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Amazon is offering pre-orders for Google's Fitbit Air at $99.99 with a free Active Band (worth $34.99) ahead of its May 26 launch; Google Store pre-orders provide a $35 credit toward an extra band.
Google’s Fitbit Air launches May 19 at $99.99, a screenless, 12-gram tracker that aims to outpace rivals with Google Health Coach—an AI personal trainer powered by Gemini and tied to Google Health Premium. It uses Fitbit Air data to tailor workouts and health insights, offers voice/text coaching, and can analyze meals or gym photos/PDFs for nutrition, with a three-month free Health Premium trial. The device prioritizes a lightweight form factor over battery life and is available for pre-order at Amazon and the Google Store. There are privacy considerations with so much health data shared with Big Tech, but the pitch is a compelling, AI-equipped alternative to Whoop and Apple Watch.
Steph Curry has been spotted wearing a rumored, screen‑free Fitbit in public and teased the device in a sponsored Google post. Bloomberg reports Google is developing a screenless, Whoop‑style fitness band with AI coaching and a potential paid subscription, with a launch expected later this year.
The Fitbit Charge 6 is currently on sale for $99.95 at Amazon, offering a $60 discount and making it the lowest price ever. It features over 40 exercise modes, built-in GPS, sleep and stress tracking, and functions as a smartwatch with notifications and contactless payments, all with up to seven days of battery life.
You can achieve 10,000 steps a day at home by incorporating tools like walking pads, fitness trackers, or treadmills into your daily routine, emphasizing consistency and small habits over intense workouts to support a healthier lifestyle in 2026.
Bevel, an app that transforms the Apple Watch into a Whoop-style fitness tracker, is now offering nearly all of its features for free, except for its AI-powered Bevel Intelligence, which remains subscription-based. The update makes the app more accessible, with plans for additional features and potential price increases in 2026, though current subscribers will retain their current rates. Bevel consolidates health data from various sources to provide insights on recovery, habits, and more, making it a valuable tool for Apple Watch users.
Amazon has reduced the Fitbit Charge 6 to a record low of $99 for Cyber Monday, making high-end fitness tracking more affordable. The device offers accurate heart rate monitoring, built-in GPS, smart notifications, and comprehensive health tracking, all in a slim design with a week-long battery life, making it a compelling deal for fitness enthusiasts.
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 44mm) is on sale for $189.99 at Amazon, offering a 32% discount and saving $89.01, making it an attractive deal for those looking to buy a smartwatch for health, fitness, and communication features before Black Friday.
After four months of testing, the Oura Ring Gen 4 is considered the best smart ring for accuracy and durability, especially for sleep and stress tracking, but its bulky design and high cost, including a subscription fee, may deter some users.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a premium, feature-rich smartwatch with an extended 42-hour battery life, larger screen, and advanced outdoor and health features, making it ideal for highly active users, but its high price and size may not appeal to the average consumer.
Amazfit’s Active 2 fitness tracker is currently on sale for $81 during Prime Big Deal Days, offering a feature-rich, stylish, and affordable alternative to more expensive smartwatches, with features like a bright OLED display, health monitoring, offline maps, and AI-powered coaching.
Garmin has announced the Venu 4 and Venu 4S, which are significant upgrades over the Venu 3, sharing a new Garmin OS platform, with added features like ECG, flashlight, enhanced health and sleep tracking, and expanded sensor support, all in a sleek metal case. Despite the feature improvements, the price has increased to $549, creating a notable gap in Garmin's lineup and raising questions about market positioning and competition.
Polar has released the Polar Loop, a fitness tracker similar to Whoop with no subscription, featuring basic activity and sleep tracking, but currently struggles with accurate workout detection and classification, which is crucial for its competitiveness against established devices like Whoop.
A long-term Garmin tester recommends the free Segment34 Mk II watch face from the ConnectIQ store, highlighting its simple, customizable, and clear layout that displays multiple stats effectively without draining battery life, making it a great alternative to standard Garmin faces especially on AMOLED displays.
The author shares her experience with the DeerRun Q1 Mini under-desk treadmill, emphasizing the importance of keeping it slow for stability, wearing ankle fitness trackers to accurately count steps, storing it conveniently next to the desk, wearing supportive shoes, and taking time to balance after workouts. She highlights how this device has improved her activity levels and overall well-being while working remotely.