Discovered in the depths of Instagram comes this question generating photo of a prototype for what appears to be a programmable, fully automatic water dispersing device for a Hario V60 setup. We want to know more!

Is this something to look forward to in 2013? Does it have a scale? Does it have a timer? Does the base rotate? Will it meet Scott Rao’s approval? Is it fake? Is it the iPhone 6? Will the “v60″ type be kerned on production models? Will Crossland sue? So many questions and so few answers.

I’ve got an email into Hario for comment or a cease and desist. Until then, enjoy letting your imagination run wild. If anyone out there has any more details, please share.