FDA clears Google watch feature to call 911 if you flatline
Briefly

The FDA has cleared the Loss of Pulse Detection feature for the Pixel Watch 3, enabling notifications if a user's heart rate is undetectable. This innovative feature employs various sensors, including infrared technology, to monitor vital signs and can automatically alert emergency services when no movement or response is detected. Initially launched in September 2024 outside the US, inclusion of the US market will expand its reach. The technology promises to minimize false alarms through intelligent detection capabilities, utilizing experience gained from AI research and real-world testing.
The Loss of Pulse Detection feature of the Pixel Watch 3 can automatically notify emergency services if it fails to detect a heartbeat.
Google's breakthrough used AI and clinical data to develop the Loss of Pulse Detection technology, improving its accuracy in monitoring user health.
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