Sony’s “SmartWatch 2”

Businesses are always coming out with the latest and greatest technological advances, with Sony being one of the many. The tech company recently came out with its newest product, the Sony SmartWatch 2, compatible with a variety of Android phones from different companies. Samsung has also released its version of the high-tech watch, the Galaxy Gear,

Samsung’s “Galaxy Gear”

exclusive only with newer Samsung smartphones. Both companies have come to the quick realization however, that the “innovative” computerized watches are not that popular with the people, and perhaps, is not as innovative as they believed it could be. Although you are able to receive texts on the watch, you can not respond back unless you reply with emoticons or prewritten responses. The watches give you Facebook, Twitter and email alerts, though if you want to check them, you will need to go on your phone as you normally would. In my opinion, these smart watches seem like more of a nuisance, another useless piece of technology to be frustrated with. Perhaps this is the companies ways of dealing with their competitors such as Apple, trying to create something never before seen  by the public before Apple does? At the moment, the new advance may not be very appreciated, however, I do believe the companies are on the right track to a technological advance worthy of praise and approval.