The Egg and I

Revolution has come to the kitchen, courtesy of B&H Colour Change, in the form of an egg with a label printed on it to tell you when it's properly boiled.

But that isn't the most frightening thing, for other signs of "progress" loom on the horizon:

The egg logos are the latest application of heat-sensitive technology, which is likely to transform future kitchen landscapes. Other inventions include oven gloves that not only have temperature sensors built in, but also "talk", with phrases such as "The food should be checked in 40 minutes".

Progress or not, when my oven mitts start having a chat with me, it's time to throw in the towel and ring for a takeaway.