Vending machine dispenses WIFI and beer

17-1-2012

Vending machines in Japan are dispensing besides beer also WIFI. The free WIFI signal is available to use for everybody within 50 meters of the vending machine.

Android in house appliances

16-1-2012

During an Electronic Consumers Show CES in Las Vegas, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt said that it’s likely that we use Android software devices in the future for home appliances. Some companies are already using Android in their refrigerators.

Sampling machine for adult desserts

12-1-2012

Kraft Foods has launched a sampling machine for desserts in Chicago and NYC that can recognizes faces and hands out free desserts, but only to adults. The dessert are specially prepared for the taste of adults.

Chocolate messages via augmented reality

12-1-2012

Thanks to a free Android and iPhone mobile application by OgilvyOne Worldwide, Greek consumers can use their phone to send a message to a friend via any chocolate bar from Kraft Foods’ Lacta brand. The video shows how.

Molecular Cocktails Kit

11-1-2012

Based on the same principles, equipment and techniques used in molecular gastronomy, this science-based approach to mixology is meant to help you turn out drinks that showcase a greater intensity and variety in flavors, appearances and textures.

iPhone app uses QR codes to track employee hours

11-1-2012

TimeStation is a system that combines code-embossed ID cards with an iPhone app in order to  track employees’ hours on the job. Employees need to check-in with their i-phone by scanning the  QR-code. In this way companies can see who is on the job.

Lightweight saucepan

11-1-2012

Cast iron sauce pans are heavy to use in the kitchen. Beka designed a lightweight pan from aluminum.

A hygienic doorknob

11-1-2012

The hygienic doorknob for restaurant, hotels and of course hospitals. To be opened with the elbow instead of dirty hands. See the hygienic doorknob here.

Magic Choc

10-1-2012

Magic Choc is totally unique, UK manufactured, flexible & edible Belgian chocolate with superb play value! A patent protected method of tempering the chocolate allows it to set, whilst remaining flexible resulting in a delicious fun product that can be formed to create many fun shapes.

Snackbox

10-1-2012

Montreal-based firms Aedifica (architecture) and muvbox have teamed up to bring ‘snackbox’, a shipping container turned modern canteen, to new york’s times square. Created for restauranteur Jonathan Morr, the movable venue sells iconic new york street food with a gourmet flair. Located on a section of broadway with no vehicular traffic but many pedestrians, Morr needed a compact structure that would fit into the limited space, yet still stand out amidst the visually saturated area. Watch here another movie about a container.

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