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Bose Frames - I Am Not Alone In My Praise

Bose Frames Review: Headphones Reinvented. If this gushing review from Tom's Guide is any indication, I am not alone in my amazement at the function, quality and incredible sound of the newest augmented reality glasses from Bose. While I assumed that anything with the Bose label on it would sound fantastic, I never expected the incredible sound coming out of these sunglasses. But, wait, by adding my prescription lenses (broke the warranty, but who cares) I have a pair of glasses that I can wear every day. There are even AR apps, like navigation, that put a guiding voice in your ears as you walk around and interact with the world. These wearables convince me, more than ever, that we are headed into a future where the world of the Internet and knowledge will be in our heads forever.

Bose Smart Bluetooth Frames Rock

My Bose frames arrived this afternoon, and they were the easiest bluetooth install I have ever had. I downloaded the Bose Connect app, pressed the power button on the frames, and I am now wearing them while listening to Alan Parsons Project. No earphones. No necklace bluetooth headset. Just put on the glasses and the world of sound appears. A weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Thanks to Bose and to Usemyframes.com, which installed my prescription transition lenses in the glasses. They are light, even if a little geeky looking. But, hey, I AM a geek.

Bose Frames Arrive - FutureLawyer Is Now Too Cool For School

My Bose Smartframes arrived today. They now go on a short trip to get my prescription lenses installed. When they return, I will have bluetooth speakers built in to the frames, and will not any longer need earphones, or my necklace headset. My phone calls, music, and anything else will route through my glasses, and nobody will know. Of course, now you know. But, I am counting on your discretion. So, if you see me walking down the street having a conversation with myself, and not wearing headphones, fear not. I am in Bose heaven.

 

What If Your Bluetooth Speakers Were Built Into Your Glasses?

Bose Frames Review: A Shockingly Cool Pair of Smart Sunglasses. I love the new $200 SmartGlasses from Bose.  They eliminate the need for Bluetooth earsets, and look geeky cool to boot. However, as I need prescription lenses, I am communicating with them about making them with prescription lenses. They aren't right now; but, I am research third party companies that will pop the lenses and replace them with my prescription. This voids the warranty; but, it is scary out there on the gadget leading edge. And, I AM FutureLawyer. I will let you know how this adventure turns out. I know you are on the edge of your seat.

Are Modern Smartwatches Really Water Resistant?

Use Water Lock Mode to Swim with Your Smart Watch. I have never fully trusted electronic devices near water. I have a bad history of destroying smartphones with water. I once leaned over the toilet and dropped a perfectly good phone. Oops. No more phone. Another time, I destroyed a phone when my canoe tipped over. Oh well. So, you can imagine that, while Samsung tells me that my Galaxy Watch is 5 ATM rated water resistant, I don't wear it in the shower or the pool. However, yesterday, I was in resort mode and the floating pool looked really inviting, so I threw caution to the wind and jumped in. Surprise, the watch handled it fine. Of course, today I find that I could have enabled the water lock command and disabled the touch screen while swimming. And I found a command that ejects water from the speaker by sending a loud sound out. Who knew? So, if you have a water resistant phone or watch, find out about the commands available to you, and swim away.

First Things To Do With Your New Galaxy Watch

First five things to do with your Samsung Galaxy Watch. I know that many of you ran out and purchased a Galaxy Watch after my post about its GOAT status in the galaxy of Smartwatches. Now that you have unboxed your wondrous device, here is a short article about some of the things you should do first. One of my favorite things about the watch is that it vibrates whenever a notification comes in, be it text, email, phone call or whatever. You can tell the watch what to receive notifications from in setup. I let it receive notifications from all of my apps, because I like having a watch that can operate independently from my phone. That way, I can leave the phone at home or office and still be in touch.  

The Best Smartwatch In The World For $215

[Update: 42mm for $206] Open-box Galaxy Watch 46mm with extra charging dock is $215 ($135 off) on eBay. I think it is safe to say that I am one of the world's leading authorities on Smartwatches (at least, in number purchased, tried, discarded and relegated to a dusty collection box). I have even purchased an Apple watch (ugh) for a family member while holding my nose. But, bar none, the best Smartwatch I have ever used is the Galaxy Watch that I wear 90% of the time, and which runs the best OS for Smartwatches, Tizen. At this price, this is the bargain of the century; although, I recommend paying more and getting one that has its own phone chip. But, that said, this is one hell of a deal.

Nubia Alpha - The Wrist Phones Are Coming

[MWC 2019] The nubia Alpha is a wearable phone for your wrist. Ever since flexible screens became feasible, it was only a matter of time until developers and manufacturers found a way to wrap them around body appendages. The wrist phone from Nubia will likely be available by the end of the year, and it looks interesting. Any new gadget must, in the FutureLawyer's opinion, reduce the tech load on the user. For wearables, that means that the new tech must combine functions in such a way as to reduce the number or weight of the devices, without reducing practicality or functionality. The wrist phone looks like it will eliminate the need for a handheld phone, with the possible exception of screen size. Will a 4 inch screen be able to handle text, email, and video feeds without seeming too tiny? This remains to be seen. But, not having to lug around a phone has its appeal. This is the major reason I like LTE smartwatches. I often, during the day, leave the phone charging on the desk, and get notifications on my Galaxy Watch through its phone chip, independently of the phone. What's on your wrist?

LG Urbane Luxe Wearable Android Smart Watch (W150) | LG USA

LG Urbane Luxe Wearable Android Smart Watch (W150) | LG USA. My favorite Smartwatch is the Luxe, which has a 23 Karat Gold plated case, and of which only 500 were made. The watch is discontinued, and I can't find any of the other 499 owners who have listed theirs for sale. It originally cost $1,200. The cool part of this beautiful watch is that the innards can be updated with the latest version of Wear OS, even 3 years after the watch was made. I only wear it for dress up occasions, however, as it is overkill for daily use. My Galaxy Watch with the stainless bezel, and Tizen OS from Samsung is a great daily driver. What's on your wrist?

Google On Your Wrist

Google might be building a smartwatch, according to new job listing. While I like my LG Luxe Urbane, with Wear OS, it really isn't at the place where it can be called "Google In Your Hand". But, Google is hiring new employees to make it a reality, and you can bet they will make sure Wear OS is up to the task. Until then, I am quite happy with my Galaxy Watch, running Tizen. Modern Smartwatches, as I predicted several years ago, will someday become a real computer on your arm, and will propel us to the next age of computing. Unlike Google Glass or other promised eyewear tech, computer devices that we wear on our arm will be the next evolution of computing. For a couple of hundred dollars, you can view the future now. What's on your wrist?