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Smartwatches vs. Moshpits: Who Wins?

Ever thought your smartwatch could accidentally call emergency services while you’re rocking out in a moshpit? That’s exactly what happened at Download festival, where police urged fans to ditch their wearables or switch to airplane mode. The crash detection tech mistook high-energy dancing for real danger, flooding emergency lines with false alarms. Is this a smart safety feature gone too far, or just a sign our gadgets need to get better at reading the room? #SmartwatchDebate #TechInTheWild #FestivalTech #Tech