Mirror's next move? Telemedicine

Following Thanksgiving dinner, my sister texted me to inform what she thinks the “dumbest invention” on the market: connected home fitness equipment Mirror.

“I can’t believe people buy it,” she wrote. “Just buy a CD or watch a program online. Sheesh.”

I tried to convince her otherwise. I noted the device’s unique aspect ratio (which lets one see their full reflection while exercising), wide array of fitness modalities (yoga, cardio, barre, meditation, etc.), and one-on-one interactive training. She remained unimpressed.

“Shouldn’t need to spend 2K on it,” she retorted. “Real men/women use a real mirror and don’t need some old fart watching their form while they exercise. People are stupid!” 

(I love my sister by the way.)

However, when I mentioned that it might one day utilize its two-way technology for other uses, like say virtual doctor appointments, she seemed mildly interested. “Really?” she softened. For a moment, she reconsidered her stance. But then just as quick, she decided, “stil…