Big Fridge Is Watching You

Smart technologies will mean healthier eating

1 min read

Big Fridge Is Watching You
Infographic: Jude Buffum

Alongside flying cars and jet packs, the high-tech kitchen of tomorrow has been a staple of futuristic articles and exhibitions for more than a century. Designs have revolved around the themes of automation and some degree of machine intelligence but have generally failed to make any impact on our domestic lives. Now the rising tide of network and wireless technologies is finally turning the smart kitchen into reality.

This article is for IEEE members only. Join IEEE to access our full archive.

Join the world’s largest professional organization devoted to engineering and applied sciences and get access to all of Spectrum’s articles, podcasts, and special reports. Learn more →

If you're already an IEEE member, please sign in to continue reading.

Membership includes:

  • Get unlimited access to IEEE Spectrum content
  • Follow your favorite topics to create a personalized feed of IEEE Spectrum content
  • Save Spectrum articles to read later
  • Network with other technology professionals
  • Establish a professional profile
  • Create a group to share and collaborate on projects
  • Discover IEEE events and activities
  • Join and participate in discussions