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Fitbit business and news from across the web.- Former Fitbit executive unveils new necklace that tracks UV exposureA former Fitbit executive has unveiled a new necklace designed to track UV exposure. This wearable technology aims to help users monitor their sun exposure levels.
- 5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly SubscriptionThis article discusses fitness trackers that offer core features without requiring a monthly subscription. It highlights the Fitbit Air as an example of a device that provides a viable alternative to subscription-based models like Whoop.
- Morning MobilizationGoogle is rebranding the Fitbit app to 'Google Health' as part of an integration strategy. This move signifies Google's increasing focus on health and wellness services, bringing Fitbit's health tracking capabilities under its broader health umbrella.
- Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness dataGoogle is rebranding the Fitbit app into a unified portal for health and fitness data, launching the new Health app on May 19. This change aims to consolidate user health information within a single application.
Google Unveils Upcoming Fitbit Air and Google Health AppGoogle has announced the Fitbit Air, a new screenless bracelet compatible with Android and iOS, designed to track heart rate, exercise, and sleep. Alongside the bracelet, the company is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health, which will feature a Gemini-powered Health Coach offering personalized fitness plans and health insights. A special edition Fitbit Air designed with NBA player Stephen Curry will launch on May 26 for $129.99 USD, with the standard model priced at $99.99 USD.- Morning MobilizationReports suggest the Galaxy Ring 2 will launch in 2027 with several upgrades. The article also touches on battery health scores in Android 16 and Fitbit's new sleep score feature.
- Garmin may be working on a Whoop competitorGarmin may be developing a competitor to the screen-free Whoop fitness tracker, according to a trademark filing for a device named 'CIRQA'. This potential new wearable would focus on granular health and recovery metrics, similar to Whoop's approach. The move follows Fitbit's own tease of a similar device and reflects a growing market interest in health optimization wearables.