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asdev ◴[] No.45142047[source]
this doesn't include AR right? it can't overlay stuff on what i'm seeing? if not, then it's pretty useless
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1. barroomhero ◴[] No.45142187[source]
I'm with you. Augmented Reality is what I'm looking for. I've been dreaming about it for decades.
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2. rollcat ◴[] No.45147655[source]
Augmented reality is what you already have right here, right now, on your wrist and in your ears.

In my book, AR is completely invisible, until you need it:

- A smart watch + strict notification filters (good idea either way), means you only see a notification when something worthy of your attention happens (you get a text, event reminder, etc). You can glance at the notification and decide if it requires your reaction, instead of reaching for your phone. (And likely, waste another 10min on it.)

- Wireless earbuds with turn-by-turn directions, especially for walking and public transport. Again, you don't need a screen, you can admire your surroundings or read a book.

- Pay for stuff. If you'd spend 10s on pulling a card out of your wallet, it saves you an hour of your life per year.

- Track your vitals. Overall not that important, until you notice and suspect something is wrong - you can compare things month over month, see trends, show it to your doctor, etc. I took a hard hit falling off a skateboard, my watch started a countdown to call for help - I stopped it, but I needed a minute to get up, so it was really reassuring to have this.