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Current Backyard's Model P Smart Pizza Oven Lets Pizza Lovers 'Dough-It' Themselves
Built for home chefs and beginners alike, Current Backyard's Model P Smart Pizza Oven delivers pizzeria-quality results right out of the box, combining precision engineering with app-powered cooking support. The Model P is the first Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected smart electric pizza oven certified for use both indoors and outdoors, combining guided cooking and next-generation heating technology with a sleek, modern industrial design, allowing anyone to make pizzeria-quality pizza at home. "I cannot think of a kitchen appliance that has changed my culinary existence more than the Current Pizza Oven," said Alton Brown, Food Network Star and Current Backyard Brand Ambassador. "Seriously. I am a pizza lover. It cranks out gorgeous Neapolitan, New York, Thin Crust, even Frozen pizzas."
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Ray Andrews Named As New mSupply Chief Financial Officer
North American distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, mSupply, has announced that Ray Andrews has been named its new Chief Financial Officer. "We're thrilled to bring on Ray's ability to connect financial and operational data as an avenue to drive innovation and efficiency," said Asterios Satrazemis, Chief Executive Officer of mSupply. "His experience and business acumen are precisely the skills we need to elevate mSupply's operations throughout North America as we deliver best-in-class service to our customers."
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Apple gains retail momentum with US wireless carriers despite slow market
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Amid slowing phone sales, Apple gained ground at the country's largest carriers by offering both premium and affordable iPhones.U.S. smartphone sales fell 2% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data from Counterpoint Research.
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The Philips Barista Brew espresso machine is good-looking and well priced, but it's challenging to master (and a bit messy, too)
The Philips Barista Brew is a compact and good-looking espresso machine, and it can pull an excellent shot - once you're used to its quirks.
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Microsoft just revealed two new Surface devices - here are the 4 key things you need to know about them
Microsoft has announced two brand-new Surface devices: the Surface Laptop 13-inch and the Surface Pro 12-inch. Both are built to deliver even more impressive performance across the board, but ahead, we're breaking down the four key takeaways you'll want to know about them.
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Hisense Launches UltraCapacity Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Hisense has officially launched its new UltraCapacity Side-by-Side Refrigerator (model HRS290P5FSE), which is now available exclusively through Lowe's stores and website. First introduced during CES 2025, the refrigerator stands out for its storage capacity and space-efficient design. With a total volume of 29.1 cubic feet, the HRS290P5FSE is currently the largest refrigerator of its kind on the market. Hisense achieves this high capacity using ultra-thin insulation materials and Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) technology, which allows for increased internal space without enlarging the appliance's footprint. The design includes adjustable glass shelves, gallon-sized door bins, and specialized UltraSpace drawers, all aimed at improving organization and accessibility.
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