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

Fall detection wearable specialist UnaliWear says that Apple Watch and just about every other smartwatch ever made infringes ...

The wristband type segment accounts for 38.0% of total market share in 2025, making it the dominant device category. Wrist-worn fall detectors offer ease of use, comfort, discreet design, and ...

The best kind of technology is technology that can improve our everyday lives. Medical alert devices have been around for a few decades now, calling emergency services when they detect the wearer has ...

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 ...

Google has filed a patent for fall detection via smart home devices using a radar system. The feature would notify an emergency contact or emergency services in the event of a fall. This suggests that ...

As people age, things change, and one of the major worries for seniors is falling. Many older people wish to stay independent and live on their own for as long as they can. But a fall can change ...

Fall Detection uses the Apple Watch’s built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to detect a hard fall. It initially responds by tapping you on the wrist and displaying an alert, offering you the options of ...

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One of the most severe dangers for the elderly is falls. One unwanted fall may cause broken bones, a prolonged healing process, or even loss of independence. What is even more alarming is that a large ...