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Telecommunications & Media
Minimal smartwatch \'Jaye Band\' filters only key alerts, targeting smartphone addiction
Jaye Band, a minimalist wearable that filters smartphone notifications to show only selected alerts, has launched a Kickstarter funding drive. The developers describe it as a tiny smartwatch aimed at reducing smartphone addiction and notification fatigue. The device has a small black-and-white OLED display and omits health and activity tracking features. The Kickstarter goal was $5,000, while funding has reached $35,749. Early-backer pricing is $129, rising to $249 after launch, with delivery slated for December 2026.
Games & Commerce
Outbound releases first demo on Steam
Publisher Silver Lining Interactive and developer Square Glade Games released the first playable demo of open-world cozy survival exploration game Outbound on Feb. 18. Available on Steam, it lets players experience a camper van lifestyle alone or with friends. Outbound has surpassed 1.1 million wishlists on Steam, and a demo video has also been released via IGN. The full version targets a 2026 second-quarter launch on PC and multiple consoles, with a package edition also planned.
Industry
Are CES 2025 award-winning innovation products on sale now?
As CES 2026 approaches, a review of notable CES 2025 award-winning products shows that outcomes vary widely. Some, such as Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS, Moonbird’s screen-free meditation device and certain LG OLED TVs, are on sale. Others, including BioLite’s Backup Power Supply and Ohsnap’s MCON controller, have not launched but are slated to ship in 2026. Some remain unreleased or were dropped from recommendations due to price.