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This week, the Crave crew uncovers a cupcake-dispensing ATM, hot-tub boats, and a sonic weapon that confounds your enemy into silence. Plus, a concept Xbox controller that massages your thumbs, merit badges for nerdlings, and a DARPA cheetah bot that will be chasing us in our nightmares.

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Technology and food don't always make for a good combination.

We've all heard of the many dangers of processed food. And molecular gastronomy is cool and all, but I'm more of a simple kind of cook, using fresh ingredients and basic cooking methods.

But what happens when you have a late-night craving for cupcakes and you're out of eggs or milk? You could break into that forgotten bag of chocolate chips in your kitchen cabinet to feed your sugar habit, but in this case, some old-school technology can help you out. … Read more

Google updated its popular platform version chart this week, giving a current snapshot of the popularity of the various Android releases.

As expected, Gingerbread (Android 2.3x) leads the way with a combined 55.5 percent share of the market, followed by Froyo at 30.4 percent and 2-year-old Eclair at 8.5 percent. Trailing behind are Honeycomb (3.3 percent) and very marginal showings for Donut (version 1.6), Cupcake (version 1.5), and Ice Cream Sandwich (version 4).

The latest chart marks the first time we've seen Ice Cream Sandwich make an impact, even if it is … Read more

Motorola Cliq XT owners got the bad news today that their smartphones will be left to limp off into the sunset with Android 1.5 Cupcake.

According to the Motorola Support Forums, Moto recently scrapped the Android 2.1 Eclair plans after it determined that the Cliq XT would not deliver an "optimal customer experience."

Forums manager "Moto Matt" delivered the news in a post today, while acknowledging that the news will likely frustrate a number of users who anxiously awaited the update. "Our product team members worked for months to attempt to create a … Read more

Never before has cupcake accessibility been easier. The cult of the cupcake has taken on epic proportions: from dedicated bakeries to food trucks specializing in the sweet treats, cupcakes are readily available practically anytime, anywhere. It is easy to see why; they are small, portable, and sweet. However if your town hasn't yet jumped on the cupcake bandwagon, there is still hope.

Cupcakes have always been rather easy to bake, but that doesn't mean that it couldn't be made easier. The Sunbeam FPSBCML900 Cupcake Maker, which is available at Target, is a delightful little appliance that bakes … Read more

Much has been written about the eventual robot uprising. However, until that time comes, Earth and the sky above are the domain of humans; clearly, we should make the most of it while the time is ours. With Skynet in its incubation stage, we humans are free to toast and enjoy the fruits of our creations, with a cold drink and a cupcake, of course. Naturally, the best way to enjoy this meal would be with robot-themed accessories.

For whatever reason, finding a robot drink to toast over a robot cupcake has never been too easy. Luckily (or not), times … Read more

Android phones running OS 2.1 or 2.2 now represent more than three quarters of all handsets on the market, says Google's latest platform version report. Though handsets with OS 1.5 or 1.6 haven't disappeared yet, yesterday's report has led some to suggest that fragmentation is winding down.

Released monthly, the report breaks down the various versions of Android to help developers decide how they want to code their applications. And, of course, it's a great way to gauge platform fragmentation.

Android 2.1 "Eclair" still leads the pack at 40.… Read more

I may have slowed down on throwing fancy tea parties for my friends and me since I've been growing up, but that doesn't mean I don't want to put something elegant on the table these days. The Teacupcakes Cupcake Molds let you turn a standard sweet into something we can all lift our pinkie fingers while eating. The molds are silicone and allow you to bake your cupcakes right in them. They're reusable--giving them a definite benefit over the typical cupcake wrappers. A little frosting on top, perhaps a few sprinkles, and you have a special … Read more

Cupcakes taste great and, somehow, miniature cupcakes taste even better. The Mini Cupcake Maker lets you turn out a batch of smaller cupcakes in less than five minutes, without needing to preheat the oven. You simply mix up some batter--a half batch of many recipes is plenty for the seven cupcakes that the Mini Cupcake Maker has space for, but it's fast enough that you can bake several rounds if you want more--and pour into the nonstick baking tray. Less than five minutes later, your cupcakes are done. They'll release quickly from the tray and clean up will … Read more