KTVB

Smartwatch fall alerts trigger avalanche of false emergency calls from skiers at Bogus Basin

BOISE COUNTY, Idaho — The Boise County Sheriff's Office is reporting a surge in 911 calls from skiers' and snowboarders' smartwatches at Bogus Basin, prompting deputies to warn people of this safety ...
KTVB

Local agencies see uptick in false alarm 911 calls at ski resorts from smartwatch feature

BOISE, Idaho — As snow on the slopes piles up, so have the number of false alarm 911 calls to local law enforcement agencies. While the winter weather can be dangerous, it's also perfect for shredding ...
The Verge

The Pixel Watch 2 can now detect when you’ve been in a car crash

Improved fall detection, PayPal in Google Wallet, and the Google Home app is also part of this month’s Pixel drop. Improved fall detection, PayPal in Google Wallet, and the Google Home app is also ...