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.....»»
Hollywood still gets Indigenous costumes wrong. This designer wants to change that
For costume designer Carmen Thompson, accurate and respectful portrayals of Indigenous peoples require intense attention to detail. Carmen Thompson, a Ditidaht/Kyuquot/Coast Salish award-winning costume designer, writer, and showrunner, describes a.....»»
Your Brain Finds It Easy to Size Up Four Objects But Not Five--Here"s Why
Neuron activity shows that the brain uses different systems for counting up to four, and for five or more.....»»
Fitbit Users Report Problems with App
Several Fitbit app users have reported trouble using the app, including accessing their metrics and syncing with devices. The post Fitbit Users Report Problems with App appeared first on Phandroid. App outages aren’t anything unusual.....»»
Polar’s newest smartwatch could be a Fitbit and Garmin killer
Polar's newest sports watch, the Vantage V3, has a lot of features for athletes and everyday users alike. And it could be a great Fitbit or Garmin alternative......»»
How much are you willing to pay for a product or service? It depends on your other options and the given context
Researchers from Concordia University and Northwestern University published a new Journal of Marketing study that presents the Comparative Method of Valuation as a more accurate way to measure customers' willingness to pay for a product or service......»»
Google Introduces Big Improvements with the Pixel Watch 2
Google finally revealed its latest Wear OS-powered device, the Pixel Watch 2, which combines features from both Google and Fitbit. The post Google Introduces Big Improvements with the Pixel Watch 2 appeared first on Phandroid. Google recen.....»»
Can Apple Watch be used to monitor for arrhythmia in kids? Stanford study aims to find out
Researchers at Stanford University have launched a new study focused on investigating how Apple Watch could help identify arrhythmia in children and young adults. As first reported by MyHealthyApple, the study wants to find out how accurate the Apple.....»»
Why does it get hot when you rub things together? Unraveling the mystery of dynamic friction at the atomic level
Friction, an everyday phenomenon, has perplexed scientists for centuries. Though extensively researched, our understanding remains fragmented, primarily due to the multifaceted interactions that span across varying scales. Achieving an accurate grasp.....»»
Is statistical modeling for glacier loss accurate?
Glacier loss is a pressing concern worldwide, with ice melt impacting freshwater supplies, sea-level rise and ocean circulation. Often, global glacier models are employed to better understand the extent of this threat, such as a recent model that sho.....»»
New method can better identify sneaky sugars on viruses" spiky weapons
To effectively repel an enemy invasion, it helps to have accurate intelligence about that enemy's weaponry and attack plan. Medical scientists laboring to repel infectious viruses, such as those that cause COVID-19 and HIV, now have a better method f.....»»
Researchers develop novel multi-sensor data fusion methods for rapid and accurate compound fertilizer quality detection
In a study published in Talanta, a research team led by Prof. Wu Yuejin from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a data fusion strategy based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and laser-induced.....»»
Google Announces Fitbit’s Newest Tracker, the Charge 6
Fitbit says that the Charge 6 features the most accurate heart rate tracking on a fitness tracker, and even comes with connectivity options for compatible gym equipment. The post Google Announces Fitbit’s Newest Tracker, the Charge 6 appeared f.....»»
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a fitness tracker and smartwatch hybrid
The Fitbit Charge 6 has been announced by Fitbit, and this fitness tracker is blurring the lines between fitness trackers and smartwatches, thanks to Google......»»
Counting by tens shows a sophistication of young children"s understanding of number concepts, study finds
Understanding how children learn to count can have profound impacts on the kinds of instructional materials used in the classroom. And the way those materials are designed can shape the strategies children use to learn, according to a new paper led b.....»»
The revisited mass of the Milky Way is much smaller than expectations from cosmology
Thanks to the latest Gaia satellite catalog from the European Space Agency (ESA), an international team led by astronomers from the Paris Observatory–PSL and the CNRS has achieved the most accurate measurement of the mass of the Milky Way. This stu.....»»
Certified Reference Material unlocks precise acrylamide measurement in infant formula
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed a Certified Reference Material (CRM) for the accurate analysis of low levels of acrylamide in infant formula......»»
New developments in the accurate simulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide
The Chinese Academy of Sciences Earth System Model (CAS-ESM2.0), a sophisticated Earth modeling tool, has achieved a major breakthrough in fully coupled atmospheric CO2 simulation, as revealed in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences......»»
Using satellite data to enhance global food security
Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food security, especially in light of the growing impacts of climate change. IIASA researchers and colleagues highlight the value of.....»»
A New Post on X has Gotten Fitbit Fans Hyped
Fitbit fans have something to look forward to, especially folks eyeing the market for an upgrade. The post A New Post on X has Gotten Fitbit Fans Hyped appeared first on Phandroid. Following the announcement of its newly-overhauled app, Fi.....»»
Fitbit has a new device in the works
According to a teaser video posted on X, it looks like Fitbit is getting ready to launch a new wearable. The post Fitbit has a new device in the works appeared first on Phandroid. While smartwatches are definitely more functional in terms.....»»