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Some of the best smartwatches could be banned from import over a fall detection patent dispute.

The best fall detection services offer wearable tech and in-home alert options for convenience and peace of mind. We break down our top-rated services from ADT, Medical Alert, and others. Fall ...

Imad was a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from Texas, Imad started his journalism career in 2013 and has amassed bylines with The New York Times, The Washington Post, ...

The best kind of technology is technology that can improve our everyday lives. Medical alert devices have been around for a few decades now, calling emergency services when they detect the wearer has ...

The wristband type segment accounts for 38.0% of total market share in 2025, making it the dominant device category. Wrist-worn fall detectors offer ease of use, comfort, discreet design, and ...

Google has filed a patent for fall detection via smart home devices using a radar system. The feature would notify an emergency contact or emergency services in the event of a fall. This suggests that ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

An Texas company claims the Apple Watch and nearly every other smartwatch infringe on its fall detection technology patents, ...

One of the most severe dangers for the elderly is falls. One unwanted fall may cause broken bones, a prolonged healing process, or even loss of independence. What is even more alarming is that a large ...

When it comes to wearable technology, the Google Pixel Watch is a device that prioritizes your safety. Among its array of features, the Pixel Watch offers a system designed to detect when you’ve had a ...