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Talking Watch from the early 90s (lemmynsfw.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/42622019

It announces the time in a clear voice. Fancy at this time.

I found it and took the picture at the international watch museum.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

These were generally marketed as assistive tech for the vision-impaired. Some people can't look at the time on their wristwatch, but they can listen to it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Reminded me of something my dad had in the 80s:

Apparently the world's first talking clock.