How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think
Wide variance underscores need for a standardized approach to validation of devices. Enlarge (credit: Corey Gaskin) Back in 2010, Gary Wolf, then the editor of Wired magazine, delivered a TED talk in Cannes called “the.....»»
Fear of appearing prejudiced can inhibit accurate performance feedback to women
Evaluators who want to avoid appearing prejudiced may overcorrect and give women inflated performance feedback, new research indicates, which is a practice that could ultimately hinder their ability to improve and advance......»»
Moving forwards, Fitbit smartwatches may no longer be a thing
It seems that it is possible that we may no longer see Fitbit smartwatches in the future as Google will focus more on trackers. - The post Moving forwards, Fitbit smartwatches may no longer be a thing appeared first on Phandroid. It has be.....»»
New model framework aims to predict postfire debris flow behavior before a fire occurs
New research from a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is improving landslide prediction capabilities, making simulations faster and more accurate, which in turn will improve safety for communities that are at risk of their infrastructure being w.....»»
Save up to 20% with the Fitbit Inspire 3!
Grab the Fitbit Inspire 3 for a much lower price! The post Save up to 20% with the Fitbit Inspire 3! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re in the market for a competent fitness tracker to use with your Android or iOS smartphone, the.....»»
Oura Ring diary: I’m sold, and Apple should be too
In my first Oura Ring diary piece, I posed the question of whether Apple should make its own smart ring as an alternative health and fitness tool to the Apple Watch. Three weeks later, I’m ready to answer that question with an unequivocal ‘yes.....»»
Great Koala Count: Aussies urged to track sightings of iconic marsupials
CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, is calling on Australians to record koala sightings in the Koala Spotter app, to help build the most accurate national population count to date......»»
Apple One subscription: Is it worth it? Price, benefits, and deals
Apple has almost one billion subscribers on its services. In total, 975 million users pay to have iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, … The post Apple One subscription: Is it worth it? Price, benefits, and deals ap.....»»
Multiple Refunds Paint a Bad Picture for the Humane AI Pin
Things haven't fared well for the wearable AI device. The post Multiple Refunds Paint a Bad Picture for the Humane AI Pin appeared first on Phandroid. Humane’s AI Pin is undoubtedly one of the biggest modern tech blunders that the in.....»»
Vertically stacked skin-like active-matrix display with ultrahigh aperture ratio
Skin-like displays are critical components of information output in next-generation portable and wearable electronics. Currently, all such displays are fabricated on glass or thick plastic substrates, limiting the inherent mechanical flexibility of o.....»»
An accurate ChatGPT watermarking tool may exist, but OpenAI won’t release it
ChatGPT has reportedly been considering implementation of a text-detection tool for over a year now......»»
How to customize the Apple Fitness app in iOS 18
Apple is making it easier to customize the Apple Fitness app's summary page in iOS 18. Here's how to do it......»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Which smart ring is better for you?
Smart rings are the newest type of wearable device, and Samsung is now in the game with the Galaxy Ring. Is it better than the Oura Ring? We found out......»»
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6
If the latest leaks are accurate, it seems that Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. The post The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 appeared first on Phandroid. Sams.....»»
Threat intelligence: A blessing and a curse?
Access to timely and accurate threat intelligence is now core to security operations for many organizations. Today, it seems that security teams are blessed with an abundance of data and intelligence feeds to choose from. However, selecting the right.....»»
‘National Fitness Day’ is the next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for users in China
If you’re an user living in China, Apple is preparing the seventh edition of the annual Activity Challenge for “National Fitness Day.” more….....»»
Get the Galaxy Watch 6 for $100 LESS!
Save a hundred bucks on Samsung's previous-gen smartwatch! The post Get the Galaxy Watch 6 for $100 LESS! appeared first on Phandroid. While the Galaxy Watch 7 series is Samsung’s latest crop of flagship wearable devices, that’.....»»
How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11 when you need a break
While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 11.How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11The Activity Rings on the Apple Watch are a great way to keep.....»»
New study highlights citizen scientists" role in accurate slug identification
A new study has shown how effective citizen scientists are in accurately identifying species and gathering reliable ecological data......»»
Researchers realize multi-heterojunctioned plastics with high thermoelectric figure of merit
Organic thermoelectric materials hold great promise as flexible energy sources for the Internet of Things and wearable electronics. However, their relatively low dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) compared to traditional materials has been a major ob.....»»
Apple Watch SE 2 drops below $200 at Walmart
The Apple Watch SE 2 is marked down at Walmart today! Take home the incredible Apple wearable for only $190......»»