# Social Media Refrigerators The Tweeting Fridge Reminds You to Drink Your 8 Glasses a Day By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweeting-fridge References: [adverblog](http://www.adverblog.com/2011/06/01/the-tweeting-fridge/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/23065853) In the modern, digital world, social media is the most effective way of conveying a message to the world -- especially one that carries a great deal of importance. So what better way to make sure kids and adults alike are getting their [eight glasses of water a day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-and-water-dispenser) than to use a [tweeting fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-signature-refrigerator)? The fridge sends a reminder tweet with a fun fact about water consumption every time it's opened! Founded in Brazil, where Brazilian citizens drink 40% less than the recommended two-litres a day, the fridge has the goal to remind people to [drink water more often](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinko). Sooner rather than later, parents will be tweeting at their kids from across the dinner table: "@mychild Eat your veggies or #nodessert!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Refrigerators:** Developing refrigerators with smart technology integrated to monitor and remind of water and food intake. - **Internet of Things (iot) Appliances:** Creating a network of household appliances connected to the internet to monitor water intake and other health-related metrics. - **Gamification of Health Habits:** Designing interactive health-related products that use gamification to motivate people towards healthier choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance Industry:** Integrating smart technology and IoT into traditional household appliances like refrigerators and ovens to increase functionality. - **Health and Wellness Technology Industry:** Using technology to monitor and improve health-related metrics like water, food intake and physical activities. - **Digital Marketing Industry:** Exploring new communication channels including social media to reach and influence customers' health habits and daily routines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator.md) - [Refrigerated Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge.md) - [Compact Connected Drink Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-super-smart-fridge.md) - [Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-fridge.md) - [Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynzi-judish-fridgescaping.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md) - [Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-chill-mini-fridge.md) - [Sporty Fridge TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridge-tv.md)