Engadget
The world’s first toaster that works on color instead of time is great.
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The classic pop-up toaster is arguably one of the simplest kitchen appliances you can own.
On top, there's a non-stick ceramic coating that does a great job of keeping the toaster clean while also allowing crumbs to neatly fall down into its removable tray.
When the light is in the middle, you get a nice golden brown. If you want a blonder roast you can press the minus button on the left, or tap the button on the right for a deeper toast.
As soon as you press the start button, the Eye Q uses its built-in motors to clamp down on your bread and slowly lower it inside. The whole process definitely feels more sophisticated than slamming down on some springs, but in practice, it doesn't change much.
In a traditional toaster, there's a timer you can set that tells the toaster how long to cook your bread.
Instead of a timer, it has a handful of optical sensors inside that tracks the color of the toast 10 times per second.
(Note: In the picture above, the slice in the top left is an untoasted control, followed by seven progressively darker pieces of toast made by the Eye Q.).
Of course, that's not all the Eye Q can do.
The Eye Q is what a toaster would be if it was invented today with focus on modern components and ultimate convenience.