9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: Smartwatches and SpO2, Paycheck Apps, Nightmares and More

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What we really get out of tracking blood oxygen levels with a smartwatch, how certain apps get you paid before payday, why we have nightmares, and other good stuff.

If you've got a smartwatch, chances are you're using it to track some aspect of your health. During the pandemic, that might have included keeping tabs on your blood oxygen levels. Smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and Withings all offer that capability.

It's a complicated matter, though, to assess what exactly those blood oxygen (aka SpO2) numbers mean at any given moment, and over time. CNET's Lisa Eadicicco talked to doctors and product experts about the benefits and shortcomings of that health feature, and she's here to pass along to you what she learned.

Her article is among the many in-depth features and thought-provoking commentaries that appeared on CNET this week. So here you go. These are the stories you don't want to miss.

Smartwatches Have Measured Blood Oxygen for Years. But Is This Useful?
Having access to more health data from home is helpful, but smartwatches still have limitations to overcome.

These Apps Are Cheaper Than Payday Loans, but Fees Can Add Up
Earned-wage apps also don't fix problems caused by inflation and low wages.

2022-06-18 07:28:21