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Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements − here are 5 things users should keep in mind

  • Written by James Gilmore, Associate Professor of Media and Technology Studies, Clemson University
Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements − here are 5 things users should keep in mindThat smarts!Photo by Lorena Sopena/Anadolu via Getty Images

Smartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you’re suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – and about – your body: step counts, heart rate, blood oxygen level, calories burned and more.

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