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Beer Stein Goes Hi Tech

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-its-about-time dept.

Spudley writes "Beer is a subject close to many slashdot-readers' hearts, so you'll be pleased to learn that Mitsubishi has invented a glass that can tell when it's empty, and order a refill from the bar. Of course, it'll still have to be filled the old fashioned way, but at least the bar staff will know which ones need refilling - the... ehm... empty ones." I like that it's dishwasher safe. Drunk people can't be trusted to hand wash glass.

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  1. this might be more useful... by bje2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    how about a beer stein that can scan the crowd in the bar...and then keep ordering you beers until the ladies look good...

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    1. Re:this might be more useful... by binner1 · · Score: 5, Funny

      How about it keeps ordering them beers until you look good?

      -Ben

  2. Re: *Real* High Tech: Larry Niven's Glass by DeadVulcan · · Score: 5, Funny

    SF author Larry Niven proposed a beer mug that [...] automatically, silently refilled itself from the keg.

    Hmm, in that case, the obvious course of action is to eat the mug.

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  3. Costs more, but works just as well by Enry · · Score: 5, Funny

    I go to the local Irish pub and say:

    "Keep this Guinness full"

    Then leave a nice tip.

    Works every time.

  4. Future Upgrades by DeadBugs · · Score: 5, Funny

    If the girl with the mustache and 3 chins starts looking attractive the Beer mug should stop ordering refills and start ordering coffee.

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  5. Half empty? by Bender+Unit+22 · · Score: 5, Funny

    So when it's only half filled, will the chip see it as half empty or half full??