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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Be gone fussy decor and all-white interiors. Comfort is the objective for homes in 2024.</li><li>"They want to be comfortable everywhere," an interior designer told Sotheby's of his luxury clients.</li></ul><p>The ultimate luxury? Feeling comfortable at home.</p><p>Gone are the days of fussy decor, crisp-edged sofas with nary a butt-cheek indent, and all-white everything where even a roving cup of coffee posed a threat. Folks want to be at ease in 2024, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.luxuryoutlook.com/luxury-outlook-report-2024"><u>Sotheby's luxury outlook for the year ahead</u></a>, and no one has more spending power to make that a decadent reality in their homes than the wealthiest among us.</p><p>They're putting minibars in their bedrooms to make coffee or grab sparkling water, amping up spa-like amenities with cold plunge pools and infrared saunas, and adding plush seating to spaces including bathrooms, according to Sotheby's. After a damning few years that confined many to their own four walls, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/glass-door-refrigerators-luxury-appliances-true-residential-subzero-2022-7"><u>luxury has been redefined from showy opulence</u></a> to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/quiet-status-symbols-popular-this-year-2024-1"><u>something a little more subdued</u></a>.</p><p>The quiet luxury trend dominated the TV show "Succession," from which a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nyt-ultra-wealthy-buying-530-napkins-24500-sport-coats-2023-7"><u>$625 logo-less baseball cap by Loro Piana</u></a> became a cultural touchpoint; and continues to be a defining aesthetic of clothing and accessories today. Now it extends to the home, too.</p><div type="image" title="Image from the HBO show &quot;Succession&quot;" height="1280" width="1920" msid="106898828" hostid="261" sizebytes="61142"></div><p>"They want to be comfortable everywhere," <a target="_blank" href="https://jameslanepost.com/robert-stilin-the-rockstar-of-luxury-without-pomposity/06/26/2023/Hamptons-News-Happenings"><u>Robert Stilin, an interior designer</u></a> whose style has been described as "luxury without pomposity," told Sotheby's of the high-end homeowner. "They want their bedroom to be comfortable. They want their kitchen to be comfortable. They want their dining room to be comfortable."</p><p>It's a desire that's achingly normal and relatable. Stilin added, "Design is becoming more thoughtful. People are taking more time to really think about how they want things to be."</p><h2><strong>'The more you can invest in yourself, the better'</strong></h2><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/winter-interior-design-home-renovation-gabellini-sheppard-2023-1"><u>Michael Gabellini</u></a>, a founder of the architecture and interior design firm Gabellini Shephard, told Business Insider in January 2023 that his well-to-do clients were spending more time in their bedrooms. Enter the minibar, a handy station for morning juices and noshes, as well as evening cordials.</p><p>If you want to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjhibJ-OqxE"><u>live like Kendall Jenner</u></a>, setting up a beverage station in your bedroom can be easy. The model and Kardashian-family sister gave Architectural Digest a tour of her Los Angeles home in July 2020 and showed off her "tea area" with an electric kettle — no pricey plumbing required. It's an easy way to bring a small convenience into, objectively, the comfiest room of the home.</p><div type="image" title="Fredrik Eklund" height="2001" width="3000" msid="106898830" hostid="261" sizebytes="178668"></div><p>Similarly, leaving home for spa-like treatments is less appealing for rich people than it once was. Wellness amenities at home must be extensive and on-demand, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fredrik-eklund-john-gomes-luxury-homebuyers-want-wellness-2022-12"><u>celebrity real-estate agent Fredrik Eklund</u></a> and his team partner John Gomes told BI in December 2022.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXXe9Ef_R8"><u>Actor David Harbour showed Architectural Digest his Brooklyn backyard</u></a> sauna and cold plunge pools, by New York-based modular sauna company Swelter House, in February 2023. "I got really into sauna and cold plunge, like, three years ago," he said, standing in the doorway of the Finnish-style sauna. "And then, you know, since you have the one, you may as well have Swelter House build you the other." The starting price for a Swelter House build starts at $100,000, according to the company's website.</p><p>Eklund's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/inside-the-happy-pink-toned-forever-home-of-million-dollar-listings-fredrik-eklund"><u>own home in Beverly Hills, California</u></a> has an infrared sauna and a cold plunge pool, though, he told BI, he's "not the average buyer."</p><p>"Life is a marathon, not a sprint, especially in this industry," Eklund said. "The more you can invest in yourself, the better."</p><h2><strong>From $1,000 ottomans to $20 fleece throws</strong></h2><p>And perhaps part of investing in oneself is truly lounging and luxuriating at home.</p><p>"I have a client who wants to have a sofa or some kind of chaise in his office and in his bathroom in every home that he owns," Stilin said in the Sotheby's luxury report.</p><div type="image" title="Sad beige sofa" height="1414" width="2121" msid="106898832" hostid="261" sizebytes="80132"></div><p>Be like Jenner, and pick up a <a target="_blank" href="https://rh.com/us/en/catalog/category/products.jsp?categoryId=cat18490019&amp;sale=false&amp;parentCatId=cat24710015&amp;pgterm=category%3Acat18490019&amp;fromCG=true&amp;no=24"><u>Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa</u></a> — a line of furniture with all the components to make a massive sectional where even the ottoman starts at more than $1,000 — which she called "really the best."</p><p>Lucky for the rest of us, being comfortable at home doesn't have to be a pursuit that costs many thousands of dollars. A $20 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-throw-blanket"><u>fleece throw blanket</u></a> from Home Goods may not be fancy, but it'll do.</p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>If you're a tea lover or you need hot water on demand, you'll want to buy an electric kettle.</strong></li><li><strong>With its variable water temperature settings, durable design, and good price, the <a href="https://amzn.to/2N6ncex" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krups Savoy Adjustable Temperature Kettle</a> is our top pick.</strong></li></ul><p>There's nothing like a hot cup of tea. For real tea fanatics, it can be difficult to get just the right temperature water for your brew and nuking H2O in the microwave is simply out of the question. That's where electric kettles come in. They boil water faster than a watched pot on your stove, and the best ones even offer adjustable temperature settings to ensure that the water is just right for your delicate tea leaves.</p><p>You can also use electric kettles to boil water quickly for any cause, whether it's oatmeal, instant noodles, or a packet of soup. No matter your needs, it's good to have a dedicated appliance in your kitchen that boils water quickly. Every self-respecting British person has a kettle at home, and the fact that most Americans don't is totally befuddling. It's time to correct that error, because as one Brit told me, "Stoves take too long, and we don't live in the 1800s anymore."</p><p>The cheapest electric kettles are often made of plastic, and most reviewers agree that they aren't durable enough and the plastic housing leaves an odd aftertaste to the water. As such, we haven't included any in our top picks. Most people agree that stainless steel kettles are the best, but glass and ceramic kettles are also popular.</p><p>We've mostly included stainless steel kettles because they are the most durable and will last you a few years at least. We considered several glass kettles, but some reviewers warned that the glass explodes or cracks easily, so they've been excluded. We included one highly rated ceramic kettle for those who want a more classic look and material for boiling their water.</p><p>We researched dozens of electric tea kettles to find the very best ones you can buy. Whether you want a fancy kettle with adjustable water temperature settings, a classy ceramic one, or a giant 5-Liter kettle that keeps your water hot for hours; we've got a kettle for you in our buying guide. You can also check out our buying guide to the <strong><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/best-tea-infuser" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">best tea infusers</a></strong>.</p><h2>Here are the best electric tea kettles you can buy:</h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Best electric kettle overall: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FYIAF9I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipg_042117_best-electric-kettles-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01FYIAF9I&amp;linkId=92884c7fcfb717932ace11485649530d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krups Savoy Adjustable Temperature Kettle</a></strong></li><li><strong>Second-best electric kettle: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KYSLNQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipg_042117_best-electric-kettles-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B003KYSLNQ&amp;linkId=95d6e40d3a3d75a1b771fab7d37de652" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart PerfecTemp Electric Kettle</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best high-end electric kettle: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013J5Q6UK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipg_042117_best-electric-kettles-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B013J5Q6UK&amp;linkId=083f1f323381d9203912bba81b35a42a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smeg '50s Retro-Style Electric Kettle</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best cheap electric kettle: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011BE7V8W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipg_042117_best-electric-kettles-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B011BE7V8W&amp;linkId=59bec4beb11a7ecc6b59e1e043f19ad7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Secura Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best ceramic electric kettle: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C4Z8O1G/ref=as_li_tl?imprToken=KfAW48m0JINCqorgyvfuNw&amp;slotNum=0&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipg_042117_best-electric-kettles-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=w61&amp;creativeASIN=B00C4Z8O1G&amp;linkId=64ff2131f0cbcd1a11aecd80d55ddd16f0cbcd1a11aecd80d55ddd16" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BELLA Electric Ceramic Tea Kettle</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best giant electric kettle: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R4HKIV8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipg_042117_best-electric-kettles-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00R4HKIV8&amp;linkId=dfd33559c91b3c1184e90baae2b9aa13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-Liter Zojirushi Electric Kettle</a></strong></li></ul><p><em>Updated on 10/24/2019 by Caitlin Petreycik: Updated prices, links, and formatting. Added related guides. </em></p><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at insiderpicks@businessinsider.com.</br></br></br></br></p></p>

The best electric kettles

<p><em><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1554907001057000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEsmLnfGx3tWDzvkbHSZt5jFHQlpg">Insider Picks</a><span> </span>writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Amazon</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>A high-quality electric kettle fills and pours without making a mess or putting your hands in harm's way, has an easy-to-see power indicator and clear water level visibility, and brings water up to temperature quickly.</strong></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>I like the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chefman Programmable Electric Kettle</a> because it allows you to choose the water temperature, shows you precisely how hot the water is at any given time, and it keeps water at temperature until you're ready for it.</strong></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Though it's more expensive than your average electric kettle (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">currently $39.99 on Amazon</a>), it has several high-end features and is backed by a one-year warranty.</strong></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you love tea, pour-over coffee, ramen, or need hot water for other purposes, an electric kettle is useful to have. The best models heat water faster than your stove, which means you can enjoy your drink sooner. Top kettles also give you control over precisely how hot the water gets, which is a must when you are trying to extract the best flavor from tea leaves and coffee grounds.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dozens of popular brands have entered the electric kettle space, but the company that's really doing it right is relatively unfamiliar. Chefman is a New Jersey-based kitchen appliance company, and over the past year, I've tested about half a dozen of its products, including an </span><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chefman-rotisserie-air-fryer-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">air fryer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and a </span><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chefman-triple-slow-cooker-buffet-server-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">slow cooker</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. So far, I've been impressed with the quality of each one.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Programmable Electric Kettle</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lives up to the excellence I've grown to expect from Chefman. The combination of high-end features and reliable performance earned the appliance a spot on my kitchen counter. Read on to learn about what makes this unit great.</span></p><h2><strong>Specs</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Amazon</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></a></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At about 7 inches wide by 8 inches deep by 10 inches high, the Chefman Kettle doesn't really take up much counter space. It makes efficient use of its design holding 1.7 liters (or about 57.5 ounces) of water.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The unit comes with a removable tea infuser/holder, which holds up to 7 teaspoons of loose-leaf tea. Also included with the kettle is a reusable mesh filter, which attaches to the spout and catches larger sediments you may have in your water.</span></p><p><strong>There are five buttons: </strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Play - this is the on/off button</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Temp - press to display and set temperatures</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Steep - press to display and set steep times</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plus - increases the target temperature or steep time</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minus - decreases the target temperatures or steep time</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A bright LCD screen displays the steep time and temperature in high-contrast white on black.</span></p><h2><strong>Set-up process</strong></h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chefman Tea Kettle</a> comes with a guide, but I like to walk on the wild side and see if I can figure products out without instructions. In this instance, set up was so incredibly intuitive that I had the kettle operating within five minutes of opening the box. First, you'll want to wash the kettle with water. Then, add as much water as you want (between 0.6 and 1.7 liters), set the temperature, and press the Play button. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to brew the tea in the kettle, you can also add some loose tea leaves to the tea infuser and insert the infuser once the water gets to temperature. The guide gives useful suggestions for the amount of tea, temperatures, and steep times based on the type of tea you're using. The steep button on the unit allows you to set the steep time.</span></p><h2><strong>What makes the kettle stand out</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Chefman/Facebook</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></a></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We rarely use the tea holder because it's a little bit of a hassle to clean. Instead, we use tea bags or our other steeping devices. Still, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chefman kettle</a> is a welcome replacement for our cheap unit that you had to unplug to refill and that lacked even the most basic features. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My teenager and wife are the big tea drinkers in the house, and they were instantly in love with this appliance. They especially liked that the screen tells you precisely how hot the water in the kettle is.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We've all commented on how quickly the kettle heats water. To give you a point of comparison, I filled the carafe with 1.7 liters of room-temperature (68 degrees Fahrenheit) water. Then, I set the target temperature to 212 degrees, the boiling point of water. It took eight minutes and 10 seconds before it beeped to let me know it was done. </span></p><p><a href="https://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1708-electric-kettles?incode=MCSCD00L0&amp;ref=new_search_experience_2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cook's Illustrated</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> uses the time to boil one quart of water as a comparison point. So, I also tested that. The Chefman kettle took 5 minutes, 26 seconds. This time was only 27 seconds slower than Cook's top pick, the </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YEYKRX8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00YEYKRX8&amp;linkId=b76869763b1dcb7dd38aa863c098acf7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">OXO Brew Electric Kettle</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which costs $24 more and lacks the high-end features the Chefman kettle has.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another feature I like is that you can easily remove the kettle from the base to fill it up. The top opens with the press of a button, and there is a large hole that makes refilling the kettle effortless. It's also worth noting that the kettle doesn't need to be in a specific position for it to operate. It rotates 360 degrees on its base for better accessibility for righties and lefties.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the water is boiling, the handle remains cool and keeps your hand out of harm's way as you go to pour. The spout design is excellent. I didn't have any problem with water going anywhere but where I wanted it.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With your classic metal stovetop tea kettle, it's hard to tell how much water is inside. This was not a problem with the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chefman Electric Kettle</a>. Since it's mostly made of glass, you can easily see the water level and adjust accordingly. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I also appreciated that it was easy to tell if the unit was on. Each of the buttons is illuminated when the kettle is active, and the lights are bright enough to see from across the kitchen. After 20 minutes of non-use, all the lights turn off except for the play button. When the kettle is in keep warm mode, the play button is orange. And, when it's heating up, the play button is red. </span></p><h2><strong>Cons to consider</strong></h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The kettle automatically shifts to keep-warm mode once it reaches the target temperature. For the most part, this is an awesome feature. But, I feel guilty when I forget to turn off keep-warm mode and consequently waste electricity heating water I never intend to use. Fortunately, after an hour, the kettle leaves this mode.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many consumers are turned off by the idea of drinking hot water or tea that has come into contact with plastic. Unfortunately, plastic is a major element in the kettle's design. However, the company affirms that the unit is BPA-free. </span></p><h2><strong>The bottom line</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Amazon</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></a></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My wife puts her enjoyment of the kettle this way: She loves our children unconditionally, but she loves this tea kettle "more unconditionally." The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chefman kettle</a> is an excellent addition to our kitchen. If someone were to take it, we would likely replace it with the exact same model. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It heats water quickly, has an easy-to-read LCD screen that displays the temperature, you can effortlessly check and adjust the water level, it's simple to set, and we haven't had any issues in three months of daily use. If you are in need of a kettle, I strongly recommend purchasing the </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chefman Programmable Electric Kettle</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p><p><strong>Pros:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Displays temperature and steep time, glass body allows for water level visibility, intuitive functionality, stay-cool handle, drip-free spout</span></p><p><strong>Cons:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Plastic (BPA-free) components come in contact with hot water</span></p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRN3MHH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_061619_chefman-electric-kettle-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KRN3MHH&amp;linkId=5989a9d5f3658d5e0c38381737b31f0f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the Chefman Programmable Electric Kettle on Amazon for $39.99 (originally $59.99)</a></h3><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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This $40 clear tea kettle has every last feature you'd want, including a function that keeps water at a steady temperature for up to an hour

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001DYERBK/downandoutint-20">Amazon</a></p></div><p></p></div>Customs agents found tea kettles and irons bugged with freaky Spyware chips that exploit WiFi connections, <a href="http://www.rosbalt.ru/piter/2013/10/22/1190990.html">reports Rosbalt, t<span>he local news outlet out of St. Petersberg.</span></a></p>
<p><span>The chips, the paper claims, <span>can exploit WiFi without passwords at a range of "up to 200 meters" and then <span>"sends some data to the foreign server."</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span>The Register <a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/29/dont_brew_that_cuppa_your_kettle_could_be_a_spambot/">did some digging</a> and found the story legit. They also surmise the supposed bugging could be pulled off with ease:</span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span><span><span><span>We see no reason why not: the components are small and cheap enough. One last wrinkle: could one convert <keyword id="6358826" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Russia">Russia</keyword>'s 220v electricity supply to power a small electronic device without frying it, and without making an iron or kettle look rather odd? The answer is yes: all manner of tiny </span><a href="http://australia.rs-online.com/web/c/power-supplies-transformers/transformers/pcb-transformers/" target="_blank">PCB transformers</a><span> can be had to do the job.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span></span><span id="ctrlcopy">The Register's "one problem" with the story stems from the customs agents' claim that they found the chips because the shipments were overweight.</span></span></p>
<p><span><span>"We surmise that whoever made the killer kettles and infiltrated irons cobbled them together with unlovely components that made their presence obvious," <a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/29/dont_brew_that_cuppa_your_kettle_could_be_a_spambot/">writes Simon Sharwood of The Register.</a></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>Well, aside from <keyword id="1334" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="China">China</keyword>'s (cheap) "cobbled together" products (that spy on people), we have one other problem: why spy on regular people.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>Unless, of course, they were just a test for a more surreptitious operation to plant such wifi microchips.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span>Maybe, they'll do like Russia and hand out <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/russia-spied-on-g20-leaders-with-usb-sticks-2013-10">thumb drives at the next G20 meeting?</a></span></span></p>
<div><a href="http://gizmodo.com/russian-authorities-seize-goods-from-china-implanted-wi-1454035786">(h/t Adam Clarke Estes of Gizmodo)</a></div>

Russia Claims China Bugged Tea Kettles With Freaky WiFi-Exploiting Microchips

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The plate has a durable build and is easy to use and maintain.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Havells Aqua Plus Double Wall Kettle, 1.2L" comment="subhead" text="Havells Aqua Plus Double Wall Kettle, 1.2L"><span data-til="noop">Havells Aqua Plus Double Wall Kettle, 1.2L</span></cmsannotation><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.in/HAVELLS-Kettle-Coffee-Boiler-Stainless/dp/B083GKDRKR/ref=sr_1_21?pf_rd_i=28127433031&amp;pf_rd_m=A1K21FY43GMZF8&amp;pf_rd_p=84eee558-668a-40fc-82a7-9a213ab80903&amp;pf_rd_r=J9P5T0RS7M0JFN4VVKWJ&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-9&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;qid=1651484103&amp;refinements=p_72%3A1318477031&amp;rnid=4951860031&amp;s=kitchen&amp;smid=AXOGFIT0PZZ7G&amp;sr=1-21"><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B083GKDRKR" comment="amazoncard" text="B083GKDRKR"><span data-til="noop">B083GKDRKR</span></cmsannotation></a><br />Currently available at a discounted price of ₹1,399, you get to save ₹1,896 on the electric kettle. 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Stylishly designed, it adds elegance to the kitchen.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Eureka Forbes AquaSure" comment="subhead" text="Eureka Forbes AquaSure"><span data-til="noop">Eureka Forbes AquaSure</span></cmsannotation><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.in/Eureka-Forbes-Delight-RO-MTDS/dp/B07SQX4GHH/ref=sr_1_21?pf_rd_i=28127433031&amp;pf_rd_m=A1K21FY43GMZF8&amp;pf_rd_p=84eee558-668a-40fc-82a7-9a213ab80903&amp;pf_rd_r=J9P5T0RS7M0JFN4VVKWJ&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-9&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;qid=1651484344&amp;refinements=p_72%3A1318477031&amp;rnid=4951860031&amp;s=kitchen&amp;sr=1-21&amp;th=1"><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B07SQX4GHH" comment="amazoncard" text="B07SQX4GHH"><span data-til="noop">B07SQX4GHH</span></cmsannotation></a><br />The water purifier which is priced at ₹16,000 is currently available at ₹8,499. It has a capacity of 7L and saves up to 60% water. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>I visited the luxurious <keyword id="18966" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Hotel">hotel</keyword> <keyword id="11699357" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="le-majestic">Le Majestic</keyword> during my recent trip to cover the <keyword id="6362016" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cannes-film-festival">Cannes Film Festival</keyword>.</li><li>The high-end establishment was a far cry from my own convenient two-star hotel.</li><li>I compared Le Majestic's €8,129 ($9,600) a night suite to my own €100 ($118) a night room.</li></ul><p>During my recent trip to cover the <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/cannes-2021">Cannes Film Festival</a> for Insider, I took some time out of my busy movie schedule to <a href="https://www.insider.com/inside-expensive-hotel-le-majestic-cannes-film-festival-photos-2021-7">tour the luxurious Le Majestic</a>, one of the prestigious <keyword id="6366702" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cannes">Cannes</keyword> hotels that hosts some of the festival's biggest stars.</p><p>But while this visit to Le Majestic was a pleasant afternoon, it was also a stark reminder of the difference between the glamorous side of Cannes and the more down-to-earth side of the city that I was staying in.</p><p>Here's how my two-star hotel room at <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fbellevue-cannes.en-gb.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Hotel Bellevue</a> for €100 ($118) a night compared to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fmajestic-barriere.en-gb.html%3F" rel="nofollow sponsored">Le Majestic</a>'s glitzy €8,129 ($9,600) a night suite.</p><h2>The entrances: A grand old building vs. a casual corner</h2><div type="image" title="Le Majestic front" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663786" hostid="261"></div><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/le-majestic-cannes-club-sandwich-beach-not-worth-it-2021-7">Le Majestic</a> is located right on the beach front of Cannes, situated just moments away from the golden-sand shore as well as the Palais des Festivals, where most Cannes screenings and events take place.</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fbellevue-cannes.en-gb.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Hotel Bellevue</a> is about seven minutes further in land. At the top of a winding road, it's a hilly climb down to the beach and a somehow even more hilly climb back up. But it's a convenient location for sure, with only a short walk required to get in on the festival's action.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue front" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663787" hostid="261"></div><p>However, Hotel Bellevue does not scream "most glamorous movie festival in the world."</p><p>The front is a shabby-looking building in need of some TLC with cars parked outside, a stark contrast to the splendid front of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fmajestic-barriere.en-gb.html%3F" rel="nofollow sponsored">Le Majestic</a> - a chic, classy, all-white venue that glistens in the sun and has chauffeurs driving expensive cars from vintage Cadillacs to brand new Ferraris into the hotel's driveway.</p><h2>The lobbies: Made for luxury vs. made for convenience</h2><div type="image" title="Le Majestic lobby" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663788" hostid="261"></div><p>Le Majestic's lobby is full of extravagance, with hanging lights, expensive jewelery on display, and even full-size stone statues. It's an open, airy, light lobby that guests are able to relax in almost 24/7.</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fbellevue-cannes.en-gb.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Hotel Bellevue</a> was dark inside, and the only person you ever saw was the housekeeper who tidied the place up. </p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue lobby" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663789" hostid="261"></div><h2>The service level: Attentive staff working 24/7 vs. an impersonal phone check-in</h2><p>Indeed, while <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fmajestic-barriere.en-gb.html%3F" rel="nofollow sponsored">Le Majestic</a> had an excess of staff on hand to help guests with whatever they might need, there was literally no staff in Hotel Bellevue. Instead, you had to ring a number outside the hotel room and be sent a code to get into the lobby, then another code to get into your room.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue lobby" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663790" hostid="261"></div><p>While I never felt unsafe, it was a little unnerving to seemingly not have any member of staff on site during my stay. If my phone had died and I couldn't remember the codes to get in, I felt that I might be stuck with no one to help me.</p><p>Le Majestic's staff, on the other hand, worked tirelessly to take care of each and every detail for their guests.</p><div type="image" title="Le Majestic pool" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663791" hostid="261"></div><p>One member of the ritzy hotel's staff told me that a guest had asked her to talk to the police so she could be more easily let into the hotel during the busy red-carpet events that clogged the main road. Unfortunately, not even Le Majestic's staff had that power.</p><h2>The rooms: My hotel room could fit in Le Majestic's suite about three times over</h2><p>My own hotel room was exactly what I needed: cheap, convenient, and with a comfortable bed. I didn't need much else as I was out for the majority of the day and only really slept and showered in the room. So the small size of it wasn't an issue for me at all. </p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue bathroom" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663792" hostid="261"></div><p>Compared to Le Majestic's category one suite, however, which cost €8,129 (or about $9,600) a night, my room was minute. The suite was enormous, with a large living space that featured a sofa, chairs, desk, and TV.</p><div type="image" title="Le Majestic TV and table" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663793" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="Le Majestic sofa and chairs" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663794" hostid="261"></div><p>The separate bedroom featured yet another desk and TV, more chairs, and a king-size bed. </p><div type="image" title="Le Majestic bed" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663795" hostid="261"></div><p>Le Majestic's bed was exquisite, but I was happy with mine. I slept well every night, and that's all I really cared about.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue bed and room" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663796" hostid="261"></div><h2><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue desk and chairs" height="1600" width="1600" msid="84663797" hostid="261"></div>The amenities and features: No expense spared vs. the bare minimum</h2><p>It's clear that Le Majestic, part of the <a href="https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/our-hotels.html">Hotel Barrière group</a>, is a luxury brand.</p><p>It doesn't miss a detail and offered as much as it could for the price of the room. The price included a lot of extra amenities, plus the incredibly attentive service mentioned above.</p><div type="image" title="Le Majestic extras" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663798" hostid="261"></div><p>Hotel Bellevue, meanwhile, didn't offer much.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue desk" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663799" hostid="261"></div><p>When I checked in, there wasn't even so much as a kettle or tea bag to make a cup of tea - just a couple of biscuits.</p><p>Every part of Le Majestic's suite was also in top condition and full working order, completely spotless. My room was a little more... rustic. The paint job could use a touch up, while parts of the room either needed a deep clean or a renovation.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue skirting boards." height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663800" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue broken stool" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663801" hostid="261"></div><p>My air conditioning was also broken and unable to be turned off - luckily, it was stuck on a comfortable enough setting and it was so hot in Cannes that I needed the cold air.</p><p>A couple of the electrical sockets were also out of order, while there was curiously no overhead light in the bedroom, which meant I had to light the room with two little lamps placed on either side of the room. That was a mild inconvenience.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue air con" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663802" hostid="261"></div><h2>The balconies: Sea-view suite vs. a parking-lot view</h2><p>Le Majestic's sea-view suite was incredible. The sound and breeze of the sea, the view of the pool down below and the beach directly ahead - it was all very lavish.</p><div type="image" title="Le Majestic view below" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663803" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="Le Majestic room view" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663804" hostid="261"></div><p>I was happy to even get a balcony in my own room, but it cannot be compared to Le Majestic's. My balcony was a third of the size and featured plastic chairs instead of sunbeds.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue balcony" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663805" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="Le Majestic balcony" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663806" hostid="261"></div><p>Hotel Bellevue's balcony had a great big building for a view rather than the luscious sea. And down below? A lovely parking lot.</p><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue view" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663807" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="Hotel Bellevue parking lot" height="1200" width="1600" msid="84663809" hostid="261"></div><p>Still, I have little complaints about my experience at the Hotel Bellevue. The room did the job I needed it to do since it was a work trip, and I was barely staying in it.</p><p>But if I were to return to Cannes as a tourist, I would certainly splash out on a bit more luxury - just not to the tune of $9,600 per night.</p>

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