Jesus seems to make a habit of appearing on toast, but what if you want something a bit different, like an appointment reminder or the weather forecast? The Toasteroid is a smart toaster designed to ...

A “smart” toaster with a good-looking touchscreen. Tempting innovations like quicker toasting and settings for different kinds of bread. It costs a whopping $350 to $400 and doesn’t toast very well.

Toast has enjoyed a real resurgence these past few years. But after every incarnation of housemade butter, local jam and smashed avocado toppings, where does toast go from here? It’s an important ...