Jaye Band Raises $35,749 on Kickstarter, Beating $5,000 Goal for Minimalist Smartwatch
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Updated · TechRadar · Jun 18
Jaye Band Raises $35,749 on Kickstarter, Beating $5,000 Goal for Minimalist Smartwatch
2 articles · Updated · TechRadar · Jun 18
Summary
$35,749 in Kickstarter pledges has pushed the Jaye Band well past its $5,000 production target, giving the minimalist smartwatch funding for its next manufacturing phase.
The device pitches itself as a distraction filter rather than a full smartwatch, showing only key phone notifications and skipping onboard apps, sensors and health tracking.
A 38mm x 14.5mm x 7mm band with a monochrome OLED display, it is designed to sit on the inside of the wrist and support do-not-disturb blocks that keep phones in pockets longer.
Early backers can reserve one for $129 before a planned $249 retail launch, with shipping scheduled for December 2026 though Kickstarter delays remain a risk.