‘Fall detection’ is under fire – why a new lawsuit could hit Apple, Samsung and Google smartwatches and even spark an import ban

Some of the best smartwatches could be banned from import over a fall detection patent dispute.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
talkandroid.com

The Nest Hub Might Be Able To Use Its Radar To Detect A Fall

The Google Nest Hub might be able to detect falls in the future, thanks to coming equipped with a radar system. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a ...