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Wearables: The Emperor’s New Clothes?

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I've got a bone to pick with wearables. You know, those little gizmos that promise to make us the bionic superhumans we always knew we could be—or at least track every step we take while we dream about it. I'm convinced they're the tech world's version of the Emperor's New Clothes. Now, before you start polishing your Apple Watches to a bright glow, let me break it down for you.

First off, who decided it's necessary to have technology literally strapped to our bodies 24/7? Somewhere along the line, someone convinced us all that our wrists were the ideal place for a tiny computer to live …

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The Internet of Useless Things

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You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning, eagerly anticipate your first sip of coffee, and then remember that your coffee machine has an app? That's right, folks, we're living in an age where even our blenders are more connected than our relationships. Welcome to the world of the Internet of Things—where everything is smart except the reason for its existence.

Myth 1) The more connected, the better.

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Virtual Assistants: Your Digital Butler or Overhyped PA?

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Remember when you used to have a mate who was late to every meet-up, and his excuse was always traffic, a dead phone, or some indistinct mumbling about public transport? Picture him as your virtual assistant, only this time he’s called Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant. Ah, the trusty virtual assistant, a digital butler making promises of convenience but delivering your calendar updates with about as much finesse as a kangaroo going through a letterbox.

Myth 1) They’re time-savers …

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