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'Smart' kitchen appliances connect to web

How much easier would life be if the fridge knew what you had eaten? Or if the oven knew you were busy and slowed its cooking times?

While not quite that advanced yet, technology in appliances now allows mobile control of devices - one of a number of clever features.

Dan Simmons looks at how, even in the kitchen, the internet is being used to improve performance.

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