Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Suzumo SushiBot pumps out 300 Kwik-E-Mart rolls per hour (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/suzumo-sushibot-sushi-making-robot/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/suzumo-sushibot-sushi-making-robot/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/suzumo-sushibot-sushi-making-robot/#comments ImageWe tend to avoid scooping up sushi whenever there's no chef in sight -- at, say, a grocery store, or a gas station -- but we've always assumed there was a human cranking out maki somewhere behind the scenes. If Suzumo's SushiBot makes it to the production line, that may no longer be the case. The compact machine doesn't exude beauty in the traditional sense, but what it lacks in elegance it easily makes up with efficiency. The contraption can plop down rice clumps for nigiri at a rate of 3,600 per hour, and -- perhaps even more impressively -- it can construct one complete sushi roll every 12 seconds, with some human assistance to place fish on the rice. We tend to like the imperfect handmade feel of the traditional Japanese delight, and we're surely not alone, so don't expect to see one these pop up in your neighborhood Asian eatery. Supermarkets, hospitals and airline caterers may be more likely to pick up a SushiBot, however. Hungry? Intrigued? Roll past the break to see how it works.

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Smart ovens have long been a promise of appliance-makers, but they haven't exactly caught on with the general public just yet. Samsung's now making another push to change that, however, rolling out its new Zipel oven in Korea. In addition to some decidedly modern styling, that standout feature here is some built-in WiFi that lets the oven communicate with your Android-based smartphone, which can be used to dial the oven in just right for 160 different dishes. The oven itself is also an infrared oven, which promises more versatility than a conventional oven, and it packs a number of "smart" features into the oven itself, including the ability to display the number of calories of a particular dish. Unfortunately, there's no indication of a price just yet, or a release outside of Korea.

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We'll admit it, cooktops aren't all that sexy as a rule. But Thermodor's Freedom full-surface adaptive induction unit we just happened upon at CES Unveiled this evening certainly takes some steps towards making that almost true. Touting a 6-inch touchscreen that displays the pot's shape and position and enables easy one tap control of each vessel's cooking temperature as well as up to 4600-watt maximum output power. A benefit of this seamless layout is that due to inductive cooking's magic, pots can be reconfigured while cooking without the need to wait for an element to heat up. While we weren't allowed to do any cooking tests, we expect the surface does get hot and can cook food. Thermador's flagship Freedom surface is due to ship in Jul 2012 for an sound about $4949. Hit the gallery for some pretty hot see-thru pics of the inner workings of the Freedom.

Gallery: Thermador full surface induction cooktop

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Gallery: Belkin kitchen iPad stands

Belkin kitchen iPad stands

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Belkin intros three ways to turn your iPad into a pricey kitchen accessory originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electrolux kitchen laptop concept disregards grease, common sense originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Fistful of Lard conundrum, heard of it? Probably not because we just made it up. Nevertheless, it's the classic dilemma faced by any home cook: how do you control the counter-top set without subjecting the TV remote or all-in-one touchscreen to a slathering of semisolid hog fat? Easy, if you own Panasonic's new ¥50,000 (about $600) DMP-HV200 digital terrestrial television just announced for Japan. The IPX-3 rated, drip-proof set features gesture control that lets you change the channel or adjust the volume without touching the 1024 x 600 pixel LCD display or bundled remote. It's also available with an optional battery pack giving you about three and half hours of untethered image or video fed over 802.11n WiFi, SDXC cards, or USB cable. There's even a DMB-BV300 version with HDMI-out if you're willing to forgo the gesture control and fork over ¥80,000 (almost $1,000) for the illusion of Blu-ray magic on a 10-inch screen.

Panasonic's HV200 portable TV is controlled with a wave of the hand originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Control4, Sub-Zero get in on the home automation game originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OK, we didn't see this one coming: iGrill is a Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometer. That's right, this bad boy not only displays the temp of whatever you sink the probe into, it also takes that info and transmits it to your iOS device for remote monitoring. Hell, the app itself even features a kitchen timer, alerts for whatever temp you set it to, and more. Because really, you do everything else with your smartphone, so why not use it to free yourself from the tyranny of the kitchen once and for all? Oh, that's right -- because this thing costs $100. See for yourself by hitting up the source link.

iGrill meat thermometer for iPhone is the expensive, unholy marriage of the meat thermometer and iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You're looking at the eight finalists (culled from the submissions of over 1,300) of the Electrolux Design Lab 2010 competition. If like us, you're really into kitchen tech, you're in luck: there's plenty to be had here, including the BioRobot refrigerator, the Elements Modular kitchen and the Dismount washer. It's enough to get us seriously excited for the future. Up next, the eight finalists will be narrowed down to just one winner, who will get a six-month long, paid interneship at Electrolux's global design center, plus a €5,000 prize (nearly $6,000). Below you can check out a video for the BioRobot refrigerator. Hit up the source link for videos of the other finalists.

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Electrolux Design Lab 2010 competition finalists: the future's so bright... originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The kids at Ikea would like to float a couple "kitchen of the future" concepts at us. Apparently the Swedish furniture chain commissioned a report from The Future Laboratory (a London-based think tank previously seen in this space warning us of the dangers of "visual pollution" caused by all those pesky pico projectors that everybody has and which work really, really well). The skinny? By 2040, we'll have "mood kitchens" that read our "vibes, man" and adjust lighting and music in the process. Not only that, but you can expect such niceties as dining recommendations, self-cleaning appliances, integrated "sixth generation" iPads, celebrity chefs "hologrammed into" your home, and 3D food printing. These guys are certainly optimistic! Hell, we'll be happy if thirty years hence the typical kitchen isn't a leaking tent in a robot-run internment camp. PR after the break.

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Seriously, humanity, we're disappointed it took you so long to come up with this. Now, who here has the funds to convert this from concept to commercial product? We're waiting...

Toast/E/R Defibrillator concept toasts, will inevitably lead to fun toast-shaped skin burns originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artbreadcarmonconceptdefibrillatordesignkitchenshayshay carmonShayCarmontoasttoasterThu, 29 Jul 2010 10:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Electrolux Bio Robot Refrigerator: because you want to store your food in ectoplasm]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/electrolux-bio-robot-refrigerator-because-you-want-to-store-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/electrolux-bio-robot-refrigerator-because-you-want-to-store-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/electrolux-bio-robot-refrigerator-because-you-want-to-store-you/#comments Well, what do we have here? Oh, just an insane fridge concept that we can really get behind... because we want to store our food in green goo without using any electricity. The Bio Robot refrigerator works by cooling a biopolymer gel via luminescence. Food gets loaded into the gel, and the surface tension of the gel creates an individual pod for each piece added, meaning that nothing is touching anything else, and no odors transfer. The refrigerator itself would take up a lot less space than current models, and could apparently be stored horizontally, vertically, or in zero gravity conditions! So how close to reality is this thing? Sadly, probably not very. Hit up the source for more images of this kitchen beauty.

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If you're like us, you spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen, and you're undoubtedly already aware of the fact that faucets usually leave plenty to be desired. They're often hideous, and are pretty inconveniently set up most of the time, too. This concept -- which has been fully produced as a prototype -- is made from a slab of Corian, and employs tap gestures for operation. Call us crazy, but we're ready to lay down some cash for one of these right now. Unfortunately, they're not for sale (at least not yet) but you can check it out further in the video below.

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Touch interactive kitchen faucet: we'll take one originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alessi, the Italian firm responsible for bringing the high-minded designs of folks like Philippe Starck to the kitchens of yuppies the world o'er, has recently announced the AlessiTAB, an all-in-one touchscreen device sportin' WiFi, a digital TV tuner, base station, up to six hours battery life, and of course that world famous Android OS. Designed by Stefano Giovannoni (you know the guy), this is made by Promelit, a prominent Italian device manufacturer. Of course, we live like hobos, blogging from crowded bus stations and beer halls, but maybe you live in an actual house -- in Europe? In that case, keep an eye out: it should make the scene this September for about €300 ($400). Video after the break.

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AlessiTAB Android touchscreen for fancy European kitchens announced for fall originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alessialessitaball-in-oneandroiddesignerdesktopeuropehouseholditalykitchenpcpromelitStefano GiovannoniStefanoGiovannonivideoyuppieFri, 23 Apr 2010 05:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Combi Chef 6 microwave has a USB port, nothing else matters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/combi-chef-6-microwave-has-a-usb-port-nothing-else-matters/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/combi-chef-6-microwave-has-a-usb-port-nothing-else-matters/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/combi-chef-6-microwave-has-a-usb-port-nothing-else-matters/#comments Apparently these combi-ovens are all the rage in Europe, thanks to their terrific versatility and obvious good looks. So what's got our gadget-craving attention this time? Why, it's a bona fide USB port, replete with menu-creating software too! We can feign excitement all day long about this, but in actuality it's rather a neat option to be able to program the mode and time of cooking for your favorite meals -- porridge, three minutes; grilled cheese sandwich, till melty -- and then store them on a USB drive. Hell, the intended audience of restaurant chains might find that even more useful. Our only remaining question before June is, will it have the power to charge an iPad?

[Thanks, Darryl]

Combi Chef 6 microwave has a USB port, nothing else matters originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If, like us, you've spent a fair amount of time in a kitchen cooking up a storm, then you're probably aware of one of the major drawbacks of major home-cooking... it generates a ton of waste. That's right -- up to 85 or 90 percent of a family's trash can be generated within the vicinity of the kitchen. Faltazi's concept kitchen should be interesting for just that reason -- Ekokook is designed to generate essentially zero waste. The solid waste -- things like glass -- are ground down using a hand-activated steel ball, and there's also a manual paper shredder which compacts the leftovers into small bricks. Water is stored, filtered, and reused, with waste water being used to water plants. Oh, and there's also an eco-friendly earthworm compactor in a drawer! Does it get any better? Well, there's a video after the break to check out.

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Ekokook concept kitchen's mantra: waste not, want not originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptconceptsecoekokookfuturegreengreen techgreen technologyGreenTechGreenTechnologyhouseholdkitchenkitchen of the futureKitchenOfTheFuturethe futureTheFutureyankoTue, 02 Feb 2010 18:14:00 EST<![CDATA[iHome's new clock radios will ensure neither you nor your iPhone ever sleep too late]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/ihomes-new-clock-radios-will-ensure-neither-you-nor-your-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/ihomes-new-clock-radios-will-ensure-neither-you-nor-your-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/ihomes-new-clock-radios-will-ensure-neither-you-nor-your-iphone/#commentsiHome's new clock radios will ensure neither you nor your iPhone ever sleep too late
If you tend to think of iHome as a company that makes things iPhones and iPods can be seen sticking out of, we're here to reinforce that impression with the unveiling of three new clock radio dock devices for Appley goods.
  • iP90 Clock Radio/Audio System: This is the latest clock radio from the company, displaying a sleek design (pictured above) that's much more visually appealing than the last one we saw and, interestingly, sports a sync button that will suck the time right out of your iPhone and use it to set the device. No more swearing at yourself for scrolling too quickly past 9:54pm.
  • iP42 Dual Alarm Clock Radio: This version (pictured after the break) slims things down a bit and, honestly, uglies them up a bit compared to the iP90, but adds the ability to manage two alarms at once. Sync button makes an appearance here, too.
  • iP39 Kitchen Timer and FM Alarm Clock Radio: Wrapping things up is a cooking companion, featuring stainless steel accents that are said to provide "the look and feel of a premium kitchen appliance." Sadly we have no images of this Bertazzoni wanna-be, but we do know that it's designed to be easy to clean, also sports an alarm clock, and adds a dual bake timer into the mix as well.
No release date or prices for any of these at this time. Can your sleep cycle handle this kind of variety? We don't think so.

Update: Justin commented to point out what we missed: that the iP90 will be $99.

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iHome's new clock radios will ensure neither you nor your iPhone ever sleep too late originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alarm clockAlarmClockcesces 2010Ces2010clock radioClockRadiodockfeaturefeaturedfeaturesihomeihome ip39ihome ip42ihome ip90IhomeIp39IhomeIp42IhomeIp90ip39ip42ip90iphone dockIphoneDockipod dockIpodDockkitchenWed, 06 Jan 2010 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Barista-approved mod shoves a coffeemaker, Mac mini and subwoofer into an iMac DV case]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/26/barista-approved-mod-shoves-a-coffeemaker-mac-mini-and-subwoofe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/26/barista-approved-mod-shoves-a-coffeemaker-mac-mini-and-subwoofe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/26/barista-approved-mod-shoves-a-coffeemaker-mac-mini-and-subwoofe/#comments Do you have even the slightest clue what you get when you shove a perfectly operational Mac mini, JBL Spot subwoofer and WMF1 coffeemaker into a perfectly defunct iMac DV case? The iMac CS, that's what. In one of the most bizarre and aspirational mods we've seen in quite some time, one Klaus Diebel has managed to combine three devices that wouldn't typically be shoved within the same enclosure... into the same enclosure. The result is a coffee-making media server that just so happens to boast its own inbuilt sound system, or in other words, exactly what you need to start a street corner java shop. The bad news is that a customized version will set you back at least €300 ($431), but the good news is that you can probably build your own for less. Just make sure you know exactly what you're getting yourself into before embarking -- we've got a vague idea that this won't enhance the lives of many.

Barista-approved mod shoves a coffeemaker, Mac mini and subwoofer into an iMac DV case originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Dec 2009 01:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you haven't yet invested in an iPod dock for the kitchen, the kids at ADE (a German company that manufactures cooking equipment for commercial and home use) have something right up your alley. The Rihanna kitchen scale features an iPod dock, an LCD display, and a 2 watt speaker that sits demurely beneath glass weighing area. This bad boy will handle up to 11 pounds (graduated in .04 ounce steps). Look for it soon-ish for around $105. And no, it has nothing to do with the popular recording artist of the same name.

Continue reading Rihanna kitchen scale features iPod dock, Heavy D's scale plays vinyl

Rihanna kitchen scale features iPod dock, Heavy D's scale plays vinyl originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keeping those dreams alive by scrubbing dishes at your least favorite eatery? Best put those aspirations on the front burner, as Panasonic's got a mighty fine robot swooping in to take your place -- and for a whole lot less cash, to boot. At Panny's robotics laboratory in Osaka, the company recently showcased its latest gaggle of prototype robots designed to help humans take it easy more often. Among the usual suspects were a porter robot designed to help with heavy lifting, while the star of the show was undoubtedly the dish washing bot that wasn't afraid to get its metallic digits wet and soapy. As expected, an array of integrated sensors kept it from grabbing a wine glass too tightly, and its four fingers enabled it to do most everything a human washer could (sans the kvetching). Have a peek at these guys in action just past the break.

[Via Impress]

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Panasonic serves up latest prototype robots, dish washing servant included (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via JKK Mobile]

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Video: EeePC modded into a WalleeePC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Unplggd]

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[Via SlashGear]

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ChefStack automatic pancake machine -- for all your pancake party needs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now, there may not be a whole lot to this one -- it's simply a measuring cup with a backlit LCD on the handle that tells you the exact volume of the liquid you're measuring -- but it's a step forward in the culinary world, where it still feels like it's 1917 a lot of the time. The Smart Measure -- which started out as a concept on Yanko Design and has been picked up for distribution by kitchen giant Taylor -- boasts a bunch of preset measurements for ingredients in common recipes, and it can also do conversions for you, as well. There's no word on pricing, but we're expecting to see it hit shelves this fall.

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Oh sure, outfits have claimed to ship kitchen-friendly TV sets before, but Toshiba just made 'em all look silly with the introduction of the 19LV612U. Less formally known as the first member of the Stainless Style TV series, this 18.5-inch set packs a built-in slot-loading DVD player, integrated ATSC / NTSC / QAM TV tuner and a 1,366 x 768 native resolution. Oh, and then there's the seductive stainless steel coating, which makes it fit in impeccably well with your modern day dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave oven. Other specs include 300 nits of brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, five millisecond response time, HDMI / VGA inputs, a headphone jack and VESA mount support. It's expected to ruin meals regularly starting this September for $349.99

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Toshiba's Stainless Style 720p HDTV redefines kitchenware originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh sure, outfits have claimed to ship kitchen-friendly TV sets before, but Toshiba just made 'em all look silly with the introduction of the 19LV612U. Less formally known as the first member of the Stainless Style TV series, this 18.5-inch set packs a built-in slot-loading DVD player, integrated ATSC / NTSC / QAM TV tuner and a 1,366 x 768 native resolution. Oh, and then there's the seductive stainless steel coating, which makes it fit in impeccably well with your modern day dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave oven. Other specs include 300 nits of brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, five millisecond response time, HDMI / VGA inputs, a headphone jack and VESA mount support. It's expected to ruin meals regularly starting this September for $349.99

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James Dyson, the man who single-handedly transformed the vacuum cleaner from a symbol of domestic oppression to an object of techno-lust, is back on the scene with not one, but a whole coterie of kitchen appliances designed to save space -- by sticking 'em in a box. No longer must Americans stand for tea kettles shaped like tea kettles, toasters shaped like toasters, or for juicers... you get the idea. What's more, these guys are all designed to work together: controls are uniformly placed on the top or front panels, with devices sharing common power supplies. As it stands, this is all currently little more than a story dreamt up on the basis of a patent, fodder for a slow news day, and something which neither Dyson nor his colleagues commit to actually making a real reality -- even if patent US 2009/0095729 tells us a different story. But what the hell? A guy can dream, right?

[Via Core77]

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Domestic visionary Dyson's totally square kitchen originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 May 2009 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we can only assume that "kitchen-safe" means that it won't melt when tossed accidentally in the oven nor be fazed by splattering hot grease, we'd still exercise a good deal of caution when reading off of the Demy digital recipe reader. Crafted by Key Ingredient, this here device packs a sealed 7-inch display, storage for up to 2,500 recipes and USB connectivity for syncing with your PC. Furthermore, it provides three kitchen timers, a measurement conversion calculator and an ingredient substitution dictionary to get cooks out of a pinch if they are one special ingredient short. Currently, the device is listed as "shipping soon" from Amazon, though we'd probably start scrounging up those three Benjamins if you hope to own one free and clear whenever "soon" turns to "now."

[Via PopGadget]

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Kitchen-safe Demy recipe reader could revolutionize your cooking originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know, it seems that bigger is always thought to be better when it comes to refrigerators. Each year, we see these already goliath boxes growing even larger, though you won't catch us kvetching about making room for integrated LCDs. To that end, Fisher & Paykel is looking out for those of us cooped up in tiny apartments with the introduction of its IZONA CoolDrawer. As you can see, the unit looks more like a standard cabinet than a real deal fridge, and it reportedly does an outstanding job of preserving the few essentials that bachelors and space-constrained citizens keep on hand. Your guess is as good as ours when it comes to price, but let's just say you'll probably end up paying more for less, sadly.

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IZONA CoolDrawer refrigerator chills with your pots and pans originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As with the tried and true toaster, the traditional pizza cutter has gone far, far too long without a redesign. Don't get us wrong -- the standard cutter seems to slice through Digiorno pies just fine, but it really doesn't add too much fun to the whole process. That's where Fred & Friends comes in. The unimaginatively named (and currently unpriced) Pizza Pro beautifully weds a circular saw with a pizza slicer, and while this thing doesn't actually rev up and send shreds of cheese, pepperoni and burnt crust flying when making its way from one side to the other, it certainly makes the art of carving up a pie for eight infinitely more enjoyable.

[Via GearDiary]

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OK, Da-G over at XDA-Developers (as always, they really rock the custom world) has shared a simple ROM of Windows Mobile 6.5 for your HTC Fuze or Raphael. Apparently this is a work in progress on new hardware -- we've already seen on ancient stuff -- with bugs galore or "BUGNASTYBUGLYBUGGEROONEYBUGMEGALOPOLIS" as he puts it, so users beware. Features absent / broken include: the volume control not working properly, AutoRun doesn't start on first boot, the OS' sliding panels are not there yet, and unlock doesn't work -- so if you've locked your set, reboot time. We're waiting on -- and hoping for -- some real honest-to-goodness shots of this in action, but until then, feast your eyes on all the details by following the link.

[Thanks, Joel P. and Da_G for the pics]

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It's pretty simple, really: these "clicking cursor" oven mitts (which aren't clicking, but whatever) would make a completely, mind-numbingly awesome addition to any gadget-lover's kitchen. We want them now. Too bad they're not available... yet.

[Via OhGizmo!]

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Not that we haven't seen LCD-equipped rangehoods before, but ILVE's VELA just has that art deco flair that so turns us on. All personal details aside, this here kitchen appliance was designed by Marco Valerio Agretti and features a 4-speed touch control extraction, optional automatic switch-on / speed regulation, all stainless steel construction, a light indicator for filter management and a washable anti-grease filter. Now that you've survived that snore-fest, here's the real details you're after: there's a 10-inch LCD TV built right in there, and with that comes a remote control and an RCA input / output for hooking up your cable box, a DVD player or any flavor of game console. Unfortunately, actual specifications of the TV -- as well as pricing for the entire unit -- are nowhere to be found, but it's pretty safe to assume those who have to ask probably won't be buying. [Warning: PDF read link]

[Via T3]

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ILVE introduces VELA rangehood with built-in LCD TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not that we haven't seen LCD-equipped rangehoods before, but ILVE's VELA just has that art deco flair that so turns us on. All personal details aside, this here kitchen appliance was designed by Marco Valerio Agretti and features a 4-speed touch control extraction, optional automatic switch-on / speed regulation, all stainless steel construction, a light indicator for filter management and a washable anti-grease filter. Now that you've survived that snore-fest, here's the real details you're after: there's a 10-inch LCD TV built right in there, and with that comes a remote control and an RCA input / output for hooking up your cable box, a DVD player or any flavor of game console. Unfortunately, actual specifications of the TV -- as well as pricing for the entire unit -- are nowhere to be found, but it's pretty safe to assume those who have to ask probably won't be buying. [Warning: PDF read link]

[Via T3]

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Industrial designer Sung Bae Chang has finally given us mortals the ability to do that which was once considered a bona-fide miracle. Using the "Scan Toaster," anyone with a PC and a USB cable can burn the likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary (or any image or text that you wish) onto a slice of bread. The toaster utilizes a network of toasting "modules" -- hot wires that rotate within a 30 degree radius -- that burn the image or text you have selected onto the delicious slice of your choice. The peripheral is a finalist in a design competition run by the appliance manufacturer Electrolux, so as-of-yet there aren't any plans to manufacture it on a mass scale. We're guessing that Mr. Sun Bae Chang probably wants to keep the awesome power of the Scan Toaster for himself anyway.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electroluxkitchenkitchen gadgetsKitchenGadgetsScan ToasterScanToasterSun Bae ChangSunBaeChangtoasterFri, 12 Sep 2008 09:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Space-age Hitachi refrigerators spray your eats with antioxidants]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/01/space-age-hitachi-refrigerators-spray-your-eats-with-antioxidant/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/01/space-age-hitachi-refrigerators-spray-your-eats-with-antioxidant/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/01/space-age-hitachi-refrigerators-spray-your-eats-with-antioxidant/#commentsWe won't even pretend to act like we're fluent in Japanese, but based on our best understanding of machine translation, Hitachi has a few new refrigerators that will actually spritz your food with antioxidants and vitamins to keep things exceptionally fresh and clean (clean). The R-Y6000 and R-Y5400 will evidently sense what types of foods are stored in what compartments, after which a specified amount of nutrients will be emitted in order to keep things from spoiling too soon. We aren't too keen on a robotic fridge having the power to douse our grub with whatever chemical it pleases, but so long as it uses FDA-approved vitamins, minerals, HGH and anabolic steroids, we suppose we'll live.

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Space-age Hitachi refrigerators spray your eats with antioxidants originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Going out for coffee is so pre-recession, right? Either way, what you see above is a purported rendering of Philips' next-generation Senseo coffee system, which actually looks to be taking a step backwards in the design department. Not that we have anything against non-futuristic styling -- just an observation, is all. We know, at least a handful of you are already champing at the bit to yell "FAKE1one!," but really, who spends time creating a mockup of a java machine? And besides, aren't all the good designers working up those derisory iPhone nano images?

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For whatever reason, toasters are redesigned entirely more often than most any other kitchen gadget, but the Trapdoor Toaster may actually be an alternative worth checking out. First off, the item you see above is no concept -- as a matter of fact, it's available for purchase right now at Hammacher Schlemmer. Essentially, this thing inhales bread, bagels and frozen waffles, toasts 'em to your preferred level of brown / black and then shoots them out below onto a serving tray. Sadly, this removes that iconic eject function that makes traditional toasters so fun to watch, but it does prevent you from scalding your fingertips as you try to dig out slices from the fiery slots. Novel? You bet. Worth the $79.95 asking price? Not on your life.

[Via Coolest-Gadgets]

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Trapdoor Toaster releases bread on the bottom, removes trademark "pop" originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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