# Flash Drive Booze Poppers i-Ecko Bottle Opener Condones Drinking and Surfing the Web By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-ecko-bottle-opener References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/home/i-ecko-bottle-opener-usb-flash-drive/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047PU4JG/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Have a [beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-juice) with you in the cubicle, but it's not a twist off nor do you know any cool party tricks to open it? Fear not, the i-Ecko Bottle Opener is here to save you. The i-Ecko Bottle Opener is a practical little gadget that acts as a USB and a cap popper. It's waterproof and it's actually made from eco-friendly stainless steel. In terms of technical aspects, the [flash drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc) has a 2GB capability. While that may not be enough for certain people, let's be honest, you're really using this for the other end. I love the idea of the i-Ecko Bottle Opener because of its dual practicality. Just remember that if you're using this in front of your computer to not overdo the drinking. Drunken [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai) updates and tweets will come back with a vengeance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual Functionality Gadgets:** The trend of gadgets that serve multiple purposes, such as a USB flash drive and a bottle opener, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tech and lifestyle industries. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The trend of using eco-friendly materials, like stainless steel, in consumer products presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sustainable and eco-conscious industries. - **Integration of Technology and Everyday Objects:** The trend of integrating technology into everyday objects, like a bottle opener, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics and home goods industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tech Industry:** The tech industry can explore and capitalize on the potential of dual functionality gadgets, like USB flash drives that also serve as bottle openers. - **Lifestyle Industry:** The lifestyle industry can tap into the demand for eco-friendly products by incorporating sustainable materials, such as stainless steel, into their offerings. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can embrace the integration of technology with everyday objects, like bottle openers, to create innovative and convenient products for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leverage-watch.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md) - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Can Clip Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip.md) - [Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md)