LG G Watch R review: wristy business

Smartwatches. What’s the point? I can’t think of another piece of technology that’s more superfluous to its wearer — perhaps only a shoe made entirely of shark teeth. Or electric can openers.

There’s just no dire need for them, but hell, they’re clearly here to stay.

With the likes of Apple jumping aboard the wristpiece train, there’s very little chance of the industry slowing down now, but there are companies that have been trudging away in the space hoping for some type of miracle sales breakthrough. LG is one.

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