6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier

Recently, the biggest trend in kitchen gadgets has been “hands-free” and AI-powered devices that act as automated countertop assistants. There are plenty of devices that exist now for people who want to cook more (or at least look like someone who has their life together) but don’t always have the energy for a full kitchen marathon after work. From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough while you watch TV, here is a list of gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood. Or at least make cooking feel much less intimidating. NoshOne Kitchen Robot – $1,499 Image Credits:Nosh The Nosh Chef Robot is a huge upgrade from a slow cooker or Instant Pot, as it can manage much of the cooking process autonomously. The AI-powered robot dispenses exact amounts of oils, spices, and ingredients from reusable ingredient cartridges. Users still need to load ingredients beforehand, but once everything is in place, the robot can roughly chop, stir, sauté, portion, plate, and self-clean after meals. However, it can’t bake, roast, or steam, so there are limitations, but the company says it supports more than 500 dishes, such as stir-fry and curry. The system runs on NoshOS, a proprietary AI trained on thousands of recipes and cooking techniques. Built-in sensors monitor moisture, texture, and browning levels in real time, adjusting heat and seasoning throughout the cooking process. It can even recognize ingredients already loaded into the device and recommend meals based on what’s available. The Nosh One is currently available for preorder on Kickstarter, with shipments expected in summer 2026. StirMate Automatic Pot Stirrer – $89.99 Image Credits:StirMate An automatic soup stirrer sounds unnecessary until you use it once, and suddenly you’re hooked. Instead of standing over the stove painstakingly stirring soup, sauce, risotto, pudding, or oatmeal, the StirMate Automatic Pot Stirrer rotates around the pot for you while you prep other ingredients, answer emails, or scroll on your phone. It could also serve as a helpful accessibility tool for people with mobility issues or chronic pain. Developed by father-and-son company StirMate, the third-generation model launched recently and includes a stronger motor, adjustable speed settings, and redesigned paddles for thicker recipes. It can run for up to 10 hours on a single charge and recharges in about an hour. KitchenArm Smart Bread Machine – $149.99 Modern bread machines have evolved far beyond basic sandwich bread. This newer smart model from KitchenArm automates the mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking process, turning homemade bread into a mostly hands-off experience. Just add ingredients, select a setting, and let the machine do the work. The KitchenArm Smart Bread Machine includes 29 automatic programs with 21 bread settings, including white, French, whole wheat, rye, and sweet breads, plus non-bread options for yogurt, jam, and cake. There’s also a fully customizable “Homemade” mode for adjusting kneading and rising times manually. De’Longhi Rivelia Espresso Machine – $1,499.95 Image Credits:De'Longhi Morning routines are significantly easier when your coffee machine remembers your order and the usual time you want to drink it. The De’Longhi Rivelia is a newer option and has recently garnered attention for its smart personalization features. In addition to grinding beans, brewing espresso, and frothing milk automatically, the Rivelia supports up to four user profiles, remembers favorite drinks and strength preferences, and adapts recommendations over time based on usage habits. Its “Coffee Routines” feature can even suggest beverages depending on the time of day. While it’s definitely expensive, it’s widely considered one of the most popular high-end espresso machines currently available. Nama M1 Plant Milk Maker – $449 Image Credits:Nama Store-bought oat milk prices alone are enough to push some people into making their own. The Na