Popular party spot tries new way to keep revelers safe — wristbands that invite admirers to come hither or back off

Popular party spot tries new way to keep revelers safe — wristbands that invite admirers to come hither or back off

They’re like “do not disturb” signs for people. Most people have been approached or hit on at the bar by garrulous boozehounds who just can’t take a hint. Fortunately, an enterprising duo in Japan has created special wristbands that allow other pub-goers to tell if they’re craving conversation or just want to sip in silence … Read more

Apple Watch, Fitbit wristbands carry shocking levels of bacteria: experts

Apple Watch, Fitbit wristbands carry shocking levels of bacteria: experts

You may be counting your steps, but these scientists are counting your bacteria. Nearly all Apple Watches and Fitbits are covered in harmful bacteria, warned a study recently published in the science journal Advances in Infectious Diseases. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) tested plastic, rubber, cloth, leather and metal (gold and silver) wristbands in search … Read more

I sneak into all-inclusive resorts with old wristbands to party with my kids for free

I sneak into all-inclusive resorts with old wristbands to party with my kids for free

Talk about a free-for-all that’s unfit for the entire family. A sneaky mom is proudly boasting her latest parenting hack: Using expired wristbands from an all-inclusive resort to enjoy food and drinks and take advantage of luxe facilities with her kids — gratis. When Roxanne Balciunas revealed that her brood visited the Ramada Hotel & Suites … Read more