Foldable laptops. Light bulbs that monitor your health. TV remotes powered by Wi-Fi radio waves. The temptation to be among the first to buy these and other examples of the latest consumer technology is overwhelming. In fact, 28% of Americans prefer to be “early adopters” when it comes to new technology, according to a Pew Research Center report. And the pandemic has only increased the number of gadgets purchased overall, reveals a recent survey commissioned by Mojo Vision, the makers of augmented-reality contact lenses. Naturally, there are both risks and rewards to being the first on your block to own the latest innovations. Here are a few:
BY AARON BERMAN
Early adopters: THE PLEASURES AND PERILS
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IN YOUR CORNER ISSUE 11 | 2022
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