Amazon working on non-wearable device to track users in their sleep
3 years, 5 months ago

Amazon working on non-wearable device to track users in their sleep

India Today  

Amazon is working on a device that could use radar sensors to track users in their sleep. Amazon has received permission from the US Federal Communications Commission to market a device that uses a radar sensor that will sense motion and enable contact less sleep tracking functionalities. The device will also help users improve awareness and manage sleep hygiene and will help users with potential sleep issues. Google also introduced an opt-in feature called Sleep Sensing, which can help users understand and improve their sleep patterns.

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Column: Amazon wants to use radar so Alexa can watch as you sleep
3 years, 5 months ago

Column: Amazon wants to use radar so Alexa can watch as you sleep

LA Times  

Amazon has received approval to develop devices that will use radar sensors to monitor your sleep. I made passing reference to Amazon’s new technology in Tuesday’s column on how the pandemic had resulted in what one expert called “an epidemic of sleep deprivation.” A recent study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than half of all …

Amazon wants to monitor you in your sleep, for your benefit
3 years, 5 months ago

Amazon wants to monitor you in your sleep, for your benefit

Live Mint  

Amazon.com Inc. has won U.S. permission to use radar to monitor consumers’ sleep habits. The Federal Communications Commission on Friday granted Amazon.com Inc. approval to use a radar sensor to sense motion and “enable contactless sleep tracing functionalities.” Amazon on June 22 asked the FCC, which regulates airwave uses, for permission to market a device that uses radar. Read Also: …

Amazon launches app, wrist band for health, fitness tracking
4 years, 3 months ago

Amazon launches app, wrist band for health, fitness tracking

The Hindu  

Amazon has launched Halo app and wearable wrist band to track users' health and wellness. Amazon Halo uses artificial intelligence and advanced health sensors to provide health information, the company said in a statement. The app also includes Amazon Halo Labs, a platform containing challenges, experiments and workouts. Users can choose labs created by Amazon experts or other wellness bodies …

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