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Coffeemaker automatically orders refills

The Nespresso Zenius keeps track of coffee capsule usage. The coffeemaker automatically places a reorder when necessary.

Brian Krepshaw
Brian is the author of two culinary based books published via his imprint Storkburger Press. A lifelong Californian, he has been consistently exposed to some of the best food in the world. With a deep appreciation for the kitchen, he is always on the lookout for that perfect appliance that combines style and grace with the ever-popular ability to save time.
Brian Krepshaw
The Nespresso Zenius knows when you need more coffee -- and then orders it.
The Nespresso Zenius knows when you need more coffee -- and then orders it. Nespresso

It is pretty easy to become complacent regarding availability of goods and services. Mobile devices let us order whatever we may need with a simple touch and can even tell us directions on how to get to a good old-fashioned brick-and-mortar store if the need arises. While there may be countless apps for helping us to order, organize, and plan, even the best of us will occasionally forget to plan for the big stuff -- like making sure there is enough coffee.

The Nespresso Zenius is an office and hospitality solution that keeps the coffee flowing. Using a SIM card to connect to Nespresso's "Customer Relationship Centre" (not a typo; service not yet available in the U.S.) the coffee-making gadget in essence phones home when it is time for a refill.

The dream of the connected home is slowly becoming reality. For the case of the Zenius, it is easy to see that the fact that it uses capsules along with recognition technology makes it easier to track consumption. Exporting that tech to the home, where many random factors exist would prove to be a greater difficulty. Until that time, we all will just have to remember to stop off to pick up some beans on the way home.

Via BigHospitality