The hottest Smartwatches Substack posts right now

The history of wristwatches dates back centuries, with constant challenges and technological advancements.
The introduction of the Apple Watch shifted the focus of luxury brands to higher-end markets.
Watch collecting is a growing trend, with companies like Casio and Swatch Group innovating to cater to collectors.

Technology like smart watches and apps can provide constant reminders or notifications, sometimes without the option to stop them.
Encouraging reading habits through rewards or forced reading can have unintended consequences, such as making reading seem like a chore to children.
Various instances of 'robot nags' exist in everyday technology, aimed at influencing behavior or decision-making, sometimes intrusively.

Hacking smartwatches for spear phishing can be a creative and effective method.
Reverse engineering smartwatch apps is necessary to understand the custom protocols of each device.
Constructing and sending custom messages to smartwatches involves specific protocols and methods.

Competitors to Apple's iWatch have emerged from electronic manufacturers like Sony and Samsung as well as start-ups like Pebble, focusing on phone connectivity and apps.
Established watchmakers are notably absent in the competition against the iWatch, possibly due to prioritizing fashion items over smartwatch features.
The 'Glance' wearable from the University of Toronto's Creative Destruction Lab offers a innovative solution, complementing existing watches with notifications and fitness tracking, possibly indicating a way to compete with potential Apple iWatch.

Meet Obama's 'big data dude,' DJ Patil, who uses government data innovatively.
Apps are being developed to make recording and reporting police brutality easier.
The Apple Watch may negatively impact our social interactions by promoting more screen time over face-to-face communication.

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