Sorapot makes pouring tea an art

Sora what? It's a blardy teapot, all right?

I'm not a big fan of tea, though I do pretend to enjoy it once in a while. A senior once said to me: "It doesn't matter if you can't run fast, just look good." I can apply the same thinking here: I can't brew a nice pot of tea, but I can surely make the process look like it's an art.

The Sorapot's stainless steel backbone is made using the same method as jet turbine blades and space shutter components. At this point of time, when you mention space, it's mandatory that everyone goes wow. And it doesn't end here. According to the designer, the uncoated metal will develop a sheen when you hold it and become more matte in other areas, so you get a pot that you can truly call your own.

Not bad at all for a pot that costs US$179. Now, who wants to pour me tea?

This spoon is smarter than us in the kitchen

It's not often that we have one of those why-didn't-I-think-of-that moments at Crave, but this is definitely an exception. That's probably why we just write about inventions instead of create them and retire.

The idea behind the aptly named Spoon Scale is as useful as it is disarmingly simple: Just scoop what you think you need and let the integrated digital meter do the fine-tuning. Showing immediate results on its built-in LCD, this battery-powered scooper is purportedly accurate to down to the last 1⁄10 gram", according to OhGizmo--and, thankfully, can be programmed to measure in ounces for the metric-challenged among us.

This intelligent scooper even has an option to weigh ingredients added to the original measurement, making it ideal for the most difficult culinary feats that leave no margin for error. Which, for the record, is something we'll never know anything about.

Via Crave CNET

Casio's colorful Baby-Gs get tilt-zoom displays

Casio's new BG-2000/2001 series of Baby-G wrist watches continues the cute, colorful, yet rugged theme. Clearly designed with the young female user in mind with its trendy aesthetics, the timepieces are available in three eye-catching hues: White, yellow and orange. But what's more interesting to us at Crave Asia is its uber-cool tilt-zoom display which will automatically enlarge the figures on the watch's LCD screen when tilted toward the user for viewing. Users also have the option to reverse the foreground and background colors and customize the display style. Other features remain standard, such as a world time, 100m water resistance and automatic backlight. No word on whether the new Baby-Gs will make it out of Japan to the rest of us in Asia.

Via FarEastGizmos and Casio

The SunSpa: Light therapy for the bipolar pet

Depression among household pets may be worse than originally believed.

We thought the issue was more isolated last month upon learning of the Fauna Sauna--its name doesn't exactly scream credibility--a device that uses radiant heat "to bring healing to your pet right in your home". But now it has competition in the SunSpa, another product that claims to control mood swings by simulating sunlight "for a warm and soothing heaven for your pets", according to Luxurylaunches. We're not sure about that, but it does look considerably more comfy than its competitor.

To calm the savage beast's nerves (and your pet's as well), the 150-watt light keeps the bed at a toasty 80 to 85 degrees while promising to last 5,000 hours. The bed itself is covered with "Crypton Fabric" that is odor- and water-resistant, two qualities that would probably improve any pet's disposition with or without any lights at all.

Via Crave CNET

VitalJacket wears heart on your sleeve

Usually when clothing and technology intersect, it's for purposes of or communication, even when physical activity is involved. But the VitalJacket made by Portuguese company BioDevices wants the combination to focus on your health.

Rather than rely on cumbersome devices that need to be worn on the arm or strapped to the chest, this smart shirt tracks your heart rate and electrocardiogram levels with built-in technologies. The VitalJacket comes in two versions, according to Coolest-Gadgets: One that stores data on a removable SD card that can be transferred to a computer, and another that features "online visualization" through a smart phone.

If you have particularly nosey bosses, however, be careful if they start issuing new uniforms that resemble these.

Via Crave CNET

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