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Google launches the Google Fitbit Air, a $100 Whoop-like screenless wearable with Gemini-powered features like Google Health Coach, available from May 26

and that's the pointKarandeep Singh Oberoi /Android Police:Google's Whoop-like Fitbit Air starts at $100Ray Maker /DC Rainmaker:The $99 Fitbit Air (Whoop Competitor): Everything You Need to Know!Robby Payne /Chrome Unboxed:Google introduces the all-new Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker built for 24/7 comfortAdnan Farooqui /SamMobile:Google's new $99 Fitbit Air presents a challenge for SamsungLauren Allain /Mashable:Google just launched the Fitbit Air — meet the latest screenless fitness trackerSc

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  • @rosterloh Rick Osterloh on x
    From checking my readiness for my next workout or a game of pickup basketball to understanding my sleep in the lead up to important launches...Google Health Coach paired with the new Google Fitbit Air makes it easy to start a new relationship with your health. And the Stephen [im…
  • @davidlee @davidlee on x
    I've been using the Fitbit beta for awhile and it's good, better than many, worse than some. It's good enough for most users and it has very basic Gemini support. Once it fully integrates Personal Intelligence with Gemini, no turning back. More importantly, it's part of the
  • @newsfromgoogle @newsfromgoogle on x
    Today, we announced the new @GoogleHealth app. It combines the best of Fitbit with new advanced capabilities, like holistic health tracking, to help you understand the “why” behind your health trends. And after six months in Public Preview, the Google Health Coach* will start [im…
  • @dcrainmakerblog Ray Maker on x
    The $99 Fitbit Air is finally announced! This head-to-head competitor against Whoop doesn't require a subscription. Here's everything you need to know about the hardware, app, and platform changes: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/ ... [image]
  • @levelsio @levelsio on x
    Every brand discovered we don't want a bright screen on our wrist after @WHOOP's success
  • @mweinbach Max Weinbach on x
    I don't think I would consider the Fitbit Air a Whoop competitor at all, seems to be a product with a similar feature set targeting TOTALLY different demographics These can both exist in the market without really ever colliding
  • @mweinbach Max Weinbach on x
    Google also announced a Fitbit Air today It's an $100 tracker, similar in function to Whoop. It's nice! Been thinking about it for the past week after hearing about it, seems like a nice entry product if you're just sorta curious about Google Health and don't want a watch [image]
  • @morganlinton Morgan on x
    Just pre-ordered the Fitbit Air. I've been a WHOOP user for 5+ years. Very curious to see how this compares. I have no brand loyalty, only loyalty is to accurate data. Most recently compared Oura to WHOOP and the sleep tracker sucked. Said I got only 30 mins of deep sleep a [imag…
  • @jason @jason on x
    Google Health/Fitbit vs Whoop is gonna be a heck of a fight $100-300 a year for these products is tiny price to pay for the massive gains you get from them If only doctors and medical record companies and these devices played nicely together Right now the best option is to simply…
  • @googlehealth @googlehealth on x
    Gives new meaning to “light as a feather.” Pre-order your lightweight, smart, screenless Google #FitbitAir starting at $99.99¹: http://store.google.com/... Available May 26. ¹Price varies depending on territory. [video]
  • @newmike_io @newmike_io on x
    @levelsio @WHOOP also status signalling. thats why glasses will fail imo, better to flex ‘look im offline and care health’ than ‘my apple watch pings my about my outlook every five seconds’
  • @sundarpichai Sundar Pichai on x
    Look what crossed my desk @StephenCurry30! [image]
  • @mirandanover Miranda Nover on x
    I like this. I am a snob and want something made of metal + nicer optical setup, but I think Fitbit has the best mass-market offering.
  • @joecarlsonshow Joseph Carlson on x
    @DollarEtiquette I have an Apple Watch Ultra. It's a beast for sure. But it's also bulky, and no way I'm wearing that thing to bed. I think Apple needs to do better on their health app. It's terribly confusing to draw any real conclusions from it. The simple dashboards that Googl…
  • @joecarlsonshow Joseph Carlson on x
    I pre-ordered one of these for my wife and me. Going to try them out. The rate at which Google is launching awesome things is astonishing.
  • @mweinbach Max Weinbach on x
    @morganlinton @RjeyTech I think these can coexist extremely well and they target different markets. I said as much. It just isn't flashy to say and doesn't do well. Another thing, take a very close look at Google's marketing material for Fitbit air to see who they target
  • @rjeytech @rjeytech on x
    If you bought a Whoop, I feel sorry for you. Google's Fitbit Air just made it look silly - $100 one time payment vs Whoop's $199-$359/year forever - Free tier actually works HR, sleep, SpO2, HRV, recovery, no paywall - Optional $10/mo for Gemini Health Coach (vs Whoop where [imag…
  • @thisistechtoday M. Brandon Lee on x
    Trade in prices are wooooof [image]
  • @caro_milanesi Carolina Milanesi on x
    I like the look of it, slimmer than the whoop
  • @willahmed Will Ahmed on x
    engraved on every circuit board [Photo of an open Whoop device with the engraving: “Don't bother copying us.  We're still winning."]
  • @alexmaxham Alex Maxham on x
    Fitbit Air is official, $99 and no subscription required. The Fitbit App is being rebranded to Google Health on May 19. Google Health will aggregate data from Apple Health and other apps and devices. Allowing it and Fitbit Air to work on iOS and Android. [image]
  • @stephencurry30 Stephen Curry on x
    Excited for this collab with you and the team!
  • @9to5google @9to5google on x
    Fitbit Air's special Stephen Curry edition might be the best one for workouts [Gallery] https://9to5google.com/... by @nexusben
  • @markgurman Mark Gurman on x
    Google launches a $100 Whoop rival called the Fitbit Air. Here's what you need to know: https://www.bloomberg.com/...
  • Noah Presler Noah Presler on linkedin
    Introducing Google Health, the Google Health Coach, and the Google Fitbit Air  —  Today - the experience of health is episodic, generic, and reactive. …
  • Emmanuel Abolarin Emmanuel Abolarin on linkedin
    I've been excited to share this one 👀  —  We set out to build a wearable you'd actually want to wear every day, and might even forget you're wearing. …
  • Sandeep Waraich Sandeep Waraich on linkedin
    Fitbit Air is here.  All-day health tracking and in-depth insights in a lightweight device that gets out of the way. …
  • @franciscovelazquez.com Francisco on bluesky
    Just in time for Google io
  • @durumcrustulum.com @durumcrustulum.com on bluesky
    i would be very interested in this except i'm switching off fitbit for a garmin [embedded post]
  • r/whoop r on reddit
    Whoop alternative from Google is HERE...
  • @googlehealth @googlehealth on x
    Get up close and personal with your health. On May 26, the Fitbit app becomes the #GoogleHealth app for both Android and iOS— combining the best of Fitbit tracking with the power of Google to create a more holistic wellness experience. Learn more: https://healthapp.google/ [video…
  • @mweinbach Max Weinbach on x
    Google just announced Google Health It's a new Health suite taking the place of the Fitbit app, which lets you import data from ANY tracker and view/manage your health and wellness data. It also has Gemini built in with an AI coach to make recommendations or tracking easier [imag…
  • @googlehealth @googlehealth on x
    New dream team just dropped. Get the lowdown on everything #GoogleHealth announced today: https://blog.google/...
  • @mweinbach Max Weinbach on x
    Some of the Google Health features are available in the Fitbit public preview now Sleep coach is nice [image]
  • @shimritby Shimrit Ben-Yair on x
    📣 We're continuing to bring more value to our AI Pro and Ultra subscribers! Google Health Coach is unlocked by Google Health Premium, which is going to be included at no extra cost in our Google AI Pro and Ultra plans starting on May 26. I've been dogfooding the Fitbit Air and [i…
  • @googlehealth @googlehealth on x
    PS: Our Fitbit devices aren't going anywhere, so all your data stays right where it is.
  • @google @google on x
    On May 19, Google Health Coach will start rolling out to Google Health Premium subscribers. Google Health Premium will now be included for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, too. Go beyond data tracking to understand trends, get proactive insights and build a personalized [imag…
  • @killedbygoogle @killedbygoogle on x
    Google Health 2.0, btw. The last Google Health was killed 14 years ago.
  • @nixxin Nikhil Pahwa on x
    I had vibe coded this because until now, while Google had Healthconnect, there was no display for the data. A few things that you can do differently if you're vibe coding: 1. Different visualisation: You can vibe code your own app with the same data, but choose a different
  • @kimmonismus @kimmonismus on x
    Google releases the AI Coach in their new health app, beating Apple to the punch! Google has released an AI health coach that uses Gemini. So, essentially, a health coach that works with all (!) your health data. I think this is the first step towards a personal AI doctor and [im…
  • @george_ George Shao on x
    If the new Google Health app & new Google Fitbit Air are as awesome as they look, cancelling my @WHOOP is a no-brainer. Why pay $349 CAD/yr for Whoop...when I can pay $129 CAD one-time for Fitbit Air! Plus Google Health Premium is already included in my Google AI Pro sub!
  • @google @google on x
    Today, the Fitbit app is leveling up to become the new @GoogleHealth app. It combines the Fitbit features you know and love with new advanced capabilities and insights. It's compatible with Fitbit and Pixel Watch, and integrates with hundreds of your favorite apps and devices, [i…
  • @googlehealth @googlehealth on x
    Meet a coach that takes your health like @stephencurry30 takes the 4th quarter: personally. Look for the #GoogleHealth app coming to Android and iOS on May 26 https://healthapp.google/ [video]
  • @googleforhealth @googleforhealth on x
    For years, we've been working to bring the best of @Google to the world of health. With advances in AI, there's even more opportunity to reimagine how we can improve the overall health experience. Today, we're announcing what's coming next. 🧵 [image]
  • @lorrainetwohill Lorraine Twohill on x
    We're bringing the best of @Google and Fitbit together! Meet the new @googlehealth app & our new Fitbit Air, really helpful tech that fits into your life. And thanks to @StephenCurry30 for the design help! [video]
  • @mweinbach Max Weinbach on x
    Oh so the coach and AI features are $10 a month, but it's included in the Google AI Pro and AI Ultra So you can subscribe separately, but it makes Google's Gemini plan a significantly better value being included
  • Navine Arora Navine Arora on linkedin
    Super excited to announce the launch of Fitbit Air today.  Our newest, screenless wearable is lightweight, affordable and delivers our most in-depth health insights yet. …
  • Aditi Misra Aditi Misra on linkedin
    Today, we launched the Google Health App, Health Coach and lightest tracker yet, the Air.  I am so proud of the work that has gone into this and of the team! …
  • Lee Levin Lee Levin on linkedin
    Meet Google Health.  New app, new coach, new device.  Excited for what's to come.  —  https://blog.google/...
  • Rishi Chandra Rishi Chandra on linkedin
    Google Health is here!  Which means I finally don't have to keep this one to myself anymore 😂 …
  • Brennan Browne Brennan Browne on linkedin
    Really excited to finally share what we've been building.  Today, the Fitbit app is officially evolving into the new #GoogleHealth app. …
  • Marek Gaj Marek Gaj on linkedin
    We've spent the last few months working on a problem that sounds almost impossible: making an AI actually understand the human body.  🧬 …
  • Dimitrios Antos Dimitrios Antos on linkedin
    After months of hard work, my team at Google is about to launch something we are incredibly proud of.  🚀 …
  • @wowbaggert @wowbaggert on bluesky
    Strava did a stupid AI feature like this, and it's worthless.
  • r/GooglePixel r on reddit
    The Fitbit app becomes the Google Health app
  • r/google r on reddit
    The Fitbit app becomes the Google Health app
  • r/AmazfitHelioStrap r on reddit
    New Fitbit Air could be Helio Strap competitor
  • r/Android r on reddit
    A new era for your wellness: Introducing the Google Health app
  • @hughlangley Hugh Langley on x
    Welcome back for the 70th time, Google Health https://www.businessinsider.com/ ... (Cc fellow Google Health knower @dodgeblake)
  • Oliver Zarandi Oliver Zarandi on linkedin
    Some of our recent work at Google has been featured in Wired: https://lnkd.in/...  Exciting to see it all come together …