The Google Fitbit Air Is An AI-Infused Take On Whoop Wearables

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The Whoop-like wearable that Google teased in March has just been unveiled. Called the Google Fitbit Air, it's a screenless device that you can put in a wristband, chest strap or technically anywhere, really, depending on the accessory you choose. It's available for pre-order today for $100 and is basically a Fitbit, freed from its band. But of course, with a name like Air, the new gadget is a lot smaller than its predecessors. According to the general manager for Google Health Rishi Chandra, the Fitbit Air is 25 percent smaller than the Fitbit Luxe and 50 percent smaller than the Inspire 3.

Google also said its latest device was "rated more comfortable than leading competitors" in an independent consumer perception study conducted last year, looking at the most popular wearables in the US. The company described the Fitbit Air as having a "secure, micro-adjustable fit" that is supposed...

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