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This smart mug keeps your drink at precisely the right temperature

The Ember Mug2 is a $250 Bluetooth-connected cup with a rechargeable battery. I hope you’re enjoying modern capitalism.

11 November 2022
Nick gelling

By Nick Gelling

Product Test Journalist | Kaipūrongo Whakamātautau Hautaonga

The bonkers gadget of the week is a mug. A mug that sends a notification to your phone when it’s ready to drink from. A mug packed full of sensors, heaters and lithium-ion batteries. What is going on in the tech industry?

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