What is it? Just the most awesome automatic popcorn maker ever constructed. The Popinator is a voice activated snack device; using a pair of microphones, The Popinator can determine exactly where you are and shoot a single piece of popcorn to your mouth from up to 15 feet away! Video of The Popinator in action below (wait for the iPhone demo)... More

This is one espresso maker that would look right at home in an urban loft: Espresso Solo, a cool conceptual project by Israeli designer Shmuel Linski, which uses concrete as its primary material. More

SodaStream Revolution
• TBD (under $200.00)
• SodaStream

I'll admit it, I'm addicted to sodas. But thanks to my better half and her soda-making skills, I've gotten better with making more natural (and maybe even healthy) refreshments. Her world of soda syrup concoction and my love tech collide with the announcement of the SodaStream Revolution, the first all automated, LED display soda maker. The amount of carbonation can be controlled using 4 buttons, with a carbonation level display. The Revolution is also arguably the best looking SodaStream ever (we own an older model which isn't so eye-pleasing, but works), so I'm adding this to my wishlist if our current model ever kicks the can.

I don't have one yet, but I keep seeing pretty vintage butter warmers at local stores. They're the perfect blend of cute and useful — I think they'd make a great housewarming gift. You could pair one with gourmet butter for a cook, with a vintage apron for a collector, or with Turkish coffee for your caffeine-addicted sweetie. More

Several apartments ago, my roommate used small bowls for her salt and pepper rather than shakers. This was new to me at the time, but I grew accustomed to the idea. It's the one habit I took with me when I left, though my pepper grinder continues to get some action. More

While San Francisco may not boast proper ice cream eating weather, we do have some amazing ice cream (Bi-Rite Creamery's vegan chocolate coconut is my personal recommendation). To encourage the sun to shine just a bit brighter- and to help cool down those of you in blazing climates- I've rounded up my favorite frozen treat-inspired home goods… More

We've often marveled at the new subway station digital markets that are set up in countries like Korea, allowing people to grocery shop with their phones while waiting for the next train and later come home to groceries delivered to their doorstep. Evian is following this movement (in Paris) with their Smart Drop project that lets people order water from the fridge. More

Three designers, three concepts predicting what cooking technology may offer in the next decade. Future Cook by Aslıhan Tokat imagines a minimalist slab induction cooktop with touch surface display for easy recipe and resource access on the actual prep area. Nur Yıldırım's planTree is a wild looking countertop "hydroponic plant cultivator", while Lotus by Mehtap Aydın is designed to preserve food more effectively... More

One of the challenges of maintaining organized kitchen drawers is keeping all the utensils in place. This combination non-slip mat and movable dividers from DrawerDecor helps solve the problem while adding a kick of color, too. More

You can find many useful cooking gadgets and doodads, but a handmade wood cutting board makes for a beautiful and purposeful kitchen accessory. More