EMBRACE+ is a new piece of wearable electronics currently in
development, that wirelessly connects to a smartphone and lights up in
different colors in conjunction with notifications received on the
phone. The idea is that if the phone is tucked away in a bag, or not
right near the user, he or she would be able to tell what kind of
notification the device has received and whether or not it's something
they will need to address immediately.
The bracelet can notify users of all kinds of events that occur on
the phone. Some examples of the types of notifications users can receive
through the bracelet are as follows:
The creators are working to expand the list of supported
applications, with plans to add Vine,
WhatsApp, Ruzzle, and other apps
in the future.
Users can customize the bracelet to light up in different colors for
each type of notification. The bracelet can light up in a single color
for a specific event, or users can opt to use two different colors for
each notification. The number of blinks, duration of blinks, speed
interval, brightness, and whether there is a short vibration can also be
tweaked by the wearer.
Everything is adjusted using the Android or
iOS EMBRACE+ app. It
comes with a color wheel that allows a complete range of hues to be used
for each notification. It will also offer the ability to save profiles
for quick access to certain settings.
The bracelet itself uses optical fibers tucked inside of a
transparent core that runs through the whole band. This is coated in a
transparent cladding that allows the light to leave the core and shine
around the entire device. It also comes in three different shapes, so
users can choose one that matches their style.
The creators of the EMBRACE+ are seeking funding on
Kickstarter to
help with purchasing molds, setting up tooling, and developing the
mobile applications that make the whole thing come together. The minimum
backing to receive a bracelet in one of the three available styles is
US$49.
Just
when you thought that you have already seen it all when it comes to
smartphone accessories, here we are with a Kickstarter project that you
might want to invest in the Thermodo, which is a small thermometer that
does not make use of mercury, which is subsequently attached to the
3.5mm jack on your smartphone. Not only that, dropping some money for
the Thermodo will not break the bank, considering how it costs just $19
to make a pledge. 
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