The rise of digital, online technology poses intriguing questions about the future of kitchen appliances, one commentator has observed.Sylvie Barak of unplugged.rcrwireless.com noted that as Googles Android operating system for phones continues to grow in popularity, more and more analysts are speculating as to how it can be bunged into every electronic device they own.Of course, your fridge - as well as your TV, washer, dishwasher, car, cable box, MP3 player, etc - have been running an embedded OS for years, but its that critical connection to the world wide web and the internet of things which is making it all a little creepy, she said.Indeed, Ms Barak commented that the rise of such technology has presented a dilemma about whether people actually want sophisticated online systems powering their home gadgets.For example, it was suggested that the opening up of appliances to external communications channels could pose data and operational security risks.The comments come after David Dalby, residential director at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, claimed last week that many people rush into purchasing a home without ensuring that the property is in good condition. Such checks could involve looking at the condition of vital fixtures like kitchen sinks and taps.