Submitted 2 weeks ago by misk@sopuli.xyz to technology@beehaw.org
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20d3r7p5do
Global sales of smartwatches have fallen for the first time, new figures indicate, in large part due to a sharp decline in the popularity of market leader, Apple.
Market research firm Counterpoint says 7% fewer of the devices were shipped in 2024 compared to the year before.
Shipments of Apple Watches fell by 19% in that period, Counterpoint says.
Oh nooo, will e-waste number ever recover???
(Yes, yes they will/have/constantly do. :()
Bought a Gshock Rangeman GPR-H1000 and to me this is peak smartwatch.
Early adopted these, no idea why most ppl buy them never bought one again, just seemed useless lol, ar fake watch will be more likebwhat I want
I like mine but I got it as a prize from a work event. After having one for about a month now, I can confidently say that buying one is not worth the money to me, but it is nice to have.
randombullet@programming.dev 2 weeks ago
I just wish pebble was still a thing. I miss my pebble time 2.
tallpaul@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
It may be coming back. See repebble.com
I’m very happy.