This week’s Wearable Tech roundup features a tattoo that doubles as a lie detector, a watch that tells you when you’ve had enough fun under the sun, and more fashionable tech for women.

Google’s Neck Tattoo

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Google has applied for a patent regarding a patch that can facilitate communication during covert operations, or even be used as a lie detector.

The patent describes a patch or a skin tattoo that can be applied on the neck that can “include a galvanic skin response detector to detect skin resistance of a user it is contemplated that a user may be nervous or engaging in speaking falsehoods may exhibit different galvanic skin response than a more confident, truth telling individual.”

SunFriend

Enjoying the sun on the beach or in the park can either be healthy or hazardous for you, it all depends on how long you bask under its warm glow.   Some people seek shade when they see they already have tan lines, but is this practice safe?  Wearing sunblock can only do so much, and it is quite a daunting task to reapply sunblock after a few hours, especially when you’re busy having fun.

Why not try SunFriend?  This quirky looking device looks like something a toddler would wear, but don’t let that fool you.  You set it up to your personal skin color and sensitivity, and it will automatically reads your environment’s UV exposure.  When all the LED lights are lit, it’s an indication that you have gotten the safe dose of sunlight for the day.  This way, you get your dose of Vitamin D without the risk of getting skin cancer.

MEMI

How many times have you missed an important call or text because your iPhone is buried deep inside the vortex of you purse?  How many times have you apologized for placing your phone on the dinner table because you are expecting an important call or text?  Don’t you wish there was a discreet way of knowing when you are getting that important call without having to fish out your phone from the black hole of your purse?

Kickstarter project (pronounced MEM-ee) aims to help women stay on top of important smartphone alerts.  This fashionable smart bracelet has three vibrating options that alerts you if you are getting a call, text or a calendar reminder.  You can set it to vibrate only when your boss is calling, or your spouse.  And if you wish to ignore the notification, just tap on the bracelet and the vibrations will stop.

MEMI connects to your iPhone using Bluetooth Low Energy.  Its battery lasts up to five days depending on your notification setting, and its microUSB port for charging is hidden in the clasp so it doesn’t look like you are wearing a tech gadget.  It also has a small button on the side used for powering MEMI or turning it off, and there’s a small LED indicator to let you know if the device is on or off.

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