(C) BoingBoing This story was originally published by BoingBoing and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Cook your steak right the first time with this $50 wireless thermometer set [1] ["Boing Boing'S Shop"] Date: 2026-05-03 TL;DR: The MeatStick 4X wireless meat thermometer set lets you monitor your food's temperature in real time without hovering over the grill and is on sale for $49.99 (reg. $125). If you've ever hovered over a grill like a nervous stage parent, poking at a piece of meat and hoping for the best, this is the deal for you. The MeatStick 4X wireless thermometer set is built to take the guesswork out of cooking, so your steak, brisket, or chicken comes out exactly how you intended. It's on sale for 60% off, so make sure to get this set before grilling season commences! Each probe is basically a tiny, heatproof robot with three internal sensors and one ambient sensor. This means fewer "crispy on the outside, raw in the existential sense" cooking mishaps. It's lab-tested for tight accuracy, withstands heat up to 572° F, and runs for over 70 hours. The Bluetooth range stretches up to 650 feet outdoors, so you can step away without losing track of what's happening on the grill. This setup makes the most sense for people who want to grill, chill, and still impress their friends. This gadget is especially useful for those who like cooking but don't want to hover over a grill or oven the entire time. To use, insert the probe, set your preferences, then go do literally anything else — your app will ping you when it's time to act. It even keeps a cooking history, so if you miraculously nail a perfect cook, you might just be able to repeat the feat on purpose. It's also built to withstand real kitchen use. The probes are stainless steel with a heat-resistant ceramic handle, dishwasher-safe, and designed to handle everything from deep frying to sous vide. The magnetic charging dock sticks right onto your grill or smoker, which is one of those small details that feels oddly satisfying in practice. At $49.99 (reg. $125), you might not become the next grillmaster, but you'll at least the MeatStick 4X that makes you look like you know what you're doing. Upgrade your grill game or just stop burning dinner by accident, and let your family or friends admire your new, slightly smug confidence. MeatStick 4X Set See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. See other items in the shop. [END] --- [1] Url: https://boingboing.net/2026/05/03/cook-your-steak-right-the-first-time-with-this-50-wireless-thermometer-set.html Published and (C) by BoingBoing Content appears here under this condition or license: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/boingboing/