Even the best running watches have limits. After a fall during a run, I started paying more attention to the small things ...

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 ...

For the over-65 population, falling can be a serious health risk. Three million older people each year are treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, according to the CDC, and one in four ...

Most of us wish our parents would live as long as humanly possible, but some challenges arise if our wishes come true. While every individual is different, advanced aging usually brings about mobility ...

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 ...

The Google Pixel Watch 4 will call emergency services if you fall, get into a car crash, or have a loss of pulse episode.

Loss of Pulse Detection was announced last August as the Pixel Watch 3’s latest safety feature, and it has finally been approved by US regulators, with a rollout set for next month. At launch last ...

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 ...

UnaliWear has sued major tech companies for allegedly infringing its patents on fall-detection technology used in smartwatches.