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The Pixel Watch 3 is now officially here, and it’s not just about sleek design and performance boosts. This latest smartwatch from Google packs some impressive new features, including the ability to detect a loss of pulse and automatically dial emergency services.
Pixel Watch 3 (41mm): get at Amazon
The Pixel Watch 3 is here! You can now purchase the smaller-sized model with a 41mm case at Amazon. With its stylish design and multiple features, it's by far the most advanced Google wearable. Currently, no discounts are available on the timepiece.
If you're looking for a larger screen and some additional features, consider the larger-sized Pixel Watch 3 instead. This one has a larger 45mm case and a 1.45-inch screen. It's available for purchase at Amazon, with no discounts available at the time of writing.
Pixel Watch 3 is breaking new ground with a first-of-its-kind feature
The new Loss of Pulse Detection feature on the Pixel Watch 3. | Video credit – Google
The Pixel Watch 3 is breaking new ground with its Loss of Pulse Detection feature. This life-saving tool is designed to get you emergency help fast if your heart suddenly stops beating. In those critical moments when every second counts, the watch can automatically connect you to medical services, potentially making all the difference.
Typically, you’d need someone nearby to notice and call for help, but the reality is that many people experience a loss of pulse when they’re alone, making it nearly impossible to get assistance. This is where the Pixel Watch 3 could make a huge impact, potentially saving lives when no one else is around.
The Loss of Pulse Detection feature is opt-in. If it senses your pulse has stopped and you don’t respond, it will automatically reach out to emergency services to get you the care you need.
Here's an example of how the Loss of Pulse Detection feature works in real-time on the Pixel Watch 3. | Image credit – Google
The Loss of Pulse Detection on the Pixel Watch 3 is a smart fusion of sensors, AI, and advanced signal-processing algorithms. It works by using the existing Heart Rate sensor, which tracks your pulse with a green light. If your pulse disappears, the watch kicks into high gear, activating infrared and red lights to double-check while the motion sensor scans for any movement.
An AI-driven algorithm then analyzes all these signals to determine if there’s really a loss of pulse. If it confirms, the watch initiates a check-in, asking if you’re okay while keeping an eye out for any movement. If there’s no response and no motion, it ramps up with an audio alarm and a countdown. If you still don’t respond, the watch automatically calls emergency services via its LTE connection or your paired phone, sending an alert that no pulse was detected along with your location.
Starting in September, this life-saving feature will be available on the Pixel Watch 3 in several European countries, including the UK, France, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Google is also working with regulators to roll it out in even more regions soon.
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