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caffeine
Nixie Tubes: (Very) Slightly More Adult Pixy Sticks
The methods of caffeine ingestion range from typical (coffee) to X-TREEM (energy drinks) to sort of hardcore (5-Hour Energy), but none have been outwardly juvenile—until now. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by 3DaysTillTheState_GitEmSteveDave: I remember when I was in a school for gifted kids with ADD and I used to buy warm cans... 9 Responses | Other threads
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fashion
S. Cafe Shirts Are Made From Coffee Grounds
"One medium cup of coffee can make two T-shirts," according to the general manager of Singtex, makers of S. Cafe shirts. More » -
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10 Breakfast Gadgets For True Champions
Coffee, bacon, donuts and cigarettes—it's the best part of waking up (if you are lucky enough to wake up that is). The following products will help you enjoy your own breakfast of champions.
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app store
Dunkin' Donuts 'Dunkin Run' iPhone App Will Change The Lives Of Office Lackeys
If you are the person responsible for supplying the office with Dunkin' Donuts products, prepare to have your mind blown. Dunkin' Donuts new "Dunkin' Run" iPhone app is going to change your life forever. More » -
robots
I Want This Now
I want this: A robot monkey that makes me coffee every morning. Then, it will go down to the deli, jumping through the fire escape, pick me up a bagel with pastrami and cream cheese, and climb back up. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by BobFraggle: What I want to know is more about the music used in the clip. Catchy little happy fun song. And... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Gizmodo's Mission Critical E3 Gear
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coffee
The Tota Caddy Handles Cups Of Coffee Like a Suitcase
Using the Tota Coffee Carrier, office lackeys could easily transport up to 8 cups of coffee (2 units in each hand) without having to worry about spills and second degree burns. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by ripfire: Or you could just buy an entire box with paper cups: 11 Responses | Other threads
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man vs machine
The Coffee Machine That Dispensed Hot Death
Last month, Yogesh Singh was getting coffee from a machine in a stall while taking a break from helping his father run a tent shop. He was tired and needed a pick-me-up. More » -
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design
Designer Brewer Uses Precise Science to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee
I don't really get people who are nuts about coffee, but I will admit that there's a definite appeal to this over-the-top coffee maker by Tom Metcalfe. It's absolutely beautiful. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Curves: I use a Mr Coffee and a pre-ground (french roast) from a national brand and I have yet to try... 19 Responses | Other threads
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cafe
World's First Portable Espresso Machine Now Available for US Caffeine Addicts
According to the manufacturer, the Mypressi Twist is the world's first truly portable espresso machine. According to myself, it's going to be my road to perdition. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Xeno: Pneumatic pressure hunh? So what makes the pressure. I'm guessing either batteries or you squeeze the handle. If it... 9 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
IMO Coffee Maker Looks Like An Exoskeleton
Designer Alisson Wilson Ströher's IMO coffee maker is intended to be a compact, practical solution to household coffee making—but it looks like he picked up aesthetic cues from the HAL exoskeleton. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Thats Dr Bear to You: So that's how the girl from Portal stays so energetic... 4 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
Coffee Lid Caddy Proves Even Humble Coffee Lids Are Ripe For Innovation
Until today I assumed, wrongly, that plastic coffee lids were not a source of inspiration for anyone. I neglected plastic coffee lid designers like Josh Harris. His Coffee Lid Caddy is actually pretty ingenious. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by weatherman: If this is from DD, shouldn't it be shaped more like a traffic cone so you could stack 3 donuts... 13 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
Coffee-Fueled Car Is Surprisingly Practical
Turns out you can make biofuel from just about any oily plant product. Corn may be the standard, but coffee works at least as well, and it makes your car smell like a Starbucks! More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Man In Gauze is an obscure reference to Courage the Cowardly Dog.: Well someone needs to find whatever the best biofuel is, all things considered and start developing a way to actually... 21 Responses | Other threads
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Forget Coasters
Coffee Stains Inspire Nanotech-Infused TV Screens of the Future
Inspiration can strike anywhere—including the coffee table. Just ask java-obsessed Ivan Vakarelski, who discovered tomorrow's TV screens in those annoying rings that currently make my coffee table look like the surface of the moon. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Weet: >>The benefit to you, I and Joe Consumer<< To me. To me. To me. Why oh why does everyone insist... 3 Responses | Other threads
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space coffee
Astronaut Invents Zero-G Coffee Cup Because, Out in Space, Nobody Can Hear You Burn Your Tongue
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. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Purple Dave: Neat, but I don't see how this is supposed to deal with the two major problems with coffee: 1. It tastes... 16 Responses | Other threads
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movies
This Watchmen Marketing is Getting a Little Out of Hand
Yes, this is a Watchmen condom. If Alan Moore didn't hate this movie before, he sure does now. Oh, but maybe the Nite Owl Dark Roast coffee will change his mind! More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Sam Healer: She'll say "Can't we have unprotected sex for once?" and I'll whisper "No" 7 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Write-On Mug Leaves Revocable Trail of Evidence
There's nothing I despise more than taking a sip of coffee and not having my day's list of appointments written an inch from my nose. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by zenpoet: Hopefully the smoothie/enema come from different tubes, unless you're into that sort of thing. As a gag, this is stupid, but... 3 Responses | Other threads
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frames
Coffee Mug Houses Lovely Digital Frame
You know what there's not enough of in the world? Coffee mugs with integrated digital photo frames. (If you answered clean water, peace or medical care, thanks for playing, idiot.) More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by bosskev: Electronic device + scalding hot liquid = yeah, that's a great idea 11 Responses | Other threads
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coffee printer
RITI Printer Uses Old Coffee Grounds as Ink
Fortunately, I don't use my printer nearly as much as I used to—but that doesn't mean I enjoy paying ridiculous prices for ink. Imagine if you could replace that pricey ink with old coffee grounds? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by admoseremic: Curious, will Starbucks distribute the Linux drivers? 6 Responses | Other threads
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caffeine
Three Cups of Coffee Makes You Three Times More Likely to Hallucinate
Maybe you aren't at work right now. Maybe you aren't wearing a suit. Maybe that giant polka dot bunny can't hear your thoughts. Maybe you just drank too much coffee. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by kyle4: I completely believe this. As someone who used to drink 4-7 cans of Pepsi a day, I'd see little white... 11 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
D+Caf Detects If You're Drinking Real Coffee Instead of Decaf
I don't understand drinking decaf coffee. It's like non-alcoholic beer. Both are crappy, neutered versions of the original. But if you've absolutely got to drink decaf, D+caf will make sure it's the real (fake) deal.
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Comment by Crispy Aardvark: Did you know, caffeine allergies are often mistaken for ADHD, schizophrenia, depression and other mental health disorders? I guess if you... 11 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
Otto Chrome Espresso Maker Is So, So Shiny
I'm not yet in as bad shape as Brownlee over at BBG, drinking instant, but this beautiful chromey Otto espresso maker could convince me to spend a bit more time on my morning cup.
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By John MahoneyComment by os_2: what? U got cook on a stove and it's over $400? It better be made of titanium or silver. 4 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
Hourglass Coffee Maker Should Be Renamed 12-Hour Plastic Disappointment
We took one look at the electricity-free Hourglass Coffee Maker and thought it a simplistic, design-forward product. And then we examined the brewing process...
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By Mark WilsonComment by JEmlay: That coffee maker is a bunch of BS. You still have to HEAT WATER! So you still need either electricity... 8 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
Touchscreen Computer-Controlled Coffee Machine Provides Spit-Free Drinks
This computer-controlled coffee machine created by Reko Maenpaa is the king of tech in coffee technology, creating a cup of joe in under 30 seconds while sporting a 8" touchscreen and the innards of a PC. Outfitted with an Intel 500 MHz Pentium 3 processor, ATX motherboad and a GeForce MX 440 graphics card, the coffee machine screen can be viewed through your TV via Wi-Fi, ordered through your WAP phone or through your web browser for ultimate utility (and by that, I mean laziness). Even better, maybe Maenpaa could rig additional options and create an automated espresso machine. Until then, I suppose only a (lightly steamed to 160 degrees please) soy hazelnut decaf dry cappucino that's spit-free will only exist in my dreams. More »
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By Erica HoComment by theimmc: Should have used the P4 Prescott core. Then they can use the CPU as the heating element. And I totally agree... 1 Responses | Other threads
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diy
DIY Smart Coaster Lets You Know When Coffee Is 'Just Right'
As a cream and sugar kind of guy—that's a "regular" to we Yanks in Boston—getting a cup of coffee that's consistently at the "right" temperature is a crapshoot at best. If there's not enough cream, I'll scald myself with a fresh cup. Other times there's not enough; I'll get sidetracked, and then go back to my cup for a disgusting gulp of cold nastiness. The cream throws me off. It ruins my calm, and plays havoc with my coffee temperature. I need something that knows when my cafe is a the right temperature. Popsci, thankfully, has delivered this evening with a DIY "Smart Coaster" they've made using an old shoe polish tin. The work week starts tomorrow; this couldn't have come a moment too soon. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Purple Dave: I don't see how this would make coffie "just right". Coffee has to insurmountable problems. It tastes like coffee, and... 2 Responses | Other threads
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diy
DIY Coffee Cup Speakers Crank Out Grande Sound
Don't get me wrong, the CupSpeakers were interesting, but if you are looking for a cup-based speaker solution that is a little more tech and a little less ghetto this DIY project should fit the bill. Using a couple of grande-sized coffee cups and a TDA1552Q amplifier chip, you should be able to construct a pair of coffee-themed speakers that can actually crank out some sound. The project page is in Japanese, but the basic translation and the schematic should give you enough information to make a set for yourself. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by michaelportent: Anybody else but me foreseeing a lot of picking up the right speaker instead of your actual Starbucks drink and... 3 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
Saucer CD Player With Dockable Cup, It Could Happen!
There are concepts that could, and probably will happen. And then there are those that just make us smile. The Drip with Song falls definitely into the latter category. Essentially a portable CD player and speakers squeezed into a saucer, the best part is that you can "dock" your cup and twist it to control the volume. (Though be careful not to spill.) I know I'm a macho guy and everything, but I'm not afraid to say it: How cute!! [Yanko Design]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Giz Has Lost It: Nice, but does it keep your coffee hot? 1 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
Over-caffeinated TIE Fighter Combines Starbucks And Star Wars
Wired is having a little art contest to make things from the stuff you get at Starbucks, and to provide some inspiration, they showed off photographer Dan Winters' amazing TIE fighter sculpture. Everybody's favorite Galactic Empire spacecraft was made out of nearly 50 Starbucks cups, 216 stirrers, over 60 drink holders and a couple of coffee boxes thrown in for good measure. Wow. Even for me, that's a lot of coffee. [Wired]
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By Elaine ChowComment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater - Now SWF: That's cool and quite a accomplishment, but can I use 7-11 cups instead? I will not support the starbucks...... 8 Responses | Other threads
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robots
Cafero Entertainment Bot Keeps Day Job as Bionic Barista
The wizards at Korea's Yujin Robot have invented a coffee-serving robot. I wish I could tell you more about it, particularly why coffee; looks like it wouldn't have any trouble just as easily serving beer, absinthe or cupcakes. Aving didn't post any additional descriptions, just great photos, so I'm not even sure Cafero knows how to make the coffee it serves. Whatever, it's a cool-looking semi-humanoid robot—with its with tray-friendly arms, a big wheely foot and a touchscreen face—so I decided to share it with you, in depth description or no. [Aving] -
coffee
Coffee Tastes Sweeter with Giant Mechanized Beasts
We down 2-3 cups of coffee a day at Gizmodo Midwest HQ (my tiny apartment consisting of just me), but rarely do we put thought in the labor that brings us beans (fair trade, I swear!). Luckily, BoingBoing corresponded with the 2008 US World Barista Champion to take a look at coffee harvesting in Brazil. Because otherwise, we'd never have known about giant harvesting vehicles that engulf whole trees or the juxtaposition of automated and traditional drying, roasting and packing techniques that follow collection. If you like coffee, you'll enjoy the 6-minute clip. [boingboing] More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by closhedbb: That would be nice if they had those things in a large number of coffee plantations in Brazil, or maybe... 4 Responses | Other threads
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coffee
Zoom Lens Coffee Mug Helps Keep Photographers Caffeinated
It takes a lot for a coffee cup to impress me. Hell, if no cups were available I would probably have the barista pour coffee into my cupped hands. Still, it is hard not to be taken aback by the nerdy coolness of this zoom lens design. Unfortunately, the cup is only a concept at this point, and making one for yourself could prove to be an expensive little project. But I would be the first in line to buy one if someone produced a version at a reasonable price. [yok2008 via Coolbuzz via Shiny Shiny via Dvice]
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By Sean FallonComment by twoeightnine: IS would definitely help after 6 cups. 3 Responses | Other threads
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pirates
You'll Drink Corporate America's Coffee, But Only Out of a Glowing Pirate Mug
The boardroom is tense. Your boss is negotiating with their boss over the Big Merger. Accountants discuss endless piles of financial statements. Somewhere a middle manager is getting grilled over an $800 dinner spotted in the audit. There are tears in his eyes and sweat on his brow. And there you are, feet up on the desk with an LED pirate mug in hand. You and your stock options have nothing to worry about because you're quitting/getting fired anyway. Good thing that mug only cost you $4. [The Big Pirate via Nerd Approved]
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By Mark WilsonComment by swag: Woo hoo! More useless crap for the landfill! I love you, Gizmodo! more » | Other threads
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espresso
Brunopasso: The Sports Car of Espresso Machines
Inspired by high-end Italian sports cars, designer Tadahito Ishibashi came up with the Brunopasso PD-1—an espresso machine that looks like it should be hauling ass down the highway. Outside of its sleek curves, the illusion is enhanced with dashboard-style gauges and a beechwood lever. But that is not where the similarities end—much like a sports car, the Brunopasso does not come cheap at $850. With Ferrari putting their brand on everything from laptops to Segways these days, I'm sure they are kicking themselves for missing out on this one. [Brunopasso via Tuvie via DVICE]
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By Sean FallonComment by Jasontrainer: I use the Nespresso essenza and I gotta tell ya, it makes a perfectly delicious ristretto with a wonderful crema... more » | Other threads
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senseo
Senseo Latte Select is Frothing for Coffee
I know people like the Philips Senseo coffee pod system—I'm a snob and refuse to try it—so just for you folks, Philips is releasing a new version of the Senseo that can make froofy milk drinks, too. Called the Senseo Latte Select, it appears to be identical to the old Senseo but now features a new milk compartment that can whip up cappuccino, latte macchiato, or cafe latte on request—plus that milk compartment can be cleaned "with the touch of a button." Coming to Europe this September for about $280, you've gotta make a lotta latte to pay it off. [Philips via Single Serve Coffee]
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By Mark WilsonComment by macserv: @MickeyMoo: I suppose I should provide a link... Here's the Flavia Fusion. more » | Other threads
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question of the day
Laptops in Coffee Shops: What Do You Do When You Have to Go to the Bathroom?
Originally, this question was going to involve how often you bring a laptop to coffee shops, but when I discussed it with our own Jason Chen, he revealed to me that he always wondered what people do when they inevitably have to go to the bathroom. Immediately I realized that was a far more entertaining and thought provoking angle. Seriously—what do you do when you have a laptop open and you have had multiple cups of coffee? Do you pack everything up and bring it in the bathroom with you? Do you take a chance and leave it sitting on the table? Or do you simply wait until you are finished working? More » -
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Optimus Maximus Keyboard Gets Coffee Bath, Apparently Survives
It was only a matter of time. This image popped up on an Optimus Live Journal group, showing the sad results of a clumsy morning with a steaming mug and a $1,600 Optimus Maximus keyboard, which is one place we didn't take our review—yet. Not much info on what happened or whether this was a planned test, but the poster says it survived the "first recorded coffee spill thanks to the construction of the upper tray." Phew. [Live Journal]
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By John MahoneyComment by strider_mt2k: You're going to need a tray. The coffee is hot... more » | Other threads
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coffee
$2000 Net-Connected Coffeemaker Opens Your PC to Hacks, Crappy Coffee
The Jura F90 is a coffee maker than runs nearly $2000, largely due to its amazing internet powers, like remotely setting your coffee's strength (strong enough to kill a horse, plz) and getting diagnostics help without sending the whole unit in for service. But the software has some serious holes like a buffer overflow vulnerability that'll let hackers take over the PC you use to connect the F90 to the net, not to mention screw up your coffee, turning it into a sludgy cup of caffeinated tar, or worse, a watery, tea-like liquid. There's no patch yet, but there better be soon. A computer getting hacked is really trivial, but shitty coffee from a $2000 machine is goddamn criminal. [Cnet]
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Comment by takeshi: @phreakincool: People that can't tell a drip coffee maker from an espresso machine need to be beaten with the computer... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Coffeetime Coffeemaker Satisfies Anal Retentive Coffee Chemists
When I want a perfect cup of coffee, a trip to my local Dunkin' Donuts generally does the trick. But when you attempt to make the perfect cup at home using a precise blend of coffee, cream and sugar, the results can be hit or miss. A new concept called "Coffeetime" hopes to change all that with a system that allows users to choose precise amounts of the three elements at the push of a button. The controls are color coordinated, so if you want a darker cup of coffee, it is a simple matter of choosing the right shade. I think the color system is a bit off and the design could use three nozzles instead of one—but the concept has some potential. [Product Design Forums via The Design Blog]
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By Sean FallonComment by cbdsteve: @Nick_Bentley: Whoa... someone needs their morning coffee! more » | Other threads
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coffee
Nespresso Contest Winners Could Make Tasty Coffee If You Knew How to Use Them
Nespresso—maker of single serve pseudo-coffee machines—has announced its design contest winners. The entries range from the abstract of the winner—"Untitled," by Brice Genre and Hanika Perez, left—to the 2001-like spiffiness of the second entry—"Pearl," by Andreas Diefenbach, center—to the completely absurd but pretty, as you will see in the full gallery with 21 concepts after the jump. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by swag: Nothing beats starting my morning with stale, pre-ground coffee roasted weeks ago, stuck into environmentally wasteful packaging, and spewed out... more » | Other threads
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design
HeartBeans Grinds Coffee In Rhythm to Your Caffeine-Powered Heartbeat
I understand that there are many people out there who can't face the day without a cup of coffee. Hell, I'm guzzling a black coffee down as I write this. However, I draw the line at having an emotional, "intimate" experience with my delicious bean-based beverage—the kind of experience that the HeartBeans grinder promises to deliver. According to the project page, HeartBeans utilizes a motor inside a mahogany shell that measures the pace of the user's beating heart. By operating in sync with the heartbeat, it is intended to "induce an experience of intimacy with the process of making coffee" while producing a different flavor with each use. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by DozeUser: @photophile: I like it but ya i have gotten the odd shitty cup. Although i still find it more consistant... more » | Other threads
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