Kitchen gadgets

Firebox offers peanut butter maker

Firebox has announced it is offering a new novelty kitchen appliance in the form of a peanut butter maker.

However, unless you chug the good stuff down on a daily basis, we think it's highly likely that this kitchen gadget will sit languishing in the back of a...

"Kitchen-friendly" Android tablets due in 2010

Due to be unveiled at January's CES show, Innovative Converged Devices, or ICD, has announced the launch of a range of "kitchen-friendly" Android tablets.

The "Vega" line is described as "low priced, full featured high definition entertainment and information...

Lego Minifig kitchen scales on sale

Did you just squeal with delight? You're evidently a Lego enthusiast. The Danish company has put together a set of kitchen scales featuring the head of one its iconic "minifigs".

Measuring 17cm (7 inches) tall, with a 15cm (6 inches) wide tray, you'll be able...

Lulu Guinness for Comet toaster launches

Designer Lulu Guinness has teamed up with Comet to create a limited edition toaster "to add a touch of glamour to one of the most quintessentially British gadgets".

Featuring Lulu's iconic "lip" designs, with red and cream lips on a black background, the toaster...

Asus eee 701 gets modded into kitchen cupboard

One man's urge for a computer in his kitchen has pushed him into gutting an Asus Eee netbook and fitting it in his kitchen cupboards.

No doubt baulking at the price of the LG or Samsung "connected" fridges that feature built in computers, a gadget fiend from Germany...

Frog-shaped bug-zapper produced

In dark corners of the IFA trade show floor lie stalls from obscure Chinese companies that make the weirdest stuff. We've seen self-cleaning toilet seats, all the odd-shaped thumb drives you could imagine, and more circuitboards and cables than at a robotics convention.

Philips offers "Robust Collection" for kitchens

Philips has unveiled a new range of kitchen appliances for hard-working kitchens, the "Robust Collection".

Described as "advanced, durable and stylish", Philips promises the the new line "delivers professional results and long-lasting performance, and uses...

LG 11kg F1443KD Direct Drive washing machine launches

LG might not be the first brand you associate with laundry, but with an impressive range of innovative releases over the last few years, they are seriously vying for space in your home.

The F1443KD washing machine will handle an 11kg wash with a 78-litre drum,...

ChefStack lets you say yes to 200 pancakes an hour

Like pancakes? Fancy eating 200 of them in an hour? Thought you did. Well that's what the ChefStack promises pancake fans unable to make it to their local diner or ihop.

Called the ChefStack, the machine, which is the size of a microwave oven and is easily...

VIDEO: Coca-Cola's "Freestyle" drinks machine

If you can look past the slightly staid video from BSquare, a company who had a hand in the development of the device, here we bring you the drinks machine of the future!

The Coca-Cola "Freestyle" is a bit of a revolution as far as fizzy drinks go as it not...

Breville Smart Oven: for people who like toast...

Breville has announced the launch of a new toaster oven that promises to toast your bread, bagel, pizza or anything else for that matter perfectly every time.

Called the Smart Oven, when it comes to toasting your bread, the oven will go as far as asking you...

Breville kettle promises to brew the perfect cuppa

Brits like a good cup of tea, but as tea aficionados only know too well, heating the water to the wrong temperature can mean the difference between a good and bad cuppa.

In steps Breville (yes the sandwich maker) with a new cordless kettle that promises to...

MicroFridge offers four-in-one kitchen fun

A cunning space-saving solution for the kitchen is available in the States in the form of the MicroFridge.

As the name might suggest, the appliance, offering "small space convenience", combines a refrigerator, freezer and microwave in a single unit.

LG launches non-plumbed water and ice fridge freezer

LG displayed their GWL227HSYA non-plumbed fridge freezer yesterday at their Simply Living event in London.

So what? I hear you ask. Well, the interesting part is the non-plumbed aspect. Many "American" side-by-side fridge freezers with water dispensers need...

Heinz unveils desktop Beanzawave

Targeting the tech market with cunning precision, Heinz has co-developed a new portable microwave that can be powered by USB.

The "Beanzawave" measures 7.4-inches tall by 6.2-inches wide and 5.9-inches deep, ideal for office use, but is only at prototype stage.

Electrolux Rendez-vous concept revealed

Electrolux has dreamt up the table "that does it all": "Acts as a kitchen, living room, recharges your phone/iPod/laptop, you can cook on it, eat off it, store your food under it, and its 'virtual chef' will even tell you how to cook".

The Electrolux "Rendez-vous"...

Dyson patents cuboid kitchen gadgets

James Dyson is looking to the kitchen for his next innovation, plans for which have been revealed in a recently filed US patent application.

Dyson wants to help homeowners save space on overcrowded kitchen worktops by redesigning our kitchen gadgets into more...

Grand Designs Live demos Home of the Future

In times of plenty, manufacturers always have news. When launches are a little thinner on the ground, concepts make the perfect exhibition fodder.

Such was the case with the Home of the Future at this year's Grand Designs Live exhibition, where Samsung and...

Firebox launches Rubik's Cube salt and pepper pots

Add some geek chic to your kitchen table with these officially licensed Rubik's Cube salt and pepper pots.

Each eye-catching replica cube is built around a ceramic mill that claims to make light work of pulverising your condiments.

Each mill measures...

BBC iPlayer launches for a new platform

The BBC iPlayer, already available on the iPhone, Wii, mobiles, PMPs and Virgin Media, is now available on a new gadget for your viewing pleasure.

The Beeb's marketing team apparently identified breakfast television as an emerging market segment for on-demand...

Hotpoint brings steam to 2009 Aqualtis range

Hotpoint have updated their Aqualtis family of washers and dryers for 2009, bringing in some innovative new features.

The highlights for 2009 include new models that now give you the option of a steam cycle. There will be two types of steam cycle available....

Hotpoint Openspace flexible oven launches

Hotpoint today showed off and demoed their new Openspace oven which is coming to a kitchen near you.

The new oven gives you all the regular features you'd expect to find in a modern in-built unit, but it comes with a twist. Insert a special insulated horizontal...

Pizza Pro Pizza Cutter promises DIY pizza antics

You can hear the infommercial now: "Do you love pizza? Do you find cutting it difficult? Then this is the ultimate kitchen gadget for you!"

What the heck is it? Well it's the Pizza Pro Pizza Cutter of course, designed to make light work of your pizza. If that's...

IWOOT offers "ice invaders"

Fancy a whole collection of little alien invader monsters to plonk in your drink at your next party?

The retro geek-chic trays make 24 Ice Invaders to keep your drinks nicely chilled.

Measuring 21 x 12 x 1.5cm, the ice invaders tray is available...

Toast your team with the Top Team Toaster

It seems wearing your favourite club's kit just isn't enough to show your love for your footie team, you need to eat, sleep and breath the club mantra.

Luckily die-hard footie fans will be able to show that love for their team with the launch of a new toaster...