Pixel Watch 3: Scientific Review (Best Android Smartwatch!)

The Quantified Scientist September 9, 2024
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Looking for a scientific view on wearables? Look no further! My name is Rob, and I am a scientist who is into all sort of wearables, but wants to make sure they are accurate. On this channel, I test different devices, and see how I can use them to improve my life. Support the channel and become a member🙏: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNWxrTlmh4IRSevon1X93g/join I am life-logging and quantifying everything about my body, mind and surroundings. My measurements take more than 11 hours a week and include a weekly brain MRI, sleep EEG and gut microbiome composition. I am quite possibly doing the ultimate "quantified self". As a scientist, I specialise in biological informatics, which means I write computer programs to analyse data. I now use these skills to learn more about myself and I try to improve my life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantified_scientist/ Twitter: @QuantifiedRob Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-ter-horst-90756a4a/ Website: www.robterhorst.com

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