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Sleep Technology Trends | technology of sleep
By:
AAST Editor
May 17th, 2019
Technology has allowed us to link with people all around the world. From connecting with friends and family abroad to discovering new cultures while sitting in the comfort of our own home, access to the internet has transformed the way we communicate.
Sleep Technology Trends | technology of sleep
By:
AAST Editor
May 2nd, 2019
Technology has made our lives a lot easier in many ways, but it has complicated it in others, too. Especially when it comes to your security. As humans increasingly rely on apps and devices, more and more of our data is being stored on various platforms. That includes the devices we use to track our sleep. Any data we hand over to a device is typically stored on a server in the cloud. And sometimes that data can be compromised. But should we be concerned about our privacy when it comes to sleep data? D. Reed Freeman Jr., a leading authority on privacy and cybersecurity, says the answer isn’t so black and white.
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Sleep Technology Trends | technology of sleep
By:
AAST Editor
April 11th, 2019
It’s not uncommon these days to see people walking down the street with a FitBit or an Apple Watch. These wearables can track a slew of things: your steps, calories burned, your heart rate. They also can track your sleep. But what does that mean? And is the data it collects valuable in any sort of way?
Sleep Technology Trends | technology of sleep
By:
Suzanne Byrne, JD
March 28th, 2019
Wearables have become ubiquitous in our modern society, especially with both weekend and professional athletes. In particular, there has been a rapid implementation of wearables that monitor sleep into professional sports teams since 2008. However, this has created some unique legal challenges that need to be considered. The potential problems with these devices are the accuracy and legitimacy of the data from the wearable, the privacy of the data collected and the ownership of the data.
Sleep Technology Trends | technology of sleep
By:
AAST Editor
March 14th, 2019
It seems like every industry is being changed by artificial intelligence, or AI.
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