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RETAILOBSERVER.COM NOVEMBER 2018 26 relevant smart home appliances to match the selected recipe instructions. Chefling not only automates the cooking experience, but also allows users to control multiple connected appliances with the ability to machine-read instructions from any recipe through their UltraConnect TM technology. "Through the Bosch connected experience, we provide consumers with customizable experiences that add true value and simplify everyday life – which Chefling certainly delivers upon," said Anja Prescher, director of brand marketing for Bosch home appliances. "The convenience of Chefling will empower those with Bosch connected appliances to navigate the kitchen more efficiently and bring more enjoyment to cooking every day." MORE INFORMATION ON CHEFLING Chefling delivers convenience and customization through an AI-driven personal assistant, and is the only smart kitchen solution that incorporates the following features in one engaging and easy-to-use app: • Inventory organization – easily add items to your pantry, monitor freshness, and receive notifications when groceries are about to expire • Intuitive recipe suggestion – suggests recipes based on what is already in your pantry • Shopping list management – simply click to add items to your shopping list or scan your receipt or product barcodes to instantly populate your pantry with items • Voice assistant integration – works with voice-assistant technology to provide step-by-step cooking instructions and easily add items to the shopping list. The Chefling app is compatible with voice assistant devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, providing a complete hands-free experience. • Online shopping integration – purchase items directly through select popular online shopping retailers • UltraConnect ™ technology – turns any recipe into a smart recipe by extracting recipe keywords to coordinate with multiple connected appliances. Available on iOS and on Android in time for this holiday season. "Chefling was created to make cooking simpler and more enjoyable," said Amar Krishna, co-founder and CEO, Chefling, Inc. "This aligns well with the vision of BSH Home Appliances, which is to improve the quality of life for consumers by offering unique experiences that add true value and convenience – everything from shopping to cooking to automatic ordering. Through this partnership with Home Connect, Chefling will align with top-tier home appliance brands such as Bosch to make the cooking experience even better in a fully streamlined smart kitchen." AVAILABILITY AND PRICING The Chefling app is available for free on the App Store or Google Play. Please visit www.chefling.net for more information about this partnership. SHARP ® SUPERHEATED STEAM COUNTER- TOP OVEN TO BE SOLD AT BEST BUY Nationwide distribution underscores widespread adoption of breakthrough product Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) announced that its revolutionary superheated steam countertop oven (model SSC0586DS) will be available at over 500 Best Buy stores in the U.S. and online at BestBuy.com. Powered by superheated steam, this innovative product is changing the way people think about cooking. "Sharp is committed to making superheated steam cooking more accessible than ever before," said Jim Sanduski, president, Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA). "Teaming up with Best Buy to feature this innovative countertop solution lets us help more customers across the U.S. to benefit from superheated steam cooking." I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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