Jumping onto the bandwagon of kitchen appliances that can be controlled right from your phone, GE has come up with a Smart Countertop Microwave Oven that connects to a smartphone app. It can add voice control thanks to Alexa, and Amazon can even help you find a lower price on this fancy gadget, down from $139.
It has all the convenience of your standard microwave. You can even take the guesswork out of cooking items that you aren’t sure about — just scan the barcode and let the microwave figure out how long, and at what power, to cook the food.
Automatic Touchless Soap Dispenser by Otto Umbra ($45 to $55)
We're all familiar with touchless soap dispensers by now, but did you know it's possible to use one in your own home? Take the idea from a commercial building to your kitchen or bathroom and increase the cleanliness.
It's never been easier to reduce touching potentially dirty or diseased surfaces, and the affordable nature of this appliance means any germaphobe can get it. This dispenser from Otto Umbra dispenses soap thanks to a sensor.
Watermelon Slicer by FEENM ($13.99)
Slicing a watermelon takes way more work than slicing...well, everything. Except for, like, a car. FEENM wants to change the world of watermelon slicing, and this huge slicer – 15.7 inches in diameter – will take on watermelons, cantaloupes, and any other hard-to-slice fruits or vegetables.
The blades are made of 340 stainless steel, which won't deform the watermelon. It has an ergonomic grip that keeps your hands away from the blades, and it will produce twelve perfect slices every time. You can even use this handy product on pineapple and honeydew. The four-point-five-star rating on Amazon means you're getting something you'll love.
WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker by Anova Culinary ($139)
What's this Sous Vide method you keep hearing about? It's simple, sort of — food is vacuum-sealed inside a bag, and then cooked using heated water surrounding the package. It's become in vogue to cook foods like pork, lamb, eggs, veggies, and more with this method.
The WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker takes the work of stirring the packages in the water out of your kitchen. It circulates the water at the precise speed and temperature you need for perfect meals. With the included app, you can measure the progress of your meal right from the comfort of your smartphone.
Watermelon Slicer by Sleeké ($13)
If you're a fruit fan, you should definitely grab this watermelon wonder-gadget. It's a stainless-steel watermelon slicer that will get you a big juicy melon slice every time.
It may look a little intimidating to use, but its easy-grip handle and "Sleeké" design make it a fool-proof product. Once you're done it's easy to clean thanks to the stainless steel construction.