Typically, about as smart as coasters get is when they have something like a public service announcement printed on them. But a new "smart coaster" hitting the market next month seems pretty ingenious ...

How many times have you made a cup of coffee or tea and it’s been too hot to drink, and then by the time you get to it, it’s become too cold? While very much a #firstworldproblem, [ToniTheAxe] decided ...

We've all done it. Ordered a drink, left it on the bar, and headed to the bathroom. While it's scary to think someone might tamper with your drink while you're not paying attention, it's something ...

Patrón tequila is working with startup Barsys to sell limited-edition "smart coaster" kits to help home bartenders mix the perfect margarita. The drink coasters connect to smartphones through the ...

If you can stay sober long enough to build one, a company called Sentilla has developed a DIY “smart” beer coaster that could lead to a myriad of new drinking games for you and your friends to enjoy.

As a cream and sugar kind of guy—that’s a “regular” to we Yanks in Boston—getting a cup of coffee that’s consistently at the “right” temperature is a crapshoot at best. If there’s not enough cream, ...

OSLO, Norway, September 28, 2017 - Thin Film Electronics ASA ("Thinfilm") (OSE: THIN; OTCQX: TFECY), a global leader in NFC (near field communication) mobile marketing and smart packaging solutions, ...

How many times have you made a cup of coffee or tea and it’s been too hot to drink, and then by the time you get to it, it’s become too cold? While very much a #firstworldproblem, [ToniTheAxe] decided ...

Insulated cups are so 20th century. Meet the ikago Heat Coaster Pro, a pretty nifty little coaster that just heats your coffee up for you. With a sensor that can gauge your coffee’s temperature and a ...

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Mixing a cocktail requires skill and precision — or the Barsys Smart Coaster. The new device is a small disc that connects to the Barsys app. To mix a drink, you simply place a glass or pitcher on the ...