, the "MOVA Air Purifier Puris P10". This device addresses common household concerns for pet owners, such as pet hair and odors, by offering 360-degree suction and a 6-layer filtration system.

Market Research Center has released a new report detailing the "Global Smart Doorbell Video Intercom Systems Market 2026-2032." The report forecasts significant growth, projecting the market to expand from USD 1,004 million in 2025 to USD 1,637 million by 2032, driven by increasing safety demands and smart home integration.

Japan XLEDIA Co., Ltd. announces the relaunch of its LED lighting brand XLEDIA in Japan. The new "Hikari Reform" series, featuring high-brightness E26 3,000lm and E17 1,430lm models, emphasizes long-term brightness maintenance, with the D180N model achieving a 94% luminous flux maintenance rate after 40,000 hours in third-party testing.

L&L LivelyLife Inc. announces a special limited-time sale on its popular "Anywhere Clip Fan," a 4-way multi-functional DC motor fan. This versatile device offers stepless airflow adjustment, automatic oscillation, an aroma function, and a large-capacity 5,000mAh battery, providing comfort in various settings.

Stellagent Inc. has announced the results of its survey on how major generative AI services recommend retailers for refrigerator purchases. The study found that Yamada Denki achieved the highest ranking points, while K's Denki received the most first-place recommendations among home appliance stores.

LG Electronics Japan will sequentially release the new "NU851 series" (65V, 55V, 50V models) within the "LG UHD AI" 4K LCD TV category on LG official sales sites starting in late August 2026. These models incorporate the "α7 AI Processor Gen9" for optimized picture and sound, and feature the webOS for diverse streaming content and gaming.

SWITCHBOT Inc., a leading IoT and smart home device brand, will hold a special experience event for its AI partner robot, "KATA Friends," at Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kichijoji on July 25th and 26th, 2026. Visitors can interact with KATA Friends, learn about its features from expert staff, and take advantage of exclusive purchase and participation benefits, including a SwitchBot Hub Mini and original KATA Friends plushies.

SWITCHBOT Corporation, a leader in IoT and smart home devices, is holding a limited-time sale on its embedded smart relay, "SwitchBot Relay Switch 1." This device allows users to smarten existing lighting and equipment without replacement, offering Matter bridge and Bluetooth relay functionalities. The sale offers a 12% discount on official online stores.

Nitori has released a new high-power portable cooler, the NR-350-OL, designed to provide efficient cooling for larger spaces without requiring installation work. This model offers multiple operating modes to enhance comfort.