Ember launches new temperature-controlled mug with app-free adjustments

Ember today launches a new temperature-controlled mug that lets users change heat settings without opening its companion app, TechCrunch reports. The update removes the biggest point of friction in Ember’s smart mugs and could make the experience feel more like a normal cup. Earlier models typically required the app to adjust target temperature, slowing simple tweaks during a drink.

TechCrunch says the new mug adds on-device controls so you can set a preferred temperature on the fly, keeping tea or coffee at a steady sip-ready level. The shift signals Ember’s push to simplify connected drinkware as it competes for everyday countertop space. We will be watching for pricing, battery life, and availability details, and whether on-device control comes to existing mugs via firmware or remains limited to this release. [Developing. This article will be updated.]