On: Forget Wearable Tech. People Really Want Better Ba...

[acd]

I think wearable watches has to be designed differently. Think a watch bracelet with the battery around the arm, also add solar cells to recharge that battery.

[ansgri → acd]

Remember those non-automatic mechanical watches? 2-5 days on a single charge was normal. Wireless charge + 2 days battery life is perfectly ok for most cases.

OTOH, even mechanical watches can auto-recharge now, why not autorecharge smart watches?

[Retra → acd]

I am very happy with smartphones. Mostly because having one means I don't have to wear a watch.

[mod → Retra]

I'd be very happy if my watch could take over the majority of my phone's functions--calling, texting.

Mostly because then I wouldn't have to carry a phone in my pocket.

[Retra → mod]

Just attach a chain to your smartphone and call it a "smartpocketwatch."