Amazon appears to be making a smart refrigerator, as it makes sense. Amazon's fingers are in almost every other pot.
Insider reported Tuesday that Amazon has developed a new refrigerator packed with cameras. Amazon's smart fridge can automatically scan the contents of its shelves to determine if they are running out or expired and notify you. It will be able track what's in your fridge, what you buy most often, and even predict what you will want.
Other features are also being considered, including the ability to provide nutritional information and recipe suggestions to help you use up expired ingredients. It is not clear if any of these recipes will be good.
The fridge will be compatible with Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, which will make it easier to order groceries. Smart fridges that track inventory are already very popular. The fridge's integration with Amazon's grocery shopping service will likely be a key selling point. A product that does not integrate Amazon shopping isn't an Amazon product.
An Amazon spokesperson stated to Mashable that the company doesn't comment on speculation or rumours when Mashable reached out to her.
Insider reports that Amazon is looking for a partner for its manufacturing operations. This makes sense, considering that refrigeration is a relatively new market. Amazon isn't the only company to venture into the kitchen appliance market. Amazon previously released an Alexa-enabled microwave oven in 2018. It received mixed reviews.
A smaller international team of 100 people has been working on Amazon's fridge for the past two years. The company invests at least $50 million per year. There's no guarantee Alexa will be in your fridge soon, or ever. Amazon's smart fridge project could be abandoned before it reaches consumers. It's not uncommon for tech projects that don't pan out to be abandoned.
It doesn't matter what, it's nice to know that Amazon continues to work diligently in every aspect of our everyday lives. Bezos' indulgent space penis joyride funding is all the better.
UPDATE: October 7, 2021, at 1:58 p.m. EDT This article has been updated to reflect Amazon's response.
