Sooner or later, we will all be able to pay for things with our mobile devices. This Japanese E-Money wristband falls in that category, although it kind of misses the mark in terms of practicality. I mean, you can load it up to $600 on the band and tap it on compatible readers that already exist in many Japanese stores and vending machines, but why not go the obvious extra step and make it a functional wristwatch as well?
Plus, without any kind of security you are basically wearing a bright, neon-colored wallet on your wrist.
Product Page ($36 via CrunchGear)
Silly Bandz may be for kids, but gadget-shaped rubber band bracelets are for nerdy kids (and, let’s face it, nerdy adults).
Indeed, these stretchy fashion statements are shaped like iPhones, iPads, iPods, laptops, digital cameras and some boombox-esque music player.
Product Page ($6 for a 24-pack via Slashgear)
Whenever life throws you a dilemma, just look at your wrist and ask yourself “what would Steve Jobs do?” and the answer shall be revealed.*
*Recommended in business settings only. Users may become egomaniacal and one dimensional in their wardrobe. If these symptoms persist, remove braclet and buy and Android phone.
Product Page ($5 via Gearfuse)
I just found an email in my inbox about Energy Force Hologram wristbands that claim to improve your body’s performance and health without the need for drugs. And the science behind it is so simple, even an idiot could understand it:
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You have to get to the houses quickly to ensure that you get the best candy right? Plus there’s the bag, which can get quite heavy. Might as well treat it like a workout with this Halloween sweatband combo. Of course, any gains you achieve running around the neighborhood will be quickly eclipsed by the candy you worked so hard to attain.
Product Page ($2.50 / $3)
As if you had your own personal “Q” keeping you armed with the latest in drinking games technology, the beer pong kit comes to you with three plastic balls, as well as a headband and a wristband which are all beer pong themed to show your confidence. So, later on that night when you’re rolled into a hospital wearing a headband and wristband that says “Bring It” with little embroidered cups and ping pong balls, they’ll help secure a speedy diagnosis–alcohol poisoning or liver failure.
Product Page: ($14)
Hungry, content and angry—Homer desires food, he eats, then he feels guilty and angry about his lack of control. It’s a vicious cycle.
Product Page ($5)
Whew, that battle on XBox Live was intense! Your sweating like a pig. Perhaps you should look into a Wolverine wristband to help you out with that. Deodorant helps too.
Product Page ($5.99)
You are a highly skilled eating athlete. And when athletes give 100% they are bound to work up a sweat. Unfortunately, if you sweat when you eat that is probably not a good sign.
Product Page ($4.99 – also available in cupcake, Twinkie, and soda brand versions)
The makers of this wrist band assume that you will use it for holding various metal items that would normally be in your mouth. Saving yourself from choking on nails and screws is a good idea, but there are other options for this. With it’s strong magnet it could also be used to discreetly grab just about anything. All you kleptomaniacs may be interested.
Product Page ($18)
