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.....»»
Apple VP behind Fitness+ is now becoming Peleton’s CEO and President
Peleton has announced Peter Stern as its new CEO and President, and he just happens to be a former Apple VP who had oversight of services while at the company. One of his former projects? The launch and growth of Apple Fitness+. more….....»»
Google’s Tensor chipset could find its way to the Pixel Watch
Google is rumored to launch a new wearable Tensor chipset that could make its way into the Pixel Watch 5 in 2026. The post Google’s Tensor chipset could find its way to the Pixel Watch appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s Pixel Watch.....»»
Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
Have you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to decide whether to closely pay attention to a particular lesson? Taken the long way back from a lunch break to get enough exercise to meet a goal monitored by a fitness app.....»»
A fresh Windows Phone design homage may be coming from HMD
HMD, makers of the Skyline phone, may have another Windows Phone-inspired device waiting in the wings if this leak is accurate......»»
Study finds cheating boosts male sparrow fitness
Cheating pays. Or at least it does for male sparrows, according to new research......»»
Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features
Gentler Streak, a popular fitness app and 2024 Apple Design Award winner for social impact, has just been updated to version 5.0. It now has … The post Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features appeared first on BGR......»»
Fringe photometric stereo method improves speed and accuracy of 3D surface measurements
Researchers have developed a faster and more accurate method for acquiring and reconstructing high-quality 3D surface measurements. The approach could greatly improve the speed and accuracy of surface measurements used for industrial inspection, medi.....»»
Google’s Pixel phones may finally catch up with the iPhone
New details about the Google Pixel 10's chipset have leaked. If accurate, future Pixel phones could be on par with the iPhone......»»
Flexible thermoelectric fibers for wearables maintain stable energy performance in extreme environments
A thermoelectric material that can be used in wearable devices such as smart clothing and maintains stable thermal energy performance even in extreme environments has been developed by a team of Korean researchers. It has dramatically resolved the di.....»»
Cheap AI “video scraping” can now extract data from any screen recording
Researcher feeds screen recordings into Gemini to extract accurate information with ease. Recently, AI researcher Simon Willison wanted to add up his charges from using a cloud se.....»»
This smartwatch company was hit by a data breach. Here’s what we know
Polar, the company behind fitness-focused smartwatches, was recently hit by a data breach. Here's what you need to know......»»
Volunteers help identify hundreds of undiscovered prehistoric barrows
More than 6,500 volunteers have supported the accurate identification of approximately 1,000 prehistoric burial mounds in the Netherlands in just four months, proving the value of involving volunteers in archaeology......»»
Whoop fitness band gets a feature it has been missing for years
The Whoop fitness band has been around for years, but only now will it tell you how many steps you've taken each day......»»
Ketch Third Party Risk Intelligence provides control over trackers, tags, and cookies
Ketch launched Third Party Risk Intelligence, a new suite of diagnostics and management tools for brands to manage how third party vendors collect data across digital properties. As regulatory enforcement increases and wiretapping lawsuits surge, bus.....»»
Samsung adds free 45-minute workouts to its TVs in partnership with F45
Samsung partners with F45 to offer cardio, strength, and recovery workouts on its Daily+ platform, helping users achieve fitness goals with on-demand training......»»
Snowflake dance analysis could improve rain forecasts
The key to more accurate rainfall predictions may lie in the intricate dance of falling snowflakes, a new study has found......»»
A flow cytometry guide for accurate estimation of plant genome size
A recent study released by researchers at North Carolina State University offers new insights and guidelines for the accurate estimation of plant genome size using flow cytometry......»»
Prime Big Deal Days Fitbit Deals 2024: Versa, Charge, Sense
A new Fitbit is the perfect way of helping you achieve your fitness goals. We've picked out all the best Fitbit deals as part of the Amazon Big Deal Days event......»»
SOC teams are frustrated with their security tools
Security operations center (SOC) practitioners believe they are losing the battle detecting and prioritizing real threats – due to too many siloed tools and a lack of accurate attack signal, according to Vectra AI. They cite a growing distrust in v.....»»
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is already on sale at Best Buy
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is $30 off at Best Buy today! Order the 40mm or 44mm versions of Samsung’s 2024 wearable and prepare to be amazed......»»