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Musical lollipops and gaming mugs?

Weird gadgets have history: we once wore radios like scarves and Sony invented a dancing MP3 player. Explore consumer tech, then and now.

Your houseplant doesn’t need an IT department. But you could give it one.

Six fun ways to overengineer everyday life, from a thirsty fern’s dashboard to a robot that runs a lamp.

Better coffee doesn’t require an expensive machine.

We explore the science of filter coffee, from grind size & water temperature to the difference between a V60 & AeroPress.

Plus: a reliable recipe to try this Sunday.

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Musical lollipops and gaming mugs?

Weird gadgets have history: we once wore radios like scarves and Sony invented a dancing MP3 player. Explore consumer tech, then and now.

Your houseplant doesn’t need an IT department. But you could give it one.

Six fun ways to overengineer everyday life, from a thirsty fern’s dashboard to a robot that runs a lamp.

Better coffee doesn’t require an expensive machine.

We explore the science of filter coffee, from grind size & water temperature to the difference between a V60 & AeroPress.

Plus: a reliable recipe to try this Sunday.