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Coronavirus: Fitbit launches study to detect COVID-19 before symptoms beginIn a press release issued Thursday, the company said it is seeking those 21-years-old or older, who are living in Canada and the U.S., who have, or previously have COVID-19, or flu symptoms.HealthMay 24, 2020
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How wearable tech and apps are changing fitnessTech is changing the $30-billion fitness industry, but there are still some tried-and-true methods for sticking with a healthy lifestyle.HealthFeb 6, 2020
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Fitbit data could help predict flu outbreaks, says one study — here’s howThe study used data from more than 47,000 Fitbit users in five U.S. states.HealthJan 16, 2020
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Google buys Fitbit for $2.1B in bid to step up to competitorsFitbit has 28 million active users worldwide and has sold more than 100 million devices.CanadaNov 1, 2019
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Move over smart watches, smart clothing may be on the wayResearchers at UBC Okanagan have developed a microscopic sensor that can be embedded into clothing to track daily movement.HealthMay 29, 2019
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Fitbit data used to charge 90-year-old man with murder of stepdaughterA dead woman’s Fitbit helped California authorities charge a 90-year-old man with the murder of his stepdaughter.TrendingOct 4, 2018
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Smart devices can share your private data, but Canada’s privacy laws offer little protection: reportCanadian privacy laws are lagging behind the times when it comes to protecting consumers' personal data from smart devices and gadgets, according to a new report.CanadaOct 7, 2017
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Here’s what your fitness tracker is accurately recording (and what it’s way off on)You wear your fitness tracker all day, to the gym and even in your sleep to keep an eye on your activity, heart rate and calories burned. But how accurate is this wearable technology?ConsumerMay 24, 2017
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Slain woman’s Fitbit continued logging steps after husband told police she diedConnie Dabate's Fitbit was logging steps after the time Richard Dabate told them she was killed.CrimeApr 25, 2017
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Albertans still fall short on physical activity: surveyAlbertans sit for an average of nine hours a day during the week, and 8.5 hours per day on the weekend. This includes time at work, the commute, eating meals and screen time, like watching television.FeaturesFeb 16, 2017
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