Fitbit: News
Fitbit is an American consumer electronics and fitness company headquartered in California. The company was founded in March 2007 in Delaware, USA by James Park and Eric Friedman. Today they serve as the company's CEO and CTO respectively. For a while, Fitbit was the world leader in wearable technology. It claims to have sold over 100 million devices that cater to 28 million users. The company's IPO offered in May 2015 was filed for $358 million. Now, the company has transitioned its vision to become a "digital healthcare company". Of late, Fitbit has been facing increased competition from affordable wearable devices with similar feature sets manufactured by the likes of Xiaomi and Apple. The company is now owned by Google after the search giant acquired it for $2.1 billion in 2019. The acquisition was completed in January 2021 following the long-drawn process of regulatory approvals. Fitbit shareholders overwhelmingly approved of Google’s move to acquire the company.
14 Aug 2024
GoogleWhere's new Fitbit smartwatch? Google points to Pixel Watch 3
Three years after acquiring Fitbit, Google has unveiled a strategic shift in its wearables strategy.
30 May 2024
GoogleFitbit Ace LTE is a premium smartwatch designed for kids
Google has introduced the Fitbit Ace LTE, a new wearable device aimed at encouraging healthy habits among children aged seven and above.
11 May 2024
GoogleHow to disable move reminders on Google Pixel Watch?
Google's Wear OS-powered smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch, offers move reminders that are designed to promote regular activity during a sedentary lifestyle.
01 May 2024
GoogleFitbit users given 3-month deadline to switch to Google Wallet
Fitbit, the globally recognized fitness tracker brand, has issued a notice informing its users of an impending change in their mobile payment system.
28 Apr 2024
GoogleFitbit's online store shuts down, taken over by Google Store
Google has integrated the online shop of Fitbit, a company it recently rebranded as "Google Fitbit," into its own Google Store.
01 Apr 2024
TechnologyAmping up your fitness levels just got easier! Here's how
Fitbit is a popular fitness tracker that helps users monitor their physical activity, sleep patterns, and overall health.
20 Mar 2024
GoogleFitbit to soon announce Gemini-powered AI health coach
Google is joining forces with Fitbit, a company it purchased in 2021, to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that will deliver personalized health advice.
18 Mar 2024
GoogleGoogle revamps Fitbit branding, unveils new additions to store
Google is bidding farewell to the "Fitbit by Google" label, three years after the acquisition of the popular wearables brand.
31 Jan 2024
Fitbit Charge 5Fitbit Charge 5's latest update renders device unusable
A recent software update for Fitbit Charge 5 has left over 100 users frustrated, as their devices have become practically unusable.
15 Jan 2024
GoogleFitbit Help Center moves to Google domain: Check what's new
Fitbit's Help Center is now hosted on Google's pre-existing support infrastructure.
11 Jan 2024
GoogleGoogle fires hundreds of employees; Fitbit leaders also exit
Google has started a major restructuring of its Devices & Services teams, which oversee products like Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit, as per a 9to5Google report.
17 Oct 2023
GoogleGoogle is offering Fitbit users $25 to 'study' their sleep
Google is stepping up its game in the world of sleep health with a new Sleep Quality Study, conducted through its Health Studies app.
05 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFitbit's AI chatbot will serve as your personal fitness coach
Google has unveiled an exciting new "generative AI" feature for the Fitbit app, set to launch next year as part of the Fitbit Labs program.
29 Sep 2023
GoogleFitbit Charge 6 launched at $160: Check full specs, features
Fitbit has just launched the Charge 6, a fitness tracker with enhanced health and fitness monitoring capabilities. This comes ahead of the Google Pixel 8 series launch event on October 4.
26 Sep 2023
GoogleFitbit Charge 6 renders leak ahead of Pixel launch event
Google's other big product launch this year in the wearable category besides Pixel Watch 2, will be the Charge 6.
02 Aug 2023
GoogleGoogle's Fitbit app to sport a new design, additional features
Fitbit users, get ready for a major app redesign led by Google that is set to be released later this year.
26 Jun 2023
SmartwatchesBest smartwatches under Rs. 25,000: Is yours on the list
India's smartwatch market witnessed a staggering YoY growth of 171% in 2022.
12 Jun 2023
Google Pixel WatchGoogle Pixel Watch gets SpO2 tracking ability: How to use
Google is finally allowing blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking on the Pixel Watch. The ability is discreetly making its way to some smartwatches.
11 Oct 2022
Google Pixel WatchGoogle Pixel Watch will get 3 years of WearOS updates
Just a few days after its debut, Google has now released a short document on the software updates for its first-ever smartwatch.
08 Oct 2022
SmartwatchesGoogle Pixel Watch v/s Apple Watch Series 8: Specifications compared
After weeks of rumors and tip-offs, Google's first-ever smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, is finally here.
02 Oct 2022
Google Pixel WatchLeak reveals Google Pixel Watch's band styles and watch faces
Google will launch the Pixel Watch on October 6. Just days ahead of the announcement, SmartDroid has leaked a bunch of images of the wearable, revealing some watch faces and band styles.
31 Aug 2022
SamsungGoogle Pixel Watch to be priced at around $400
Google will launch the Pixel Watch at around $399 (nearly Rs. 31,700) in the US, according to 9to5Google.
03 Mar 2022
SmartwatchesFitbit recalls nearly 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches: Here's why
Fitbit, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced a voluntary recall of its Ionic smartwatches around the world due to safety concerns.
26 Aug 2021
Latest Tech NewsFitbit Charge 5, with ECG support, launched at Rs. 15,000
Fitbit has launched its latest health and fitness tracker, the Charge 5, in India at Rs. 14,999. However, the official sale date is yet to be revealed.
23 Aug 2021
Latest Tech NewsFitbit Charge 5 to offer ECG support and stress management
Fitbit is likely to launch a new Charge 5 fitness band in October this year. It will succeed the last year's Charge 4 with a revamped design and new health features.
14 Aug 2021
Fitness and HealthDiabetic patients could better their lifestyle with Fitbit's latest partnership
Fitness trackers have grown more affordable but people still refer to them colloquially as "my Fitbit" even if their device is of another make. Fitbit plans to double down on this effect by helping people monitor their lifestyle and steer clear of diabetes.
03 Aug 2021
Latest Tech NewsFitbit launches Luxe fitness band in India at Rs. 11,000
Fitbit has launched its latest Luxe fitness band in India. It comes in two versions - vanilla Luxe and Luxe Special Edition.
26 Aug 2020
MicrosoftNewsBytes Briefing: Chrome getting major speed improvements, and more
In the updates since last night, Google announced new features for Chrome, aimed at making the browser faster and power-efficient.
04 Aug 2020
GoogleEU launches in-depth investigation into Google's acquisition of Fitbit
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into Google's acquisition of wearable company Fitbit.
01 Apr 2020
IndiaFitbit Charge 4, with built-in GPS, launched at Rs. 15,000
As a sequel to the Charge 3 fitness tracker, Fitbit has now launched the Charge 4 in India as well as other global markets.
23 Mar 2020
GoogleFitbit Charge 4 leaked renders reveal a Charge 3-like design
Fitbit is gearing up to launch Charge 4 as a follow-up to its popular Charge 3 fitness band. The renders of the upcoming wearable have surfaced online, revealing a design that is almost the same as Charge 3.
09 Mar 2020
AppleApple Watch to get blood oxygen detection feature soon
Apple is working on expanding the health monitoring capabilities of the Apple Watch with a couple of new features.
01 Nov 2019
GoogleGoogle acquires wearables brand Fitbit for $2.1 billion
Google has announced that it has "entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fitbit," a leading manufacturer of fitness trackers and smartwatches, for approximately $2.1 billion.
01 Nov 2019
IndiaIndia is second-most sleep deprived country, claims Fitbit survey
Indians are the least active and second-most sleep deprived people in the world, according to a survey by Fitbit - a renowned maker of fitness trackers and smartwatches.
17 Oct 2019
IndiaFitbit Versa 2 launched in India at Rs. 21,000
As the sequel to one of its best-selling Versa smartwatches, Fitbit has launched the Versa 2 in India.
27 Aug 2019
SingaporeSingaporeans are getting free Fitbits, but there is a catch
People living in Singapore will soon be eligible to bag free Fitbit-made smart bands.
18 Jul 2019
AndroidHackers can track you via Fitbit, other smartbands: Here's how
If you own a Fitbit, chances are your device has a critical Bluetooth vulnerability, one that could allow hackers to track you.
07 Sep 2018
Rahul GandhiTo counter haters, Congress shares RaGa's Fitbit numbers from Kailash-yatra
Rahul Gandhi's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is being widely discussed in Indian politics (for reasons unknown) and now Congress, in a bid to take haters head-on, has shared Fitbit numbers of the party president's pilgrimage.
22 Aug 2018
IndiaFitbit Charge 3 launched in India, starts at Rs. 14,999
As the successor to 2016's Fitbit Charge 2, US-based Fitbit has launched its Charge 3 in India.
06 Jun 2018
IndiaFitbit says it has shipped over 1 million Versa smartwatches
Fitbit has shipped over 1 million units of Versa smartwatch since its launch earlier this year, the company announced in a statement.
14 Mar 2018
Health & WellnessFitbit launches Ace, a fitness tracker just for kids
With several companies including Garmin already offering wearables for kids, Fitbit's newest fitness tracker is not much of a surprise. However, the company is definitely late to catch up with the trend.
04 Mar 2018
XiaomiGlobal wearables market grows 7.7% in Q4 2017, Apple leads
According to data from IDC's WorldWide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, total shipment volumes for Q4 2017 reached 37.9 million units, up 7.7% from the 35.2 million units shipped in the same quarter in 2016.
30 Nov 2017
TechnologyThis "Smart Condom" can rate your sexual performance, detect STD
More and more things are becoming "smart" every day, and unique gadgets/devices are hitting the market, thanks to technology!
18 Jul 2017
Health & WellnessThis sensor can turn any fabric into a fitness tracker
Harvard University researchers have developed a highly sensitive, soft capacitive sensor made of silicone and fabric that can turn any piece of clothing into a fitness tracker.
01 May 2017
USAWearables emerge as an ally, help authorities in busting crimes
"I deduce that the victim had 4 hours of sleep last night, then she went to the park to jog, around two hours later she had the altercation and died."
28 Apr 2017
SamsungUS: Fitbit Flex 2 tracker explodes on Wisconsin woman's arm
A Wisconsin woman suffered second-degree burns when the Fitbit Flex 2 - a fitness device - she was wearing on her arm caught fire.
09 Dec 2016
iOSFitbit snags smartwatch company Pebble
American fitness company Fitbit has acquired smartwatch maker Pebble for less than $40 million.