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Is your smartwatch lying to you?

Research has shown that smartwatches aren’t the best at telling our emotions apart. Researchers...

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17.00 11 Aug 2025


Is your smartwatch lying to you?


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17.00 11 Aug 2025


Research has shown that smartwatches aren’t the best at telling our emotions apart. Researchers at the Dutch University of Leiden have found that wearable devices have trouble differentiating between feelings like tiredness or excitement, and are especially bad at reporting stress.

Joining Kieran to tell more is Ciara O’Brien, Tech Journalist at the Irish Times.


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