If Elvis were alive today, I think he'd be pretty shocked that we wear much more than a ring around our necks. (Heck, we see more than hips on TV these days, too!) And as Arthur Koestler, British novelist and journalist would say: "If the creator had a purpose in equipping us with a neck, he surely meant us to stick it out."

So Gearlog is bringing you a list of ten things to wear around your neck—techy style—that will surely make your neck stand out.

1.) Mosquito Repeller Necklace ($6.99, shown at right)
Rid of those chemical bug sprays with this battery-operated necklace. It transmits a sonic repelling frequency to keep those mosquitos away. Effective up to 10 ft.

2.) USB Key with Lanyard ($41, Japan only)
Designed by Thanko, it's a 512MB USB key with a lanyard. When you're ready to use the drive, unhook it from the strap. Available in two colors, blue and black.

3.) Michael Leung's Hardwood USB Keys ($50, shown at left)
These necklace 256MB USB Flash drives, encased in gorgeous hardwood and leather, are a product of Michael Leung's creativity. Currently available in dark wood only.

4.) RAM Necklace ($14.99)
Each necklace is hand-made from one RAM chip that hangs from a beaded chain. It measures 16-inches long and the RAM measures 2 inches.

5.) Cat 5 Choker ($30)
The perfect gift for the IT professional. A hand-made category 5 ethernet cable choker necklace. An attached chain allows for size adjustment from 13in to 16in. Made in Chicago.

6.) Personal Cooling System 3.0 ($29.95, shown at right)
Made by Sharper Image, just fill this cooling system with a few ounces of water, place around your neck and switch on for maximum cooling. Comes with 2-oz. water bottle for on-the-go refilling. Quiet motor. Runs on one AA battery. Select silver or cobalt blue.

7.) O2-Cool iFan ($17.99)
Available at retailers Kmart and Walgreens and also for purchase on eBay, the iFan is another way to cool yourself off. Although it's a bit loud when the motor is running and weighs down your neck. Still, it provides adequate coolness when the AC at your office isn't working.

8.) Thomas Pink Commuter Tie ($69, shown below)
This limited edition neck tie features a pocket on the reverse side to hold your iPod nano or other MP3 player. You'll also find an extra loop to keep headphones from tangling. Made of 100% silk. Comes in red, navy, and pink.

9.) Samsung YP-F2JZ ($109.99)
A 1GB MP3 player with an FM tuner, clock display, eight equalizer presets, up to 10 hours on single charge, and comes with a necklace to carry around your neck.

10.) Coby CX-007 ($7.31)
This device is a mini AM/FM pocket radio with a neck strap. It's made of chrome and features DBBS (Dynamic Bass Boost System), included lightweight earphones, and LED power on/off indicator. Also comes with a belt clip if you get tired of wearing it around your neck. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Available in blue, silver, or red.

The fun doesn't end here. Listen to Gearlog Radio this Friday for a commentary on neck tech, and make sure you check out other wearable tech on gearlog.