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We’ve taken a look at “smart” appliances that read and store bar codes (i.e. the Beyond Bread Maker and Beyond Microwave)), but this is the first coffee pot we’ve talked about. Ah, excuse me, it’s a “hot beverage system.” The Braun Tassimo uses bar codes to automatically decide how much water needs to be added and how long to brew your beverage. You throw in a coded single-serve packet of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea, and it does the rest. The Braun is available for $170 from Amazon: Braun Tassimo TA 1400 Hot Beverage System