Washing Machine Gets Curry Mode

Panasonic has made a washing machine for India that has a dedicated button for cleaning curry stains. It’s one of five custom cycles on the machine designed to meet the specific stains that Indian customers said were often not removed by washing machines. The others cover hair oils, sauces, general sweat, and tide marks on […]

Coffee You Can Spread

Coffee and toast is a quick morning pick-me-up for many people, but from tomorrow people in Japan will be able to make it even more efficient with a spreadable coffee. The company behind Snow Brand, an instant coffee/cream mix, are celebrating its 55th anniversary with a spread that appears to mix the powder with butter-like oils […]

Robotic Hand Treats Fruit Gently

An online grocery firm is testing a robotic hand that picks up fruit and vegetables without bruising or squashing them. The next step is for the hand to be able to detect the fruit’s ripeness. British-based Ocado is working alongside five universities and Disney on a project called SOMA, short for soft manipulation. Among its […]