Is it time to buy a smartwatch?

Strapping a mini-computer to your wrist was once the realm of science fiction. Now, you can't walk down the street without spying an Apple Watch or a Fitbit band.These popular new gadgets offer an increasing number of features, including the ability to measure your heart-rate or pay for things on the go. But do they really warrant you ditching a regular Timex just so you don't have to pull your phone out of your pocket to check your notifications?In this week's episode of Future File, we delve into the state of the smartwatch scene, comparing the Apple Watch Series 3 against the Fitbit Ionic. We discuss whether glancing at your watch is ruder than glancing at your phone and uncover the meaning of the word “Phubbing”.If you're not sure what the fuss is about so-called “wearable technology” or aren't sure which smartwatch is worth your cash, then dive in and find out what you've been missing.Thanks for listening For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices