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

  • @Ross_audio
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    21 year 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.

    • @TwanHE
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      31 year ago

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

    • @[email protected]
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      31 year ago

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

    • JustEnoughDucks
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      1 year 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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        11 year ago

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