Interesting project that I’ll follow! This could become something great one day.

Huh, maybe I’ve been looking at the wrong watch segment. In stead of the semi smart, I’ll try looking at regular digital watches but with some extra features. Thank you for giving me that idea!

I already have a couple of Pebbles, but they drift too badly without constant sync with a phone, unfortunately. Fun watches, though!

Nice to know the sensors are good, the Venu 4 could be a candidate if I find a way to sync it with any of my devices.

I hope there comes a privacy wave to wearables soon!

That watch sounds like something I could really like! Glad it works so well for you with Gadgetbridge. I’ll see if I can find a Linux alternative, maybe a Garmin could be the right fit. Thank you for your thoughtful post.

No, I use my computer to control my phone, except for the few times I ssh in to do a simple task.

Yeah, I miss my old Polar watch.

I’ll look into the ESP32s! That could be an interesting project.

It’s weird how techies seem to accept leaking wearables. Even the new Pebbles seem to have real privacy issues.

I’m very interested in hearing about your experience with your new Garmin. They do seem like great watches.

Thanks for some nice ideas! Seems Casios are the standard for many.

Another vote for the Casios! Privacy wise the manual way of doing it does seem superior.

I’m open to other solutions! Do you know if the chest straps can sync with a Linux computer?

I use Matrix through a couple of different apps. It works very well for the few communities I’ve joined there.

I’ll look into Casio, thank you for suggesting them!

More happy memes, more people posting about their hobbies, more people solving problems together.

Murderbot is a nice palate cleanser. Read that one when you want something easy and comforting. If you are not in a slump, I would save that series for when you are.

Yes.

It might have happened, but people have not called me out on it. I keep far away from swear words while learning a new language.

Something I am struggelig with however, is being seen as less intelligent and less capable because I am speaking with an accent and/or bad grammar. Constantly being seen as less valuable.

By doing temp work. Nurcing homes, daycares, stores, kitchens ++ often need extra sets of hands around here with no particular education needed.