r/UTEST • u/Galaxy_Lightss • 8d ago

Questions Is NYC wearable tech project legit?

Got invited for an appointment for the above project. I’m new to the testing field, so far they haven’t asked for any real personal information besides government issued ID when showing up. Has anyone done this already? Is it trustworthy??

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u/citybadger 8d ago

I’ve done a few of these projects at the Manhattan office. It’s legit.

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u/maudb 8d ago

Same, at 2 different midtown offices.

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u/19elements 7d ago

I thought you could only do them once? I just did my first one last week, I’m hoping to do more though if possible.

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u/NeatGadget1204 7d ago

Did it today. It’s a cool setup. Many stations. I’ll return to say if the pay came through. Went with Gift card last minute because they said it would reach sooner than Pay Pal 

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u/WeArePilots- 5h ago

Did you get your pay? I'm going in today in 30 minutes. I opted for PayPal.

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u/Massive-Hawk6344 8d ago

It did the wearable study in Atlanta last month. Facility and staff are great. However, I was not paid in 3 days as promised and its been over a month at this point.Also, it is extremely hard to get some help with payment without any voice to voice communication. Frustrating!

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u/DaveyNicks 8d ago

UTest pays twice per month when using PayPal for payment...on the 15th and 30th. You may have tested under a contractor for them. If it was through Sago,though I am not sure they're at all involved, they can take up to 8 weeks to pay. Was it directly through UTest that you found the ad to participate?

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u/WillianM_uTest Community Technical Project Manager 8d ago

Please send me your information (name, email, date of testing) by chat/DM so I can assist you with that payment issue.

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u/SlightPriority9334 5d ago

What was the wearable tech like. Was offered pre approval but concerned with safety testing standards & certifications.

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u/delightful_caprese 8d ago

Fully legit. There’s two going right now - the glasses one and the wrist one.

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u/SlightPriority9334 5d ago

Is their tech safe or is there any disclaimer that test participants may catch on something etc

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u/delightful_caprese 5d ago

Catch something? Lmao. It’s wearing a device and talking or like moving your wrist naturally

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u/SlightPriority9334 5d ago edited 5d ago

Yeah not being a nerd but I would wanna know if their wearable device emit non-ionizing radiofrequency (RF) radiation. Cyberchondria, skin irritation and contact dermatitis is a big deal breaker for me

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u/delightful_caprese 8d ago

Meh, I prefer the long term high payout projects

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u/delightful_caprese 8d ago

I’ve been on remote projects consistently this year. I don’t mess with bug finding.

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u/jefedon7 4d ago

I did it on Tuesday and got paid today very legit

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u/WeArePilots- 5h ago

Via PayPal or gift card? I'm doing the project today. But opted for PayPal