ついこの間まで、俺は「DJI Mic を受信機なしで使う方法」を記事＆動画で紹介していました。 ところがここ数週間、特にYouTubeで多くのクリエイターが「DJIがこっそり出した“秘密のモバイル受信機”」に大騒ぎしています。スマホ撮影向けに静かに発売されたこのアイテム、頻繁に完売しており、メルカリなどで法外な転売価格で取引されている状況です。
Not even all that long ago, I wrote & provided video instructions for how to use DJI Mic devices without receivers. However, in recent weeks, many content creators, particularly on Youtube, have been going crazy over a supposedly “secret” item: a mobile receiver that DJI quietly released for content creators who use their phones to record.
This secret item has frequently sold out to the point that many people are paying exorbitantly high markups on eBay & the like just to get their hands on one. So I’m here to remind you that you don’t actually need this device. I don’t say that just in the general sense that you should forgo all worldly possessions, give up on your content creation dreams & become a monk, but to show you again how you can get this device’s functionality, FOR FREE, without the need or use of any external receiver.
Starting off with iPhone since you people may well not be able to use this receiver, should you even be able to get your hands on one, due to the fact that it only comes in a USB-C configuration & is incompatible with older iPhone devices with Lightning ports.
Install RØDE Reporter: Search for “RØDE Reporter” in the App Store (don’t worry, it’s free–no signup or subscription necessary), download it, & grant microphone permissions when prompted.
Connect DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth: Press & hold the pairing button on the DJI Mic 2 transmitter until the indicator flashes, entering pairing mode. On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & select the DJI Mic 2 (it may appear as “headphones”).
Confirm Connection in RØDE Reporter: Launch the app & verify it displays “External Microphone” rather than “Internal Microphone,” indicating the DJI Mic 2 is connected.
Open the Native Camera App: Keep RØDE Reporter running in the background. Launch the iPhone’s Camera app, select Video mode, & the DJI Mic 2 will capture audio wirelessly.
Record Your Video: Begin recording. Create a short test clip to ensure audio quality & levels are satisfactory.
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection may route audio output to the DJI Mic 2, which lacks speakers. Disable Bluetooth or power off the Mic 2 to hear playback through your iPhone speakers after recording.
Much easier than iPhone, there’s no need for you to download anything, simply go to your native camera app & enter Pro Video mode to pair your DJI Mic via Bluetooth.
Connect DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth: Power on the DJI Mic 2 transmitter. Press and hold the record button (link button) for three seconds until the status indicator flashes blue, entering Bluetooth pairing mode. On your Samsung Galaxy device, navigate to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, ensure Bluetooth is enabled & select “DJI Mic 2” from the list of available devices (it may appear as a headset or microphone). Confirm any pairing prompts. The indicator will turn solid blue once connected.
Launch the Native Camera Application in Pro Video Mode: Open the stock Camera application on your Samsung Galaxy device. Swipe left or tap “MORE” at the bottom, then select “PRO VIDEO”. This mode provides advanced controls, including the ability to select external audio inputs.
Select the DJI Mic 2 as Audio Input: In Pro Video mode, locate the audio settings icon (typically a microphone symbol) above or near the record button on the right side of the screen. Tap it to access the audio source menu. Choose “Bluetooth” or “External Mic” (it may list the DJI Mic 2 directly). Ensure the internal microphone is disabled if prompted. The application will now utilise audio from the DJI Mic 2.
Record Your Video: Adjust video parameters such as resolution, frame rate, or exposure as required. Press the record button to begin capturing video. The DJI Mic 2 will wirelessly record high-quality audio synchronised with your footage. Record a short test clip to verify audio levels and clarity.
At its original $15 MSRP this mobile receiver that DJI released was generously priced. However, generous pricing proves futile with minimal supply, as evidenced by the secondary market AKA scalpers selling the DJI mobile receiver several times its original price. Still, armed with my how-to instructions above, you no longer need to purchase one at all so you can use that money you saved to buy yourself a shirt on the Necrolicious Store to look cool in all the videos you record.
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しばしば、故人（スティーブ・ジョブズ）の逝去以来、Appleが5〜10年前のAndroid機能をコピーする以外に革新に苦しんでいるのは明らかだ。西洋には「rolling in one’s grave」（墓の中で転がる）という表現があり、これは故人が現在の出来事に激しく失望しているという意味だ。ジョブズが自分の会社がこうなったことにまさにそれをしていると言われてきたが、この最新リリースでは彼が下でルーニー・テューンズのタズマニアン・デビルに変わったと考えるのが妥当だ。
My former employer, Apple, is turning heads. Not for releasing amazing cutting edge technology as fans previously could have rightfully assumed, but for selling what many are calling a stretched out sock for 40,000 yen. You read that right, this sock costs more than a new Apple Watch.
Once renowned as a leader in technological innovation, Apple has really reached a new low with this in my opinion. There’s nothing “tech” about a sock that probably costs them less than 10 cents to make. It’s not even a prestigious rare, valuable fabric, but a standard 85% polyester blend. The Issey Miyake branding deal undoubtedly inked to lend this pathetic release with any sort of credence probably costed more than all of materials/production cost of the actual items combined. I wouldn’t be able to help but lose respect for anyone I see using this product that they could make for themselves in seconds for 50 yen with just a knife & a knee-high sock bought at a 100 yen store. To own this Apple product is really a testament to both incompetence & apathy.
Frequently, obviously struggling to innovate beyond copying Android features from 5-10 years prior since his passing, it has repeatedly been said that Steve Jobs has been rolling in his grave at what has become of his company, but at this point we may well assume this latest release has turned him into the Looney Tunes Tasmanian Devil down there.
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広範なオンライン調査を行いましたが、DJI Mic 2をiPhoneのネイティブカメラアプリでワイヤレスに使用するための明確な手順は見つかりませんでした。Grokに相談し、Bluetoothを活用した簡単な方法を開発しました。このガイドを共有し、クリエイターが高品質なオーディオをDJI Mic 2とiPhoneの標準カメラアプリで実現し、追加の機器コストを回避できるよう支援します。この方法はDJI Mic 2でテスト済みであり、動作が確認されています。他のブランドのBluetoothマイクでも動作する可能性が高いと考えられますが、DJI Mic MiniやDJI Mic 3、他のブランドのマイクはテストしていません。他のBluetoothマイクをお持ちの方は、ぜひ試してみて、以下にコメントで結果を共有してください。
この方法の価値
DJI Mic 2は優れた音質を提供しますが、iPhoneのカメラアプリはBluetooth機能をネイティブにサポートしていません。レシーバーの購入は費用とセットアップの複雑さを増加させます。この無料のソリューションは、RØDE Reporterアプリを活用し、ポータブルでワイヤレスな録音体験を保証します。
ネイティブカメラアプリを開く：RØDE Reporterをバックグラウンドで実行したまま、iPhoneのカメラアプリを起動し、ビデオモードを選択。DJI Mic 2がワイヤレスで音声をキャプチャします。
ビデオを録画：録画を開始し、短いテストクリップを作成して音質とレベルを確認してください。 注：Bluetooth接続により音声出力がDJI Mic 2にルーティングされる場合がありますが、スピーカーはありません。録画後にiPhoneのスピーカーで再生するには、Bluetoothを無効にするか、Mic 2の電源を切ってください。
After extensive online research, I found no clear instructions for using the DJI Mic 2 wirelessly with the iPhone’s native Camera app for video recording. Consulting Grok, I developed a straightforward method using Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a receiver. I’m sharing this guide to help creators achieve high-quality audio with their DJI Mic 2 on the iPhone’s default Camera app, avoiding additional equipment costs. Note that I have tested & confirmed that this method works with the DJI mic 2. I highly suspect that it may also work with other Bluetooth microphones, including those by other brands, but I do not have the DJI Mic Mini or the DJI Mic 3, nor do I have other brands to test with. If you have another brand of Bluetooth microphone, please give it a try & comment below if it works.
Why This Method is Valuable
The DJI Mic 2 offers exceptional audio quality, but its Bluetooth functionality isn’t natively supported by the iPhone’s Camera app for video. Purchasing the receiver increases expense & setup complexity. This cost-free solution, utilising the RØDE Reporter app, ensures a portable, wireless recording experience.
Step-by-Step Guide to Recording Video with DJI Mic 2 with no Receiver
Install RØDE Reporter: Search for “RØDE Reporter” in the App Store, download it, & grant microphone permissions when prompted.
Connect DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth: Press & hold the pairing button on the DJI Mic 2 transmitter until the indicator flashes, entering pairing mode. On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & select the DJI Mic 2 (it may appear as “headphones”).
Confirm Connection in RØDE Reporter: Launch the app & verify it displays “External Microphone” rather than “Internal Microphone,” indicating the DJI Mic 2 is connected.
Open the Native Camera App: Keep RØDE Reporter running in the background. Launch the iPhone’s Camera app, select Video mode, & the DJI Mic 2 will capture audio wirelessly.
Record Your Video: Begin recording. Create a short test clip to ensure audio quality & levels are satisfactory.
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection may route audio output to the DJI Mic 2, which lacks speakers. Disable Bluetooth or power off the Mic 2 to hear playback through your iPhone speakers after recording.
How It Works
iOS restricts Bluetooth microphones in the native Camera app. By activating the Bluetooth audio session in RØDE Reporter, the connection persists when switching to the Camera app, enabling wireless audio capture.
Additional Tips
Record a test clip to adjust the mic’s gain via its settings.
Ensure the DJI Mic 2 firmware & iOS are updated to prevent connectivity issues.
For live streaming, this method is unreliable; use the wired receiver instead.
Another option for using the DJI Mic 2 & other Bluetooth microphones is to download the Blackmagic Camera app & record using it instead of the native iPhone camera, but some users have reported issues with file management using this app, so this article’s method is best for those who prefer to use the native iPhone camera rather than 3rd party camera apps.
This method enables creators to record professional-grade video audio with the DJI Mic 2 on the iPhone’s native Camera app, without a receiver. Have you tested this approach or discovered other solutions? Share your feedback below & distribute this guide to assist fellow creators.
Of course, if you want to avoid the added hassle of such workarounds, you can buy the real thing, transmitter included. Prices on the Mic 2 recently dropped to record lows with the release of the Mic 3, so there has never been a better time to buy!
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Appleは、AirPods Pro 3の心拍数トラッキング＆Apple Watch Series 11の血圧モニタリングを含む健康重視のアップデートを披露しました。AirPods Pro 3の心拍数センサーは、赤外線を使用して血流を測定し、フィットネスアプリと同期して50種類以上のワークアウトを追跡します。一方、Apple Watch Series 11は高血圧検出＆スリープスコア機能（FDA承認待ち）を導入しています。Apple Watch Ultra 3は衛星接続＆高速充電を追加し、価格は749ドルから始まります。しかし、サムスンはこれらの健康機能を長年提供しています。Galaxy Buds（Buds3 Proなど）は、2024年の発売以来、特にS24やZ Fold6などの互換デバイスとペアリングした場合、心拍数モニタリングを搭載しています。サムスンのGalaxy Watchシリーズ（2025年のGalaxy Watch7を含む）は、Galaxy Watch4（2021）以来、血圧モニタリング＆詳細なスリープスコアを含む睡眠追跡を提供しており、一部のモデルはAppleのFDA承認計画よりかなり前にこれらの機能でFDA承認を受けています。さらに、サムスンのウェアラブルはSamsung Healthアプリと統合されており、Appleのエコシステムロックされたアプローチとは異なり、非サムスンAndroidデバイスを含む幅広いエコシステム互換性を提供します。
アクティブノイズキャンセリング＆オーディオ品質
AppleはAirPods Pro 3のアクティブノイズキャンセリング（ANC）を強調し、AirPods Pro 2の2倍、初代AirPods Proの4倍のノイズ除去を主張しています。イヤホンはフィット感を向上させる更新されたデザイン＆強化された空間オーディオも備えています。しかし、サムスンのGalaxy Buds3 Proは、2024年の発売以来、警報やサイレンなどの環境音に適応する適応型ノイズキャンセリングを提供しています。Buds3 Proは、互換デバイスでBluetooth経由で最大24ビット/96kHzをサポートする2ウェイスピーカー＆平面磁気ツイーターを備え、Appleの空間オーディオ機能に匹敵するか、それを上回る機能を備えています。
Appleはイベントで折り畳み式iPhoneを発表しませんでしたが、iPhone Airの超薄型デザインは、2026年にサムスンのGalaxy Z Foldシリーズに似たブックスタイルの折り畳み式iPhoneの舞台を設定するとアナリストは示唆しています。サムスンは2019年のGalaxy Fold以来、折り畳み式スマートフォンで先駆者であり、2025年までに7世代の改良を重ねています。2025年半ばに発売されたGalaxy Z Fold7＆Z Flip7は、耐久性のあるヒンジ、7.8インチのインナーディスプレイ（Fold）、＆Galaxy AIを搭載した高度なマルチタスク機能を備えています。サムスンの折り畳み式デバイスは、Appleの噂される折り畳み式がようやく取り組もうとしている、より大きく、汎用性の高いディスプレイ＆生産性機能を提供してきました。
At Apple’s highly anticipated “Awe Dropping” event on 9 September 2025, the tech giant unveiled a slew of new products & features, including the iPhone 17 series (with the all-new iPhone Air), Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, & AirPods Pro 3. Held at its Cupertino headquarters, the event generated significant buzz around hardware refinements & incremental AI updates. However, several showcased features have been available on Samsung devices for some time. From live translation in earbuds to AI-powered functionalities, Samsung has been setting the pace in these areas, whilst Apple’s recent innovations, including its much-touted Apple Intelligence, appear to be playing catch-up. This article explores the key features Apple promoted at its latest event & how Samsung has long offered similar capabilities in its Galaxy ecosystem.
Live Translation: AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds
One of the standout features Apple highlighted for the AirPods Pro 3 was Live Translation, a capability that allows users to hear real-time translations of in-person conversations directly through their earbuds. Powered by Apple Intelligence & iOS 26, this feature enables users to communicate across select languages (such as English, French, German, Portuguese, & Spanish) by translating speech into the user’s preferred language in their earbuds, whilst the iPhone displays or speaks the translated response for the other party. Apple positioned this as a transformative tool for travel, work, & cross-lingual communication, available in beta with the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, & AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
However, Samsung has offered a similar feature, called Live Translate, on its Galaxy Buds series since early 2024. Compatible with devices like the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold6, & Galaxy Z Flip6, Samsung’s Live Translate works through the Galaxy Wearable app & Galaxy AI suite, enabling real-time translation during phone calls & in-person conversations. Users can hear translations through their Galaxy Buds, Buds Pro, or Buds FE, with the phone displaying or speaking the translated text for the other party. Unlike Apple’s implementation, which requires specific AirPods models with the H2 chip, Samsung’s feature supports a broader range of its earbuds & works offline with pre-downloaded language packs, offering greater versatility for users in areas with limited connectivity.
Samsung’s Interpreter Mode, another Galaxy AI feature, further enhances this capability by providing split-screen translations for in-person conversations, making it a robust tool for multilingual interactions. Whilst Apple’s Live Translation is a welcome addition, it’s not a novel concept, as Samsung has been refining this technology for over a year, with support for 13 languages & counting.
Apple Intelligence vs Galaxy AI: A Delayed Promise
Apple’s event also emphasised Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI platform, which powers features like Live Translation, Workout Buddy for fitness motivation, & visual intelligence for tasks like calendar integration. However, Apple Intelligence was notably understated during the event, with CEO Tim Cook focusing more on hardware improvements than AI as a consumer-facing feature. Reports suggest Apple is still catching up in the AI race, with some of its promised features from WWDC 2025, such as advanced Siri upgrades, delayed or scaled back—pushing key capabilities like enhanced Siri to 2026.
In contrast, Samsung’s Galaxy AI, introduced with the Galaxy S24 series in late 2023, has been a cornerstone of its ecosystem for nearly two years. Galaxy AI powers a wide range of features, including Live Translate, Interpreter Mode, Chat Assist for message tone-checking, Transcript Assist for multilingual summaries, & Circle to Search for translating on-screen content. These tools are deeply integrated across Samsung’s flagship devices, including the Galaxy S25, Z Fold7, & Z Flip7, & are available both on-device & via the cloud, with offline functionality for many features. Samsung’s head start in AI development has allowed it to offer a more mature & versatile suite compared to Apple Intelligence, which is still in beta & limited to select devices & languages. Features like Magic Cue—proactively surfacing information across apps—& advanced photo search via Google Gemini integration feel futuristic, leaving Apple’s current offerings, like basic Genmoji, several steps behind.
iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge: The Thin Phone Race
Apple’s introduction of the iPhone Air, a 5.5mm-thick model billed as the thinnest iPhone ever, was a headline-grabbing moment at the event. Marketed as a sleek addition to the iPhone 17 lineup at $999, it aims to compete in the ultrathin smartphone market with a 6.5-inch display & Ceramic Shield 2 protection.
However, Samsung beat Apple to the punch with the Galaxy S25 Edge, launched in May 2025, which measures just 5.4mm thick—0.2mm slimmer than the iPhone Air. Samsung’s device also integrates bold AI features &, in some configurations, foldable screen technology, offering a unique form factor that Apple’s iPhone Air does not match. Whilst Apple’s design is undeniably elegant, Samsung’s earlier entry into the thin-phone market & its incorporation of foldable displays in devices like the Galaxy Z Fold7 & Z Flip7 demonstrate a more ambitious approach to hardware innovation. Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone, expected in 2026, suggests it’s still a year behind Samsung in this space.
Vapour Chamber Cooling: iPhone 17 Pro vs Galaxy Devices
The iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max introduced a vapour chamber cooling system to manage heat dissipation during high-performance tasks like gaming & video capture. This marks a shift from Apple’s traditional graphite-based cooling, aligning with high-end Android competitors. The vapour chamber, combined with an aluminium frame, enhances thermal performance, preventing throttling & supporting demanding workloads.
Samsung, however, has implemented vapour chamber cooling in its flagship devices since the Galaxy S20 series (2020). Models like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Z Fold6, & S25 Edge use advanced vapour chambers to dissipate heat from high-performance chips, enabling sustained performance during gaming & multitasking. Samsung’s cooling systems have been optimised for foldable devices, which face unique thermal challenges due to their compact designs, giving Samsung a five-year head start over Apple’s adoption of this technology.
Camera Systems: 48MP Across the Board vs Samsung’s High-Resolution Sensors
The iPhone 17 series features a 48MP Fusion Main camera, a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera, & an 18MP Center Stage front camera across all models, with the Pro models adding a 48MP telephoto lens supporting 4x-8x optical zoom. These upgrades enable advanced computational photography & macro photography, powered by an updated image signal processor (ISP).
Samsung has offered high-resolution camera sensors for years, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) & S24 Ultra (2024) featuring a 200MP main camera using the ISOCELL HP2 sensor. This allows for greater detail & cropping flexibility compared to Apple’s 48MP sensors, which are only now catching up in resolution but lack the pixel density of Samsung’s offerings. The Galaxy S25 series continues this trend, with a 200MP main sensor & a 50MP ultra-wide lens, outpacing Apple’s ultra-wide camera in resolution. Additionally, Samsung’s periscope telephoto lenses, introduced in the Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020), have offered 5x-10x optical zoom, surpassing Apple’s 8x zoom cap until the iPhone 17 Pro’s recent upgrade.
Health & Fitness Features: Apple Watch & AirPods vs Galaxy Wearables
Apple showcased health-focused updates, including heart rate tracking on the AirPods Pro 3 & blood pressure monitoring on the Apple Watch Series 11. The AirPods Pro 3’s heart rate sensor, which uses infrared light to measure blood flow, syncs with the Fitness app to track over 50 workout types, whilst the Apple Watch Series 11 introduces hypertension detection & a sleep score feature (pending FDA clearance). The Apple Watch Ultra 3 adds satellite connectivity & faster charging, with pricing starting at $749.
Samsung, however, has offered similar health features for some time. Galaxy Buds, such as the Buds3 Pro, have included heart rate monitoring since their 2024 release, particularly when paired with compatible Galaxy devices like the S24 or Z Fold6. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch series, including the Galaxy Watch7 (2025), has provided blood pressure monitoring & sleep tracking, including detailed sleep scores, for years, with some models receiving FDA clearance for these features well before Apple’s announced plans for FDA approval. Additionally, Samsung’s wearables integrate with the Samsung Health app, which offers broader ecosystem compatibility, including with non-Samsung Android devices, unlike Apple’s ecosystem-locked approach.
Active Noise Cancellation & Audio Quality
Apple touted the AirPods Pro 3’s Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), claiming it removes up to twice the noise of the AirPods Pro 2 & four times that of the original AirPods Pro. The earbuds also feature an updated design for better fit & enhanced spatial audio. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds3 Pro, however, have offered comparable ANC since their 2024 launch, with adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to environmental sounds like alarms or sirens. The Buds3 Pro also include two-way speakers & planar magnetic tweeters for high-quality audio, supporting up to 24-bit/96kHz over Bluetooth on compatible devices—features that rival or surpass Apple’s spatial audio capabilities.
Foldable Devices: Apple’s Tease vs Samsung’s Dominance
Whilst Apple didn’t unveil a foldable iPhone at the event, analysts suggest the iPhone Air’s ultrathin design sets the stage for a foldable iPhone in 2026, likely adopting a book-style design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series.
Samsung has been a pioneer in foldable smartphones since the Galaxy Fold in 2019, with seven generations of refinement by 2025. The Galaxy Z Fold7 & Z Flip7, launched in mid-2025, feature durable hinges, 7.8-inch inner displays (Fold), & advanced multitasking capabilities powered by Galaxy AI. Samsung’s foldables have consistently offered larger, more versatile displays & productivity features that Apple’s rumoured foldable is only beginning to approach.
Whilst Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event showcased impressive hardware & promising AI-driven features, it’s clear that Samsung has been ahead in several key areas. Live Translate, a flagship feature for the AirPods Pro 3, has been a staple in Samsung’s Galaxy Buds since 2024, with broader language support & offline capabilities. Galaxy AI, now nearly two years old, offers a more mature & versatile suite of tools compared to the still-evolving Apple Intelligence. The iPhone Air, though sleek, follows in the footsteps of the Galaxy S25 Edge, & Samsung’s health & fitness features in its wearables have long matched or exceeded those introduced in Apple’s latest devices. Vapour chamber cooling, high-resolution 200MP cameras, & foldable devices have been staples of Samsung’s lineup since 2020 or earlier, whilst Apple is only now adopting these technologies.
Apple’s ecosystem integration & polish remain strong selling points, but Samsung’s earlier adoption of these technologies highlights its leadership in innovation. As Apple continues to roll out Apple Intelligence & refine its offerings, it will need to bring more unique features to the table to close the gap with Samsung’s established advancements. For now, Samsung’s Galaxy devices & wearables continue to set a high bar that Apple is striving to meet.
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If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the chaos of a mosh pit at a UK festival like Download, you might not have expected your smartwatch to become the unexpected hero—or villain—of the day. On 16 June 2025, just as the festival season heats up, a peculiar story has emerged from Leicestershire’s Donington Park. Last year, nearly 700 false 999 calls flooded emergency services during the Download Festival, all thanks to smartwatches mistaking the vigorous movements of metal fans for serious collisions. Leicestershire police have since urged festival-goers to switch their devices to aeroplane mode or disable emergency alerts to avoid a repeat performance.
This bizarre tech glitch stems from crash detection features embedded in popular wearables, designed to dial emergency services during car accidents. However, the intense, intentional bumping of mosh pits confused these algorithms, leading to an alarming 117% spike in calls over a typical weekend. The Guardian reported that police had to make three outbound call attempts per incident to confirm no real harm, diverting resources from genuine emergencies.
The Science Behind the Slip-Up
Research from the Journal of Medical Internet Research (2022) sheds light on why this happens. Crash detection relies on accelerometers and machine learning to identify sudden, high-impact movements. While effective for vehicular incidents, these systems falter when faced with the dynamic, consensual chaos of a mosh pit. Apple Watches, in particular, have been implicated, with their 2022 introduction of crash detection also sparking false alarms at a Cincinnati theme park. This raises questions about whether current wearable tech is adaptable enough for diverse lifestyles, from office workers to hardcore music fans.
A Call for Customisation
The tech industry faces a growing challenge: creating safety features that don’t overreact. Apple’s support page notes that crash detection triggers a 30-second countdown before automatically contacting emergency services, but there’s no option to tweak sensitivity for non-driving scenarios. This lack of customisation has led to calls for smarter, context-aware settings. Festival attendees, for instance, could benefit from a “concert mode” to prevent unnecessary alerts, ensuring peace of mind without overwhelming emergency lines.
The Missing Brands: Too Clever to Call?
Interestingly, related reports focus heavily on Apple Watches, with little mention of other brands like Garmin, Fitbit or Samsung. Could it be that these alternatives are too intelligent to misfire in a mosh pit? Garmin’s emphasis on rugged outdoor tracking & Fitbit’s health-focused design suggest their algorithms might prioritise different data, potentially avoiding false positives. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch, with its customisable health features, might also sidestep the issue. Without data on these brands, it’s tempting to speculate whether their absence from the narrative indicates superior AI or simply less aggressive emergency protocols. Further investigation is needed to confirm if they’re dodging the spotlight or truly outsmarting the competition.
As Download 2025 approaches, headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token, & nu-metal legends Korn, fans are left wondering how to enjoy the pit without triggering a tech tantrum. Leicestershire police’s advice is clear: disable alerts or leave smartwatches at home. Yet, this solution feels like a step backward in an era of wearable innovation. The onus should fall on manufacturers to refine their tech, offering users control over when & how emergency features activate.
A Tech Tweak for the Future
The mosh pit mishap underscores a broader need for wearable tech to evolve with its users. As festivals like Download draw 75,000 attendees, the pressure is on brands to deliver smarter, more adaptable devices. Whether Apple or others step up remains to be seen, but for now, UK metalheads might need to choose between their wrist tech & their wall of death. Stay tuned for updates, & let us know your thoughts—should smartwatches get a festival-friendly upgrade?
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