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Technology will save us
Posted: 09 Nov 2009, 11:21
by Andy Hunt
It's official - there is no hope.
http://www.gadgetshop.com/Lifestyle_Gad ... =1102_2009
When returning from a long day of work, it's hard enough mustering the energy to make a cup of refreshing tea. Imagine then having to continuously stir said cup of tea. One could possibly pass out from the strain. Luckily those clever chaps at Bluw have devised a way to avoid this exertion. Introducing the Self Stirring Mug.
No prizes for guessing what this little gem does. Press the button on the handle of the Self Stirring Mug to activate the tiny motor inside the bottom. Then watch as the propeller spins the contents, keeping your beverage lip-smackingly tasty to the last drop. Spiffing.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009, 11:26
by clv101
...tiny motor inside the bottom. Then watch as the propeller spins...
I hope it doesn't use a motor and propeller! It should use and magnetic stirrer and electro magnets... easier to clean.
Like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_stirrer
Posted: 09 Nov 2009, 12:02
by Adam1
Andy, are you stirring up trouble again?
Posted: 09 Nov 2009, 12:07
by JohnB
Haven't you ever visited someone who's very houseproud, but gives you a mug with the spoon left in? What the hell are you supposed to do with it? You can't put it down on the spotless coffee table, so end up trying to drink with a big lump of metal poking you in the face! This is a brilliant solution
Posted: 09 Nov 2009, 12:49
by PS_RalphW
Magnetic stirrers were standard equipment in my university chemistry lab, in the early 80s but the PTFE coated magnets were always in short supply. Too easily washed down the sink.
Of course they were prized as novelty coffee stirrers, provided you were happy using the cyanide (et al) impregnated magnets in your coffee.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009, 22:58
by RenewableCandy
I wonder what Vortex would say about this?
Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 09:13
by Vortex
This stirrer gadget belongs to the Vortex's
Hall Of Shame which already includes:
The electric fishing reel
Aerosol cream dispensers
Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 12:59
by re
And also in today's Guardian:
Ten of the best … money-saving iPhone apps
Yep, must buy an iphone to save myself some cash! We are screwed.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 13:27
by careful_eugene
Vortex wrote:This stirrer gadget belongs to the Vortex's
Hall Of Shame which already includes:
Aerosol cream dispensers
[Homer Simpson voice] mmmmmmm squirty cream [/Homer Simpson voice]
Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 17:07
by neckiep
Did you see the smoking mittens on that site.
http://www.gadgetshop.com/ViewAll/Smoki ... /EPN333906
They have a hole between the fingers so you can smoke outside without getting cold hands. for those of you who smoke at home they could be well worth getting so you don't have to take your gloves off during those energy crisis blackouts. Can also be used for stigmata impressions. Not sure how you light your fags without removing the gloves though......
maybe i need to market a pair with a lighter on the end of the thumb
Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 17:24
by emordnilap
Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 17:25
by emordnilap
Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 17:27
by emordnilap
And some real crackers
here.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009, 15:15
by gug
emordnilap wrote:And some real crackers
here.
This...
http://scientificsonline.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_3052319
.. is just beautiful
Posted: 11 Nov 2009, 15:29
by emordnilap
Ironically brilliant.
2 x AAA batteries. Surely the display should be powered by...?
