TechQuiet luxury has come for wearables

After wearing several screenless devices on vacation, the author found the abundance of health data far less intrusive than years of smartwatch notifications. The piece argues that data fatigue and minimalism as a status signal are driving renewed interest in smart rings and fitness bands, while ever-expanding features make wearable software increasingly cluttered.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 14:00Original