Clinton Stark

Here's a somewhat wild bit of news in the world of coffee. Espresso giants Mahlkönig (grinders) and La Marzocco (machines... mostly) have announced something called The Sync System. It's not a cloud file syncing service -- no surprise. Rather, it's a system that enables a grinder to talk and communicate with...

Here's an interesting bit of espresso and coffee-related news that mostly seems to have flown under the radar today. Home espresso machine juggernaut Nespresso is partnering with none other than (third wave!) coffee specialty brewer Blue Bottle to make capsules. The co-developed capsules will be "limited-edition" according to the press release....

He's still at it. And so far the results are definitely curious, at times quite entertaining, and often perplexing. Welcome to the world of (almost) forgotten film. Nicolas Winding Refn today announced that his "multimedia cultural platform" byNWR has been revived and rejuvenated. Interested cinephiles and those interested in film history,...

Updated for 2023-2024 If you're in the market for a new camera and want to shoot video, you're in luck. With the advent of mirrorless technology, there's an almost staggering array of cameras that produce crisp video, without the need to spend thousands of dollars. Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Leica, and...

Roku continues to be one of the most competitive players out there when it comes to streaming devices. The latest update to its ever evolving -- and seemingly infinite at times -- line-up is the Roku Express 4K. If you're shopping for a streamer this one is worth a look. Coming...

Need an excuse to travel to Milan?! Here's your chance. Iconic espresso brand Mazzer has announced it plans to unveil two new coffee grinders next month (October). Details are scant and the info comes by way of a brief email and social media posts, including this "Something new is coming..." post...

Two new espresso grinders have hit the market. Coming in under $1,000 USD, both La Marzocco and Ceado appear to be targeting the growing premium at-home segment: La Marzocco Pico $995 USD Ceado Life $649 USD First up is the Pico from La Marzocco. Featuring a brushless induction motor which...

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Seattle Coffee Gear just revealed an updated version of its in-house espresso machine. The Diletta Bello+ is a single boiler with PID, shot timer, Eco mode and is handmade in Italy. Available in three colors -- black, stainless steel and white -- the machine is now available for order with...