‘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 ...

Apple under legal attack over fall detection tech

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