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KFC Introduces Meal Box That Doubles As A Smartphone Charger (indianexpress.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the what-a-time-to-be-alive dept.

An anonymous reader writes: KFC has introduced a limited edition 5-in-1 Meal Box to select KFC outlets in Delhi and Mumbai. The box has one mighty special feature: it will charge a user's smartphone while they eat. The company has partnered with a Mumbai-based digital agency, Blink Digital, to make the "Watt a Box" concept a reality. In terms of specs, the box features a built-in 6100 mAh power bank, and two USB-ports with the ability to charge Android smartphones and iPhones. KFC has launched a contest on its Facebook page, giving users a chance to win the box. You can watch the "Watt a Box" promo video here on YouTube.

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  1. Dynamo Bikes... by tonywestonuk · · Score: 5, Interesting

    We do this in the UK also.... ...except the power is already in the KFC chicken itself, rather than a lipol batter pack. This project puts free to use dynamo bikes for the public to use. Plug your phone in, then burn a few calories charging it..... ideal if you've pigged out and want to burn at least some of it off! http://eastdevon.gov.uk/news/2...

  2. Re:I'm confused by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Like you, I'm not exactly certain watt they are talking about. I am pretty amped up about it, but I predict the idea may meet with some resistance.

    Still, I'd like to get one of these boxes and take it ohm.