# Toast Automatica Bringing Boring Toasters Back to Life with Style! By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-automatica-bringing-boring-toast-back-to-life-with-style References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/17/toast-automatica-gives-breakfast-bread-a-new-flair/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=16&item_pk=11744&p=1) The Toaster has been a [staple house hold product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-appliance-collection) for many many years, and in those many many years little advances have been made in the toaster aspect of design...until now. George Watson a intuitive designer with the heart of an engineer has designed the [Toaster Automatica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster). Twin hot plates heat the bread on either side of the [motorized bread slot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl), and buttons on the front speed up/down the motor so you can get the perfect toast. Although this may not be available to the public just yet, you should definitely keep an eye out for it in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Toasters:** Designing innovative toasters with advanced heating sensors and automatic adjustment technology. - **Connected Kitchen Appliances:** Integrating toasters and other kitchen appliances with smart home technology, such as voice assistants and automation. - **Sustainability-focused Toasters:** Developing environmentally friendly toasters that reduce energy consumption and promote eco-friendly toasting options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Producing advanced toasters with cutting-edge features and superior design to appeal to modern consumers. - **Smart Home:** Integrating toasters and other kitchen appliances with smart home technology to offer a seamless and convenient cooking experience. - **Sustainability:** Creating eco-friendly kitchen appliances, including toasters, to promote sustainable living and reduce carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-cooking.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Sliding Easy-Access Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-toaster.md) - [Modern Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instaglo-toaster.md) - [Modern Japanese Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-toaster.md)