{
  "id": 8105247,
  "title": "Breville’s Eye Q Uses an Optic Sensor for Flawless Toast. Here’s My Review",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/brevilles-eye-q-uses-an-optic-sensor-for-flawless-toast-heres-my",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T21:24:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/brevilles-eye-q-uses-an-optic-sensor-for-flawless-toast-every-time-heres-my-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Breville Eye Q 850 Auto Toaster employs an optic sensor to achieve consistently perfect toast results. This high-tech toaster, priced at $300, utilizes a pulsing internal sensor to monitor bread color throughout the toasting process before concluding doneness. Testing this innovative appliance over the course of a month, it was found to generally deliver satisfactory results. The sleek matte black and brushed stainless steel design, coupled with a ceramic top, gives the toaster an upscale look. The Eye Q's standout feature is its optic sensor in the left-side slot, which is capable of monitoring doneness without relying solely on traditional time and temperature methods. The unit features five functional buttons, including a power cord storage slot, a removable crumb tray, and adjustable volume for the start/end chimes. Despite the premium price tag, the Breville Eye Q Auto Toaster is considered a worthwhile investment for daily toasting needs, although it may not be suitable for budget-conscious consumers.",
  "summary": "The Eye Q may be too pricey for most households, but it’ll dazzle toast lovers with a padded budget.",
  "key_points": [
    "Breville Eye Q uses optic sensor for precise toasting",
    "$300 toaster features ceramic top and matte black design",
    "Optic sensor in left slot monitors doneness automatically"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "Breville’s Eye Q Uses an Optic Sensor for Flawless Toast. Here’s My Review",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/brevilles-eye-q-uses-an-optic-sensor-for-flawless-toast-heres-my-8112226",
        "published": "2026-09-17T21:24:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}