Gizmodo: coffee cup

Astronaut Invents Zero-G Coffee Cup Because, Out in Space, Nobody Can Hear You Burn Your Tongue

Elaine Chow — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:15:46 EST

Though I've never tried it, I guess coffee just doesn't taste as good coming out of an aluminum bag. That's the only reason I can think of for inventing this astronaut coffee cup.

The On-Orbit Coffee Cup uses surface tension to hold liquid in zero-g. It was invented by astronaut Donald Pettit after what we can only imagine to be a particularly infuriatingly cup-o-joe-less space mission—STS-126.

The renders are by graphic artist Travis Baldwin and not of a real product since, obviously, the market for people who want to drink out of coffee cups in space is somewhat small. [Tuvie via Dvice]

Coffee Cup Powers Your Morning...and Your Gadgets

Sean Fallon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Without that cup of coffee in the morning most of us would be completely useless. Now our gadgets can get the same jump start thanks to this coffee cup charger from PowerLine. It features 2 AC outlets and one USB charging port with 200 watts of continuous power (400 watt peak). That's enough to power up some TVs and laptops. Because of its coffee cup shape, the charger fits snugly into most cup holders so it would be ideal for long trips. Just make sure that you don't reach for the PowerLine when you are looking for a sip of Starbucks. Sticking your tongue in this thing would be seriously unpleasant. Available for $27. [Amazon via GadgetGrid via Coolbuzz]

Gun Mug: Caffeine and Weapons are a Winning Combination

Sean Fallon — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:20:08 EDT

Designed by Hong Kong based design studio Chilli Chilly, these gun mugs feature a porcelain base, a gold or platinum plated trigger, and what appears to be a mock "safety" switch on the side. Great for that morning cup of coffee at work. There is nothing better for taking your career to the next level than letting everyone in the office know you like guns and getting jacked up on caffeine. Available soon for around $13.50 [Product Page via Cribcandy]

Anti-Theft Coffee Cup Stops That Klepto Cube-Mate

Travis Hudson — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:15:21 EDT

Interoffice politics can get pretty heated at times, I should know. I once stabbed a man with a paperclip. For the ultra-paranoid, or office with a rabid kleptomaniac is this Anti-Theft Coffee Cup. It requires a key to be used. Plug the key into the hole and it can be filled. Leave the plug out and prepare to be humiliated after pouring scalding hot coffee all over yourself. –Travis Hudson

Anti-Theft Coffee Cup [Gearfuse]