Fitbit Ionic review: A basic smartwatch with amazing battery life

REVIEW: Fitbit’s first smartwatch, the Fitbit Ionic, goes on sale today for $ 299.95. I’ve been testing the watch over the past two weeks and while that’s not enough for an extensive review, my interest is definitely piqued. But first, it’s worth noting that Fitbit has a lot riding on the Ionic. While the company […]

Fitbit Ionic review: Meet the $300 fitness-focused smartwatch

Enlarge (credit: Valentina Palladino) Fitbit has a lot riding on its new $ 300 Ionic smartwatch. Analyst reports suggest the smartwatch category will continue to grow over the next few years, and Apple and Google already have well-established devices and operating systems. Being one of the top players in the wearables game, Fitbit is unlikely […]

Red Sox reportedly cheated with a Fitbit, not an Apple Watch

Reports that the Boston Red Sox cheated in games with an Apple Watch may have been slightly off the mark. A source speaking to Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo claims that the team used a Fitbit device, not Apple’s smartwatch. It’s not certain which model would have been used, but the Blaze seems like […]

Fitbit for the blind: Echolocation-based smartwatch aids sightless steps

Enlarge (credit: Sunu) As some Fitbit wearers find amusing ways to skip steps—attaching the devices to hamster balls, ceiling fans, and power tools—a new wrist gadget aims to make sure others never miss one. The Sunu band smartwatch, designed for people with visual impairments, uses a sonar sensor to detect objects and people within a […]

Fitbit is reportedly still struggling to make a smartwatch

When Fitbit launched the Blaze fitness watch in 2016, it made sense that the company might also be working on a more full-featured smartwatch, too. When Fitbit bought Pebble, Fitbit’s CEO confirmed that fact. Unfortunately, the product was reported by Yahoo! to have a ton of issues that pushed the planned launch from this past […]

Now is one of the best times of the year to buy a Fitbit

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.  When you hear the term “fitness tracker” there’s a good chance Fitbit comes immediately to mind.  In the same way that Kindle has become shorthand for “e-reader,” Fitbit has […]

Saturday's Best Deals: Fitbit Mother's Day Sale, $100 Sound Bar, Haribo Bears, and More

Discounts on the entire Fitbit lineup, a five pound bag of gummi bears, and a half price sound bar lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web. Advertisement Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal. Top Tech Deals $ 21 for a rechargeable Cree LED flashlight would be […]

Saturday’s Best Deals: Fitbit Mother’s Day Sale, $100 Sound Bar, Haribo Bears, and More

Discounts on the entire Fitbit lineup, a five pound bag of gummi bears, and a half price sound bar lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web. Advertisement Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal. Top Tech Deals Suaoki Flashlight with 10,400mAh Battery, Seatbelt Cutter, and Window Hammer, […]