This virtual cocktail glass wants to 'turn' water into wine

This "virtual glass" wants to trick your tastebuds.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have designed a cocktail glass which is capable of tricking your senses into thinking that the water you're drinking is actually, well, anything else.

But how exactly does it work? According to lead researcher Nimesha Ranasinghe, it targets your sense of smell, taste and sight. 

Smell

The Vocktail, short for virtual cocktail, sits in a 3D-printed structure, which holds three scent cartridges and three micro airpumps. These release "smell molecules" that will allegedly change the drinker’s perception of the flavour of the beverage. For example, a lemon scent will be pumped out for a lemonade drink.  Read more...