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Breakfix – What’s in a name?

, May 25th 2007 Discuss [0]

I'm the kind of guy that can eat breakfast any time of the day. That may have something to do with not waking up before the crack of noon, but then again I've always enjoyed pancakes for dinner. One particular food that I can eat any time is cereal. It's usually more of a snack than a meal, but it really depends on my mood. For those of you that eat cereal as frequently as I, you have likely noticed just how difficult it is to pour the precise amount of cereal to make a full bowl. Too much and it overflows when you pour in the milk, too little and your marshmallows are just floating around. That's why the good people at Skymall are offering the Breakfix (seriously, who's going to buy something named break fix?). With just the press of a button, you'll get the perfect amount of cereal in your bowl every time. Wait, what size bowl? I have about 5 different sizes of bowls in my house, not including the other random containers I use when I haven't done the dishes in a while. Maybe it's so technilogically advanced that it knows what size bowl you put under it. No, probably not. Read The Full Story

Portable Ice Maker – Great for outdoor parties

, May 25th 2007 Discuss [0]

Summertime is always a great time for cookouts and barbecues, which always seem to be planned on the hottest day of the year. Usually the easiest way to cool down is with something cold to drink. Unfortunately, you need to have a lot of ice to keep all of the drinks cold. Read The Full Story

Surface-saving built in coffee machine for tiny kitchens

, May 22nd 2007 Discuss [1]

Built-in coffee machines for luxury kitchens are nothing new, but this is the first time I've seen a drip-percolator used rather than the typical bean-to-cup espresso machine.  Made by Lance Larkin, it's not just inset into the tiling but hooks up to your cold water supply, so the only thing you have to add is ground coffee.   Read The Full Story

USB mini fridge – is it really worth it?

, May 21st 2007 Discuss [6]

I tend to get in a rush when I get home from stocking up on food for the week, so I tend to forget to toss my Mountain Dew in the fridge. So then when I get thirsty I get to play the freezer game where I put it in and try to remember to take it out before it becomes a big chunk of ice. Read The Full Story

Penguin Thermostat – why?

, May 18th 2007 Discuss [3]

Need a family-friendly way to keep the temperature of your house regulated? Well if you enjoy touchscreen interfaces and anime-style penguins, I have got a treat for you. Read The Full Story

Toasty the Toaster: It makes toast!

, May 18th 2007 Discuss [1]

It’s always interesting to see all the design concepts, then to watch to see what actually gets created. Well for some reason people have a fascination with toast, and Toasty is no different. Read The Full Story

Is a free drink worth 30 seconds of your time?

, May 11th 2007 Discuss [9]

I think that the Japanese marketing people are really onto something here. We watch ads all the time, but what do we get for it? Nothing. A vending machine company has decided to start rewarding people for watching advertisements. Read The Full Story

The Hot Diggity Dogger – makes cooking hotdogs a little easier

, May 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

Tired of getting freshly cooked hotdogs straight off of the grill? If you are, I’m tempted to call you a freak, but I won’t. Well then this Hot Diggity Dogger (yes that is the actual name of the product) might be just what you need. Read The Full Story

TV-Fridges: Latest Home Appliance Trend?

, May 10th 2007 Discuss [0]

I frequent the refrigerator several times a day and I find that I'm really only there for a quick moment, just long enough to get what I need and I'm on my way. Apparently the rest of the world has a craving watch television while "fridging?" fridging - v. To stand near a refrigerator and long for something to do. This latest product from LG, a TV-fridge "convergence appliance" comes complete with a 15-inch LCD including HDTV capabilities. For $4,000 though, one would expect at least DVD playback capabilities. One potential flaw in the design is the TV is right next to the ice dispenser; not only is this a poor height for anyone over 4 feet in height, but should you ever be watching a channel about an ice dispenser someone could mistakenly put a glass through the screen. The latest convergence trend: fridge TVs [via cnet]

Philips helps consumers go green

, May 8th 2007 Discuss [0]

Lately companies have put out more and more products that are considered green. Philips has now released the Green Tick logo to help consumers recognize products that are a bit more environmentally friendly. This logo is placed on products that are 10% better in comparison to other products on the market. However, they only have to be better in one of these five categories: hazardous substances, energy efficiency, weight, packaging and recycling. Although it is great that Philips is taking a step in the right direction, the logo does not mean that the product is completely green. It just means in comparison to other products it is the lesser evil. Although there are not all that many products with the Green Tick logo, Philips intends to bring up that number by the end of this year. Philips helps buyers pick green gadgets [via crave]

The Pop Art toaster-I think I just threw up a little

, Apr 30th 2007 Discuss [2]

Need a new twist on that boring old white bread? Now you can stamp it with super cheesy little pictures. Read The Full Story

Retro SMEG Dishwasher

, Apr 25th 2007 Discuss [1]

Retro appliances have added a fun twist to the modern kitchen. The Smeg DF6FABR Dishwasher is no different. Not only is it drop dead gorgeous it's just as tough as the average dishwasher. Read The Full Story
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