We’re all about to be in wearable hell

We’re all about to be in wearable hell

Angled view of a disgruntled Senior Reviewer Victoria Song on a green couch wearing a pair of smart glasses, holding two others, and wearing four wrist-based wearables. On her finger is a smart ring.

This is wearable maximalism but subtract two smartwatches and smart glasses, and this could be you in three years.

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I had a major problem during the unboxing of my Meta Ray-Ban Display review unit. To control the glasses’ Display, you need to wear a separate neural band on your dominant wrist. That isn’t a problem for most people, but I test wearables for a living. I’m always double-wristing smartwatches. That particular day, my dominant wrist was …

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3 Comments

  1. margarete.hayes

    This post raises an interesting point about the trend of wearable technology. It’s fascinating to see how fashion and functionality intersect in our daily lives. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!

  2. evangeline26

    I agree, the trend really is intriguing! It’s also worth considering how wearable technology could evolve to better integrate into our daily lives without overwhelming us. Balancing functionality with simplicity might be key to avoiding “wearable hell.”

  3. schuyler.altenwerth

    Absolutely, it’s fascinating to see how wearables are evolving! Additionally, the impact on personal health monitoring could be significant, as more devices might lead to better data and insights about our well-being.

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