Horrors are lurking in the refrigerator

There’s an alien living in my refrigerator. I saw it when I moved aside the ketchup so I could find a pudding cup for Junior’s lunch. There, underneath the bag of leftover sliced pineapple was a small, black, furry thing. And I swear to you, it winked at me.

Cold comfort for internet fridges

Hold on, where did the future go? Last month the side of every bus heralded the arrival of the internet fridge, with its integrated internet-enabled telephone, MP3 player, and PC. But today the fridge, and the hotly anticipated future along with it, have disappeared.

Fruit Saver Put to Test

The fruit saver is an insulated, electric fruit bowl that promises to keep your fruit fresh longer. Maybe you’ve seen ads that claim it’s “the most innovative kitchen appliance since the microwave oven.” Consumer Reports checked out this 80-dollar kitchen appliance to see if it really is a fruit …

Chilly Forecast for Smart Fridge

Some more and a very interesting piece on Electrolux’s MMS fridge. (K) You are at Safeway when you realize you forgot your shopping list. No problem. Just snap an image of what’s inside your refrigerator with your cell phone. It may sound a bit extravagant and even goofy, but a Swedish company sa…

Buyer Beware: Stainless Steel Appliances

June 30, 2003 – When people redo their kitchens, more and more are choosing stainless steel appliances. They’re high style, but as lots of people have found, they’re also high maintenance. Consumer Reports tested a new type of finish that gives you the stainless-steel look without the cleaning ha…