When Kitchen Tech Is Just Hype: How to Spot Placebo Gadgets (and What Actually Helps)
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When Kitchen Tech Is Just Hype: How to Spot Placebo Gadgets (and What Actually Helps)

ddinners
2026-01-25
11 min read
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Stop wasting money on shiny kitchen hype. Learn how to spot placebo tech, what specs actually matter, and which upgrades (knives, pans, storage) are worth it.

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