'The Wizard' Made Me Long for a Wearable Future

The article reflects on how the Power Glove’s appearance in the 1989 film The Wizard shaped the author’s childhood fascination with wearable technology. It discusses the Power Glove’s commercial success despite poor functionality, then connects its cultural impact to later wearables such as smartwatches, AI pins, and smart glasses. The author argues that pop culture helped prepare consumers for wearable devices long before the technology was practical.

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