[ad_1] The university says it designed the study so that it could conduct it entirely remotely. Privacy was another major consideration. UCLA and Apple say they plan to anonymize any data they collect during the study. The hope is that the study will lead to a breakthrough that will give healthcare workers a better […]
Category: sleep tracking
Apple Watch may get a kids mode and sleep tracking
[ad_1] Currently, a single iPhone can be paired to multiple Apple Watches, but only one can be used at a time. Plus, any Watch paired to the iPhone has to use the same Apple account. This is fine for a single person that has several Apple Watches, but it doesn’t work well for families — […]
Apple Watch may get sleep tracking as soon as next week
[ad_1] The technology would rely solely on the watch’s motion, heart rate and noise detection to gauge the quality of your sleep. You wouldn’t need a Beddit sensor to fill in the gaps. This isn’t shocking (other wearables have done this), but there would be a dedicated Sleep app on the watch in addition to […]
Google Fit now tracks your sleep patterns
[ad_1] There is an improvement that can help your daytime activities. Fit users on iOS now get route maps for their walks and bike rides, much like their Android counterparts do. This includes workouts tracked through smartwatches and linked mobile apps. The updates are rolling out over the course of the next week. They’re simple […]
Your sleep tracker might make insomnia worse
[ad_1] This doesn’t mean the devices tend to be unreliable, and manufacturers have unsurprisingly rushed to defend their products. Fitbit’s Dr. Conor Heneghan claimed that few users deal with serious sleep anxiety, and that the tracking data could stress the effects of consistent sleep schedules and harmful habits. They can also pinpoint heart rates and […]
The $70 Fitbit for kids is now available
[ad_1] Like the original, Ace 2 tracks activity and sleep and comes with step challenges, encouraging one hour of activity per day. You can also set bedtime reminders, alarms, timers and call alerts. The new version looks a bit more durable, with chunky wristbands in watermelon and night sky. It claims to be swim-proof, and […]