Teehan+Lax's 'Do We Have Milk?' answers the burning question with your Android phone, custom jugs (video)

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Let's face it: whether or not there's enough good [milk][3] to drink has been an [ongoing problem][4] among the technology set, which is why we're surprised that we're only now seeing true smartphone-milk integration through a project at [Teehan+Lax's][5] Labs group. As the name implies, Do We Have Milk? will figure out whether or not there's enough in the milk bag (did we mention Teehan+Lax is _very_ Canadian?) based on a weight sensor in the jug. Run low, and your Android phone will tell you not just to buy some more but produce a map pinpointing the nearest convenience or grocery store. DWHM? is an experiment that might take awhile to become a real product, if it ever does, but it could have broad implications for consumables of all kinds in addition to saving you from having to eat your [Shreddies][6] dry.

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