Super-Geeky Wi-Fi Detecting Cap [Use Your Head to Locate Wireless Signals]

We’ve all seen the little gadgets that you can carry around that let you know when you’re near a Wi-Fi signal. They normally take the form of a small handheld device that you can fit in your pocket or put on your keychain. Not a bad idea, really. So why don’t we see too many wearable gizmos that do the same thing? Probably because they don’t seem to make much sense and most people wouldn’t be caught dead wearing them. The makers of the WiFi Cap certainly got it right when they called their latest invention “geeky” and I’m sure they won’t be winning any fashion awards anytime soon.

Marketed by ThumbsUp, the WiFi Cap is basically a ballcap that doubles as a signal-detecting device. It let’s you know that you are in the wireless zone by lighting up a little display on the front of the cap. There are several other reviews of this technology floating around out there and I have to say that they are spot on when they point out the seemingly obvious flaw of this new design. How are you supposed to see the signal if you are wearing the cap? I guess if you have a friend with you (who shouldn’t have let you put on the damn thing to begin with) they can let you know when your head starts to blink.

According to the ThumbsUp website, The WiFi Detecting Cap can locate either 802.11b or 802.11g signals and runs on CR2032 batteries that are housed in a small battery pack that tucks neatly inside the lining of the cap. If you are measuring the success of the device by its ability to find wireless signals, you might have a winner. If you are using fashion and practicality as your yardsticks, it might fall a bit short. You can purchase your very own nerd cap at www.thumbsupuk.com for 12.99GBP/$21.00.