MIT research

I went across these news (1,2) today. It's about two MIT students, inventing something called "Wirelessly-enabled wine glasses".

Here is a pic:

Source: BoingBoing
and another:

Source: Engaget

Wut is it? it's just two freaking cups that have LEDs, which will light up when activated by some sensors while someone drinks with the other cup. They say this device really do "help people feel as if they are sharing a drinking experience together".

Oh, come on, it's just two freaking cups with sensors. It's not rocket science. And it's not gonna be like change your life experience or something. I just dont understand why this "device" will get so much news coverage! Is it becuz it's from MIT? Dont get me wrong, I am not saying the inventors should not get their recognition, but why ppl get so excited about that? I just dont get it...