Discussion
Loading...

Post

  • About
  • Code of conduct
  • Privacy
  • Users
  • Instances
  • About Bonfire
Francois Heinderyckx
@fheinderyckx@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

It takes some effort, but if you try to find Europe-based providers for tech-related products or services, most of the time not only will you find one, but you'll be surprised how good and different it is. The marketing of US and Asia-based big-tech companies is overpowering any effort by smaller operations, even really good ones. Latest for me: looking for smart watches beyond Apple/Samsung/Garmin/google? Good luck. But if you try hard enough…

#Marketing#BigTech

  • Copy link
  • Flag this post
  • Block
Nicolas Fressengeas
@fresseng@fediscience.org replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago
@fheinderyckx

I am taking any clue for a watch.

🙏

#Marketing#BigTech

  • Copy link
  • Flag this comment
  • Block
Francois Heinderyckx
@fheinderyckx@mastodon.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago
@fresseng
I found at least 2 very innovative companies in Europe. One is based in Finland (SUUNTO) and makes a range of sophisticated watches especially for outdoors sports. The other is based in France (WITHINGS) and makes smart watches for people who don't really want one (they're analogue watches with hands and all, but with a small screen within the dial and the full range of sensors like an Apple Watch, pairing with an app that runs on iOS or Android).
You're welcome.
  • Copy link
  • Flag this comment
  • Block
Nicolas Fressengeas
@fresseng@fediscience.org replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago
@fheinderyckx

Thanks a lot ! That is very valuable ! I think I am of the second kind.

I will definitely look into that !

  • Copy link
  • Flag this comment
  • Block
Francois Heinderyckx
@fheinderyckx@mastodon.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago
@fresseng
I'm leaning toward the sophisticated smartwatch that looks like a classy, classic watch myself. They look pretty sharp too, compared to most of these overly nerdy blocky square devices.
  • Copy link
  • Flag this comment
  • Block
Nicolas Fressengeas
@fresseng@fediscience.org replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago
@fheinderyckx

Absolutely ! I just had a look. It looks exactly what I am searching for... And it's French 😉🇨🇵

  • Copy link
  • Flag this comment
  • Block
Log in

bonfire.cafe

A space for Bonfire maintainers and contributors to communicate

bonfire.cafe: About · Code of conduct · Privacy · Users · Instances
Bonfire social · 1.0.0-rc.3.1 no JS en
Automatic federation enabled
  • Explore
  • About
  • Members
  • Code of Conduct
Home
Login