Fitness Tracker
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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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Step back: researcher says 10,000 steps a day isn’t optimal for everyoneTen-thousand steps a day – it's the magic number cited by manufacturers of fitness trackers, but is there any science behind it? According to a Harvard University professor, not really.HealthJun 8, 2019
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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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Fitbit unveils $249 Apple Watch competitor dubbed ‘Fitbit Blaze’Fitbit, a leading maker of fitness trackers, has unveiled a mid-range fitness tracker model with heart-rate monitoring and smartwatch-like functions.TechJan 6, 2016
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Fitbit shares on the rise thanks to SantaIt was a very merry Christmas for fitness-tracking device maker Fitbit.TechDec 29, 2015
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Apple Watch review roundup: The best, most expensive smartwatch you don’t needWhat are the first impressions from those who had the chance to test out the Apple Watch?LifestyleApr 8, 2015
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How the LG Lifeband Touch compares to other fitness trackersLG's Lifeband Touch tracks workouts and calories burned and syncs with the LG Fitness app on an iPhone, iPad or Android devices. But is it worth it?LifestyleJun 6, 2014
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Toronto-area woman recovering from chemical burn allegedly caused by FitBit ForceA Toronto-area woman feels that FitBit is not doing enough for users affected by what the company describes as a “skin irritation” caused by the device, after being diagnosed with a chemical burn.CanadaFeb 28, 2014
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Fitbit Force wristbands recalled due to skin irritation complaintsFitbit has issued a voluntary recall on its Fitbit Force wristbands after reports that the device was causing a painful skin irritation for some users.ConsumerFeb 21, 2014
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‘Greetings chubby human’: Tough love weight tracker app not for the easily offendedCarrot, the artificial intelligence fitness coach with a sadistic and snarky tone, will do just about anything it takes to help you shed those pounds.TechFeb 4, 2014
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