‘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.
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 ...