LinkMe-The Newest Way to Get Connected

According to an article by Mashable, there is a new gadget being introduced in the tech world to help keep individuals informed of texts, social media updates, emails, and more, all by the flick of a wrist.

Okay, so maybe it's not quite that simple.  However, the gadget is pretty inventive.  Basically, it's a digital band you wear around your wrist that alerts you of texts, social media, ad other updates you program it to inform you of, without having to get out your phone and disrupt a meeting or class.  It is enabled by Bluetooth, working with your phone to help update you no matter what situation you are in.

Along with alerting you of new messages, LinkMe wristbands can be customized in a few different ways.  One way is to determine how many characters you would like the band to display at a time. Another feature is the ability to add special denotations for different contacts.  A possible future feature, should the inventor get enough funds, would be to incorporate a vibration feature as well, much like any cell phone you would use today.

Currently, this device is located on Kickstarter, a website that allows inventors to raise money from anyone who will back them up and help them start their business.  As of today, they have raised 1/3 of their $100,000 goal, with 25 days left to go.

Think this is a cool idea?  Well, me too. The possibilities of this bracelet are endless.  These inventors claim that this bracelet could not only send social media/text updates, but safety information, company information, and many other options.  The only idea that I'm not sold on?  The fact that it would be any less distracting than a cell phone.  Granted, you can read the messages without having to go through your phone, but I can't get the idea of everyone sitting in a client meeting and having bracelets lighting up with notifications.  Still, it's a great idea, and good way to keep everything organized in one little bracelet.