Focals by North
Am I the only one who doesn't want<p>- Digital Glasses, Google Glass<p>- Smart assistants<p>- IOT devices<p>- Smart door locks<p>- Internet enabled washing machines, refrigerators, ovens, etc.<p>- Push to order dash buttons<p>- Smart watch<p>- Smart cameras/webcams<p>These devices are solutions looking for a problem. The value proposition is overshadowed by loss of privacy, interruptions by social media, potential for security flaws, and loss of control by the end user, loss of repairability, amongst many other issues. They provide little benefit at the expense of aforementioned disadvantages.<p>Apparently, the general public loves these and Alexa devices sell like hotcakes, Apple watch is a huge success and Google assistant is getting smarter everyday.<p>I honestly am satisfied without smart things in life. I understand this might come across as a kind of anti-technology view of life, but I love technology! I just don't resonate with the IOT/Smart devices.<p>This trend is everywhere from my label marker to John Deere tractors. What happens when Focal goes bankrupt and the device cannot connect to their cloud for security updates? Yep, they become normal glasses with thick frame with dead batteries. I want longevity, reliability and durability from my devices. Dieter Rams has a great view on this issue: <a href="https://www.hustwit.com/rams/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hustwit.com/rams/</a>