Remember, the GE’s Kitchen of the Future concept that features interconnected suite of products with interactive controls that communicates with all kitchen appliances using a predictive computing system. So, you will get to know beforehand if you are running out-of your grocery stock. Now, designer Kim Otto of Denmark’s Innovation Lab has come-up with a Smart Fridge concept (yes this too is a concept) that is equipped with a RFID reader and a touch screen computer, making it aware of its own contents. So, you don’t have to check for what’s left in the refrigerator before preparing any meal or making a shopping list for grocery-items. The Smart Fridge will alert you if there’s a product recall, and can remind you to pick-up stuff via a text message or it is even capable of establishing direct contact between you and their producers via internet. The Smart Fridge is a version of Siemens refrigerator with a built-in TV that is outfitted with an RFID reader and the existing flatscreen was replaced by a touch screen with an embedded Postallo computer equipped with customised database and web software by PragmaSoft. Innovation Lab reports that despite being a prototype, the fridge is fully operational; and is a glimpse of what future technology has in store for us!

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