Feel really guilty, my one family member gave me this. I don’t use much google stuff anymore and I really dislike the company as it gets more intrusive. Is there anything I can do with this thing besides give it away? Nothing is worse than getting a gift that you can’t use.

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    2 days ago

    Give it (or sell it) to a person with disabilities. I have a disorder where my joints dislocate constantly, and if it wasn’t for my service dog, I would be screwed. The ability of these things to call 911 or other family members is awesome and can be life saving. I’ve even read about a woman who collapsed down the stairs and turned music up to wake up their partner. Gotta do what you’ve gotta do.

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      17 hours ago

      Is there any other use for these things? I don’t understand the point of owing one, when I already have a phone and a TV running Android. What can these things do that my other devices can’t?

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      That disorder sounds awful. I’ve dislocated my shoulder fourteen times but no other joints and not for a long time, but that was bad enough and is still impacting me even though it’s been a while.

      I’m sorry you have to suffer through that.