In this week's comments update, readers are suspicious of the intentions of wearable praying technology and in agreement that sustainable design terminology needs more scrutiny.
Like a prayer: the Vatican is embracing wearable technology with the launch of its Click to Pray eRosary, which aims to help users quantify their prayers and monitor progress.
"They should name it the 'Pray-bit'," D advised. "Now the local priest can track your location anytime, anywhere, making sure you are praying."
Other commenters weren't sure if April Fool's Day had come early. "Is this a joke"" asked dcbzyxkji, adding: "Cheekily well-designed packaging though, love it."
"I presumed at first that 'Pope' was some new hip, high-tech designer," said Vandra. "I'm still not sure it's not a joke. Talk about something not needing a digital solution." "Sounds like a joke," agreed pierre alain varreon, who had some suggestions for the Vatican to expand its use of technology. "Perhaps a next step will be a robotic catholic priest" How about getting email forgiveness for their sins" Or getting married after fulfilling an electronic form""
This commenter described a more cynical possible use of the bracelet:
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