Keurig has introduced the Alta brewer, which uses new AltaRound pods instead of K-Cups and brews with up to 10 bars of pressure to produce actual espresso rather than concentrated coffee. The pucks are currently wrapped in foil but will switch to curbside-recyclable paper packaging, and spent pucks can be composted or discarded. The machine also features a touchscreen that recommends and customizes drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos.
wired.com
· 2026-10-31
Keurig has released the Alta, a new $500 coffee machine paired with plastic-free pods called AltaRounds, which use seaweed-derived gel instead of hard plastic casings. The machine can extract espresso at up to 10 bars of pressure and features a touchscreen that scans QR codes on the pods to suggest drinks. A CNET reviewer tested the system for weeks, noting strong build quality and brewed coffee but a steep price and large footprint.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-29
An IT worker discovered his parents' Wi-Fi-connected Keurig coffee maker had uploaded roughly 1TB and downloaded nearly 10GB of data over 10 days, saturating their network access point. He unplugged the device and replaced it rather than diagnose the cause, though most traffic stayed on the local network and a reboot likely would have resolved it.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-08
A Keurig K-Supreme SMART coffee machine owned by the parents of an IT professional sent over 1 terabyte of data within ten days, overwhelming their Wi-Fi network. The device's traffic was monitored after network slowdown issues, revealing nearly 1,009GB uploaded during that period. The user plans to disconnect the machine and replace it due to concerns over data usage.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-08
Lavazza's new Tabli system, a fully compostable single-serve espresso machine, is now available at a discounted price of $58 for Prime members. The device brews authentic espresso using biodegradable coffee discs, eliminating plastic waste associated with traditional pod machines. Coffee expert Nikita Ephanov praised its eco-friendly design and rich flavor, highlighting its ease of use and minimal environmental impact.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon's Prime Day sale includes discounts on coffee equipment recommended by WIRED reviewers, including a super-automatic espresso machine at its lowest price ever, Keurig's K-Café pod machine, the Fellow Aiden drip maker, several Baratza and Kingrinder coffee grinders, and milk frother accessories like the Zulay and Subminimal Nano Foamer. Discounts range up to 50% off list prices, with some grinders dropping to as low as $88.
wired.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event includes discounts on espresso machines, pod coffee makers, drip machines and grinders that WIRED's testers have previously recommended, including Breville's Barista Express, the Keurig K-Café, the Aiden drip maker, and a budget-friendly grinder picked by reviewer Matthew Korfhage. WIRED says it will keep updating its broader deals guides throughout the 48-hour sale.
wired.com
· 2026-10-06
Keurig introduced the Alta, a new coffee and espresso machine that uses compostable 'AltaRounds' instead of plastic K-Cup pods. The rounds, wrapped in plant-based seaweed material, are punctured and brewed under 10 bars of pressure to produce espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos and flavored lattes without manual grinding or tamping. Keurig's Phil Drapeau said the new system was necessary because K-Cups could not achieve the temperature and extraction needed for espresso-style beverages.
wired.com
· 2026-10-04
Keurig has opened preorders for its Alta single-serve machine, which uses AltaRounds — compressed coffee pucks wrapped in a seaweed-derived, compostable coating instead of plastic-and-aluminum pods. The $499.99 bundle includes glassware and six boxes of AltaRounds, with shipping starting October 21st. The machine can brew coffee or espresso and has a built-in milk frother, with six caffeinated AltaRounds varieties available at launch.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-02
Keurig plans to officially launch AltaRounds pods in late September, marking a redesign of its familiar K-Cup format to eliminate plastic. The pods are built for a new brewing system called Alta, representing the company's latest step in the decades-long evolution of home coffee machines.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-18
A new product called The Milk Pod offers single-serve capsules that work in standard Keurig brewers, producing frothy, latte-style milk instead of plain hot water. The pods, made from milk powder and natural ingredients, are shelf-stable for 15 months without refrigeration and come in plain, vanilla and caramel flavors. A reviewer tested the pods and found them simple to use, requiring no special setup beyond inserting them like a normal K-Cup and brewing milk and coffee separately at six-ounce settings.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-17
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