Grilling

This Meat Thermometer Will Connect Your Steak to Your WiFi

Compared to other wireless grill probes, the Meater Pro XL offers four probes that can connect over WiFi or through the cloud.

Gadgets Kyle Barr Aug 15

Graphic: Blutinger et al, npj Science of Food 2021

Engineers Cook 3D-Printed Chicken With Lasers

The laser-boiled chicken samples remained moist and tasty, according to the researchers.

Physics & Chemistry Isaac Schultz Sep 20

The Future of Grilling Season Is a Levitating Hot Dog Roaster

Looking for a more hygienic way to roast a hot dog that doesn’t involve it rolling around on a rarely cleaned grill? Taking advantage of the Coandă effect, YouTube’s NightHawkInLight has created a bizarre BBQ alternative that instead levitates a wiener inside a red hot coil. Even if you’re not familiar with the Coandă effect,…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 17

Weber vs Traeger: A Backyard Brisket Smoke-off on Wifi Pellet Grills

A close look at the Weber’s Smokefire EX4 and the Traeger Timberline 850

Reviews Andrew Couts & John Biggs Nov 11

Weber’s SmokeFire Is a Do-Everything Grill and Smoker—With Some Risks

Weber’s first-ever pellet grill, and first wifi-connected grill.

Other Gadgets Andrew Couts Sep 2

Your Smartphone Becomes the Grillmaster With This New Wi-fi BBQ

Some cooks pride themselves on their mastery of the grill and are happy to spend hours tending to meats. However, if you love barbecue but hate the idea of being stuck next to one all afternoon, Char-Broil’s new SmartChef gas grill connects to a smartphone app so you can monitor your dinner while doing anything…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jan 18

8 Photos That Will Make You Wish You Were Grilling Right Now

This week, you photographed your Memorial Day BBQs. And what can we say other than, is it lunchtime yet? Winner: Premium Real Estate We all understand that in NYC space is a premium. And for those that have grills it also means compromise as we can’t enjoy the behemoths our friends own out in suburbia.…

Tech News Mark Wilson May 27

Steaklocker Could Let You Dry-Age Delicious Beef Chunks at Home

Dry-aged beef. It’s a phrase that gets fancy steak-lovers’ mouths all drooly. The magic dance of enzymes and moisture reduction creates out-of-this-world flavor and tenderness that, unless you’ve got restaurant-grade equipment, you can’t recreate at home. Steaklocker wants to change that, with a device on Kickstarter that promises to bring that meaty magic to your…

Tech News Bob Sorokanich Jun 17

This Burger-Shaped Flipper Is Perfect For Literalist Grillmasters

We’re nearing the end of the summer, but that doesn’t mean you need to hang up your apron. In fact, now’s the perfect time to stock up on accessories that prolong the magic. For example, is there any better way to flip your burgers than this burger-shaped spatula? The stainless steel spatula is $20 from…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jul 31

Twist Up a Spiral Dog With the Cyclone Weiner Slicer

Tornado hot dogs are the biggest thing since spiral cut ham on sliced bread. By carving a groove into the link around a meaty central core, the dog not only cooks faster with crispy edges but it also holds more condiments and prevents them from slopping out with each bite. The Cyclone hot dog slicer…

Gadgets Andrew Tarantola Jul 9

Grill Up Your Burgers with a Side of Geometry

There’s hardly a better day for grilling than the 4th of July, and what better way to celebrate a nation’s independence than barbecuing with a charcoal grill that celebrates freedom from traditional geometry? The one-of-a-kind Decahedron Fire Pit is made from 10 distinct pieces of CNC-engineered plate steel, meticulously arranged to form everyone’s favorite irregular…

Tech News Eric Limer Jul 4

Flip Your Independence Day Burgers With Star Spangled Spatula

Grilling and patriotic holidays go together like stars and stripes, so New Jersey-based designer Jacob Riley-Wasserman’s Star Spangled Spatula is a perfect fit for your July 4 barbecue. The stainless steel homage to Old Glory costs $50. Obviously you’te too late to have it for America’s birthday, but Labor Day is right around the corner.…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jul 3

What Gadgets Do You Use For Grilling?

Memorial Day is the first major patriotic holiday of the summer that demands grilling. You may use it as rare motivation to down some dogs and crack open a watermelon. You may interpret it as a directive to commence infinite cook outs. At Gizmodo we’re pretty big on grilling, because it’s hallowed ground at the…

Tech News Lily Hay Newman May 26

Everything You Need to Grill Everything But Steak

Your grill may be an altar for red meat but why partake only in steak when there are so many other delicious animals and vegetables to try? Here’s what you’ll need to roast birds and bivalves alongside your bevy of beef. Poultry Beer Can Chicken is both delicious and easily prepared, even if you’re already…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Apr 29

The Easy, Cheap Way to Build a Kick-Ass BBQ Pit in Your Backyard

After one of the wettest, blizardiest winters in recent memory, it’s high time for some spring grilling. But why spend thousands on a gas grill that can’t even cook a whole hog when you can create your own wood-fired pig pit for under $300? https://gizmodo.com/the-ultimate-gallery-of-flooded-new-york-5957787 Materials and Tools Required shovel hand tamp rake or hoe…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Mar 4

This Wire Brush-Weilding Robot Is Like a Roomba For Your Grill

It’s never fun when it finally comes time to clean that grill. The residue has been building up for months, and you have no choice but to whip out the steel brush, pull off the grate, and literally get your hands dirty. But how about if you could get a cute little circular robot pal…

Gadgets Eric Limer Feb 15

This Steel Grill Fry Pan Is a Great Man Gift

Not to ruin the surprise, but this is what my brother-in-law is getting for Christmas. He’s likes to spend time cooking on the back porch, so this steel grill fry pan is perfect for him. The recommendation came from Joe, who says to pair with some smoked salt and then you have a perfect present.…

Tech News Leslie Horn Dec 18

This Grill Serves Up the Most Stylishly Seared Steaks

If you’re going to grill up a nice cut of steak, you damn well better know how to do it well. And while taste certainly matters the most, there’s something to be said for presentation. This grill can help out with that. With its geometrically-patterned surface, the Druida Barbecue by Mermeladaestudio will provide just the…

Tech News Eric Limer Aug 12

Discovery Channel Superstar Is Grilling on a Shelf, Not a Grill

Mike Rowe, we love your stuff on the Discovery Channel. Dirty Jobs! But one job that isn’t dirty is being a grillmaster, when your grill is an imaginary grill that’s actually a metal shelving unit in a Ford advertisement. Yum! According to Gizmodo tipster Anna, Mike is using a shelf from Metro, which also makes…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jul 17

Will You Be Barbecuing with Charcoal or Gas on the 4th of July?

July 4th and BBQs go hand-in-hand like a politician and their next sex scandal. But what isn’t always certain is the grilling technique we will partake in on America’s birthday. So here’s a question for you: will you be filling up a propane tank or buying a bag of charcoal come Wednesday?

Tech News Adrian Covert Jul 2

Grilling

This Meat Thermometer Will Connect Your Steak to Your WiFi

Engineers Cook 3D-Printed Chicken With Lasers

The Future of Grilling Season Is a Levitating Hot Dog Roaster

Weber vs Traeger: A Backyard Brisket Smoke-off on Wifi Pellet Grills

Weber’s SmokeFire Is a Do-Everything Grill and Smoker—With Some Risks

Your Smartphone Becomes the Grillmaster With This New Wi-fi BBQ

8 Photos That Will Make You Wish You Were Grilling Right Now

Steaklocker Could Let You Dry-Age Delicious Beef Chunks at Home

This Burger-Shaped Flipper Is Perfect For Literalist Grillmasters

Twist Up a Spiral Dog With the Cyclone Weiner Slicer

Grill Up Your Burgers with a Side of Geometry

Flip Your Independence Day Burgers With Star Spangled Spatula

What Gadgets Do You Use For Grilling?

Everything You Need to Grill Everything But Steak

The Easy, Cheap Way to Build a Kick-Ass BBQ Pit in Your Backyard

This Wire Brush-Weilding Robot Is Like a Roomba For Your Grill

This Steel Grill Fry Pan Is a Great Man Gift

This Grill Serves Up the Most Stylishly Seared Steaks

Discovery Channel Superstar Is Grilling on a Shelf, Not a Grill

Will You Be Barbecuing with Charcoal or Gas on the 4th of July?

Ozempic Shreds Bones? How a Small Study Turned Into a Big Health Myth

Anker’s Soundcore Translation Earbuds Are Now Nearly 7x Cheaper Than AirPods Pro 3 After a Sudden Price Drop on Amazon

Volkswagen Shuts Down Tennessee Plant’s EV Production at the Worst Possible Time

Using Emojis at Work? You’re Not Going to Like This Study 😮

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Grilling

This Meat Thermometer Will Connect Your Steak to Your WiFi

Engineers Cook 3D-Printed Chicken With Lasers

The Future of Grilling Season Is a Levitating Hot Dog Roaster

Weber vs Traeger: A Backyard Brisket Smoke-off on Wifi Pellet Grills

Weber’s SmokeFire Is a Do-Everything Grill and Smoker—With Some Risks

Your Smartphone Becomes the Grillmaster With This New Wi-fi BBQ

8 Photos That Will Make You Wish You Were Grilling Right Now

Steaklocker Could Let You Dry-Age Delicious Beef Chunks at Home

This Burger-Shaped Flipper Is Perfect For Literalist Grillmasters

Twist Up a Spiral Dog With the Cyclone Weiner Slicer

Grill Up Your Burgers with a Side of Geometry

Flip Your Independence Day Burgers With Star Spangled Spatula

What Gadgets Do You Use For Grilling?

Everything You Need to Grill Everything But Steak

The Easy*, Cheap* Way to Build a Kick-Ass BBQ Pit in Your Backyard

This Wire Brush-Weilding Robot Is Like a Roomba For Your Grill

This Steel Grill Fry Pan Is a Great Man Gift

This Grill Serves Up the Most Stylishly Seared Steaks

Discovery Channel Superstar Is Grilling on a Shelf, Not a Grill

Will You Be Barbecuing with Charcoal or Gas on the 4th of July?

Ozempic Shreds Bones? How a Small Study Turned Into a Big Health Myth

Anker’s Soundcore Translation Earbuds Are Now Nearly 7x Cheaper Than AirPods Pro 3 After a Sudden Price Drop on Amazon

Volkswagen Shuts Down Tennessee Plant’s EV Production at the Worst Possible Time

Using Emojis at Work? You’re Not Going to Like This Study 😮

A Terrifying Invasion Feels Eerily Familiar in This Short Horror Story

Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum at 51% Off Quietly Undercuts Dyson’s Stick Cleaner Prices

Tubi Manages to Turn People Against Recommendations With Bad AI Branding

Gizmodo’s Favorite Photos From NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

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