{
  "id": 17089508,
  "title": "ThermoWorks debuts shorter version of its RFX Meat wireless probe for small cuts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/thermoworks-debuts-shorter-version-of-its-rfx-meat-wireless-probe-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:04:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2301085/thermoworks-debuts-shorter-version-of-its-rfx-meat-wireless-probe-for-small-cuts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ThermoWorks has introduced the RFX Meat Mini, a compact version of its popular RFX Meat wireless probe designed specifically for small cuts of meat, poultry, and fish. The new Mini probe boasts nearly identical performance to the full-sized version, featuring four internal temperature sensors, an IP69K waterproof rating, and the ability to withstand temperatures up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Its most significant improvement is a maximum immersion line of just 2.6 inches and a minimum line of 2.36 inches, making it ideal for precision cooking of smaller portions like filet mignon and individual salmon pieces.\n\nThe RFX Meat Mini connects to a Wi-Fi-enabled RFX Gateway, allowing users to monitor food temperatures on their mobile devices from anywhere. This setup offers superior accuracy compared to traditional Bluetooth or Wi-Fi probes, as radio waves are less susceptible to interference from grill or smoker walls. The Gateway also accommodates a separate wired ambient temperature probe for even more precise grill readings.\n\nThe Mini version offers a 48-hour battery life, sufficient for most home barbecue sessions, and charges via a AAA battery-powered charging block. ThermoWorks is currently offering a 20% discount on the Mini when purchased with the RFX Gateway or the RFX Meat Starter Kit, which includes the Gateway. The RFX Meat Mini is priced at $99, matching the RFX Meat's price point unless on sale.",
  "summary": "The RFX Meat Mini offers nearly identical performance to the full-sized grilling probe.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}