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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: ReanimatedRobot on January 12, 2021, 04:18:50 PM

Title: Weber Smart Oven/Grill?
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on January 12, 2021, 04:18:50 PM

So looks like Weber is getting into another game.  Not sure if this is a good or bad thing?

https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/12/22227508/weber-june-acquired-smart-oven-grilling-tech

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Title: Re: Weber Smart Oven/Grill?
Post by: Foster Dahlet on January 12, 2021, 04:41:22 PM

They worked together on the iGrill already

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Title: Re: Weber Smart Oven/Grill?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on January 13, 2021, 10:55:48 PM

I wouldn’t read too much into this beyond a typical aqui-hire of a distressed startup. June raised $22.5M series A funding in 2016 and haven’t sold anything tangible in the last 5 years. Investors were probably looking to recoup as much $ as possible before the company goes under. Also, the SmokeFire electronics/software release was a big  black eye for June. Hopefully their future smart appliance development goes smoother than the SmokeFire.