Fossil is quitting smartwatches::Fossil is going to stop making smartwatches. It was one of the most prolific companies creating Wear OS watches.

  • @Copernican
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    1311 months ago

    Will there ever be a day where I can just buy a smart watch strap to attach to my mechanic watch to get biometrics and what not?

    • @Ross_audio
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      211 months ago

      Soon. Oura rings exist so they could be an alternative.

      Invis make straps without sensors but with NFC payments.

      There’s clearly a market for rings as fitness trackers so people can avoid a watch altogether

      Wanting a watch strap is a bit more niche but it’ll come around as a product I’m sure.

      • @[email protected]
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        311 months ago

        Don’t you need a paid subscription just to get full access to your biometric data from the Oura ring?

        • @TheD00d
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          411 months ago

          Yes you do.

      • @TwanHE
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        311 months ago

        A smart strap honestly sounds like a gap in the market. Seen quite a few people wearing a normal watch and trackers.

      • JustEnoughDucks
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        11 months ago

        Lol the rings that have a lifespan of 3 years or so, almost as much as a midrange smartphone and ALSO have a subscription fee that almost doubles the cost of the ring over its lifespan?

        • @Ross_audio
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          111 months ago

          I never said they were good. Just that products are filling that gap in the market.