Tech Meets Dinner: A French Firm’s Server-Powered Cooking and Heat Reuse
A developer from the French IT company Qarnot posted a photo showing how dinner was prepared with a server running in the kitchen. The LinkedIn post drew interest from technology news outlets and social media watchers who monitor computing innovations in real time.
The setup used Qarnot OBx computing clusters to power the cooking process. Vacuum-packed duck, beef, and salmon were arranged in a vessel with circulating hot water. The system handled 3D graphics processing while maintaining a steady bath temperature of about 55 degrees Celsius, enabling a form of precision cooking that mirrors sous vide techniques used in high quality food preparation.
The experience underscored a practical application of high performance computing hardware beyond traditional research workloads. The developer explained that the same heat produced by the servers could potentially be captured to warm homes and commercial spaces, turning data center energy into a usable heat source. Qarnot is recognized for assisting institutions such as Adobe, Societe Generale, and Fix Studio with demanding computing needs while exploring energy reuse to improve overall efficiency [Citation: Company statements and industry coverage].
An external note highlighted a professional perspective: a former IT professional described a prolonged job search, stating that after more than 300 applications, opportunities did not materialize into offers. This anecdote provides context about the current job market for skilled technologists, even as innovative use of hardware continues to push the boundaries of what computing can support [Citation: Career market commentary].