Barcelona (CNN Business) The goal of Lebanese startup Slighter is to eventually go out of business, but it hopes to help millions of smokers kick their habit along the way. Its only product is a $129 black, gas cigarette lighter that relies on a combination of tracking, some shaming and flame withholding. A companion app collects the data via Bluetooth and creates a customized plan to gradually help a smoker reduce or eliminate their cigarette use. The screen on the lighter displays a countdown letting the smoker know how many minutes are left until they're allowed to smoke again. Founder Samer El Gharib said that without a cheat button, some smokers would inevitably go back to a normal lighter.

Source: CNN March 18, 2019 18:00 UTC