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I got one of these "smart" mugs and I will never again by anything that requires an app on my phone. I'm even at a point where I won't install native apps on m

I got one of these "smart" mugs and I will never again by anything that requires an app on my phone. I'm even at a point where I won't install native apps on my phone unless there's a good reason for it to be native, or that it's something I really want. I've been extremely happy with this $25 USD warming plate[1]. It has good old-fashioned controls on it, so you don't need to install a privacy-invasive and bug-ridden app on your mobile device to use it. Related, I'm very grateful for the Chinese companies producing these types of cheap products. Simple is often the best solution! I've also really enjoyed this product for keeping cans of soda cold[2]. [1]: https://www.amazon.com/PUSEE-Electric-Gravity-Induction-Settings-Practical/dp/B0BPRN6MN9/ https://www.amazon.com/PUSEE-Electric-Gravity-Induction-Sett... [2]: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BHHBSHM/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BHHBSHM/

barbazoo 3y ago
Digital controls, too error prone. What you want is this bad boy on low: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/segAAOSwlj5g~oQ6/s-l1200.jpg https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/segAAOSwlj5g~oQ6/s-l1200.jpg
fellowniusmonk 3y ago
I tried the ember mug (the open one), it was really only helpful if I had a full mug and I wasn't going to start drinking it for the first 30 minutes after pouring. Once the beverage got low in the glass it no longer mattered and would weirdly dry out or develop a skin. The cup ended up being e-waste I never use. Double Walled Glass Mug is far better for an open cup experience, when paired with a hot water tank you basically have everything you need for a drink that will stay warm for the entire duration you are drinking it and you don't need to make it ahead of time. For travel a pre-heated double wall thermos is sufficient, I guess the fully enclosed ember thermos might work in those cases too.
londons_explore 3y ago
I would be super worried about keeping any kind of food or drink at 40C for 24 hours... The mere fact it has the ability to do that makes me worry that the rest of the products safety hasn't been thought out.
- ch4s3 3y ago
  Sounds great for DIYBio stuff :)

barbazoo 3y ago

Digital controls, too error prone. What you want is this bad boy on low: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/segAAOSwlj5g~oQ6/s-l1200.jpg https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/segAAOSwlj5g~oQ6/s-l1200.jpg

fellowniusmonk 3y ago

I tried the ember mug (the open one), it was really only helpful if I had a full mug and I wasn't going to start drinking it for the first 30 minutes after pouring. Once the beverage got low in the glass it no longer mattered and would weirdly dry out or develop a skin. The cup ended up being e-waste I never use. Double Walled Glass Mug is far better for an open cup experience, when paired with a hot water tank you basically have everything you need for a drink that will stay warm for the entire duration you are drinking it and you don't need to make it ahead of time. For travel a pre-heated double wall thermos is sufficient, I guess the fully enclosed ember thermos might work in those cases too.

londons_explore 3y ago

I would be super worried about keeping any kind of food or drink at 40C for 24 hours... The mere fact it has the ability to do that makes me worry that the rest of the products safety hasn't been thought out.

ch4s3 3y ago
Sounds great for DIYBio stuff :)