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r2-d2 coffee mug flips its lid for a cuppa java

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I have no idea why it’s taken over 30 years for someone to come up with an R2-D2 coffee cup, but it looks like the Star Wars licensing crew has finally given in to their caffeine cravings and authorized one.

And a damned fine R2-D2 coffee cup it is, complete with a removable dome that’ll keep…

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September 2nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun retro

plug mug renders your mug useless – take that you coffee cup thieves!

plug_mug

How many times have you walked into the employee break room to grab a cup of Joe, only to find that some ass-hat has “borrowed” your coffee cup out of the cabinet? Well now, you can finally do something to make sure that your mug is safe from pilfering by co-workers once and for all.…

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March 9th, 2009 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun

decaf test strips to curb your paranoia

silver lake research decaf test strips

If you’ve ever wondered if that decaf coffee is really devoid of caffeine, or if your waiter really brought you the decaf tea, Silver Lake Research may have a very convenient answer to your constant paranoia: decaf beverage test strips. This is science, people.

Sadly, it might not work on your lattes. Silver Lake Research cautions that…

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January 3rd, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: just plain fun technology weird science

darth vader mug holds the dark side of your coffee

What better way to glug down your favorite beverage but out of the head of everyone’s number one movie villain, Darth Vader.

While it’s officially being called a “stein” thanks to its flip-top head, the ceramic Dark Lord mug is perfect for those of us who like a really big cup of coffee.

The oversize…

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October 11th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun

ctrl-alt-del key cups, not key caps

Reset Key Cups by MOD Design

You won’t be able to type very fast on these keyboard-inspired ceramic cups, but you will be able to enjoy your favorite beverage in them.

Created by Taiwan’s MOD Design, Reset Cups are larger-than-life versions of the “Ctrl-Alt-Del” keys, typically used to reboot or login to your Windows PC. Each set of three key cups…

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September 27th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

nes controller coffee table: drool.

NES Controller Coffee Table

This has got to be my favorite piece of furniture, ever. Not only does this coffee table look like a giant NES controller, it’s actually fully functional!

Lovingly constructed by Kyle Downes of Ultra Awesome, the table also offers ample storage for all of his other gaming systems.

What’s the last time you saw an…

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May 9th, 2008 comments (17) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

automatic hot/cold mug takes your coffee’s temperature

Automatic Hot Cold Mug from Charles & Marie

A little while back, I told you guys about a nifty coffee mug that could automatically change states from “on” to “off” when a hot beverage hit its surface. While that mug turned out to be insanely popular, many of you pointed out the fact that a simple change in the design to read “hot…

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March 5th, 2008 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

on/off coffee mug

On Off Mug

This simple, clever mug automatically indicates its current state of mind when you pour a hot beverage into it.

In its dormant state, the mug offers a black “OFF” display, but once your hot coffee or tea hits the inside, it gradually transforms to read “ON”. A heat sensitive pigment changes the color of the…

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November 30th, 2007 comments (19) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

wmf coffee pad: just one cup of joe, please

WMF1 Coffee Pad

This cool coffee maker offers up a smart industrial design which cleanly integrates a ceramic mug in place of a carafe. It’s perfect for making a single cup at your desk, or if you’re living a bachelor’s life.

The WMF1 Coffee Pad takes a single portioned coffee filter and can brew up a fresh cup…

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October 26th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design

caution: mouse contents may be hot

The Mug Mouse

What happens when you combine a computer mouse and a cup of ‘joe? 2nd degree burns? Nope. You get the Mug Mouse, a conceptual design that’s meant to make you slow down when using your computer.

Simply fill the cup with coffee, then plug it into your USB port (or is it the other way…

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January 24th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful