The dream of hot beverages actually staying hot is now a reality. The Ember travel mug hopes to forever change the way users consume their favorite hot drink with a mix of functionality and technology.
The internal temperature of the mug is controlled by a simple dial integrated into the bottom of the mug that twists to adjust the heat and can be seen on the light-up display near the base. The Ember mug also features a push-to-open mechanism to seal in liquid while users can sip from any side of the cup’s lid.
Ember can also be completely controlled with a smart phone app, including powering the mug on and off, changing and checking the temperature, how much of the beverage is left, and notifications when the drink is at the user’s desired level of heat or coolness. The app also can check the charge of the mug, which can easily be recharged via the Ember charging coaster.
The Ember mug is part of an IndieGoGo campaign that had a goal of $50,000 but has so far raised $250,000. Perk purchases are still available with deliveries starting in April of 2016.