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Ever wanted a bottle opener that lets your friends know when you’re having a beer?
Didn’t think so.
Yet that’s exactly what’s in the pipeline thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that kicks off on Friday.
You might think that drinking on your own at home was something you’d want to keep to yourself, but Bottle Opener X – or BOx – will automatically send a message to your friend the moment you crack open a beer.
The idea of BOx is to let a group of friends who live in different countries around the world to virtually share a beer with each other.
It’s fitted with a smart chip so it connects with your phone via Wi-Fi, and the moment you open a bottle it is shared with your friends over Slack and Facebook Messenger.
Exactly what you’ve always wanted – a tool for your friends and family to keep an eye on how much you’re drinking and when.
Once you’ve created a group of friends, BOx automatically shares a Cheers message with them when you open a bottle.
There’s a leaderboard for BOx users too – and opening more bottles unlocks “new reward levels”, which should be just the encouragement you need to carry on drinking when you know deep down you’ve had enough.
Great work, technology. *slow hand clap*
