Pixel Watch 3 gets FDA approval to alert you if you're dying
Briefly

Google's Pixel Watch 3, launched alongside the Pixel 9 series, features a new Loss of Pulse Detection that can signal halted heart activity. After receiving FDA approval, this feature has been activated in the US, adding to its deployment in several European countries. The technology relies on existing smartwatch sensors but operates them in a new way to enhance health monitoring. While it provides quick pulse detection, users may find the fast locking feature inconvenient during adjustments.
Google's Pixel Watch 3 features Loss of Pulse Detection, a function to detect halted heart activity, gaining regulatory approval to activate it in the US.
Using the same sensors as predecessors, Loss of Pulse Detection offers enhanced monitoring for health events, marking a significant milestone in consumer wearables.
Read at Ars Technica
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