The Limits of Wearable Technology: Why Your Apple Watch's Calorie Tracker is a Wild Guess The fitness tracking craze has taken over the world, with millions relying on smartwatches and fitness trackers to monitor daily activity levels.
However, beneath their sleek design and user friendly interfaces lies a reality that's far more nuanced – and often inaccurate.
A recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine highlights the limitations of wearable technology in tracking calorie expenditure.