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health-tech17 days ago•2 min saved

FDA backs off enforcement on Whoop’s blood pressure reading after updates

The FDA told wearable maker Whoop it would not pursue further enforcement action over its Blood Pressure Insights feature after tweaks; the agency had previously warned in 2025 that the reading constituted a medical device requiring clearance, a stance Whoop disputed by labeling the feature wellness-focused. Experts warn that even with these tweaks, the updated wellness guidance remains ambiguous and could pose risks to users.

via statnews.com|

#blood-pressure #fda #health-tech

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple Watch Series 11 Tops Rivals in WSJ Wearables Showdown

The Wall Street Journal’s wearables showdown finds the Apple Watch Series 11 delivering the strongest overall performance against the Oura Ring, Fitbit Air, and Whoop MG: a Stanford sleep study shows it matches lab sleep duration and aligns with lab sleep stages, while it leads in heart-rate accuracy and general activity tracking without a paid subscription. Whoop can match it when worn on the bicep; Fitbit Air and Oura falter under high-intensity activity. The Series 11 starts at $299 (often discounted).

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-watch-series-11 #oura-ring #sleep-tracking

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple Watch at a crossroads as screenless wearables gain ground

Apple’s 11-year-old Watch is losing momentum as rivals Whoop, Oura, and Google-backed Fitbit Air push screenless health tracking focused on recovery and sleep. Leadership churn at Apple—retirements and exits across health, hardware, and marketing—amid a push to simplify Health and pursue AI-driven services. Oura’s confidential IPO filing signals competitive pressure, while Apple’s Health app remains cluttered and less actionable. watchOS 27 will be incremental, with heart-rate improvements and AI features drifting into iOS 27 more broadly, and a glucose-monitoring project—once a Jobs-era ambition—still progress-laden. The market is expanding beyond wrists toward glasses and other devices, pressuring Apple to decide whether to lead a screenless, AI-powered health era or risk falling behind.

via The Next Web|

#apple-watch #healthtech #oura

wearables2 months ago•53 min saved

Google's Fitbit Air aims to out-slim Whoop with a screenless, battery-friendly design

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.

via Android Central|

#fitbit-air #fitness-trackers #google-fitbit-air

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Fitbit Air Takes On WHOOP With Slim Design and Lower Long-Term Costs

A pre-release readout compares Fitbit Air to WHOOP: Fitbit Air appears slimmer and easier to wear, and costs $99 upfront with free ongoing health metrics (optional $9.99/month for Google Health Coach); WHOOP starts at about $200 per year and requires a paid subscription for metrics, making Fitbit Air cheaper in the long run.

via Droid Life|

#fitbit-air #fitness-tracking #price

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Google’s Fitbit Air Quietly Reboots Fitness Tracking with Minimalist Design

Google launches the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless tracker that prioritizes passive health data, seven-day battery life, and a Google Health app with optional Premium AI insights, positioning it as a minimalist alternative between Whoop and smartwatches. It’s smaller and cheaper than Whoop, aims to return Fitbit to its original, low-friction tracking ethos, and ships May 26 (preorder now, with a Stephen Curry edition at $130). The Google Health app rolls out May 19 and may integrate medical data for a broader health ecosystem.

via Gear Patrol|

#fitbit-air #google-health #health-tracking

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Whoop adds on‑demand clinician visits and AI coaching to its wearable platform

Whoop will offer US users live, on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians starting this summer, leveraging the app’s biometric data and HealthEx electronic health record syncing; some features are paid add-ons, and the service isn’t intended to replace a primary doctor, while new AI coaching and proactive check-ins expand the platform’s capabilities.

via Mashable|

#ai-coaching #digital-health-wearables #ehr-syncing

technology2 months ago•53 min saved

Google readies screenless Fitbit Air to challenge Whoop with imminent launch

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.

via Android Central|

#fitbit-air #fitness-trackers #google-health

wearables2 months ago•52 min saved

Fitbit Air hints at May release with colorful, screen-free tracking

A rumored Fitbit Air, a screen-free fitness tracker aiming to rival Whoop, is expected to launch around May 16 for about $99. It would focus on passive metrics like sleep, heart rate, HRV, and activity without a monthly fee, and would offer multiple color options and bands (Obsidian, Lavender, Berry) as Google continues to push into health wearables.

via Android Central|

#fitbit #fitbit-air #health-tech

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Steph Curry Teases Google's Screenless Fitbit, a Whoop-style Fitness Band

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.

via Mashable|

#ai #fitbit #fitness-tracker

health-and-training3 months ago•14 min saved

Sleep-Tracking Showdown: Apple Watch and Oura Ring Top Lab Sleep Test

A sleep-lab study tested 15 wearables against polysomnography in 18 participants across normal, restricted, recovery, and extended sleep, finding Apple Watch best for awake time but weaker for deep sleep; Oura Ring was most consistent across sleep stages; Whoop’s new algorithm was close to Oura for REM and light sleep but weaker for awake time; Garmin and Fitbit trailed, with the Circle Plus Ring performing poorly. For overall accuracy, choose Oura or Whoop; for awake-time detection, Apple Watch; Fitbit’s newer algorithm may close the gap in the future, though the study’s small sample size limits generalizability.

via Škoda We Love Cycling|

#apple-watch #health-and-training #oura-ring

cycling-tech-and-components4 months ago•60 min saved

Pogačar’s finish-line gadget revealed: it was a Whoop heart-rate sensor

At Strade Bianche, Tadej Pogačar’s finish-line celebration revealed a small black sensor under his skinsuit. Cyclingnews confirms it’s his Whoop wearable (likely the 5.0) used to track metrics like heart rate, HRV, and sleep. While Whoop is usually worn on the wrist, it can be positioned elsewhere on the body, and in this case appears to have been held in place by the sleeve. The exact reason for its placement remains unclear, and his Strava posting didn’t include heart-rate or power data.

via Cyclingnews|

#arm-sensor #cycling-tech-and-components #heart-rate-monitor

technology11 months ago•12 min saved

Whoop or Apple Watch: Which Wearable Reigns Supreme?

The article compares the Whoop MG and Apple Watch Series 10, highlighting that Whoop offers detailed health and sleep metrics with longer battery life but lacks a screen and has a costly subscription model, making it ideal for niche users focused on in-depth health data. In contrast, the Apple Watch provides a versatile, feature-rich experience with a screen, easier exercise tracking, and a more affordable long-term cost, suitable for general users who want a smartwatch with health features.

via NBC News|

#apple-watch #fitness-tracking #health-metrics

health-and-wellness2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shift Work's Deadly Toll: Whoop Exec Highlights Risks of Early Death and Mental Health Issues"

Kristen Holmes, the vice president of performance science at Whoop, highlighted the health risks associated with shift work, including a disrupted circadian rhythm and increased likelihood of early death, poor mental health, and various diseases. Citing the classification of shift work as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization and studies showing increased risks of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancer, Holmes emphasized the need for strategies to mitigate the impact of working during biological night hours. She also noted the insufficient hospital staff rosters to create healthier work schedules, leading to serious health consequences for shift workers.

via Business Insider|

##circadianrhythm #health-and-wellness

health-and-fitness2 years ago•3 min saved

Whoop's AI Coach Revolutionizes Fitness Training

Whoop has introduced an AI Coach powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model, offering personalized recommendations based on users' biometric data and fitness goals. The AI Coach provides individualized responses to health and fitness questions within seconds, utilizing historical metrics to generate exercise recommendations. Users can ask a wide range of questions, from activity suggestions to training program building. The AI Coach is included in the Whoop subscription and has the potential to improve over time.

via 9to5Google|

#ai-coach #fitness-wearable #health-and-fitness