Make Facebook friends with a £50 smart wristband

If the idea of an expensive, clunky smartwatch doesn't appeal to you, an Italian firm has created a cheaper, slimline alternative in the form of a customisable bracelet. 

Called Hicon, the bangle features detachable buttons that can be slotted into holes around the band, and each button represents a different site or app, such as Facebook or Twitter.

When a notification is received on the phone, the corresponding button lights up, and the band vibrates.