KTVB

Smartwatch fall alerts trigger avalanche of false emergency calls from skiers at Bogus Basin

BOISE COUNTY, Idaho — The Boise County Sheriff's Office is reporting a surge in 911 calls from skiers' and snowboarders' smartwatches at Bogus Basin, prompting deputies to warn people of this safety ...
The Verge

The Pixel Watch 2 can now detect when you’ve been in a car crash

Improved fall detection, PayPal in Google Wallet, and the Google Home app is also part of this month’s Pixel drop. Improved fall detection, PayPal in Google Wallet, and the Google Home app is also ...
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‘Fall detection’ is under fire – why a new lawsuit could hit Apple, Samsung and Google smartwatches and even spark an import ban

Tech firm UnaliWear is suing Apple, Google, Garmin and Samsung At issue is the use of fall detection tech on some of the best smartwatches If UnaliWear wins, there could be huge ramifications for the ...
Android Authority

Your Pixel Watch 2 can now help save your life in a car crash or bicycle fall accident

As part of the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop, the Pixel Watch 2 now supports Car Crash Detection and Bicycle Fall Detection. Both safety features use your smartwatch to determine if you are in an ...
SlashGear

Yes, The Samsung Galaxy Watch Has Fall Detection - Here's How To Use It

Smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra have become must-wear accessories. From work to the beach, they go with us just about everywhere. Smartwatch manufacturers know this, and they've ...