# Sensor-Activated Microwaves The Microwave Hood Combination Can Manually Adjust Cooking Time By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-hood-combination References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/02/27/this-new-microwave-achieves-perfect-popcorn-by-listening-as-it-cooks/) & [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/02/27/this-new-microwave-achieves-perfect-popcorn-by-listening-as-it-cooks/) If you are constantly making sure that your food doesn't burn or overcook in the microwave, then the Microwave Hood Combination will definitely solve all your problems with its convenient high-tech features. Warming certain foods like popcorn or chicken in the microwave often requires you to keep a close eye on your food to make sure it cooks properly. The Microwave Hood Combination however, features contemporary aspects such as [Sensor cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuwave-todd-english-iq360), which amazingly tracks and adjusts cooking time to your specific item. Coming equipped with a range of other fantastic qualities such as a non-stick interior surface, [Steam cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gtebo-microwave-oven) and a fan and heating element, this [modern microwave design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-air-fryer) will definitely make warming up dishes a lot easier to manage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sensor-cooking Microwaves:** The use of sensors to automatically track and adjust cooking time is a trend that offers convenience to users. - **Non-stick Microwaves:** Non-stick interior surfaces of microwaves can offer a low-maintenance option for users. - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** The integration of high-tech features in kitchen appliances can solve everyday problems for busy individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of sensor-activated microwaves presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry. - **Home Appliances:** The trend towards smart kitchen appliances creates potential for disruptive innovation in the home appliances industry. - **Food and Beverage:** Non-stick microwaves could have disruptive innovation opportunities for the food and beverage industry through faster and more efficient cooking or reheating processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [High-Power Air Fryer Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshiba-mlec42pss.md) - [Voice-Controlled Smart Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-nnsv79ms.md) - [All-in-One Kitchen Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-str3065hs-smart-rangetop.md) - [Space-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fooding.md) - [Oven-Like Microwave Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate.md) - [Wave-Blocking Microwave Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winia-range-pop-microwave-oven.md) - [Sliding Microwave Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-design.md) - [Air Fryer Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-air-fryer.md)