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Can a smartwatch be a witness?
Examining the validity of smartwatch measurements through a forensic lens.
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From measurement to evidence
A smartwatch records aspects of everyday life. Interpreting those records as evidence raises a further question: how valid are the underlying measurements?
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The approach
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines smartwatch validity in the context of forensic interpretation. It brings together published evidence rather than treating a device reading as self-explanatory.
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Publication
Published in Forensic Science International, volume 384, article 112901. Read the paper for the search strategy, eligibility criteria, analyses, and conclusions.
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