For the over-65 population, falling can be a serious health risk. Three million older people each year are treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, according to the CDC, and one in four ...

As people age, things change, and one of the major worries for seniors is falling. Many older people wish to stay independent and live on their own for as long as they can. But a fall can change ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fall Detection uses the Apple Watch’s built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to detect a hard fall. It initially responds by tapping you on the wrist and displaying an alert, offering you the options of ...

Pressure measurements enable a newly developed fall detector to "observe" falls that current sensors do not register, thus improving safety for older people who live at home. Technology and health: ...