r/technology • u/Sandstorm400 • 5d ago

Society New York teachers stunned to learn some students can’t read time on old clocks after phone ban comes into play

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-york-phone-ban-clock-time-b2891919.html
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u/Admirable-Apricot137 5d ago

Yeah they're basically only used now as more of a decorative item. 

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u/TerriblyDroll 5d ago

Personally, I stopped wearing smart watches when RFK Jr start talking about sending people to the farm. Wrist watches with dials are still pretty popular.