Ski Season Sees Apple’s Crash Detection System Fire Deluge of False Positives

Smartphone features used to come thick and fast. Cameras proliferated, navigation got added, and then Apple changed the game by finally making touch computing just work. Since then, truly new features …read more Continue reading Ski Season Sees Apple’s Crash Detection System Fire Deluge of False Positives

Smart fall-detecting insole keeps tabs on worker safety

If slips, trips and falls tend to occur in one area of an outdoor workplace, employers ought to know about it, so they can address the problem. A new “smart” insole is designed to provide that information, in case workers forget or don’t bother.Continu… Continue reading Smart fall-detecting insole keeps tabs on worker safety

Bicycle airbag backpack blows up womb-like head and neck protection

Taking inflatable head protection to the next level, French wearable airbag specialist In & Motion is developing a cycling backpack that adds serious coverage. The Stan pack works like other inflatable backpacks, helmets and vests, but it’s aimed to gi… Continue reading Bicycle airbag backpack blows up womb-like head and neck protection

Smart smartwatch band deploys airbags to keep its wearer from drowning

While most people wear a PFD (personal floatation device) when boating, such is typically not the case when they’re swimming in open water. A new prototype wristband is designed for such scenarios, as it features floatation airbags that can be manually… Continue reading Smart smartwatch band deploys airbags to keep its wearer from drowning

Experimental wearable pops its top to send drowning alerts

While lifeguards serve a vital purpose, it can sometimes be difficult for them to keep an eye on all the swimmers, all the time. An experimental new device has been designed to help, by sending an alert if its wearer is drowning.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Experimental wearable pops its top to send drowning alerts