A Viral Chinese Wristband Claims to Zap You Awake. The Public Says 'No Thanks'

The Public Says'No Thanks' The maker of the eCoffee Energyband says it electrically stimulates your nerves to keep you alert. Researchers are skeptical, and critics see it as a way for China's bosses to keep workers productive. Forget coffee, you can now stay alert by strapping on a wristband that lightly zaps you awake. That's what eCoffee Energyband, a Chinese gadget that sells for just over $100, is claiming to do. First released in late 2023, the product is a lightweight wearable with two electrode pads that sit against the inner wrist.