How come toasters haven't really evolved in 75+ years? I get that technology can reach maturity, but let's face it, I don't think toasting tech has peaked yet – whether you spend £10 for an Argos special or hundreds on a trendy Dualit, you still basically get a wire heating element with a timer which randomly toasts, dries or burns different patterns on slices of bread.
Sure, I get that's good enough for many people and some people are never going to want to spend hundreds of £ on something decked out with moisture sensors, ceramic heating plates and what-not, but most other everyday items I can think of have embraced technology a bit more than the humble toaster seems to have, so why aren't there more advanced options?