BBC develops iPlayer toaster with OLED display
The BBC's iPlayer has been an undoubted success, but we think they may have taken things a bit too far with their latest innovation.
The boffins at the Beeb have developed yet another application for the iPlayer, in the form of a toaster with built-in, 7in OLED display on the side, capable of streaming programmes from the iPlayer.
It has built-in wi-fi, allowing you to stream your favourite iPlayer TV and radio programmes direct to the toaster's front panel. So you can catch-up on the previous night's TV over the breakfast table, while munching a nice slice of toast.
Audio is provided by two heat-proof speakers concealed within the toaster slots, and the touch-sensitive display is protected from the heat by special thermal insulation.
Don't believe us? Check it out on the BBC's official internet blog.
Comments
I'd buy one, but only with the improved SuperCable mains cable, that makes the toast just a shade browner ;-)
I bought something similar last year except it was a kettle. Plays an mp3 when the kettle boils.
Heh - you had me for about 0.5 of second. which is more than anyone else has managed today. Still, I'm sure I'd buy one....
I don't think so.
Anyway, I've ordered one.
C'mon BBC what are you thinking of, wasting license payers money on crumpet related viewing devices!
I want one! Someone must have had some brains to come up with this thing, even if it is an april fool joke!
I think I'd like iplayer in my washing machine please - it'd make it interesting wouldn't it!