Gizmodo: mug

Canon Lens Thermos Now Available for Preorder

Adam Frucci — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:18:16 EST

Remember this amazing travel mug shaped like a camera lens that Canon handed out to press at the Olympics? Well, now you can pre-order one for yourself for a mere $30 CAD. Sweet! [Vistek via DoobyBrain via The Daily What]

Beep Mug Features Barcode Design That Actually Works Under A Scanner

Kat Hannaford — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:11 EST

This isn't just a mug with a barcode painted on, it's the packaging as well—the barcode can be scanned by a cashier. Designed in Britain, it should be going on sale (and scanned) shortly. [DesignBoom]

Chances Are This Is The Only Mug With a Coffee-Stained Underbite

Sean Fallon — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:40:00 EDT

I think it is pretty safe to assume that you will be the only one in the office brushing your mug's teeth after each coffee break. [MollaSpace via 7Gadgets via Likecool]

Mug for the Blind Chimes When Full

Mark Wilson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT

I'm clumsy enough that pouring my first cup of coffee each morning becomes a potentially punishing trial of dexterity. So honestly, were I blind, I'd be forced to drink straight from the pot—unless this mug existed.

By designers Sang-hoon Lee and Yong-bum Lim, The "Braun" Bell Mug concept senses liquid levels and chimes at three stages of fullness (about 1/3, halfway and 3/4). It would allow someone without sight to fill a mug perfectly every time while keeping their fingers clear of uncharted waters.

And the best part? There's no element of this design that's too implausible to keep it from manufacture. [Yanko Design via DVICE]

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]

Saucer CD Player With Dockable Cup, It Could Happen!

Mark Wilson — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:58:00 EDT

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]

Stacked Cup Is the Leaning Tower of Coffee Breaks

Jack Loftus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Why drink Joe from a normal mug when you can tease coworkers with this hilarious gravity-defying fused three-cup stack day after day, and get more coffee per serving while you're at it? Who knows, maybe this will serve as the icebreaker you need to chat up that latte-swilling hottie in Finance. If this were ours, we'd always go for the top-cup grip for maximum gravity defiance—and for $12 this dishwasher-safe little baby might be ours soon. [Loft Party via Neatorama]

Mug! For! Aggressive! Caffeine! Addicts!

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:31:29 EST

This Mug! is a mix between coffee mug and a knuckleduster. Comes in two models: Big Mug for guys, decorated with gore, and Girlie Mug, decorated with butterflies. Knowing my wife's tea addiction and her sweet charming character, her Girlie Mug will probably end up looking like the Big Mug, but with real blood. [Mug!]

Brass Knuckles Cup: The Coffee Sucks? Wannafightaboutit?

Sean Fallon — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:40:21 EST

You know how your coffee cup keeps getting stolen at work? Walk into the break room with this bad boy and firmly proclaim that "this sh*t is going to stop right now." You will feel like a real badass until the police arrive. The cup is a concept design from Simone Brewster, so it is not something you will be able to pick up in your local Pier 1—but if you are into violent drinking vessels, you can always get yourself a Gun Mug instead. [Product Page via Gearfuse]

Japanese Beer Mug Counts Calories While You're Swillin'

dango — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:01:58 EST

For the waistline-conscious ~~teetotaller~~ drunk bastard, we present this calorie-counting beer mug. Sure you could just keep track in your head, but this way at least honey knows you're trying. [Product Page (Japanese) via Tokyomango]

Coffee Mug Knows When You're Going to Burn Yourself

Jason Chen — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:45:17 EST

Our father told us that the best way to test whether a steaming cup of anything was cool enough to drink was to just drink it. It wasn't until the fifth time we were in the hospital that we discovered that the man wasn't our father. If we had these heat-sensitive On/Off mugs, which change from the Off position when cool to the On position when hot, we'd still have our original tongues. However, as Joel from BBG points out, the heat-sensitive plastic lining has a tendency to wash off—leading to a scenario where a practical joker could paint the mug black and write OFF on the side, then pour in a cup of boiling hot coffee. [Charles and Marie via Technabob via Boing Boing Gadgets]

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]

The Supper Surround Stereo: When a Mug isn't a Mug

blongo3 — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:20:42 EDT

This concept stereo designed by Taguchi Craft, is made to blend in with your kitchen. There's currently no word on pricing, but they're scheduled to pop up around winter 2008. Might be better in a shelf in the kitchen than on the table. I'd keep trying to drink from the midbase driver or something. [Design Spotter via Technabob]

Self-Stirring LEGO Mug

Jason Chen — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:50:28 EDT

Using the power of magnetism, David Ye created a self-stirring mug out of LEGO, some magnets and a mug. We thought it would be some kind of weak 10-stirs-per-minute contraption, but the video actually shows that it's like a miniature whirlpool in there. We'd rig one up ourselves, but we're afraid we'd add too much power and end up sloshing burning coffee all over our faces. Which isn't all that much different from our current situation. [Instructables]

Smart Mug Heats, Maintains Liquid Temperature

Jason Chen — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:00:23 EDT

As good as regular mugs are, that damn second law of thermodynamics always wins out in the end, making sure your hot coffee is now just bitter luke-warm liquid. But with the Smart Mug, all you have to do is set a temperature, plug it into your car's cigarette lighter, and you've got yourself some always-hot beverages.

The only thing to watch out for is spillage, which at 160 degrees (the maximum this cup can heat up to), will make sure you never have to use contraception again. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Gifts and Gadgets via Gearlog]

Talking Beer Mug Nags You for a Refill

Charlie White — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:23:14 EST

If you have a really hard time seeing your beer mug through the fog to determine when it's almost empty, the Never Empty Beer Mug has a sensor that tells you it's time for more. Your beer is running dangerously low, cries the mug. Obeying the mug, you fill it up, take a few gulps and minutes later it's telling you, Refill immediately—danger of sobering up. You ll never forget to refill that schooner again. It s available now for $21.

Product page [via CoolBuzz]

Sahalie Carabiner Camp Mug

Charlie White — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:10:37 EST

If you're looking for a tough-as-nails drinking cup, the indestructible stainless steel Carabiner Camp Mug from Sahalie is built to take a hammering. Its handle is a real carabiner, just like mountain climbers use, that can clip onto your pack or anything else. Its double insulation keeps eight ounces of your favorite drink cold or hot. Available in blue, green, purple and red, it's $9.50.

Product Page [via The Cool Hunter]

Tall carabiner mugs [Amazon]