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Streamlined Appliance

Homeowners are purchasing condensed appliances to simplify cooking

Implications - As connected homes devices become increasingly prevalent, their use becomes more specific. Connected kitchen appliances are shifting towards streamlining the cooking process to hone in on the most mundane parts of the consumer lifestyle. This speaks to the need for consumers to maximize the simplicity of smart technology by using it to enhance quality of life, as opposed to using it for simple convenience.
Workshop Question - How does your product or service fit into your customer's daily routine; could that process be streamlined? If so, how?
Trend Themes
1. Connected Kitchen Appliances - As connected homes devices become increasingly prevalent, their use becomes more specific.
2. Automated Cooking - Two notions that reign supreme for many consumers are time-savings and convenience.
3. Smart Kitchen Tools - Space is becoming more cramped in the modern kitchen as many consumers in urban areas move to smaller living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Appliances - Smart home appliance manufacturers can incorporate connected software and automation features to make consumer's lives easier.
2. Food Delivery Services - Food delivery services can use technology to promote their offerings and encourage users to enjoy freshly cooked meals at home.
3. Kitchenware Manufacturing - Kitchenware manufacturers can innovate by including multifunctional and smart features in their product offerings to cater to the rising demand for convenience.
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Automated Meal Cookers
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The 'OneCook' Cooking Appliance Frees Up Cooking Time by Doing All the Work
Two notions that reign supreme for many consumers are time-savings and convenience, which the ‘OneCook’ cooking appliance takes into account perfectly. Working like a robotic chef, the &#... MORE
Multifunctional Smart Ovens
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The Tovala Smart Oven Cooks Specially Prepared Meals in Minutes
‘Tovala’ is a new smart oven and food-delivery plan that help consumers enjoy freshly cooked food anytime. While there are a number of food subscription services on the market that... MORE
App-Connected Ovens
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The Bosh Home Connect Oven Uses Drop Scales Platform To Make Cooking Easy
Bosch is a kitchen appliance brand that is offering home owners a smart connected oven that cleverly pairs up with the Drop scales to give cooks the opportunity to precisely and expertly prepare... MORE
Stovetop Meat Smokers
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The Charcoal Companion 'KitchenQue' Smokes Food in Your Kitchen
Smoking meats or other edibles usually requires an outdoor appliance that is large and powered by it’s own element, which is something the Charcoal Companion ‘KitchenQue’ aims to... MORE
Smart Kitchen Measuring Spoons
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The Hostweigh Weighing Spoon Provides Accurate Readings for Chefs
The Hostweigh Weighing Spoon is a piece of kitchen equipment that will enable chefs to measure and weigh out everything needed in a recipe to ensure that they never find themselves with an ill-... MORE
App-Enabled Coffee Makers
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The De'Longhi PrimaDonna Elite Professional Coffee Machine is Modern
Coffee enthusiasts are likely to be ditching the cafe in lieu of being able to make barista-quality beverages from their home thanks to the De’Longhi PrimaDonna Elite Professional Coffee... MORE
App-Controlled Ovens
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The 'June Intelligent Oven' is a Countertop Appliance for Small Spaces
Moving away from the idea of built-in ovens, Matt Van Horn and Nikhil Bhogal have come up with a new countertop appliance that is perfectly suited for small spaces. The ‘June Intelligent Oven&#... MORE
Knife-Warming Toasters
Knife-Warming Toasters
The 'Sproaster' Prepares Toast and Knives for Easy Butter Spreading
Space is becoming more cramped in the modern kitchen as many consumers in urban areas move to smaller living spaces, which is increasing the demand for products like the ‘Sproaster.’... MORE

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