Scales

Never get caught short on coffee again. A Y Combinator startup is preparing to roll out a Wi-Fi-connected scale that sits under your coffee jar and orders freshly roasted beans to arrive just as your supply runs out.

​The bathroom is one of the last bastions of privacy, where we can belt out a tune in the shower, soak in the tub, or primp and preen ourselves without judgement. To help your friends and family make the most of that precious personal time, we’ve rounded up some of the best bathroom gift ideas.

Researchers at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering believe that fish scales could hold the key to creating armor that's both impervious and lightweight. They eventually aim to combine the properties of fish, snake and butterfly scales into a single protective armor system.

The Maxim 2 in 1 Jug and Scales measures both volume and weight in the same container.

The Perfect Portions Digital Food Scale doesn't just weigh out food, it also gives important nutritional information.

This self-weighing suitcase has an LCD display just underneath the handle that will tell you exactly how much the contents weigh.

ADE-Germany will release the iPod dock Rihanna kitchen scales early next year