The watch that tells boring people when it’s time to shut up (Oh this has great possibilities)

The Times ^ | February 7, 2017 | Mark Bridge

[cba123]

It could be a robotic guardian angel for anyone on a first date who fears they may be boring.

Scientists have created a gadget that is worn like a wristwatch and uses artificial intelligence to assess a conversation’s tone. It can differentiate between happy, sad and neutral, but some versions could also tell whether your delivery is boring or awkward.

It could be installed in smartphones or watches that would vibrate if the conversation went downhill during a date or interview, researchers said.

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[cba123]

Wow.

This is wonderful. A bit scary also, but wow.

Had to post this. Hope you enjoy.

[cba123]

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-watch-that-tells-boring-people-when-it-s-time-to-shut-up-35jvpxxwg

Link for the full article, if anyone is so inclined.

[Big Red Badger]

Could it be used on blogs and
Message boards?

I’ve run up on a few that would
Benefit here lately.

[dp0622]

At least you had the courtesy to not put my name in your comment :)

[John Robinson]

I helped test this gadget, it isn’t great. The constant vibration was annoying.

[dp0622]

would vibrate if the conversation went downhill during a date or interview...

They could invent one for while you’re fooling around :)

[Daffynition]

Maybe we can use this with the DU trolls that seem to be rampant the past few days. :)

[opus1]

very good

[21twelve]

I’ve learned (pretty much) not to motion to my wife to stop talking when we are with a group.

I’m guessing most of these watches will end up thrown into the fireplace if my results are any indication.

[Bob434]

i want elizabeth ‘no speakum truth’ warren to wear one that tells her to shut up and sit down every time she opens her mouth

[cba123]

Well I’ll be gosh darned.

Son of a gun.

[exDemMom]

Hmm... Mr. exDem has a habit of making his point, and then going on, and on, and on, until we have to tell him to stop. A watch like this might be useful!

[ronniesgal]

Mr. exDem has 2 wives, huh?

[Big Red Badger]

You are one of my Favorites.

I’ll save you for Last!
LOL

[exDemMom]

Haha.

Wife and son, actually.