TechThe wearable future is stuck in a weird, experimental, existential limbo

Testing Google’s Pixel Watch 5 highlights a wearable industry pursuing AI health coaches, early warnings for hard-to-detect conditions, and personalized advice without a clear path to deliver them. AI glasses, smart rings, and other form factors are also fueling a broader device ecosystem, while raising privacy, regulatory, and reliability concerns.

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