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Luna Band, Luna’s screenless fitness tracker unveiled at CES 2026, will ship starting July 31 with pre-orders opening July 4. It tracks activity, sleep, nutrition and medical data, runs LifeOS with Siri/Gemini integration and voice logging, and reportedly does not require a subscription—unlike Fitbit Air or WHOOP—with up to 10 days of battery life; pricing has not been announced.
Google has migrated the Fitbit Community to Google Health Community, folding Fitbit into its broader health ecosystem. The redesigned forum now covers the Google Health app, Google Fitbit Air, and existing devices like Sense, Versa, Inspire, and Ace, while older Fitbit discussions are harder to access, potentially erasing years of troubleshooting and support content.
Google’s Fitbit Air is a slim, screenless fitness tracker designed to rival Whoop, promising up to a week of battery life in a lighter, smaller form factor (12g) with a left-side LED status light and a double-tap to check battery or dismiss alarms. It’s priced at $99 with a $35 Google Store credit for pre-orders before May 25, and wider shipping begins May 26; demo units are live in Google Store locations, and side-by-side comparisons show the Air is notably slimmer than Whoop.
Google is reportedly launching a screenless Fitbit Air—a Whoop-style wearable that tracks health metrics all day and surfaces insights in the Fitbit app instead of a display; expected to debut as soon as May 7, 2026, around a $99 price with multiple band options, after Steph Curry teased a new wearable and ahead of Google I/O.
NBC Select finds Amazfit offers strong value in the budget wearables space, with the Active 2 and Active 3 Premium delivering premium build quality and long battery life for under $170, a screenless Helio Strap under $100, and rugged options like the T-Rex Pro 3 and Balance 2 for outdoor use; the Bip 6 remains the cheapest option. Main caveats are less polished software and app navigation versus Apple/Google rivals, occasional stock issues with the Helio Strap, and a recommendation to skip the overpriced T-Rex Ultra 2 and the uncertain Helio Ring. Overall, budget shoppers get solid performance for the price, with the Active 3 Premium often standing out.
The article compares the Whoop and Oura Ring fitness trackers, highlighting their design, data accuracy, and user experience. The Oura Ring offers elegant design and gentle coaching, excelling in sleep tracking, while Whoop provides detailed metrics and a more intense, data-driven approach. The choice depends on personal preferences for wear location, level of data detail, and coaching style.
A runner tested seven fitness trackers during the NYC Marathon and training, finding the Whoop MG, Garmin Forerunner 570, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to be the top performers, with each excelling in different areas like recovery, detailed metrics, and smart features. The choice depends on whether the focus is on health, training data, or smart features, with recommendations tailored for different needs.
Lifehacker highlights early Prime deals on fitness trackers and smartwatches, offering readers opportunities to purchase popular tech gadgets at discounted prices.
Apple's AirPods have evolved from simple wireless earbuds to multifunctional devices that serve as hearing aids, safety tools, wearable translators, and fitness trackers, with the latest AirPods Pro 3 priced at $249.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is emerging as a surprising standout in Apple's fall lineup, offering many features of higher-end models like an always-on display, 5G, and temperature tracking at a more affordable price of $249, making it a strong value and a recommended choice for most users.
The article reveals the top wearable devices for 2025 based on a reader survey, highlighting Apple's dominance in ease of use and health features, Garmin's superior battery life and durability, and Samsung's strengths in communication features. The wearable market is rapidly growing, with health monitoring and contactless payments becoming key features, and consumer preferences shifting towards more advanced and integrated devices.
Fitbit experienced a major outage affecting its mobile app and Web API, leading to widespread reports of service issues. The company acknowledged the outage, which peaked with over 2,200 reports, but has since reported that functionality is returning to normal, and reports have decreased significantly, indicating the outage is resolving.
Amazon Prime Day offers significant discounts on top smartwatches and fitness trackers, including the Apple Watch Series 10, Amazfit Active 2, and Google Pixel Watch 3, making it an ideal time to start or upgrade your fitness tracking and smartwatch collection.
During Amazon Prime Day 2025, shoppers can find significant discounts on top fitness trackers and smart rings, including the Oura Ring 4, Fitbit Charge 6, Apple Watch Series 10, Garmin Forerunner 255, and Amazfit Active 2, making it an ideal time to upgrade health and fitness devices.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 offers four days of deals on fitness trackers and smart rings, with notable discounts on the Oura Ring 4, Fitbit Charge 6, Fitbit Ace LTE, Garmin Forerunner 255, and Amazfit Active 2, making it an ideal time to upgrade your wearable tech.