# Future Toast (UPDATE) 15 Great Toasters By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-02-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/if-you-got-the-bread-some-great-toasters References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/01/breakfast_upgra.php) If techies can have TWIT (This Week in Tech) Toasties should have [This Week In Toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-dishes). Here are a collection of 15 fabulously [ingenious toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl). From the hang on the wall "sunshine" model, to the [single slicer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro) that looks like an old eight track these toasters are not very useful, but pretty cool anyway. I know a guy that one Halloween he was so broke he gave out toast. Gave the kids a choice of light or dark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Toasters:** The trend of smart toasters that can be controlled via smartphone app or voice assistant presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the kitchen appliance industry. - **Multi-function Toasters:** The rise of multi-function toasters that can not only toast bread but also bake, broil, and even make sandwiches creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the kitchen appliance market. - **Eco-friendly Toasters:** The increasing demand for eco-friendly toasters that use less energy and incorporate sustainable materials offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the kitchen appliance sector. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** The kitchen appliance industry can leverage the trend of smart toasters, multi-function toasters, and eco-friendly toasters to drive disruptive innovation and meet evolving consumer needs. - **Home Automation Industry:** The home automation industry can capitalize on the trend of smart toasters by integrating them into smart home systems, offering homeowners greater control and convenience in their kitchen. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** The sustainable materials industry can explore partnerships with toaster manufacturers to develop eco-friendly toasters that are made from recycled or biodegradable materials, contributing to a more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Modern Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instaglo-toaster.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Sleek Console-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-2.md) - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Ultra-Thin See-Through Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-transparent-toaster.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md)