Wacky Wednesday: Wearables gone wild

Wacky Wednesday: Wearables gone wild
Jason Feller
Updated August 18, 2015

One of the most exciting developments in shopping over recent years is the explosion of wearable technology. Not only is it futuristic and cool, but it can also get pretty wild looking.

This version of Wacky Wednesday is dedicated to some of the more unusual wearables. Embrace your inner weird!

Trinket-Powered NeoPixel Goggle Kit Pack from AdaFruit

Admittedly, these don’t provide much technological advancement in the way of daily use, but they are so darn funky we couldn’t help but put them on the list. We just about gaurantee you will be the center of attention at any party you show up at wearing these bad boys. The kit pack to put your goggles together costs $39.95 at AdaFruit.

Bluetooth Incoming Call Vibrate Alarm Bangle from DHGate.com

Did you forget your phone? No worries, this product wil vibrate on your wrist once you are 32 feet away from it. Have your phone on silent, but want to make sure you don’t miss a call? No worries, this product will vibrate whenever you get an incoming call. Those are just the technological applications, though. The real reason to wear this bangle is that it looks pretty awesome. It only costs $17.27 at DHGate.com.

iGrow Hair Growth System from Rakuten.com

So supposedly this thing helps grow hair. There is even apparently a ton of science behind why it should work. We’re not certain that it does, but it beats popping rogaine or using a spray-on product doesn’t it? If it doesn’t work, you can always just claim it’s a thinking cap that makes you that much smarter than everyone else. Buy it for $695 at Rakuten.com.

Misfit - Flash Activity Tracker - Zest from Best Buy

Fitness trackers are a dime a dozen these days, and this one isn’t much different from a technical standpoint. What separates it from the pack, however, is that bright lime green color! People will be able to see this baby for miles, minimizing the risk of getting hit by a car when jogging at night. It’s currently on clearance at Best Buy for just $45.99.

Coleman VisionHD Video Recording Sunglasses from B&H

At first blush, these look like any other ordinary fashionable glasses, but upon closer inspection they are actually an impressive technological feat. They enable you to shoot high-definition quality video from that little camera in the center. This is a way better look than wrapping a Go Pro around your head. It’s priced at $136.99 at B&H.

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Running Belt from CampSaver.com

This thing might look like a souped up 90s fanny pack, but it’s anything but! It’s actually a running belt with built-in flashing LED lights. Everyone around you will be jealous the next time you go on a night hike and don’t need to carry around a flash light. Grab it at CampSaver.com for only $54.95.