Google Rolls Out Fall Detection To All Pixel Watch Users 11
Starting today, Google is rolling out fall detection to all Pixel Watches. The Verge reports: Google's version of fall detection is similar to those you'll find on other smartwatches, like the Apple Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 lineups. It uses the device's motion sensors and machine learning to figure out when someone's taken a tumble and might need some help. The feature will purportedly kick in about 30 seconds after it detects a hard fall. At that point, the watch will vibrate, sound an alarm, and flash a notification asking if the Pixel Watch owner needs help. If users don't respond after a minute, the watch will automatically call emergency services and share their location.
According to Google, the Pixel Watch ought to be able to differentiate between a hard fall, stumble, or physical activity that may mimic falling -- like the dreaded burpee. Whether that claim holds water is another matter that we'll have to test for ourselves. [...] The feature is opt in, so you'll have to turn it on manually if it's something you want. Google says Pixel Watch owners may see a promotional card pop up in the Updates page within the Watch Companion app. If you don't see it there, you can also check directly from the wrist in the Personal Safety app.
According to Google, the Pixel Watch ought to be able to differentiate between a hard fall, stumble, or physical activity that may mimic falling -- like the dreaded burpee. Whether that claim holds water is another matter that we'll have to test for ourselves. [...] The feature is opt in, so you'll have to turn it on manually if it's something you want. Google says Pixel Watch owners may see a promotional card pop up in the Updates page within the Watch Companion app. If you don't see it there, you can also check directly from the wrist in the Personal Safety app.
Timely (Score:2)
Exellent! (Score:1)
Off to the slopes!
They can join the fun (Score:2)
This could be amusing (Score:2)
It should definitely scream (Score:2)
Okay, 1 out of 4 ... (Score:2)
Google Rolls Out Fall Detection To All Pixel Watch Users
What about Winter, Spring and Summer?
What does it do ... (Score:2)
Kinda early, ain't it? (Score:2)
I mean,it's barely even March.
(ba-dum-tssss)
You're too kind, thank you. I'll be here all week.
You guys don't get it, do you? (Score:2)
Do none of you have aging relatives? Or none you care about?
Falling is a very common and very serious health risk. Not when you're fifteen, or even when you are 30. But when you are 65+ it is. Its a common cause of hip fractures in women, whose bones tend to lose density with age. But any kind of fall over 65 is dangerous.
The problem is that at the same time the actual impact becomes more dangerous due to fragility and also the force of impact rises. Because when people are younger they react faster a
Fallen angel (Score:2)
"Oh god, the patient fell."
"Go help hi...what? He fell again?"
"Twice..three...four...he's falling over and over rapidly!"
"He's, um, not falling. Don't go in there."