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Pick Up Chicks at the Rio via Microsoft Surface Computer

Where: 3700 W Flamingo Rd [map], Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89103

The future of dating is looking bleak. First there was the explosion of online dating (which cannot be stopped) -- and now flirting via computer while you're in the same bar is a reality. We can thank Bill Gates.  

After the Microsoft Surface computer debuted at the Sheraton NYC this fall, the technology made its way out west and into in an "iBar" in the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Six of these $10,000 (!) machines are in the bar, essentially turning tabletops into touchscreen controlled computers with Harrah's custom software:

A "Flirt" feature in the Surface computers lets people exchange original messages or choose from suggested come-on lines. Patrons can create drink recipes and then have the cocktails delivered to themselves or others. People can use the computers to play games, watch online videos, or take a virtual stroll along the renowned Las Vegas strip without leaving their seat at the "iBar," according to Harrah's.

Slow down here. We're just getting used to the idea of booty call text messages -- we're not sure what we'd do if a stranger sent us a pickup line via computer from 15 feet away.

Custom cocktails, however, we will accept.