First there was a machine that drizzled out instant coffee, then a simulated frothy cappuccino. What could be next to tempt our yen for instant gratification, no human contact required?

Pizza, of course! Made from scratch, baked and ready to eat at the touch of a button in just under three minutes for five euros, around US$6. All from Italy, where the making of pizza has been a time-honoured tradition for centuries. | READ MORE