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A Viral Chinese Wristband Claims to Zap You Awake. 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.

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