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Have wearables been overlooked?

Admittedly, I am huge fan of any new technology; I have always been excited to see how closely the future will line up with how science fiction portrays it. In a world where everything seems to be attempting to be smaller, wireless, and more convenient, wearables seemed like the next revolutionary breakthrough in how we interact with technology. Sadly (at least to me), wearables seem to be a niche product rather than a must-have items so...have we overlooked their use?

Now, I am sure Apple fans and fitness junkies will not understand what I am talking about as Apple watches are a necessity for some while there is a Fitbit on every gym-goers wrist, but when I look around, I do not see a ton of smart watches. As a Huawei watch owner (my fiancee rocks the Zenwatch 2), I just do not understand why. My watch has become central to my life because I can control my car audio (phone with Bluetooth), check my notifications, and get my golf yardages all from my wrist. Because of this, my phone screen has become second best (excluding my Family guy game and my constant social media checking).

Am I saying the technology is perfect? Of course not. I am still tethered to my phone (Apple Watch 3 people stay quiet), and I cannot take pictures with it. Can I check Twitter and Facebook? Again, no. However, I do not think we should so quickly overlook these items. It could be just my opinion, but I love the idea of being always connected, but not always distracted. I cannot wait until an item like Google Glass can become the norm, or the Levi jacket can be expanded to other items (look up the Levi Smart jacket if you are confused). Personally, the future of an always-connected, always-on, technology-filled future is exciting to me, and I believe the items we wear on our face,wrists, and even whole body are a part of the future.

So, I ask: have wearables been overlooked? And, if so, have we done it prematurely?

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