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Are you for or against the increasing amount of technology in the kitchen?

Blog DVICE seems to think that over the long-term you can save money on eating out by purchasing nine specific kitchen gadgets, like plates that cook. As exciting as these gadgets sound, just how necessary are they and will they actually help you save money?

The adjustable measuring cup (see the photo above) can measure up to two tablespoons with the small cup and up to a half-cup with the larger one. While this device costs $18, it functions as both a measuring cup and spoon. And, the price is similar to that of both measuring tools and can take up less space.

But are these gadgets worth it? Find out after the jump.

The kitchen of the future is here and Popular Science wants to show it to us. They've put together a slideshow of 25 kitchen products that are innovative, industrial and will totally change the way you cook (although you need some seriously deep pockets in order to obtain a few of these gadgets).

Want to give your poached pears intense wine flavor without losing color or texture? Try the Gastrovac. Want to make French Fries but don't want to use all the oil that a conventional fryer demands? Check out the ActiFry, which can cook several pounds of potatoes using only a tablespoon of oil. For those folks who have an serious coffee addiction, check out the the Whirlpool fridge with the professional grade espresso maker built right into the door.

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Obviously, we have the refrigerator to keep our foods nicely stored at a chilly 42 degrees or so. However, if you're a grazer like me, you might be opening that refrigerator every hour throughout the day just to grab a nectarine.

Industrial designer Klara Zavadilova has Coool, a food cover which keep fruits and pastry fresh, protected, and easily accessible during the day. The base plate contains a mild cooling system that sets the temperature inside the domed cover from a control. According to the product description, "The cooling system is CFC-free and free from polluting cooling liquids. An additional ventilator inside the cooling chamber ensures that the cold is distributed optimally inside the cover."

[via: Yanko Design]

Leave it up to our sibling blog, Engadget to find the coolest things for the cook.

Maverick makes meat thermometers that allow you to grill, without having to stand out their on the patio sweating it out under the sun. The thermometers come in three different models, all of which work the same way: the thermometer's probe is inserted into the meat and you carry a wireless receiver that gives you the temperature from up to 100 meters away. It will also alert you when the meat has reached a given temperature or doneness. So you can go back inside and have a margarita with your guests.

The Maverick thermometers range from $59.99 to $79.99.

This is so cool - a scale in which you can measure dry or wet ingredients, in both metric and standard, that are hard to weigh on a regular scale that has a flat surface. It's also very cool because you can tare the scale (set it back to zero) even when there are things already in the scale - so you can just add additional ingredients right into the container.

The scale is made by eva Solo and has only three parts - all of them are dishwasher safe. It is available online at Modern Motive for $72.95.