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.