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Diet-Friendly Fridges

The New Smart ThinQ Fridge Debuted at CES 2012

— January 10, 2012 — Art & Design
Life is good when you own a gadget from LG like the new 'Smart ThinQ Fridge.' The Consumer Electric Show 2012 is here, which means gadgets galore; not all of said gadgets will end up in the majority of homes, but the Smart ThinQ Fridge sure should. The aptly titled kitchen appliance is as it sounds, and is just one of a line of smart appliances released by LG at the Consumer Electric Show's 2012 edition.

The Smart ThinQ Fridge can be connected through Wi-Fi, is able to be controlled via smartphone and can also be paired with other appliances from the ThinQ line such as washers, ovens and vacuum. This CES 2012 gadget is complete with a smart food monitor that allows you to contact your fridge through your smartphone, sending you updates when you run out of groceries. The health manager function that comes with this diet-inducing fridge allows for an in-fridge-dietician that has voice-recognition software, ensuring each user has their own detailed diet. Another fun feature for wine lovers is it has a speed chill to chill wine in under 8 minutes. Keep your eyes peeled for more gadgets like these at the CES 2012.

Additional Sources: Engadget | New Launches
Trend Themes
1. Smart Appliances - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart appliances that can be connected through Wi-Fi and controlled via smartphone.
2. In-fridge Dietician - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced refrigerators with voice recognition software that provide personalized diet plans and recommendations.
3. Speed Chill Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce efficient cooling technologies in appliances like refrigerators to chill beverages, such as wine, in under 8 minutes.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the appliance manufacturing industry by incorporating smart technology and connectivity features in products.
2. Healthcare and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge technology and health industries to develop smart appliances like refrigerators that offer personalized diet and nutrition advice.
3. Beverage and Wine - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the beverage industry by introducing appliances with advanced cooling technologies that can chill beverages quickly and efficiently.
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