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Google's new Pokémon Sleep special edition Fitbit slaps Pikachu on your wrist
Google and Fitbit have collaborated to release a special edition Fitbit Air wearable featuring a Pokémon Sleep theme, including a Snorlaxian blue colorway and a Pikachu design on the strap. This $129.99 device, launching September 15, functions identically to the standard Fitbit Air but adds a premium for the Pokémon branding. While most fitness trackers already support Pokémon Sleep integration, this special edition serves as a statement piece for fans.
Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker
Garmin has released the Cirqa Smart Band, a new screenless fitness tracker designed to compete with offerings from Whoop and Fitbit. This device marks Garmin's entry into a segment of the wearable market focused on advanced health and fitness monitoring without a traditional display.
Former Fitbit executive unveils new necklace that tracks UV exposure
A 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 Subscription
This 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 Mobilization
Google 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 Unveils Upcoming Fitbit Air and Google Health App
Google 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.
Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data
Google 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.
Morning Mobilization
Reports 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 competitor
Garmin 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.