New Appliances, Smart Home Devices, Energy-Saving Products at … – Consumer Reports

This year, you can expect to see new takes on both large and small appliances. LG and Samsung continue their efforts to turn the refrigerator into a statement piece in the kitchen. The LG MoodUp refrigerator (shown below) features LED light panels that can change colors and react to music, while the Samsung Bespoke Family Hub Plus refrigerator features swappable panels available in a range of colors, as well as a massive 32-inch touchscreen that can be used to watch TV, order groceries, and more.

But the most unusual refrigerator coming to market is the EcoFlow Glacier. It looks like a futuristic cooler, but it’s actually a battery-powered refrigerator equipped with fresh-food and freezer compartments, plus a built-in icemaker. EcoFlow says it can last about 24 hours when running off its battery.

Another portable appliance coming to market is the Cruz BlenderCap, a battery-powered blender built into the cap of a water bottle. That means you can load it up with ingredients at home and blend it while you’re away, whether for a post-gym protein shake or a frozen margarita on the beach.

Finally, startup Typhur is putting a new spin on sous-vide cooking with its Sous Vide Station. Rather than simply offering an immersion circulator that you need to attach to a pot, the Typhur Sous Vide Station is an all-in-one solution with an immersion circulator, water tub, vacuum sealer, and touchscreen for controls and guided recipe videos.

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