Heinz's USB-powered microwave
Whoever said the MacBook Air was useless probably hates beans.
(Credit: Daily Mail)
This product is evidence that the potential of the USB port knows no bounds. Heinz, famous for its baked beans, has come up with a microwave oven called the Beanzawave powered by a computer's USB port. This is large enough to heat up a small cup of beans such as the Hoops Snap Pots product from the company.
The Beanzawave has the safety features found in a regular microwave oven. It takes under a minute to heat up a small amount of food, perfect for single-serve snacks. Though currently powered by USB, there's a possibility the same effect can be achieved using lithium-ion batteries, which would make it perfect for campers or fishermen.
The Beanzawave costs too much to make, about 100 pounds (US$161), and so is currently just a prototype. The company says it will assess public feedback before considering this mini-microwave for mass production.
Via Boing Boing
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Editor John Chan's love for gadgets can be traced back to the days when he disassembled his toys and couldn't put them back together again. He practices great restraint in not opening up every review product that comes through the CNET Asia Labs, and before that, in his previous job at HardwareZone. He has reviewed items big and small, from mobile phones to projectors and feels everyone should carry a multitool at all times in case of MacGyver situations.
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