Track your water intake and hydrate better with The Hug

A project in Clifton, NJ by Caktus, Inc.
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The Hug is a convenient sensor + app solution that tracks your water intake and coaches you towards optimal hydration.
Backers: 393
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72

Funded: $28,227 of $34,000
Dates: Aug 5th -> Sep 5th (32 days)
Project By: Caktus, Inc.
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Latest News

Stop Trying To Sell Me A Smart Water Bottle

June 10th - via: gizmodo.com
Kickstarter is obsessed with trying to make things smart: just add Bluetooth, and you get smart locks, stoves, ovens, kettles, and now, water bottles. Because apparently, you are literally incapable of drinking unless you have a buzzing thing telling you to hydrate, every second of every day. (Read More)

48 hours and counting!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear pledgers,  Thanks for the amazing support so far. We are a small stretch away from the goal, but there’s still 48 hours to go. You guys most likely want this to happen as much as we do. The best way you can help is to share the project in... (Read More)

A new pledge category opened!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all,  after a lot of inquiries, we decided to open a new category, THE LATE COUPLE.  Pls go check it out, you'll be able to save a few dollars on the unit prices as well as the shipping! The amount is limited, so act fast! Happy pledging! //The... (Read More)

Referral program: Help your dehydrated friend to a Hug and yourself to an iPad Mini

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers,   Thank you so much for your support. You guys have backed The Hug on Kickstarter, pushed the campaign in social media and sent out emails. It has helped us get to 61% of the funding goal, with 16 days still to go on the campaign.... (Read More)

MyFitnessPal integration

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys,  we have received a lot of questions about the future integration with MyFitnessPal. Our developer looked into this and it seems MyFitnessPal does not have an open API yet to tap into. However, they are working on it and we'll be the first... (Read More)

Crowdfunding: A look at new projects getting a lot of love lately

August 13th - via: fox6now.com
Crowdfunding has become a popular way to get new product ideas into the marketplace like the Pebble smartwatch. So we’re taking a look at what new projects are getting a lot of love lately. (Read More)

Going strong, thank you all!

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi,  and thanks for the support we have received so far. A few days ago we pushed past the 50% mark, and now working hard to fund the project and be able to manufacture and deliver The Hug to you, dear backers. Thank you thank you thank you! //The... (Read More)

Crowdfunding Roundup: Pocketcopters, Hugs, and speakers

August 7th - via: tuaw.com
Each week, TUAW provides readers with an update on new or significant crowdfunded Apple-related projects in the news. While our policy is to not go into detail on items that haven't reached at least 80 percent of their funding goal, this update is designed to give readers a heads-up on projects they might find interesting enough to back. (Read More)

Issues with mobile payments

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Some people may encounter an error message when signing into their Amazon account to pay after selecting a pledge amount. We have only seen this on mobile and would ask you to try again on a desktop to see if this fixes the issue. Thank you for being... (Read More)

Hug Bottle Sensor Tracks How Much Water You Drink

August 5th - via: digitaltrends.com
The Hug water bottle sensor and app combo aims to keep you hydrated by keeping tabs on how much you've drunk. (Read More)

The Hug, A Water Bottle Sensor And App, Helps You Stay Hydrated

August 5th - via: techcrunch.com
Everyone knows they should be drinking more water to stay healthy and hydrated, but actually remembering to do so can be a challenge. In fact, 43% of Americans drink four cups or fewer per day, according a 2012 study from the Center for Disease Control. That’s where The Hug, now on Kickstarter, comes in. The Hug solution includes a sensor band that wraps around just about any water bottle to track your H2O consumption, and an accompanying mobile app that reminds you to drink when your hydration levels are low. (Read More)

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