# Why people might ditch their smartwatches for something simpler - Engadget

> Why people might ditch their smartwatches for something simpler Join the rebellion. Tech has taken over our lives. We have smartphones, smartwatches and smart TVs.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2197565/reasons-why-people-ditch-smartwatches-something-simpler/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38331ee8976fcb37cdfe58)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #ai #smartwatch
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