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Walt Disney World has spent close to $1 billion developing its "MyMagic+" system, which includes replacing conventional tickets with wireless-transmitting wristbands that serve as all-in-one park passes, room keys and credit cards. More info on the development of the wristbands: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/07/business/media/at-disney-parks-a-bracelet-meant-to-build-loyalty-and-sales.html?_r=2&hp=&adxnnl=1&pagewanted=1&adxnnlx=1357609868-eyqv65kWoRFF47O/45Xgfw&

Yet another fitness wristband thingy

Mobile security provider PassBan has announced a wearable verification device that authenticates a mobile phone or tablet user. This smart wristband will enable the wearer to make their mobile apps secure and unlock them with simple gestures. 

LG gets on the wristband/activity tracker train

Detects where you are in the building and lets you adjust the temp. It determines the optimal temp when multiple people are adjusting. Cool thing is that it monitors your movements and can adjust the temp of a room before you go in. 24% reduction in energy use

encourages kids to be active.  take a certain number of steps to earn different colored bands.

"Shopper Sciences, a market research agency, used Affectiva's technology to track the emotions of shoppers over Black Friday last year. They asked in-store shoppers to wear the Affectiva sensor wristband and online shoppers to allow a webcam to watch their faces, in an effort to understand how different emotions might affect spending. They found that people online and in-store experienced similar levels of excitement and stress while shopping, but those who browsed online before heading into stores were less stressed and more confident - and spent an average of $400 more."

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using RFID technology people can share their experiences at amusement parks. a swipe of their wristband will upload videos and let friends know what rides they went on.