Despite the date showing for the article it's actually from 2014 - possibly a mistake in correcting something minor led to the date being changed. That said, I

Despite the date showing for the article it's actually from 2014 - possibly a mistake in correcting something minor led to the date being changed. That said, I could see a nice use for a connected device like this used in an insulated container - prep food in the morning, then leave it in an ice water bath. At an appropriate time turn the heater on remotely. As long as there's water present to be heated and circulated it should be fine for quite a while.