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in2herbs

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1. This is what I don't understand. A lot of people, including here on DU, complain about their privacy and

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 02:36 PM

21 hrs ago

worry about the govt having too much information and access to our privacy, yet this Apple app monitors a person's risk of heat exposure by monitoring their vitals. Does any one even question where the information about their vitals is being stored before they download the app?

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As Northern Hemisphere temperatures soar, a new app shows players' heat risk for sport [View all] OKIsItJustMe Yesterday OP

This is what I don't understand. A lot of people, including here on DU, complain about their privacy and in2herbs 21 hrs ago #1

I don't see anything that says it "monitors their vitals". muriel_volestrangler 20 hrs ago #2

The article states "and how hard you are working" How can this be determined w/o info on vitals??? nt in2herbs 20 hrs ago #3

Because the sports scientists have produced profiles for different sports, as played by various ages muriel_volestrangler 20 hrs ago #4