The Fall Detection feature of the Apple Watch helped save a hiker after he had a treacherous, blindfolded fall down a Colorado mountainside. The Apple Watch has frequently been cited as helping to ...

Falls are the number one cause of injury among adults 65 and older. But the truth is, your risk doesn't suddenly appear the day you turn 65. It increases gradually over time, especially if you're ...

CTA’s new CTA-2142 initiative aims to establish use cases, performance requirements and testing methodologies for fall ...

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has officially voted to launch an investigation into the biggest names in the wearables industry, following a patent infringement complaint over ...

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Every year, one in four adults over 65 takes a fall. Many of these happen when people are home alone. A minor stumble can turn into a real emergency without help nearby. Fall detection technology ...