Gadgets Review

Imagine a lawnmower on gravel pumping out a slurry resembling cat sick and youre getting close to this not-very-versatile blender.

Whether you fire it up to grill, flash-fry or just to warm you up, this unusual Australian wonder-cauldron not only looks the business, but delivers an enviable barbie alternative. Rhik Samadder channels his inner frontierman.

Why walk to the kitchen when you can boil the kettle using your phone? This is the future! If only it worked.

Boiling an egg in theory, the simplest of tasks is actually pretty tricky. Can this sensor finally guarantee perfect results every time?

The drying time is eternal and inspecting the shriveled treasures feels less like cooking, more like collecting beetles. But I still rate ya, dehydrator.

In the first of a new weekly column, our gadget guru puts a square egg-maker to the test. Does it work and, more to the point, why would you want square eggs?

Need some chopped garlic? Roll this gizmo back and forth furiously, then fish out the gunk with your finger or knife.

Do you need a gadget to help you cut bread? Then you probably cant be trusted with sharp objects. That said, if you want wafer-thin slices, this is the business.

The stylish Handpresso loses marks for its 16-point procedure and hand-burning capacity.