Ask HN: Does anyone think the smart watch will ever actually take off?
Serious question.
When used as an additional input device, or for notifications, etc. they are much better for basic interaction than the alternative of accessing the device itself.
In the sordid tradition of technology prognosticators, I'm going to make a prediction: there will never be a strong game market for the smartwatch like there was for the smartphone. Games work on the phone because the phone is what you stare at when you're bored. The smartwatch isn't for when you're bored, but rather for when you're busy, so there's no point in gaming on it.