NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) -

An electronic fork that vibrates when you eat too quickly has hit the marketplace.

It's called the HAPIfork.

It's makers say it allows the consumer to quickly monitor and reduce the speed at which they eat.

The French inventors hope it can help combat obesity.

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I've heard about this. Depends on the price, really.

I use an app on my phone - Eat Slower. Way cheaper and it has definitely slowed me down.

I use an app on my phone - Eat Slower. Way cheaper and it has definitely slowed me down.

BRILLIANT! Gotta check that out!

(EDIT: installed it - what would you recommend for the interval setting?)

I got an email from the HAPIfork people today. They're pre-selling the fork now prior to its Sept release (trying to get funds for production). The introductory price is $89, while the suggested retail price in Sept will be $99. I love the idea, but the price seems a bit high for me.