The screen tearing was actually a hardware issue specific to the original Pebble and Steel models (with the zebra strip connectors). The Time series used different display technology that fixed this isssue completely. If the new model keeps the same display connection method as the Time, you should be good to go!
Exactly. The “whale” model is especially insidious here becuase it’s targeting emotional needs rather than just gaming dopamine hits. Some companionship apps are already using tiered subscription models where you pay more for “deeper relationships” or special interactions. It’s basically emotional exploitation as a service.
classic case of a rich creep using “science” and “AI” as a smokescreen to network with powerful people, while having zero actual expertise or contributions to the feild.
AI has some legit uses but the hype around it is mostly VC’s throwing money at buzzwords while the actual tech is nowhere near the “AGI revolution” they keep promising us lol.
There’s actually some interesting research behind this - Dunbar’s number suggests humans can only maintain about 150 meaningful relationships, which is why those smaller networks tend to work better psychologicaly than the massive free-for-alls we’ve built.