How accurate is Fitbit"s calorie counting?
Most fitness trackers keep a fair number of the same stats: things like steps taken, distance traveled, and, of course, calories burned. But how accurate is the calorie counter on a Fitbit?The quick answer: Definitely not 100 percent accurate. The sl.....»»
In paleontology, correct names are keys to accurate study
When the skeletal remains of a giant ground sloth were first unearthed in 1796, the discovery marked one of the earliest paleontological finds in American history......»»
Google to Remove Third-party Apps and Clocks from Fitbit Devices in the EU
Users will still be able to download and install third-party apps until June 2024. The post Google to Remove Third-party Apps and Clocks from Fitbit Devices in the EU appeared first on Phandroid. The EU’s recent doubling-down on enf.....»»
Non-culturable Legionella identified with sequencing
Legionnaires' disease (LD), a rare and severe type of pneumonia, is a respiratory infection caused by species of Legionella bacteria. One of the most accurate ways to diagnose LD is to perform culture on samples from a patient's lower respiratory tra.....»»
Google reshapes Fitbit in its image as users allege “planned obsolescence”
Generative AI may not be enough to appease frustrated customers. Enlarge / Google Fitbit's Charge 5. (credit: Fitbit) Google closed its Fitbit acquisition in 2021. Since then, the tech behemoth has pushed numerous chang.....»»
3D printed Macintosh Plus created with ‘Steve Jobs-like attention to detail’
A guy who describes himself as a huge Apple enthusiast and a “designer and tinkerer” has created a painstakingly accurate 3D printed Macintosh Plus. In what has been described as “Steve Jobs-like attention to detail,” it even boots from (a.....»»
Google is launching a Fitbit chatbot that uses AI for health data analysis
It looks like Google is planning to leverage its AI by applying it to a new Fitbit chatbot that can help users analyze health data. The post Google is launching a Fitbit chatbot that uses AI for health data analysis appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Biologists use machine learning to classify fossils of extinct pollen
In the quest to decipher the evolutionary relationships of extinct organisms from fossils, researchers often face challenges in discerning key features from weathered fossils, or with prioritizing characteristics of organisms for the most accurate pl.....»»
Entirely accurate 3D-printed Mac Plus built in these 29 painstaking steps
What could have been a dozen separate videos is instead one 48-minute marvel. Enlarge (credit: Kevin Noki) Have you ever worked on a hobby project where modifying and compiling the source code for a Linux-based emulator.....»»
Your Fitbit app is getting a big AI upgrade later this year
The Fitbit app is getting an AI upgrade later this year — including a chatbot to help you better understand your health data......»»
Harnessing AI and advanced imaging for precision plant stress management
Plant phenotyping is key to improving crop production, especially as global food demands rise. Recent advances in AI and imaging sensor technologies offer promising methods for early and accurate plant stress detection, overcoming the limitations of.....»»
Advancements in greenhouse spike detection with deep learning for enhanced phenotypic trait analysis
Accurate extraction of phenotypic traits from image data is essential for cereal crop research, but spike detection in greenhouses is challenging due to the environmental and physical similarities between spikes and leaves. Recent efforts include inc.....»»
New technique in tiny tool tuning: Making microscopic measurements more accurate
Fluidic force microscopy (FluidFM) combines the sensitivity of atomic force microscopy with microfluidics' capabilities, necessitating precise calibration of its cantilevers for reliable data. Traditional methods, however, struggle with the unique in.....»»
Wordle is 1,000 — these are the 50 hardest games so far
Counting down the most difficult Wordles in the game's first 1,000 days......»»
Researchers present "domino effect" sensing mechanism to detect amine approaching picomolar level
Accurate and sensitive detection of amines is crucial in industrial safety, environmental monitoring and clinical diagnosis. Ongoing research and development of sensing materials offer promise for enhancing the sensitivity and selectivity of amine de.....»»
The best places to land in Fortnite (Chapter 5, Season 2)
While having accurate aim is key to winning in Fortnite, so is choosing a good drop spot. Here are the best Fortnite drop spots for chapter 5, season 1......»»
iPhone 16 Pro design files show larger Action button, new Capture button, more
iPhone 16 Pro is still half a year away, but we already have some ideas of what to expect. 91mobiles, which often publishes accurate design files of unannounced Apple products, adds to the knowledge base with a new set of iPhone 16 Pro CAD files......»»
Google Adds Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware to Google One Subscriptions
The new add-ons are now live for users in the UK. The post Google Adds Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware to Google One Subscriptions appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re a Google One subscriber and are heavily invested into Google̵.....»»
Understanding wind and water at the equator are key to more accurate future climate projections: Study
Getting climate models to mimic real-time observations when it comes to warming is critical—small discrepancies can lead to misunderstandings about the rate of global warming as the climate changes. A new study from North Carolina State University.....»»
Study looks at challenges facing global food production data
To understand the food production resources necessary to help feed a growing global population, accurate and up-to-date data, such as crop, livestock, aquaculture and fisheries statistics, are crucial for the implementation of effective food system i.....»»
The best waterproof fitness trackers
We've lined up a selection of top waterproof fitness trackers, including models from top brands like Garmin, Fitbit, and Apple. This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.It's not exa.....»»