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Alcohol Start Sensor Might Be Coming to Cars in the Near Future!
Although drunk driving isn’t perhaps the huge problem it was 20-30 years ago, we still, unfortunately, see too many people today still deciding to get behind the wheel of their car when they’ve had one, or several, drinks too many! Yes, although awareness campaigns and police monitoring has had a…
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YouTube to Add Feature Blocking Gambling/Drinking Adverts
While falling down a YouTube black hole a few nights ago, I started to get moderately surprised at just how many potentially questionable adverts were being deployed on the video streaming platform. Admittedly, my attention was mostly drawn to the promotion of gambling websites which made me think that if…
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Wetherspoons Pub Chain Decides To Quit Social Media
Wetherspoons quits social media due to data scandal and trolling If you’re looking for a cheap pint and something to eat, you often can’t go wrong by going to a Wetherspoons. No, I’m not advertising for them and neither am I a spokesman (they’re certainly not paying me, sadly), but…
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UK Pub Offers £30 Bar Tab For Beating Fortnite On A Big Screen
Win Fortnite and get a £30 bar tab! Winning a round of Fortnite can be a very tricky affair. Admittedly, it’s a bit easier than PUBG (gets ready for the vitriol of those who disagree), but with PUBG all you win is a virtual chicken dinner. In Fortnite, it’s all about…
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Beer Could Be the Answer – To the Gasoline Problem At least
Beer could potentially be a sustainable replacement for gasoline Gasoline (or petrol for us in the UK) is a problem. If we overlook the environmental problems (which are improving given better efficiencies in engines) there is only so much of it we can easily obtain. Beer, on the other hand,…
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Kingmax Launches Tiny Alcohol Check GS-09
You should never drive when you have been drinking, but most places in the world have a tolerance level where it’s legal. It can be tricky to know when that level is reached and that’s where Kingmax’s new Alcohol Check comes into play. Alcohol Check GS-09 Alcohol testers aren’t new…
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Smart Vending Machine Could offer Alcohol, Drugs and Ammunition
“I’m going to get a can of pop from the machine, do you want anything?” – “Yes, I’ll have a gin and tonic, spliff and a box of .50 cal please”. Words you certainly would not associate with a trip to the vending machine. Well, the Smart Vending Machine might…
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Alchema Smart Home Brew Kit Hits Kickstarter
When it comes to modern day devices, there’s something for everyone. Some people like to make their own drinks at home, using home brewing kits for everything from wine to cider but sometimes they just don’t turn out how you want them. Alchema is a company looking to change that…
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How Good is Beer Brewed By AI?
When it comes to a good beer, they are few and far between. Many people have different tastes and opinions about what makes a good beer, this includes the people who make the beers. In order to perfect their recipes, one company in the UK is looking at using AI…
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Bartesian Is the New Kitchen Aid for Alcoholics
Technology is here to make our life easier, at least that’s the intent and that becoming alcoholics also want to benefit from new inventions. Okay, that might be a bit harsh to say, but it’s honestly not a good start for you when you buy a machine to mix cocktails…
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New Car Hopes To Stop Drink Driving
It’s the weekend and you’ve gone for a small drink with your friends. Suddenly one turns into two, and two into three. You go to start your car, put the key in the ignition and then suddenly from nowhere, “I’m sorry, I can’t do that”. No your not losing your…
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Powdered Alcohol Now Legal in the US
The Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in the US has legalised a powdered form of alcohol. The product, known as Palcohol, is a granulated form of the spirit and was temporarily approved last year before being revoked again due to labelling approval errors. Tom Hague, a spokesperson for the Bureau,…
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Somabar, the Robot Bartender For Your Home
Now cocktail fans and alcoholics need never leave their home: Somabar, the robot bartender, will mix your drinks for you in under five seconds. Somabar, currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, is an automised drinks mixer that can be controlled through an iOS or Android app. The machine mixes cocktails from…
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Michigan Bar Teaches Stock Exchange Principles – Through The Love of Beer
Beer is a globally recognised staple and the price of beer is something that we can all relate to but let’s be honest – we all complain when the price of our chosen brew goes up and cheer when it goes down, but when we see the stock exchange figures…
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Sobieski Vodka Banking on Edward Snowden’s Notoriety to Help Sell Vodka
Polish distiller Sobieski Vodka is using former NSA contractor Edward Snowden’s international notoriety in its latest marketing campaign. Advertisements aimed at the United States has the following slogan: “Why Edward Snowden wishes he’d sought asylum in Poland.” It’s a clever marketing effort by Sobieski, as Snowden is a recognizable name…
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