DennisLinkletter Posted August 13, 2009 Report Posted August 13, 2009 http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/08/digital_bbq_tongs.html It says the tongs have sensors located at the tip. My guess is that it would read only the surface temps.. But it's a decent idea.. Maybe.. The tongs also come with an integrated LED flashlight powered by a couple of AAA batteries. You can pick up a pair for $39.98.