One of the more popular technology crazes to take the world by storm is the evolution of the ‘smart bottle’.

There seems to be a fascination with inserting some type of monitoring device into almost anything you can use to store your beverages. 

For example, the ePint is the latest new gadget to feature on Kickstarter. At first glance, the ePint doesn’t seem particularly fancy. However, at the bottom of the glass there is a Bluetooth device that connects to your smart phone or tablet and basically keeps track of how much you’re drinking. 

This is fairly standard procedure when it comes to smart bottles. However, the ePint does have some more interesting specs.

This gadget wants you to have a good time. 

Using info from the app, it will know if you’re watching a particular sporting event and light up whenever your team scores. It will also change colour when it’s empty, and keep track of how many drinks you’ve consumed over the course of the night.

If the time comes when you might have had one too many, the app is going to let you know and will even go so far as to ring a taxi for you. 

While the ePint has not yet hit the market, according to the Kickstarter page the people behind the invention expect to start shipping them to fans in April 2016. 

Also of note: the ePint comes with a built in bottle opener, naturally. 

So don’t add one to your Christmas list just yet. If you are eager to get your hands on one you can back the project for €37 and make sure you will have one when the time arrives.

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