BuzzFeed Debuts iOS-Connected 'Tasty One Top' That Automatically Adjusts Recipe Settings as You Cook

[MacRumors]

BuzzFeed and its food-centric brand Tasty today announced its first foray into smart consumer appliances with a device called the "Tasty One Top," a $149 Bluetooth-enabled induction cooktop that consumers can place anywhere in their kitchen and connect to an iOS app for easy-to-follow recipes. BuzzFeed Product Labs partnered with GE Appliances to create the Tasty One Top, with the announcement coming ahead of Tasty's two year anniversary on July 31.

When the device syncs to the Tasty iOS app, users can choose which recipe they want to create. As they start cooking, the Tasty One Top will automatically adjust the temperature and power settings for each step of the recipe. When the recipe calls for specific instructions like flipping a pancake or adding veggies, the cooktop will notify the user with audible cues.

Images via Tasty​

BuzzFeed today unveiled its first-ever smart appliance, the Tasty One Top, a Bluetooth-enabled induction cooktop now available for pre-order. The One Top will connect directly to the all-new Tasty app for iPhone, which is available on the App Store today with nearly 1,700 video recipes.

Designed by BuzzFeed Product Labs and brought to life with the help of GE Appliance's First Build team, the One Top tracks the surface temperature of a pan or pot, as well as the internal temperature of your food, to assure perfect execution of every recipe. It's induction technology is faster, safer, and more precise than traditional forms of cooking.

Tasty said that the One Top is perfect for pan cooking, pot cooking, slow cooking, sous vide, and more, with the ability to heat up faster and more consistently than traditional stovetops. The top of the device has capacitive touch power control buttons, and it's all housed in a pentagon design that the company pointed out is perfect for posting pictures on Instagram.

The Tasty One Top is up for pre-order today for $149, which is at a 15 percent discount from its normal $175 price tag. The device comes in blue and black, and there's also a 4-piece cookware set with a fry pan, sauce pan, and stock pot for $184. Both packages come with a thermometer so users can cook food like steak to a precise temperature. The device will begin shipping this November, and Tasty mentioned that production is limited and the One Top will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

"Tasty's strong brand and massive fan base give it almost limitless avenues for expansion -- from cookbooks to licensing to consumer tech -- and we're excited to take a new big step with the One Top, a product that has the potential to truly make precision cooking widely accessible," said Ben Kaufman, Head of BuzzFeed Product Labs.

Starting today, users can download the new Tasty iOS app through a one-time SMS link on BuzzFeed's One Top product page, with a wider launch expected to follow. With the app, users can browse more than 1,700 recipes that can be searched by specific ingredients, time of day, social events, difficulty, speed, or dietary needs. Recipes can be made without the One Top's automatic recipe adjustments, with the app offering step-by-step instructions along with helpful videos.

Article Link: BuzzFeed Debuts iOS-Connected 'Tasty One Top' That Automatically Adjusts Recipe Settings as You Cook

 

[macsplusmacs]

"Things that are going to be sold at a garage sale for $1 a year from now"

 

[BarredOwl]

So dumb

 

[fighterfoo]

and it's all housed in a pentagon design that the company pointed out is perfect for posting pictures on Instagram.

STAAAAAAHP. That's what Instagram needs -- more pictures of your ****** cooking.

 

[spazzcat]

I have a lot of IoT, I don't get this one...

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

I dunno, I actually find this one kind of interesting.

 

[Lopes]

Great, an IOT hot plate that will eventually succumb to a firmware hack, run rampant with unstoppable AI and then burn down your house in an effort to "cook everything."

Solutions in need of a problem, again.

 

[mgmacius]

And if you don't need any of the internet of things crap, you can pick up pretty decent induction cooker from Ikea for just €40...

 

[linkmaster02]

As expected, this thread is full of party poopers. This thing looks great! I do not enjoy cooking. I find it very stressful. If this takes some of the stress away and gets me a well-cooked meal every time, then I can't wait to try it.

 

[applepuree]

Just what my wife needs. She can burn water.

 

[thadoggfather]

Buzzfeed app should be able to help with spirit cooking

 

[zantafio]

they are probably targeting the same people who bought the bluetooth enabled toothbrush, the bluetooth enabled weight scale, and the infamous bluetooth enabled water bottle.

 

[spazzcat]

As expected, this thread is full of party poopers. This thing looks great! I do not enjoy cooking. I find it very stressful. If this takes some of the stress away and gets me a well-cooked meal every time, then I can't wait to try it.

I cook every day, it just takes practice and it shouldn't be stressful. Cooking can be a lot of fun. I like this guy's cooking classes. It isn't cheap, but if you watch his webinars he will have a sales pitch and it will end with a discount to his classes. I think I got full lifetime access around $100 maybe a little more. He is fun to watch and breaks cooking down in to small easy to understand instructions. The best part is he is very much against recipes https://webcookingclasses.com/blog/.
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they are probably targeting the same people who bought the bluetooth enabled toothbrush, the bluetooth enabled weight scale, and the infamous bluetooth enabled water bottle.

There is nothing wrong with a bluetooth scale to track your weight.

 

[BorderingOn]

As expected, this thread is full of party poopers. This thing looks great! I do not enjoy cooking. I find it very stressful. If this takes some of the stress away and gets me a well-cooked meal every time, then I can't wait to try it.

It will be stressful when tech changes or the app loses support. Appliances like this can easily last 10 - 20 years. Now we're going to be throwing them in the landfill after 5 max?? Makes no sense. Besides, a well cooked meal rarely comes out of a skillet on a hot plate. Even if it does, the connected aspect adds very little over a youtube video and a little practice.
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I cook every day, it just takes practice and it shouldn't be stressful. Cooking can be a lot of fun. I like this guy's cooking classes. It isn't cheap, but if you watch his webinars he will have a sales pitch and it will end with a discount to his classes. I think I got full lifetime access around $100 maybe a little more. He is fun to watch and breaks cooking down in to small easy to understand instructions. The best part is he is very much against recipes https://webcookingclasses.com/blog/.
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There is nothing wrong with a bluetooth scale to track your weight.

I do too and the hardest part is really the prep. Having things cook evenly and be ready and hot when you want requires the right prep. I admire someone wanting to learn but like diet plans this gadget will most likely lead to failure and disappointment. If you take some time to learn the basics and still find cooking stressful, you probably forgot the bottle of wine!

 

[splogue]

"Things that are going to be sold at a garage sale for $1 a year from now"

Yeah, I have to agree.

I hope I’m wrong and this thing actually does half of what they claim, but I think it is more likely that my cat will learn how to fly.

Sean

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

they are probably targeting the same people who bought the bluetooth enabled toothbrush, the bluetooth enabled weight scale, and the infamous bluetooth enabled water bottle.

This was exactly what I was referring to when I said that this hotplate looks interesting vs all that other "me too" IoT stuff.

I have a few days until payday, so I'll be poking around in the Tasty app before I decide to pull the trigger or not.

 

[spazzcat]

It will be stressful when tech changes or the app loses support. Appliances like this can easily last 10 - 20 years. Now we're going to be throwing them in the landfill after 5 max?? Makes no sense. Besides, a well cooked meal rarely comes out of a skillet on a hot plate. Even if it does, the connected aspect adds very little over a youtube video and a little practice.
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I do too and the hardest part is really the prep. Having things cook evenly and be ready and hot when you want requires the right prep. I admire someone wanting to learn but like diet plans this gadget will most likely lead to failure and disappointment. If you take some time to learn the basics and still find cooking stressful, you probably forgot the bottle of wine!

Prep can be a pain, I have the scares to prove it, then I learned how to use a knife the right way. Learning to use a knife correct has helped overall with prep work. I can do it faster now and not worry about cutting a finger off.

 

[Take Flight]

File under: solutions looking for a problem

 

[iToph]

As you cook.

 

[AppleComputer]

As you cook.

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oh great, now iHungry...

 

[mxmgodin]

"Things that are going to be sold at a garage sale for $1 a year from now"

Appliances like this can easily last 10 - 20 years. Now we're going to be throwing them in the landfill after 5 max?? Makes no sense.

Even if you stop using the app (or the app stops working), this is still a perfectly usable induction cooktop (well, depending on how well-made the thing is, that is ). It's not like it's a single-purpose machine like every other Keurig or Juicero machine.

That said, while it can be useful to some people (people learning to cook, etc.), if the Bluetooth connection to the app isn't a necessity for you, there are some way cheaper induction cooktops on the market!

 

[Fzang]

Besides, a well cooked meal rarely comes out of a skillet on a hot plate.

Not sure how to interpret this. Are you saying I'm using my skillet wrong, or that I shouldn't be using a skillet?

 

[jellyjeff]

Just what my wife needs. She can burn water.

You mean she knows the recipe for steam off by heart?

 

[Zenton]

Not sure how to interpret this. Are you saying I'm using my skillet wrong, or that I shouldn't be using a skillet?

Most of the time when preparing a nice meal one would need to do more than just fry something on a single skillet. For example you could fry your steaks on a skillet, roast veggies in the oven and also boil potatoes to make mash potatoes.

Edit: so to get everything ready and nice and hot at the same time you'd need at least two of these things and often an oven or just the regular "oven + cooktop" combo (sorry I don't know the word for in English).

 

[spazzcat]

Most of the time when preparing a nice meal one would need to do more than just fry something on a single skillet. For example you could fry your steaks on a skillet, roast veggies in the oven and also boil potatoes to make mash potatoes.

Edit: so to get everything ready and nice and hot at the same time you'd need at least two of these things and often an oven or just the regular "oven + cooktop" combo (sorry I don't know the word for in English).

They are called ranges.