Don't buy AR glasses

Re:Don't buy AR glasses by Gigachad on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @08:35AM (#50440110)

I think there’s good reason to wind back smartphones too. Finding some way to keep the good utility and stripping out the evil attention sucking parts.

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Re:Don't buy AR glasses by andyfilms1 on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @08:37AM (#50440143)

There are numerous new projects like the Clicks Communicator and the Minimal 2 that are trying to strike that balance

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Re:Don't buy AR glasses by greggsy on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @09:02AM (#50440528)

I refuse to install an app if the website functions fine.

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Re:Don't buy AR glasses by baggachipz on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @09:28AM (#50440889)

And often times if they gimp the site to force the app, I just don't use the service. There are unfortunate necessary exceptions, but by and large I'm extremely stingy about what I install on my phone.

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Re:Don't buy AR glasses by Zambyte on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @09:02AM (#50440539)

I recommend it. I have been what I call "phone-lite" for a few years now. It lives in my sock drawer, and I only take it out if I know I'll need it for GPS when traveling. For the most part, my mobile computing is entirely done through my Daylight Computer tablet, which as a wifi-only e-paper device, I find to be minimally attention sucking.

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