# High-Tech Hybrid Kitchenware The '2 in 1 Jug and Scales' Lets the Cook Measure Accurately By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-in-1-jug-and-scales References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/maxim-2-in-1-jug-and-scales-measures-volume-and-weight/19166/) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/3031/Maxim-2-in-1-Jug-and-Scales) With the '2 in 1 Jug and Scales,' you'll no longer mess up the measurements for that perfect cheesecake you've always wanted to present to friends and loved ones. The '2 in 1 Jug and Scales' is a [hybrid kitchenware gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-kitchen-tools) with a digital handle that tells you how much something weighs when you put an object in it. Pour the liquid in to measure volume and you'll get results instantly without having to look at it from eye level for accuracy. For weight, just place solids in and you're good to go. The downside is that it isn't completely waterproof; therefore, washing it can be a bit difficult. But it's still a handy little gadget nonetheless and it would make the [perfect gift for the baker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-cooking-tools) in your home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Kitchenware:** Opportunity for the development of more kitchen gadgets that combine multiple functions and simplify cooking processes. - **Digital Handle Gadgets:** Opportunity for the creation of more kitchen gadgets with digital handles that provide accurate measurement readings. - **Waterproof Kitchenware:** Opportunity for the development of waterproof kitchen gadgets that make cleaning and maintaining them easier. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** Innovative kitchen gadgets like the '2 in 1 Jug and Scales' can disrupt the home goods industry and cater to the market demand for convenient and practical kitchen tools - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for crossover between the home electronics industry and kitchenware industry to create smart kitchen gadgets - **Baking and Cooking Supplies:** Kitchen gadgets like the '2 in 1 Jug and Scales' can revolutionize the baking and cooking supply industry by creating more accurate and easier-to-use tools for home bakers and chefs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precision Coffee Dosing Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-coffee-dosing-cup.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-scale-with-timer.md) - [Precision Coffee Measurement Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewista-smart-scale-ii.md) - [Modern Intuitive Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoto.md) - [Self-Cleaning Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md) - [Two-Part Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-weighing-scale.md) - [One-Person Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-cooking-appliance.md) - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md)