Forget smart fridges – here’s the kitchen tech you really want

From smart pans to connected scales, the internet of things is now tackling the art of cooking - so would professional chefs want to use these gadgets?

Smart fridges are a cliche of the internet of things, a perfect example of an unnecessary, expensive technology that's been talked about more than it's been used.

Yet, kitchens seem the perfect place for gadgetry: look at the catalogues for home stores, there's specific devices for everything from slicing pineapple to magnetic toast tongs. Clearly, cooks and bakers are keen for ways to make the work easier and improve their creations.