This new wearable is trying to save you from yourself (and your phone)

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TL;DRLaunched today on Kickstarter, the Jaye Band is a minimalist wearable designed to filter notifications.Unlike traditional smartwatches, it skips health sensors, fitness tracking, and apps, instead prioritizing a distraction-free experience.The band’s Kickstarter campaign opened with early bird pricing of $129 and a planned retail price of $249.While most wearables add more features to users’ wrists every year, the new Jaye Band offers a different experience. Launched today on Kickstarter, the minimalist wristband is designed to help users stay reachable while quieting the distractions of a smartphone. The device acts as a filter, surfacing only the calls, messages, and selected alerts a user deems worthwhile.The Jaye Band pairs with Android and iOS devices over Bluetooth, then lets users choose exactly which contacts and apps can trigger notifications. Its companion app also allows wearers to set schedules that limit alerts to specific times of day.