Scientists have long been able to use information from smartwatches to identify physical movement, such as sitting or walking, which are wearing in a controlled laboratory. Now scientists from Washington State University have developed a way using a computer algorithm and a large set of data collected from smartwatches to comprehensively determine what people do […]
Here’s disturbing news for all health enthusiasts – the same gadget you trust to monitor your health may be hiding a silent threat that can slowly seep through your skin and affect your well-being. Scientists are warning about the dangers of many fitness trackers and smartwatch bands. Recent test conducted by a research team at […]
Is quitting smoking one of your New Year’s resolutions? Breaking a habit can be hard, but what if something nudged you right before you turned on the light? Scientists have developed a new smartwatch app to help you quit smoking by reminding you when you’re about to smoke a cigarette. A research team from the […]