Futurelawyer

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 - It's Smooth, Functional, And A Joy To Use.

Wear OS 3 Fixes Android Watch Problems. I am much more excited about the Galaxy Watch 5 than this reviewer; but, I agree with his assessment. The Watch 5 is the best Android watch ever. It is fast, buttery smooth, and can do things that no watch ever could. From opening garage doors to doing voice dictation and summoning Google Assistant, this thing is a computer on my wrist. You can get the same feel from the Pixel watch; but, my daily favorite has to be the Watch 5. It's a new world out there. Put it on your wrist.

 

Luxury Watches Are Pretty; But, What Exactly Do They Do?

Prufrock says: "I grow old, I grow old. I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled". Eliot's poem captures the angst of old age, and the fear of dying. But, as I grow old, I am conscious of the fragility of the short time I have left, and I have cast off childish things. Luxury watches are one of those things. This used Rolex Submariner is on sale for $12,500. Many years ago, I got one from a client in the jewelry business for $2,500, and I thought it was beautiful. But, a couple of years later, I sold for the same price, and used the money to make a couple of mortgage payments. I realized, even then, that a luxury timepiece is pretty; but, overkill for what it does. I have written before about my collection of Smartwatches, which are also attractive; but, they do so much more. My current Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, tells time, gives the date, and much, much more. It shows me my email, text messages, weather, blood pressure, heart rate, does a competent ECG, measures my steps, and my blood oxygen levels. It sends texts, makes phone calls, keeps my calendar, acts as a compass, plays music, can serve as a flashlight, and many other functions. It cost $400. It is truly a mobile computer on my wrist. I have certainly cast off childish things, and am no longer in my salad days. 

Christmas Week - What Will You Do With The Time Off?

I love Christmas. I love having a long holiday to spend with my hobbies and interests. One of my favorite things is to delve into the many aspects of my technology that I don't have the time to deal with normally. Today, I updated all of my Virtual Reality apps, and played a game of chess with the computer. It is very cool to be transported into a virtual world in which you move pieces around the board with virtual hands. Once you suspend your disbelief, you can actually feel a part of the environment. I tend to set the computer on "dumber than dumb", so that I can pretend I am the best chess player in the world. Hey, I am in a pretend environment. Why not? But, another favorite thing is to try out all of the complications that modern smartwatches provide. You won't believe some of the things these marvelous wrist computers can do. I love that I can set a chime for every hour on the hour, and flip the screen so that the watch controls are on the left. Since I am left handed, I wear my watch on my right wrist, and I can use the functions on the left side of the screen. Check out this great video that highlights some of the magic.

 

FutureLawyer Owned The First SmartWatch, But Litigator Is Cooler.

I thought I was cool, since I owned the first Smartwatch made some years ago; but, apparently Litigator beat me by a few Millennia.

Thanksgiving Week - Take The Week Off, Give Thanks, And Live A Little.

Dream Glass 4K. A week long RV trip this week had to be cancelled. Problems with our tow vehicle, Herbie. I won't bore you with the details; but, in the RV life, these things happen. So, we are having a staycation. Tomorrow, we will cruise around Busch Gardens, on our new mobility vehicles. Wednesday to Sea World in Orlando, and Thursday and Friday we will feast on Turkey, dressing, leftovers and football. One of the cool things about semi-retirement is that I can work when I want to work, and find joyful activity when not working. Try to take some time this week to do what is fun and joyful for you. Don't worry about what others think. They are irrelevant. All of them. The only person who knows how to spend your life is you. One of my fun activities is to find all the tech that I have that I don't use a lot, and tinker with it. In this photo, I am, today, revisiting my Augmented Reality glasses from Dream Glass. These goggles put a virtual 120 inch big screen in front of you, and earphones give great sound. It connects to the Internet, so there are thousands of channels, movies and videos to choose from. Right now, I am watching Perry Mason reruns, most of which I have seen several times. That TV show sparked my interest in the law many years ago, and I have a nostalgic reverence for it. I paid $799 for them 7 years ago, and you can get them today for $599. There is a newer version that doesn't require a cable, and is totally wire free. I am bringing them on our next RV adventure, so that we can both be entertained by our favorite stuff while in a confined space. Now, go have some fun, and give thanks.

Hey, FutureLawyer! Do You Wear Your Smartwatch To Bed?

Do You Sleep With Your Smartwatch? With all the sleep tracking sensors, and health measurements, it seems a no brainer that many people would wear their Smartwatch to bed. Oddly enough, as tech and gadget oriented as I am, I never have tech in the bedroom; especially on my body. We do have an Alexa device on the backboard, and check weather, next day appointments, and listen to music with it. But, believe it or not, I leave the tech downstairs in the home office at night. The users in this survey split 69% in favor of wearing the watch to bed. Oh well. I like being contrary.

I Suppose Smart Cuff Links Don't Work In The Current World.

I seldom wear a Tux and French Cuffs anymore. Dress for work and play has clearly crossed over to jeans and comfortable shirts. I can't remember the last time I wore a suit and tie. Even then, it was for a Zoom call or hearing, and the jacket and tie were removed as soon as the hearing was over. So, the idea of Smart Cuff links really never had a chance. But, you can bet the FutureLawyer would have a pair, if they were being made. In fact, I might start wearing French cuffs again. Maybe, if enough of us get back to formal attire, we can spark some interest in a developer. Until then, we can dream, can't we?

 

It Never Runs Out Of Battery - Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Is A Battery God.

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Is A Battery God. I have been wearing my new Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for several weeks now, and I can confidently state that it is a battery god. I have worn it for a full day, and used less than 20% of the battery. While I long since have gotten into the habit of connecting it to a charger each night, I certainly could get 4 or 5 days out of a single charge if I wished. Old habits die hard, however, and your mileage may vary. But, it still works like the Watch 4 in its use of the excellent Wear OS interface, and is fast, smooth, and easy to use. But, if you have a Smartwatch that wears the battery down quickly, you need to check out the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Google Makes A SmartWatch - It's About Time.

PIxel Watch. In a couple of weeks, Smartwatch lovers will have another option in Android watches, the Pixel Watch. It is sleek looking, and it looks like a worthy addition to the watch collection. The watch will run Wear OS, which, as a hybrid of the Tizen OS and classic Wear, is familiar to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 users. But, it also has a FitBit integration, after the acquisition of FitBit, and promises to combine the best of all three functions. At a rumored $350 per watch, it looks like a no brainer.

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro - Great Watch For Outdoors Weekends In The Woods.

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Review. I have spent a couple of days with the new Watch 5 Pro, and it is a worthy addition to the Galaxy Watch line that includes the best Smartwatches in the world. It has proven to be a perfect watch for our trek into the Ocala National Forest, as its battery power is legendary already. After a full day of use yesterday, the battery had only declined 10%. Even with heavy use, I can see this watch going for several days without a charge. Its IP68 rating also guarantees that I don't have to fear falling into the Silver River; but, of course, there are the gators to think about. It is not, however, the watch I will be wearing during the business day. It is perfectly round and thicker than my Watch 4. The watch is clearly a man's watch for outdoor use. Since I intend to use it on trips and outdoor adventures, I will keep the silicone band. The Pro is 46 mm, which is big. Since all Wear OS watches made by Samsung are combined with the Tizen OS, the actual experience with the watch will be identical. But, if you want a watch that is made for the outdoors, this is the one.