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What I Think Smart Watches Do

12/26/2018 1:32 AM

Smartwatches aren't for making phone calls, although some can do this, but instead they provide a quick and easy way to check what notifications are on your smartphone, so you can decide whether it's worth delving into your pocket or searching around your bag to fetch your smartphone or not.

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12/26/2018 8:33 AM

My opinion,... Smart watches are a distraction,...

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12/26/2018 8:14 PM
  • So does it mean that one more object is in the way?
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12/26/2018 8:27 PM

Already there are too many electronic distractions...

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12/26/2018 8:44 PM

One of those things that cannot be labeled as useful, especially with such a small screen. Certainly not on my wish list.

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01/03/2019 8:38 PM
  • Like the ones that are better
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12/26/2018 9:07 AM

Wart smatches are just a flag for pick-pockets and other lower criminals.

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12/26/2018 2:04 PM

Maybe that's a good app for a smartwatch, an alarm for when you've been pickpocketed....

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12/26/2018 8:18 PM
  • Aha, this is a good application.
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12/26/2018 8:51 PM

Your wallet is here....

I have one of these car geolocater apps for my phone...You just follow the arrow and keep walking and it counts down the distance...never lose the car parking spot...

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12/26/2018 3:12 PM

"Posing 'til closing" - Anonymous Poster #0 ?

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12/26/2018 7:39 PM

Aren't Smart Watches just hi-tech "compensators" for mental minimalists?

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12/26/2018 8:22 PM
  • Maybe, as you said, minimalism.
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01/03/2019 1:02 PM

The thing they do the best is to remove cash from your wallet.

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01/03/2019 8:32 PM
  • Haha, your answer is really interesting.
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02/23/2019 10:02 AM

Yes, smart watches are very comfortable. And I can’t imagine how you can talk with someone using this watch, at least now it looks silly. I really like to track sleep with smart watches. I am now writing a dissertation https://uk.edubirdie.com/dissertation-writing-service the topic of my dissertation is how people are dependent on modern technologies. I conducted surveys and 70 percent of people answered that they no longer imagine their lives without a smartphone and smart watches.

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02/26/2019 8:38 PM

I think this is an interesting comment. Well done

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02/27/2019 3:49 AM

Looks like we're on the same page.

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02/27/2019 3:50 AM

I don't see any articles, just a promotion website.

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