Induction heating is a marvelous invention but it requires magnetic pots and pans to cook on it. So, you might have to ditch your favorite pots and pans unless you get the Thermador CIT302D[S] cooktop. The Thermador is a radiant-induction hybrid heating system that eliminates the need for all-magnetic cookware while still delivering the advantages of induction heating. Those advantages are substantial, too, with lower heating times and energy usage, enhanced safety and easier cleanup because only ... FULL REVIEW

What will the folks in the Amazing Technology Department think of next? How about a heating element that heats only the pan that’s sitting on it, leaving the rest of the surface area safely cool to the touch? That’s exactly what the Gaggenau Vi 411-610 cooktop can do. The Gaggenau induction system utilizes electromagnetic technology to recognize the diameter of the pot or pan and automatically heats up only that specific diameter of its glass ceramic surface for ultimate efficiency and enhanced... FULL REVIEW

With the hectic pace of our lives today, about the last thing you need to worry about is pot bubbling over and spilling into the burner grate as you’re preparing the evening meal. That's a time-wasting mess that can be avoided with the Viking Designer Series DGCU1655B[SB] cooktop. This efficient Viking combines the power and convenience of gas with the ease of cleanup offered by a glass ceramic surface that’s extremely durable. An automatic electric spark ignition system fires up permanently se... FULL REVIEW