August 8th, 2008 by
You definitely can’t go wrong with this stunning entertainment unit. The handsome Espresso body, made of solid wood, harmoniously blends with its softly curved tempered glass. This flawless combination provides ample storage space for all your “toys”.
Awe your friends and entertain in style with this beautiful entertainment unit.
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August 7th, 2008 by
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Going out for coffee is so pre-recession, right? Either way, what you see above is a purported rendering of Philips’ next-generation Senseo coffee system, which actually looks to be taking a step backwards in the design department. Not that we have anything against non-futuristic styling — just an observation, is all. We know, at least a handful of you are already champing at the bit to yell “FAKE1one!,” but really, who spends time creating a mockup of a java machine? And besides, aren’t all the good designers working up those derisory iPhone nano images?
[Thanks, GPFransen]
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April 20th, 2008 by
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If you’re both a coffee- and gadget-freak, this project by DIY’er Tim Hirzel will probably be a notably inspiring hack. By combining a fancy-pants Rancilio Silvia espresso machine, the multi-purpose Arduino micro-controller, a Wii nunchuk, and some seriously high-level hacking, Tim has created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The typically straight-up espresso maker is now controlled electronically, allowing integration of a calendar, sleep timer, wake-up alarm, and temperature regulation. The system also allows a user to time its functions (to get that perfect cup of espresso), and the nunchuk can be used to alter settings on the unit. Be sure and take a look at the video after the break to see this mod in action.
[Thanks, Russ]
Continue reading Rancilio’s Silvia espresso machine gets hacked via the Arduino and Wii nunchuk
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February 13th, 2008 by
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It looks like coffee technology could be about to take another leap forward, with Nestle researchers now touting that they’ve devised a machine that can tell the difference between good coffee and bad coffee — espresso, in particular. Apparently, the machine has “nearly” the taste accuracy of a panel of trained espresso tasters, who, if this machine is any indication, may soon have to kiss their envious job goodbye (like so many others that have been forced to confront the cold hard reality of the machines taking over). While there’s apparently still quite a bit of work to be done on the coffee tasting machine, Nestle eventually sees it being used as a quality control device for the entire coffee industry.
[Via Single Serve Coffee]
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October 1st, 2007 by
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Today’s “Adventure in Laziness” is brought to you by Whirlpool, which has just — rather cleverly, we must admit — announced an upcoming refrigerator with built-in espresso maker, saving you several precious steps during your rushed morning routine. No longer will you flutter between fridge and coffee machine like a caffeine-addicted idiot; instead, your milk, creamers, and sweeteners are just inches away from a freshly-brewed cup. Coming in January of next year for what will likely be significantly more than your standard icebox, the “20RI D4 Espresso” bodes well for future fridge-tech, and makes us yearn for the day when our Whirlpool sends us off to work with a warm cup of joe and welcomes us home at night with a frosty, self-brewed lager.
[Via The Appliancist]
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