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App-Enabled Smart Grills

The Uber-Q Will Let You Know When Its Time to Flip Your Burgers

— July 11, 2017 — Lifestyle
The Uber-Q is an app-enabled smart grill that promises to make backyard barbecues easier than ever before.

The grill was conceived by the Asado Group, specialists in barbecue and stove top design. The company wanted to branch out, making a device that was both portable and infused with technology, to make preparing outdoor meals more convenient and efficient for all. The barbecue is connected to a smartphone app that can set times, send temperature updates and alert users when food is ready. The Uber-Q has a V shape design that allows it to be folded flat for easy storage. The grill also comes equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers, making for the perfect summertime backyard accessory.

With the ability to communicate to its users, this grill serves as an example of the convenience of connectivity.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Grills - The app-enabled smart grill trend is disrupting the traditional barbecue experience by allowing users to remotely control cooking times and receive notifications when food is ready.
2. Portable Technology - The integration of technology into portable devices like the Uber-Q grill presents opportunities for innovative and convenient outdoor cooking solutions.
3. Connected Accessories - The inclusion of built-in Bluetooth speakers in the Uber-Q grill highlights the trend of integrating connectivity features into outdoor accessories for enhanced user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Barbecue Industry - The introduction of app-enabled smart grills like the Uber-Q presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the barbecue industry to create more efficient and connected cooking devices.
2. Technology Industry - The integration of technology into portable devices like the Uber-Q grill opens up innovation opportunities for the technology industry to develop more smart and connected outdoor cooking solutions.
3. Outdoor Accessories Industry - The demand for connected accessories like the Uber-Q grill with built-in Bluetooth speakers creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor accessories industry to tap into the growing market of tech-savvy consumers.
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