Are self-cleaning surfaces and intelligent worktops a gimmick or culinary must-have?

If you thought a hi-tech kitchen meant having a bagel-rack on your toaster, think again. In a mere 10 years, an intelligent kitchen worktop could be giving you advice on the curry you're making, brainstorming salad ideas with you and reminding you to eat that stilton at the back of the fridge. It may sound like wacky Tomorrow's World stuff, and, frankly, a rather undesirable addition to a busy ...

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IKEA Unveils Kitchen of the Future, and it's Alive - TAXI Design Network

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IKEA Unveils Kitchen of the Future, and it's Alive TAXI Design Network INTUITIV will be able to read users' moods via sensors, suggesting recipes and even infusing walls with aromatherapy. And the kitchen will even be able to ... and more »

BLOG: Non-Toxic Cleaning In Your Home - SanDiego.com (blog)

BLOG: Non-Toxic Cleaning In Your Home SanDiego.com (blog) The addition of essential oils will not only make the finished product smell lovely and get the kids involved, but will also add an aromatherapy aspect each ...

Are self-cleaning surfaces and intelligent worktops a gimmick or culinary must ... - Independent

Are self-cleaning surfaces and intelligent worktops a gimmick or culinary must ... Independent Features like LED-light projections and aromatherapy-infused walls will all cultivate the intimacy people yearn for." Maybe the hologram chefs could give ... and more »