ARE SMARTWATCHES REALLY WORTH THE HYPE? Some Benefits and Drawbacks
use your watch to call for help. However, that connectivity comes at the price of foregoing a welcome reprieve from all the notifications you escape when leaving your phone behind. FITNESS TRACKING The fitness tracking capabilities of the smartwatch are comparable to those of a simple wrist fitness tracker. While the smartwatch is not entirely accurate in its measurements of things like heart rate and calories burned, it’s accurate enough for
First, there was the iPod. Then, there was the smartphone. And now, we have the latest phase in consumer technology that seeks to consolidate countless functions into a small package: the smartwatch. Smartwatches have many features that already exist on your smartphone but they are more easily accessible. But just how much easier or better is a smartwatch? Well, that depends. STYLISH OPTIONS Smartwatch manufacturers have worked hard to create something sleek and functional — a wrist accessory that looks like it belongs on a camping trip as much as it does at a black-tie gala. You can even change the wallpaper of some models to a digital clock, an elegant watch face, or anything in between. However, that versatile style comes at a pretty steep price — usually somewhere between $200 and $400. So, while looks aren’t the only thing smartwatches have to offer, you have to decide if their utility justifies the cost. CONNECTIVITY ON THE GO When you’re out mountain biking, running in the hills, or maybe going for a dip in the pool, having a smartphone with you can be more of a burden than a blessing. Smartwatches, on the other hand, are designed to go wherever you go. Some are even waterproof! That means wherever you are, if you get lost or hurt, you can
the average person who’s just trying to get an idea of how to improve their fitness. Plus, measuring fitness is a great motivator for continuing to exercise. Smartwatches aren’t nearly as ubiquitous as smartphones, and it doesn’t seem like they will be anytime soon. However, for the right person with the right lifestyle, a smartwatch might just be the next must-have tech.
ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA PIZZETTES
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1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
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1 lb prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, divided into 6 equal portions 12 oz asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp walnuts, toasted and chopped 1 sprig of fresh mint leaves, torn
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 tsp salt
5. Remove both trays from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the dough, then top with asparagus and scallions. 6. Return pizzettes to oven and bake until the crusts' edges are golden, about 8–10 minutes. 7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and orange zest before serving.
1. Preheat oven to 500 F and ensure there are two racks in your oven. 2. Line a large baking sheet with
parchment paper, stretch each piece of dough into a 7-by-3-inch oval and arrange evenly on the pan.
3. On a second baking sheet, toss
asparagus with oil and 1/4 tsp salt. 4. Place dough on top rack and asparagus on bottom and bake for 3 minutes.
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