Gadget Review: Una Watch ★★★★☆

I've never been a huge fan of smart watches. My £16 smartwatch is basically fine, but the OS is closed source and there's no way to add new functionality. Previously I had the eInk Watchy which was a pain to use and really poorly designed. Even back in 2014 I was bemoaning the design compromises in the MyKronoz ZeWatch Smart Watch. So why did I pick up the Una Watch? Firstly, the Una Watch is designed in Scotland from girders, and it's always nice to support local businesses. Secondly, as a USB-C Maximalist I want gadgets which can plug in to the same cables as all my other toys. No magnetic pucks here! Thirdly, it is (almost) completely open source. Finally, it is repairable. You can easily unscrew it to replace the components. As my cheap smartwatch's dial has died after 12 months of use, that's a pretty compelling proposition! Let's put it through its paces! First Impressions I bought mine second hand (yay for sustainability) and it arrived with a flat battery. The first charge…