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Cracking product-market fit: Lessons from founders and investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) break down how to navigate this critical phase. Register now. No more guessing — just growth Rajat Bhageria : Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, scaling AI-powered automation that’s transforming food production. : Founder and CEO of Chef Roboti

Cracking Product-Market Fit: Lessons from Founders and Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) break down how to navigate this critical phase. Register now. No more guessing — just growth Rajat Bhageria : Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, scaling AI-powered automation that’s transforming food production. : Founder and CEO of Chef Roboti

These 20 Kitchen Gadgets Are a Complete Waste of Money, According to Chefs

With endless kitchen tools and gadgets promising faster food prep and better results, it's easy to find yourself with a cluttered kitchen. A handful of dependable tools will carry you much farther than a drawer full of gimmicks -- at least that's what the culinary experts I spoke to suggest. Professional chefs stick to basics like sharp knives, sturdy cutting boards, and reliable pans because they work and they last. Those are the types of tools that help you build confidence in the kitchen ins

Culinary Pros Name the 4 Most Common Cooking Mistakes That New Chefs Make

Starting any cooking project can feel overwhelming with so many moving parts -- choosing the right ingredients, mastering prep techniques, and executing. Even experienced chefs face their share of kitchen mishaps, but that's precisely what makes cooking so rewarding. The kitchen becomes your personal testing ground where every mistake teaches something new, gradually building your confidence and expanding your culinary skills. Knowing what to watch out for from the start can dramatically impro

Labor Day Just Made My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance a Steal at 25% Off

I'd estimate that I cook at home about 90% of the time. That means I've run through a ton of kitchen appliances, ranging from revolutionary to downright useless. Luckily, the Chefman Everything Maker is pretty dang clever -- and it's become my go-to appliance that I use almost daily. Right now for Labor Day, you can get a sweet 25% discount on the Everything Maker. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a good deal for what this appliance can accomplish -- which

20 Kitchen Tools and Gadgets Chefs Swear You'll Regret Buying

Walk through any home store or scroll a kitchen gadget section online and it's easy to feel tempted. You might see a spiralizer that promises to replace pasta, a countertop machine that claims to chop, dice and sauté, or a ton of other "miracle" products. These might sound like they'll make cooking easier. The reality is that many of them are used once or twice before being shoved to the back of a cabinet. A handful of dependable tools will carry you much farther than a drawer full of gimmicks

I Asked Pro Chefs: What Are the Biggest Kitchen Blunders Most Home Cooks Make?

Any culinary endeavor can feel daunting for new home cooks, between selecting ingredients, preparation work and actually cooking. Seasoned pros encounter setbacks regularly, but the kitchen serves as an ideal laboratory for experimentation -- a place where failures become valuable lessons and each attempt builds better technique and an expanded recipe repertoire. Understanding pitfalls before you begin can make all the difference. To suss out the biggest blunders to avoid in the kitchen, I spo

These Are the Biggest Mistakes Home Cooks Make, According to Professional Chefs

Cooking can be intimidating. The process of shopping, prepping, cooking and, ultimately, tasting the fruits of your labor taps into a side of the brain that not many people can or want to explore. But not even the pros get it right all the time, as the kitchen provides a safe space to experiment, fail and -- best of all -- learn so that desired outcomes can be improved upon and new recipes can be added to the ever-growing arsenal. That said, it certainly helps to identify some of the most comm

Bcachefs to be removed from mainline Linux kernel

* [GIT PULL] bcachefs changes for 6.17 @ 2025-07-28 15:14 Kent Overstreet 2025-08-05 21:19 ` Malte Schröder 2025-08-10 6:20 ` Gerhard Wiesinger 0 siblings, 2 replies; 39+ messages in thread From: Kent Overstreet @ 2025-07-28 15:14 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Linus Torvalds; +Cc: linux-bcachefs, linux-fsdevel, linux-kernel Schedule notes for users: I've been digging through the bug tracker and polling users to see what bugs are still outstanding, and - it's not much. So, the experimental label is c

Declutter Your Kitchen: Pro Chefs Detail the Most Useless Kitchen Tools

Our kitchens are filled with tools and gadgets that are supposed to make whipping up dinner easier. While essential kitchen utensils can speed up the process, not every option available is worth stuffing into your cabinets. A quality knife or kitchen shears are more versatile options that won't end up sitting in a drawer taking up space and collecting dust. Instead of chasing every buzzy new appliance, it pays to stick with gear that's functional, reliable and actually makes your life easier. T

The 9 Best Chef’s Knives (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Molly Higgins New West Knifeworks Joy Bauer 6-Inch Chef Knife for $225: Like my New West Knifeworks pick above, this luxe knife is absolutely gorgeous with a bold red and white handle and accompanying embossed leather sheath. Created in collaboration with nutritionist and TV personality Joy Bauer, this 6-inch blade is a Japanese Santoku style, with a downward blade and sturdy top slope made from American-made 440C stainless steel. I found that food stuck to the s

I Asked Pro Chefs: What Are the Most Worthless Kitchen Tools?

Our kitchens have become hotbeds of innovation, packed with high-powered air fryers, countertop smokers and other impressive tools designed to make cooking easier. But not every gadget deserves a spot on your counter -- some are better off in the trash with the food scraps. Rather than falling for every shiny new trend, it's wiser to invest in reliable, versatile gear that can actually make life easier. To help separate the helpful from the hype, we asked chefs and kitchen pros to weigh in on t

My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance Is on Sale for 20% Off

Too often, all-in-one kitchen appliances end up doing a lot of things poorly instead of doing one thing well. And, because some models have a lot of components, they can be a nightmare to clean. But the Chefman Everything Maker quickly won me over. The nonstick cooking surfaces heat up quickly and cleanup takes minimal effort (a serious win in my book). I've made crispy hash browns, gooey grilled cheese, breakfast sandwiches and perfectly golden pancakes -- all in one compact machine. And it's

Pro Chefs Call Out 20 Kitchen Tools They Find Absolutely Useless

Our kitchens are fantastic sources of technical innovations. From ultrapowerful air fryers to indoor smokers, wonderful new inventions are released for home chefs every year -- as well as other kitchen gadgets that should get thrown out with the compost. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight around t

Prime Day Has Ended, but You Can Still Snag My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance for 25% Off

Amazon's Prime Day sale has wrapped up, but we're spotting some deals that are still live today, including a sweet 25% discount on the Chefman Everything Maker, a clever kitchen gadget that can make almost anything. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a steal for what this appliance can accomplish. Which is, well, everything. But the Price Day price brings it down to just $45, which is a steal. The midnight version is also on sale for 20% off. Too often, all-i

Prime Day Has Ended, But You Can Still Snag My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance for 25% Off

Amazon's Prime Day sale has wrapped up, but we're spotting some deals that are still live today, including a sweet 25% discount on the Chefman Everything Maker, a clever kitchen gadget that can make almost anything. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a steal for what this appliance can accomplish. Which is, well, everything. But the Price Day price brings it down to just $45, which is a steal. The midnight version is also on sale for 20% off. Too often, all-i

20 Kitchen Tools That Professional Chefs Say Are Totally Useless

The only thing worse than wasting precious kitchen counter or cupboard space is wasting money on top of it. Nobody knows this better than professional chefs, which is why I asked several top culinary pros about the kitchen tools to skip and what to use instead. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight a

20 Kitchen Tools that Professional Chefs Say Are Totally Useless

The only thing worse than wasting precious kitchen counter or cupboard space is wasting money on top of it. Nobody knows this better than professional chefs, which is why I asked several top culinary pros about the kitchen tools to skip and what to use instead. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight a

On the Last Day of the Prime Day Sale, My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance Is 25% Off

Amazon Prime Day final hours: Amid the many great home appliance deals happening during Amazon's Prime Day sale, the Chefman Everything Maker can make almost anything and is available at a great price. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a steal for what this thing does. Which is, well, everything. But, right now, during Amazon's Prime Day sale, you can get the Everything Maker in the concrete color for 25% off, bringing the price down to just $45. (The midnigh

Prime Day Deal: This All-in-One Kitchen Appliance Is 25% Off Right Now, and It Makes Nearly Everything

Amazon Prime Day sale: Amid the many great home appliance deals happening during Amazon's July Prime Day, the Chefman Everything Maker is available for $45 -- equivalent to $15 off and a 25% discount. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a steal for what this thing does. Which is, well, everything. But right now during Amazon's July Prime Day sale, you can get the Everything Maker in the concrete color for 25% off, bringing the price down to just $45. (The midn

You Probably Own These 20 Kitchen Tools -- And Pros Think They're Useless

Countertop real estate is valuable, and when you're short on space, every inch counts. That's why it's frustrating when drawers get crowded with gadgets that looked fun at first but quickly collect dust. Whether it's an avocado cuber, a corn kernel stripper or a specialty peeler you forgot you even owned, these single-use tools often take up more room than they're worth. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs

Bcachefs may be headed out of the kernel

Bcachefs may be headed out of the kernel The history of the bcachefs filesystem in the kernel has been turbulent, most recently with Linus Torvalds refusing a pull request for the 6.16-rc3 release. Torvalds has now pulled the code in question, but also said: I think we'll be parting ways in the 6.17 merge window. You made it very clear that I can't even question any bug-fixes and I should just pull anything and everything. Honestly, at that point, I don't really feel comfortable being involved

What's Green Chef Like? A Trio of CNET Editors Test the Healthy, Organic Meal Kit Service

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.4 / 10 SCORE Green Chef Buy at Green Chef Pricing Starts at $12/serving Type Meal kits Recipes per week 30 Good for Organic, healthy, low-calorie, pescatarian, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, Whole30, gourmet Score Breakdown Taste/results 7 /10 Value 7 /10 Ease of recipes 8 /10 Recipe variety 7 /10 Healthiness 9 /10 Pros Mostly organic ingredients and hea

Are These 20 Kitchen Tools Absolutely Worthless? These Pros Think So

Kitchen space is precious, especially if you're working with limited counters and packed cabinets. The last thing anyone needs is a drawer full of gimmicky gadgets that never get used. Whether it's a strawberry huller you forget about or a banana slicer that takes up more space than it's worth, single-use tools can quickly become clutter. Professional chefs know better than anyone which tools are truly essential and which are just hype. If you're aiming for a more efficient, minimalist kitchen,

Stop Wasting Money: 20 Pointless Kitchen Gadgets Chefs Warn Against

We all know how important preserving valuable kitchen space is. There's simply no room for single-function gadgets that are barely used, or worse, don't do much of anything at all. If you can't stand clutter -- and wasting money -- avoiding overrated and useless tools is a good place to start. To find out which kitchen tools aren't worth the space they occupy, I turned to five professional chefs. These career cooks are the ultimate authority on which kitchen gadgets should get the boot -- espec

The 20 Most Pointless Kitchen Gadgets, According to Chefs

If you've ever worked in a professional kitchen, you know how valuable space is. There's simply no room for single-function gadgets that barely get uses, or worse, don't do much of anything at all. If you can't stand clutter -- and wasting money -- you should think about your kitchen in the same way. Avoiding overrated and useless tools is a good place to start. To find out which kitchen tools aren't worth the space they occupy, I turned to five professional chefs. These career cooks are the ul

Professional Chefs Beg: Don't Waste Your Money on These 20 Overrated Kitchen Tools

Professional chefs understand the value of kitchen real estate like New Yorkers understand rent -- every square inch better be pulling its weight. Walk through the swinging doors of most restaurant kitchens and you won't likely spot an avocado slicer or dedicated egg cooker lying around. Nope, every tool has a job, and if it doesn't earn its keep, it's out the door faster than last week's unsold seafood. That's why chefs are the ultimate authority on which kitchen gadgets should get the boot --

I Asked 5 Pro Chefs About Their Least Favorite Kitchen Tools. They Didn't Hold Back

Professional chefs know the value of space in a drawer or on a countertop better than anyone. Stroll through the swinging doors of any restaurant kitchen worth its salt, and you won't find an excess of single-function gadgets collecting dust. Every instrument and piece of cookware serves a purpose, earning the real estate -- however small -- it occupies. That's what makes career chefs the perfect people to ask about all the kitchen tools that don't belong in your kitchen, especially when space

20 Useless and Overrated Kitchen Tools, According to Chefs

Professional chefs know the value of space in a drawer or on a countertop better than anyone. Stroll through the swinging doors of any restaurant kitchen worth its salt, and you won't find an excess of single-function gadgets collecting dust. Every instrument and piece of cookware serves a purpose, earning the real estate -- however small -- it occupies. That's what makes career chefs the perfect people to ask about all the kitchen the tools that don't belong in your kitchen, especially when sp