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Castoven: Microwave with built-in YouTube player (video)

CrunchGear Dec 07 09

Two researchers from Japan's Keio University (which yours truly attended just until recently by the way) have developed a kitchen appliance aimed at the total web geek in you, a YouTube-powered microwave. The so-called Castoven [JP] is based on a conventional, unbranded model of "good quality" but sports a 10.4-inch LCD screen in the door panel. Full story...

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