Gizmodo: wrist

Watermelon Wrist Rest AND Screen Cleaner? Mind = Blown

Jason Chen — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:50:00 EST

Watermelon is the best fruit, so this watermelon wrist rest screen cleaner is just about the greatest computer accessory ever.

All you need is $12 and you'll be able to get your own. Might we recommend two? You do have two wrists, and we know for a fact that you're a dirty guy with a dirty screen. Man, watermelons are so great. [Urban Couture NY via Nerd Approved]Yes

Bloody Stump Wrist Rests

Mark Wilson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:45:00 EDT

These bloody hand and foot wrist rests aren't meant to taunt your co-workers with adolescent slasher film humor. Their intention is to honor the many who've fallen, organizing spreadsheets and returning company emails and remind you that, at any time, you could be a mouse click away from clicking no more. Just make sure to close that sad bikini model page before you go. [Brando]

Wrist Watchscale, For When You Really Need to Weigh Small Stuff

Kit Eaton — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EDT

The spoon-scales from a while back we called "perfect for dieters and dealers" because of the spoon part, but with this wristwatch scale... Well, it's just convenient for when you really, really need to weigh small quantities of stuff right then and there. Makers Jennings call it "The first Pocket WatchScale ever" and it measures in grams, ounces, Troy ounces and pennyweights, to a max of 10.5-ounces with 0.001-ounce accuracy. Strangely the one thing it doesn't seem to do is tell the time, but it's out now, for about $25. [Product page]

Prototype Remote-Activated Wrist Stun-Device Shocks You For Airplane Security

Jason Chen — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:20:00 EDT

This story from the Washington Times seems more ridiculous than ridiculously awesome, but the base of it is that some official in the Department of Homeland Security has "expressed great interest" in a wrist bracelet that can be remotely activated to stun the wearer. It works by taking the place of a boarding pass, which you then wear on your wrist so the flight attendants can know who you are, where you are, and even shock you if you're misbehaving. What makes this thing completely absurd is the diagram after the jump. A man threatens a crew member with a knife. The crew member shocks the man into submission, then SHOCKS EVERYONE ELSE as punishment for sitting passively by while he was being threatened.

Update: Sorry, that last panel looks like a Photoshop. You fooled us, guy with rudimentary knowledge of the human anatomy!

[Washington Times via Consumerist]

Kinesis Freestyle is First Ergonomic Snap-In-Two Keyboard for Macs

Kit Eaton — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:45:00 EDT

Sure, ergonomic designs are sometimes more whacky rather than useful, but I reckon the Kinesis Freestyle Solo falls into the latter category. Apparently it's the first Mac keyboard that allows you to fully separate it into halves. Why'd you want to do that? To adjust the keys into a wrist-friendly, RSI-reducing position, that's why. There're two accessories— the Incline lets you adjust the angle into a tented shape, and the VIP adds in palm supports and more angular adjustments. It's also got a bunch of hotkeys, and double-wide command keys for easier typing. Available now for $99, $40 each for the add-ons. [Press release]

Thanko Charger Bracelet Has More Wrist Power Than The Hulk

Jason Chen — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:10:24 EDT

Of all the crazy thing's Thanko's come up with, this USB charger bracelet's probably the least crazy. Instead of having a separate charger that you have to keep close to a PSP, DS Lite or a cellphone by putting both onto a table, this wrist charger lets you wear the power on your person and play/talk like you normally would. It charges from USB in approximately 4 hours and gives 22.5-28.5 hours on the DS Lite (lowest brightness) and 3.5-4.5 hours on the PSP. [Thanko]

The Lobster is One Modular Crustacean

blongo3 — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:36:39 EDT

While many of the wrist/arm based multimedia devices are improving, none of them can hold a candle to Danillo Mangini's Lobster. This oddly named prototype involves an LCD base unit about the size of an iPod Shuffle (or presumably a lobster tail) that straps on to your arm or wrist, but what sets the Lobster apart is its modular ability.

Instead of being stuck with whatever capabilities the device came with, Mangini wanted the user to be able to customize the device to their liking by adding links such as GPS or a cardiometer. But to that same extent they could also go low profile and only snap on what they'll need for the day. Coming from a group of people who on any given day will have no less then 3 gadgets, this sounds like a beautiful dream. [Design Wave via Yanko]

iPod Shuffle Wrist Strap

Jason Chen — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:40:41 EDT

If the clip on the iPod Shuffle isn't secure enough to keep the player on your person when you engage in the spastic movements you call jogging, take a look at this iPod Shuffle Wristband. It comes in blue, black, green, frost white, pink and purple, and secures the iPod Shuffle to your wrist in a way that only a $9.99 piece of rubbery plastic can. [USBFever via Shiny Shiny]

Fit Fingers GripGlider Relieves Carpal Tunnel, Strengthens Wrists

Jason Chen — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:30:53 EDT

We're on the computer nearly 18 hours a day, so it's a miracle that we haven't developed carpal tunnel or RSI yet. If we did, we'll have one of these GripGlider Wristiciser wrist exercisers to relieve the pain. Just a few minutes a day doing "dozens of exercises" can take away your pain and get you back online and making inane comments at Fark with the best of them. [FeelGoodStore via Popgadget]

Wii Sports Cuff With Retractable Line

Jason Chen — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:00:41 EDT

If you're such a doofus that even the revised Wiimote safety harness isn't enough to keep the controller from beaning your family, look at this: The Retractiable Wii Sports Cuff is a velcro wristband with a retractable line to attach the Wiimote to.

The best part is that it's only $5.99, which is about as much as we'd expect to pay for something like this. Except we wouldn't buy something like this, because we're not freakin' baboons that can't hold onto the Wiimote. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Handheld Items]

Wrist PDA Gives You the Magic Touch

Louis Ramirez — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:00:21 EST

I've never been a big fan of wearable tech and the mere thought of strapping a PDA this big onto my wrist ain't helping, but fortunately this PDA comes with a twist. It creates a body area network (BAN) that lets you communicate with other peripherals by touching them. So for example, you could print documents from your PDA by touching a compatible printer or transfer files from your PDA by touching a computer. The concept is still in development, but seems promising (as long as they don't make you look like an android in the process).

Click though for some close up shots.

– Louis Ramirez
Transmit Data Through Human Body [via AVING.net]

Wearable Wrist Computer From 1984

Jason Chen — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:01:12 EDT

Take a gander at the Seiko UC-2000. This is how far we've come in 22 years. Compare that monster with the Zypad WL 1000, which has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and Linux/Windows CE. The Seiko, well, we're lucky if it tells the time correctly. – Jason Chen

A wrist watch with computer [AVING]

Cellphone Watch

johnb — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:26:20 EDT

This watch, the CEC GSM F88, is as ugly as sin but is also probably the coolest thing we've seen all morning. It's got a color display, speakerphone, 3-megapixel camera, and weighs a mere 3.5 ounces. How much is this amaze-o-phone? Try $1,100. Not available here, don't even ask for it. We're not getting it for you. – John Biggs

F88 Wrist Watch Mobile Phone [MobileWhack]