Fitbit knows it can’t lean on activity trackers forever, and it’s going to shake things up in 2018. As part of a call discussing its latest earnings, the company said it would produce a “family” of smartwatches this year — it’s not just going to hope a single model like the Ionic will be enough. […]
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A technology most people have never used could be the answer to healthy eating and peak performance, and Fitbit and Apple are investing
Sano Eating well and maintaining a healthy body weight can be challenging for many people, in part because nutrition advice changes so often. Fitbit, Apple, and Google are investing in continuous glucose monitors that let people track their blood sugar and see how food affects their body. Usually used only by diabetics, the devices could […]
Fitbit extends support for Pebble watches until June 30th
If you’re still holding on to your Pebble smartwatch for dear life, we have good news: you won’t have to let go for a while longer. Fitbit has extended its support for Pebble services from the original end-of-2017 cutoff to June 30th, 2018. You now have half a year longer to say your goodbyes and […]
Fitbit Coach arrives on your TV with new Windows 10 and Xbox One apps
Enlarge (credit: Fitbit) Now that FitStar’s transition to Fitbit Coach is officially complete, Fitbit is expanding the devices that support its revamped personal training app. The company announced that the Fitbit Coach apps for Windows 10 and Xbox One devices will be available for download later today. Fitbit owned FitStar for a while before it […]
Fitbit could add glucose monitors to future health-monitoring devices
Fitbit just invested over $ 6 million in a company called Sano that’s working on a coin-sized patch that monitors blood sugar, CNBC reports. The wearables-maker already incorporates other glucose-tracking devices’ data into its Ionic smartwatch, but this investment suggests that the company might be looking to more directly incorporate a monitor into its devices. […]
When Your Fitbit Goes From Activity Tracker to Personal Medical Device
With sales of its activity trackers sagging, and competition from Apple Watch, Fitbit increasingly stresses the medical uses of its data. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a2b37a72db63c66d81115b6/master/pass/Fitbit-FA.jpg Feed: All Latest
Boots Black Friday 2017 UK deals: Fitbit, Marc Jacobs perfume, Liz Earle sets and Oral-B
Black Friday 2017 is today, with many shoppers excitedly counting down to get their hands on a range of goods for discounted prices. The UK high street has embraced the shopping bonanza which began in the US, and the event gets bigger every year. Boots is one of the most popular stores thanks to its […]
Kids judge R2-D2 droids built by Facebook, Google and Fitbit
Last Wednesday, a group of 24 children from the ages of seven to 12 gathered at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco. They laughed and chattered with excitement, had their picture taken next to the Yoda fountain and squealed at the sight of R2-D2. They were there to attend a “Droidathon,” where participants competed to see […]
Fitbit chosen for long-term US health study
Fitbit has been tussling with Apple and Xiaomi when it comes to market share in the wearables field and quarter to quarter, each has held the top spot at one point or another over the past year. But it turns out Fitbit is the favorite wearable producer in the medical research world and because of […]
Fitbit Ionic review: Good fitness tracker, passable smartwatch
Fitbit’s first real smartwatch was the worst kept secret in tech. After months of rumors, leaks and the acquisition of smartwatch pioneer Pebble that all but revealed the company’s intentions, Fitbit presented the Ionic to the world. It was a promising debut, featuring a shiny new operating system built with Pebble’s expertise. The company also […]
