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Smartwatches can detect Parkinson’s years before diagnosis (english.elpais.com)
submitted 1 year ago by boem to c/technology
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Accelerometers record subtle changes in movement and sleep patterns, and this information could anticipate the disease long before it becomes evident.

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[–] betterdeadthanreddit 21 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It's a good thing tech companies prioritize user well-being over profits. I'm sure they'll find a privacy-conscious way to let us know rather than sell the data to advertisers.

[–] x4740N 9 points 1 year ago

Open source is a good way to say fuck you to companies

The only problem is companies patenting a feature and then going after anyone else who implements the same feature

Looking at you especially Adobe

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

For $49.99, the ParkinsGone Gold+ package unlocks:

  • Full details of the severity of your condition
  • Odds this is a false positive
  • Estimated time of death
[–] Lars34 5 points 1 year ago

I think Apple doesn't sell your info. They are just really expensive.