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This Fitbit-breaking update feels like the last straw

Most Fitbit Charge 5s now last less than a day per charge, if they turn on at all. And Google's response thus far has been to tell people to buy newer Fitbits instead.

Android Central

Fitbit denies that Charge 5 update has bricked some of its fitness trackers

The reported Charge 5 issues aren't caused by a recent firmware updated, according to Google and Fitbit.

TechRadar

Samsung's most intriguing fitness tech of 2024 isn't Galaxy Ring or Watch 7 — it's Galaxy AI

Samsung has slacked on fitness since the days of the Galaxy Watch Active 2, but its 2024 lineup is full of fitness tech, new AI tricks to make their health results more reliable, and the potential for even bigger changes.

Android Central

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Your next Fitbit or Pixel Watch could monitor your mental health

Would you want your watch to warn you if you're showing signs of depression? Google and Fitbit made plans to test for that, but it would need to collect a lot of data about you to do so.

Android Central

Forget the Apple Watch – 3 smartwatches with blood oxygen monitoring I’d buy right now instead

The Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 no longer monitor blood oxygen saturation levels. But these smartwatches do.

Tom’s Guide

Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Fitbit Versa 4: Which fitness tracker is right for you?

Choosing between the Fitbit Versa 4 and Charge 6 comes down to much more than big screen vs. small screen.

Tom’s Guide

How often should you clean your smartwatch?

Here’s how to avoid bacteria build-up on your wearable

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I walked 3,300 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and Amazfit Bip 5 — this one was more accurate

How does the $85 Amazfit Bip 5 hold up against the $130 Fitbit Charge 6? We found out.

Tom’s Guide

Two Google DeepMind scientists could be leaving to found AI startup

Laurent Sifre and Karl Tuyls, two scientists at Google DeepMind, are reportedly planning to leave the company to form an AI startup.

Android Central

You can help Google with its latest Fitbit study on metabolic health

Fitbit and Pixel Watch owners can participate in a metabolic health study, which involves providing digital health data and a blood sample.

Android Central

Fitbit: Everything is normal, have some free SoulCycle classes on us!

Despite Fitbit losing its leadership, the rest of the company is trying to proceed as normal, offering Fitbit giveaways and running health studies.

Android Central

Fitbit and Pixel Watch users can get 2 free SoulCycle spin class passes – here's how

Google is giving US Fitbit & Pixel Watch users 2 free passes to SoulCycle.

TechRadar

Google consolidates Fitbit's Help Center into its own support pages

The home for Fitbit's Help Center is now found on Google's existing support pages, but the actual help documents are unchanged.

Android Central

Those annoying smartwatch move alerts will save your life. Only one brand gets them right.

All of the medical studies show that standing every hour doesn't actually counterbalance the serious issues with sitting for eight hours a day. You need to actually move throughout the day, and only one fitness brand pushes you to do that.

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5 smartwatches to watch in 2024: Apple Watch 10, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and more

With no shortage of major releases on the docket, 2024 is likely to be an exciting year in the world of smartwatches.

Android Central

First 14 things to do with your new Fitbit

If you bought a new Fitbit and aren't sure how to take full advantage of it and the new app, we're here to help you get started.

Android Central

Google steals Meta's 'efficiency' excuse as it lays off hundreds in AI pivot, loses Fitbit leaders

Stop us if you've heard this before: Google, an extremely profitable company for shareholders, is shedding itself of employees because of economic "conditions" and pivoting to AI at the expense of other departments.

Tom’s Guide

I’ve walked more than 10,000 steps with the Apple Watch 9 and Fitbit Charge 6 — here’s which came out on top

Our fitness editor walked more than 10,000 steps with the Apple Watch 9 and Fitbit Charge 6 — here’s which watch was more accurate

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Our favorite value Fitbit scores a 30% discount, just in time for New Year's resolutions

Amazon is slashing 30% off the Fitbit Inspire 3, offering loads of value on one of our all-time favorite fitness trackers.

Android Central

Fitbit patented a 'Fit Score' trick that every smartwatch could use

Fitbit first filed a patent to detect how well your fitness tracker is fitted to your wrist for more accurate results in 2019. More than four years later, it officially owns the concept.

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Wyze Scale X Review

A good-looking scale that performs well and is great value (in the US, at least)

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Custom plans in Apple Fitness Plus are great, but for 2024, Apple Watch needs better health monitoring

Apple’s health offerings are getting better. But there’s still work to be done.

Android Central

What I want to see from smartwatches and wearables in 2024

Get ready for the AI watch wars, an explosion of smart rings and glasses, and a make-or-break moment for brands like Fitbit that need a real win to stay in the wearables game.

Android Central

Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Charge 5: Should you upgrade?

The Charge 6 offers a few key upgrades over the Charge 5, but if they're enough for you will depend on whether or not you liked the last-gen fitness tracker — because they're basically twins.

Tom’s Guide

How to set up the Fitbit Inspire 3

Get your brand-new fitness tracker paired with a smart device and ready for action with our easy-follow guide.

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