β‘ Welcome to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 212th edition here, with Pixel 7 storage options, OnePlus 11 Pro renders, Sonyβs State of Play and Nintendo Direct highlights, an βeasierβ way to make cup noodles, and more.
π₯Ά This week Iβm feeling quite smug to be writing this from the comfort of my new couch, in my new apartment. Ok, so Iβm still not unpacked, but I made it! In other news, the temperature here in Scotland dropped to 6Β°C this morning, so I may need to unpack my sweaters firstβ¦
This week weβre wondering about the point of Thankoβs Cup Noodle Machine. Why does it exist? Whatβs its purpose? Exactly how much time is it supposed to save you? Who are these people that are too busy to boil water? Keep reading and youβll find out exactly what weβre talking about.
Easier than boiling water
Since preparing cup noodles involves nothing more than peeling open the lid of the cup, boiling some water, adding it to the cup, and waiting for the ingredients to rehydrate, why would anyone create a gadget designed to simplify that process? Japanβs Thanko obviously thought the task could be easier.
- The Makasetei looks a lot like a Keurig coffee machine.
- This one takes noodle cups, not pods, though.
- Just pop off the plastic seal, place your noodle cup on the device, lower the mechanism, add water, start the machine, and set a timer.
- The Makasetei will automatically boil the water, add it to the cup, and then let you know when your noodley-goodness is ready.
- It doesnβt exactly sound like one of the best smart kitchen tech products around.
- Though Thankoβs no stranger to quirky gadgets, from its folding fan umbrella to its car rice cooker (yes, really).
We should add, the Makasetei will set you back $45, which seems like a lot to spend on a task that could easily be achieved with an electric kettle. Not to mention the kitchen counter real estate itβll take up. True, it might come in handy if (like me) youβve just moved house and have no idea which box you packed the kettle in. Or if you donβt own an electric kettle. And for those with a serious cup noodle habit, well, we guess itβs a bit of a novelty. Stillβ¦ $45!