The Chef 6 Microwave Oven is a kitchen gadget that makes use of USB technology. Apparently, these types of devices are highly popular in some parts of Europe because of their versatility and appearance.

If you’re questioning what the purpose of a USB port on a kitchen appliance would be, that would be a good question. Not only does this device come with a USB port, but it also includes menu creating software. What one can do is program the time and mode of preparation for a home meal and once you’ve got the exact settings that you like, they can be stored on a USB flash drive.

The information may be useful for a chain of restaurants looking to standardize their cooking time throughout their enterprise. In the home, this information can be downloaded to your personal computer so that you have a historical record of cooking times and will be able to determine what the optimal settings are to make your favorite meal.

Personally speaking, I think I prefer CastOven, the microwave oven that plays YouTube videos.

Via: TechChee, Tech Fresh, Engadget