LDC. (long distance cooking)

Everything sold on the basis of "And you don't even have to be there!" Or it's cousin "And you don't even have to leave home." ... "Alexa, I asked for this steak to be cooked medium rare. What's the problem!"

If Alexa were human she'd have been slapped to death a long time ago. In today's world that would be an assassination. The flags would fly at half staff.

I do enjoy ridiculing new devices, especially the useless ones. But are they really useless? I don't know. I don't have any. Now I'll admit lack of money and space may factor into it. There are some gadgets I wouldn't mind owning. I reserve the right to ridicule even those. LDC is the wave of the future. No need for the slow cooker. When you're out or at work use your smartphone to tell Alexa to check the roast or remove something from the freezer for thawing. This will be a new and improved Alexa that doesn't just remind you to do stuff, she tells you to do it. Like a good wife. "I know you asked for your steak medium rare but I'm making it well done this time because I'm sick of watching you chew on blood. Dinner will be ready in 45 minutes. Be there!"

Alexa. Tell me what to do. I need help.