Smart Ring Instead of a Smart Watch
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A new smart ring might be the perfect choice instead of a watch. Cheaper, simpler and less intrusive but still able to see the time and be notified of messages.
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My ring is tungsten carbide because I scratch mine up to death otherwise. This would get destroyed by me...sadly...
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My Apple Watch -
Until it has a pop up interactive holographic display, not interested.
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I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
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@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
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@Dashrender said:
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
You do that?
I hate the idea of wearables. I'm determined to become less contactable, not more.
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@Carnival-Boy said:
@Dashrender said:
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
You do that?
I hate the idea of wearables. I'm determined to become less contactable, not more.
Yep, because I hate the wasted time at traffic lights. One of the best things I started doing a few years ago was listening to podcasts to and from work. Makes the drive seem much shorter, and allows me to learn something at the same time.
I can't wait for self driving cars - while I do enjoy 'going for a drive' every now and again, most of the time I'm simply trying to get form place to place, and I'd rather be doing one of many things instead of directing my vehicle.
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What podcasts do you listen to? I listen to the BBC's "History Extra" (history) and "More or Less" (stats & economics). I could do with some more. I also listen to KEXP Seattle's podcasts for some good new music.
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I listen to A Prairie Home Companion and Rick Steves podcasts.
And of course Dominica and I make one at www.kiddingaroundeurope.com
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ugh... a smart ring
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@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
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@IRJ said:
@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
That's the same as notifications now. They only tell you there is something to look at, not what it is. Until you open the app, there is no way to know.
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@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
That's the same as notifications now. They only tell you there is something to look at, not what it is. Until you open the app, there is no way to know.
so what use is it? When you look at the notification bar on your phone. You can open the app directly from the notification. You can't do that with the ring
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@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
That's the same as notifications now. They only tell you there is something to look at, not what it is. Until you open the app, there is no way to know.
I mean your ring could show 5 new emails, but you can't do anything with that info until you check your phone. So what is the point?
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@IRJ said:
@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
That's the same as notifications now. They only tell you there is something to look at, not what it is. Until you open the app, there is no way to know.
I mean your ring could show 5 new emails, but you can't do anything with that info until you check your phone. So what is the point?
It's just knowing you have a notification without having to pull your phone out. That's the point.
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@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
That's the same as notifications now. They only tell you there is something to look at, not what it is. Until you open the app, there is no way to know.
I mean your ring could show 5 new emails, but you can't do anything with that info until you check your phone. So what is the point?
It's just knowing you have a notification without having to pull your phone out. That's the point.
lol. I'll save my $75 and use the volume rocker or vibration feature on my phone
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@IRJ said:
@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
That's the same as notifications now. They only tell you there is something to look at, not what it is. Until you open the app, there is no way to know.
I mean your ring could show 5 new emails, but you can't do anything with that info until you check your phone. So what is the point?
Because knowing you don't have new messages is what is important. 90% of the time I just need to know that nothing has happened yet.
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@scottalanmiller said:
@IRJ said:
@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@Dashrender said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I like the idea of wearables. I want unobtrusive notifications. I hate pulling my phone out constantly, often only to see if I have missed something.
Agreed, a lot faster to look at your watch at a stop light instead of grabbing your phone, typing in the unlock code, etc.
I really don't think its going to work that way. Sure you might be able to see the time or see a notification ding, but its probably not going to give you the details you are look for without some type of interaction. Even in the article it just shows the Facebook notification button. Is that 7 game invites or is it actually something you care about? You wont know until you check your phone. Same way with emails. It will just show 7 new emails. There will be no way to tell if they are junk or not without some type of interaction.
That's the same as notifications now. They only tell you there is something to look at, not what it is. Until you open the app, there is no way to know.
I mean your ring could show 5 new emails, but you can't do anything with that info until you check your phone. So what is the point?
Because knowing you don't have new messages is what is important. 90% of the time I just need to know that nothing has happened yet.
Isn't that what vibrate and notification sounds are for?
