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Audi enthusiast upgrades 2001 A4 gear shift with old smartwatch in 3D-printed housing — vide-coded WearOS app displays gear selection, can be used to control in-car media

Source: Tom's Hardware

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Audi enthusiast upgrades 2001 A4 gear shift with old smartwatch in 3D-printed housing — vide-coded WearOS app displays gear selection, can be used to control in-car media

An electronics, automobile, and DIY enthusiast has turned an old smartwatch into an interactive gear shift display in his 2001 Audi.

Why this matters
Why now

This report details a DIY project, which are continually created and shared within enthusiast communities.

Why it’s important

This item is primarily of interest to hobbyists and does not represent a significant trend or development for strategic readers.

What changes

Nothing fundamentally changes as this is an isolated, custom modification rather than a commercial product or widespread technological adoption.

Second-order effects
Direct

An individual gained a personalized car modification.

Second

Other DIY enthusiasts might be inspired to undertake similar projects.

Third

The market for old smartwatches might see a minute temporary bump due to hobbyist demand.

Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 0 / 100
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