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Using a 360-degree-pivoting sphere, the [Maksimatic cup holder](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/world-s-safest-most-innovative-cup-holder) makes your drink free to move as you drive. And instead of being held by the bottom, this cup holder holds the beverage from the top to allow the beverage to be bottom-heavy-guaranteeing it to never come out of the holder or to topple over. Oh yeah, and if you’re not already impressed with this innovative design, maybe this will tickle your fancy: this cup holder also allows you to heat or cool your drink simply by turning on the air duct system. 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