[gumby]

I'm glad that this was a relatively serious article: the author had a problem, tried audio (actually: tried to mostly eliminate the phone), and described how effective it was. Great.

I also use my watch in ways the author does (though not to as extreme degree!) and do find it handy. But for me it's a convenience feature when my hands are full or I'm literally on the run. I was impressed by the level of effort described.

That being said: the idea of an audio-first future horrifies me. Audio and video are quite linear while a text article (like this post) are much easier to skim, read closely, and hop back to reread something. It can also be read in much less time than voice would take.