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Free driver fatigue webinar for fleet operators
Fleet Management

Free driver fatigue webinar for fleet operators

Fleet managers are being urged to tackle drowsy driving, with fatigue linked to 43 fatal crashes and 45 deaths in New Zealand in 2015.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Fatigue management – a worker’s guide
Health and Safety

Fatigue management – a worker’s guide

Fatigue can slow reactions, cloud judgement and raise incident risk, especially on long shifts, night work and safety-critical tasks.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

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A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders
Wearables

A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders

Smartwatch features from Apple and Samsung now help detect signs of sleep apnoea, raising awareness of this common but underdiagnosed disorder in adults.

By Shehaan Fernando • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch
Wearables

Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch

The OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch offers robust design, impressive health features, and up to 16 days' battery life, perfect for style and function on the move.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Sleep screening devices market to be US$17.5 billion by 2033: FMI
Application Performance Monitoring

Sleep screening devices market to be US$17.5 billion by 2033: FMI

The sleep screening devices market is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 6.6% between 2023 and 2033, totalling around US$17.5 billion by 2033.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023

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