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  • Google introduces Fitbit Labs to offer better insights using AI: How it works and other details

    Google introduces Fitbit Labs to offer better insights using AI: How it works and other details

    Fitbit Labs will let users test experimental health features powered by Google's Gemini AI and provide personalized health and wellness insights. It is currently available to select Fitbit premium users.

  • R.I.P Fitbit smartwatches: Google focuses on Pixel Watch, says no more Fitbit watches will be made

    R.I.P Fitbit smartwatches: Google focuses on Pixel Watch, says no more Fitbit watches will be made

    Fitbit will no longer exist as a smartwatch brand. However, it will continue to make fitness trackers offering long battery life.

  • Google Pixel Watch with WearOS 3.5, ECG Tracking, AMOLED display launched alongside Pixel 7 series

    Google Pixel Watch with WearOS 3.5, ECG Tracking, AMOLED display launched alongside Pixel 7 series

    The Google Pixel Watch is priced at $349 (Roughly Rs 28,700) for the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi model and $399 (Roughly Rs 32,800) for the 4G LTE variant.

  • Fitbit Inspire 3, Versa 4, Sense 2 launched in India: Check price, specs, features

    Fitbit Inspire 3, Versa 4, Sense 2 launched in India: Check price, specs, features

    The Fitbit Inspire 3 price in India is set at Rs 8,999. The Fitbit Sense 2 is priced at Rs 24,999, while the Versa 4 costs Rs 20,499.

  • Google and Samsung partners to let developers sync fitness data across Android apps

    Google and Samsung partners to let developers sync fitness data across Android apps

    The hub would require a user's approval before the syncing takes place

  • Lawsuit against Google claims all Fitbit smartwatches share the same overheating defect

    Lawsuit against Google claims all Fitbit smartwatches share the same overheating defect

    Two plaintiffs from California and Pennsylvania sued Google, claiming all Fitbit smartwatches have a burn risk

  • The Tech Weekender: Top news from the world of technology this week

    The Tech Weekender: Top news from the world of technology this week

    Oil India's headquarters faces cyberattack, Twitter prepares ‘poison pill’ to stop Elon Musk's takeover, Google's PPG algorithm can detect the rhythm of your heart, Spotify rebrands Greenroom, Sony and Kirkbi bet big on the metaverse with $2 billion investment in Epic Games and WhatsApp's upcoming feature will show ETA for files

  • Google gets go ahead for PPG algorithm in Fitbit devices for the US

    Google gets go ahead for PPG algorithm in Fitbit devices for the US

    The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Google's plans for their new PPG algorithm to identify atrial fibrillation

  • The Tech Weekender: Top news from the world of technology this week

    The Tech Weekender: Top news from the world of technology this week

    Fitbit recalls the ionic smartwatch after it burns users, we tell you what to expect from Apple's event on March 8, share our first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, checkout the Realme 9 Pro Series, find out if Sony's most affordable pair of earbuds are worth your time and give you the deets on Samsung's alleged performance throttling

  • Fitbit is recalling the Ionic smartwatch after users report burns

    Fitbit is recalling the Ionic smartwatch after users report burns

    Ionic was sold between 2017 and 2021, selling 1.7 million units globally

  • 2021-22 Indian Super League | Fitbit extends partnership with Chennaiyin FC

    2021-22 Indian Super League | Fitbit extends partnership with Chennaiyin FC

    In a statement on November 9, Fitbit and Chennaiyin FC announced the extension of their partnership for the fourth consecutive year.

  • Amazon Great Indian Festival, Flipkart Big Billion Days Sales: Check out the best offers on smartwatches

    Amazon Great Indian Festival, Flipkart Big Billion Days Sales: Check out the best offers on smartwatches

    Beyond the discounts, Flipkart is offering additional discounts for transactions with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards, while Amazon is offering an additional 10 percent discount with HDFC Bank cards and EMI transactions.

  • Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit

    Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit

    The companies won antitrust approval from the European Union in December after Google agreed to restrictions on how it will use customers' health related data.

  • Google wins EU antitrust nod for $2.1 billion Fitbit deal

    Google wins EU antitrust nod for $2.1 billion Fitbit deal

    Google will store Fitbit user data separately from Google data used for advertising, and will not use data from Fitbit and other wearable devices for Google Ads.

  • Google set to win EU okay for Fitbit deal with fresh concessions

    Google set to win EU okay for Fitbit deal with fresh concessions

    The Commission, which is scheduled to decide on the deal by December 23 and did not publish details of the concessions in line with its policy, declined to comment. The EU competition enforcer will now seek feedback from rivals and customers before deciding whether to accept the concessions, demand more, or either clear or block the detail.

  • Google's $2.1 billion Fitbit deal hits roadblock as EU opens probe

    Google's $2.1 billion Fitbit deal hits roadblock as EU opens probe

    The move by the European Commission came despite Google's pledge last month not to use the fitness tracker's data for advertising purposes in a bid to address competition concerns.

  • US trade regulator to probe Fitbit, Garmin for alleged patent violations: Report

    US trade regulator to probe Fitbit, Garmin for alleged patent violations: Report

    The Chinese companies that will also come under the ambit of the federal agency's probe are Inventec and Maintek.

  • Google to acquire Fitbit for $2.1 billion to enter hardware space

    Google to acquire Fitbit for $2.1 billion to enter hardware space

    Althought Fitbit was among the first to popularise the fitness band, a survey by research firm IDC for the second quarter of 2019 found Fitbit in fourth place in a market led by China's Xiaomi leading the global market, followed by Apple -- which makes the leading smartwarch -- and Chinese-based Huawei.

  • Fitbit launches its cheapest smart band for Rs 6,999 with Versa Edition Lite

    Fitbit launches its cheapest smart band for Rs 6,999 with Versa Edition Lite

    The company has introduced four wearables, namely Fitbit Versa Edition Lite smartwatch, the Inspire HR, Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Ace 2.

  • The product which Xiaomi now sells more than Apple

    The product which Xiaomi now sells more than Apple

    Xiaomi has captured 17 percent of the world market share and has become the world’s largest wearables vendor for the first time ever

  • Fitbit to trim 6% workforce after poor Q4 performance

    Fitbit to trim 6% workforce after poor Q4 performance

    The company said it now expects fourth-quarter revenue between USD 572 million and USD 580 million from its previous forecast of USD 725 million-USD 750 million.

  • Future medical breakthroughs may come from tech industry

    Future medical breakthroughs may come from tech industry

    The technology industry has entered the field of medicine and aims to eliminate disease itself.

  • Jawbone bets on Indian smart wearable mkt; partners Amazon

    Jawbone bets on Indian smart wearable mkt; partners Amazon

    Jawbone has introduced three new devices, priced between Rs 4,999 and Rs 14,999, that will be available through e-commerce firm Amazon.

  • 7 unique gifts to surprise your partner with

    7 unique gifts to surprise your partner with

    7 Unique Gifts to Surprise your Partner with

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