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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Alexa+ leaving early access to the Fitbit founders' a new health tracking platform

The week's biggets tech news stories from Amazon, Bethesda, Space X, Disney and more for February 7, 2026.

Fitbit Sense 2 vs. Fitbit Sense: Is it worth your while to upgrade to the Sense 2?

Fitbit Sense 2 vs. Fitbit Sense: Is it worth your while to upgrade to the Sense 2?

The Fitbit Sense 2 has a lot to offer. But if you already own the original Fitbit Sense, you might be better off upgrading to a Pixel Watch instead.

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'We’re building something I want for my family and your family': Fitbit co-founders are launching a new family-wide health tracking app, but we have our reservations

'We’re building something I want for my family and your family': Fitbit co-founders are launching a new family-wide health tracking app, but we have our reservations

Fitbit co-founders are launching a family-wide health monitoring software, but we have our concerns.

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Fitbit users have been given more time to migrate their accounts over to Google

Fitbit logins were originally set to expire in 2025, but now you've got even more time to take care of the job.

Future Google Pixel Watch could warn you when you’ve had too much screen time

A newly spotted Fitbit patent suggests Google could use a tiny watch camera for ambient sensing, not selfies

Could AI save your life? Tech expert Lara Lewington explores how it can help us all age better

Artificial intelligence is already helping women to sleep better, spot warning signs of conditions early on, and has the potential to help us all to stay healthier for longer. Here's what you need to know

Fitbit, Strava and Nike Training Club are the most data-hungry fitness apps according to a new report — here are 5 ways to protect your privacy

Surfshark analyzed 16 different fitness apps, and ranked them by most to least data collection.

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These are our 12 favorite fitness, health, and nutrition apps we recommend for crushing your 2026 resolutions

These are our 12 favorite fitness, health, and nutrition apps we recommend for crushing your 2026 resolutions

We broke down the key features, subscription costs, and reasons why you can trust these 12 apps for your 2026 resolutions.

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Strava challenged Garmin and Fitbit with personalized Instant Workouts, and I'm intrigued

Strava challenged Garmin and Fitbit with personalized Instant Workouts, and I'm intrigued

Strava will offer weekly custom workouts across 40 sport types, and let you push them to Apple or Garmin watches.

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Your favorite fitness watch brands have some problems to fix. From longstanding Garmin problems to a Fitbit renaissance, these are my 2026 predictions and what improvements I want to see

Your favorite fitness watch brands have some problems to fix. From longstanding Garmin problems to a Fitbit renaissance, these are my 2026 predictions and what improvements I want to see

From a game-changing Fenix 9 to more Whoop-style straps and better fitness watch-smart glasses integration, it should be an exciting 2026 for athletes!

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Android smartwatches are headed for a strong 2026, with upgrades to Gemini, Fitbit, and Samsung Health. Here's my list of everything I'm excited about, hoping to see, and dreading.

Android smartwatches are headed for a strong 2026, with upgrades to Gemini, Fitbit, and Samsung Health. Here's my list of everything I'm excited about, hoping to see, and dreading.

We had a pretty strong 2025 for Android smartwatches. There's reason to hope for an even better 2026 — except for some problems on the horizon.

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We were promised an AI wearable revolution in 2025 – will 2026 finally deliver?

We were promised an AI wearable revolution in 2025 – will 2026 finally deliver?

AI wearables two years on

Wear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectations

Wear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectations

I made a dozen guesses for what Google, Samsung, and other Wear OS watch brands would do in 2025. I got a lot right, but not everything.

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Wearables report card 2025: How smartwatches, rings, and glasses fared this year against my predictions

Wearables report card 2025: How smartwatches, rings, and glasses fared this year against my predictions

Last year, I had analysts tell me how wearable tech would improve in 2025. Here's what we got right and wrong, and how the big companies did.

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The Pixel Watch 4 is great, but I'm sticking with my Galaxy Watch 8 Classic — here's why

Despite being really impressed by Google's latest smartwatch, I still find myself drawn to Samsung's rival wearable.

5 wearable tech predictions for 2026 — from futuristic Fitbits to the ever-elusive Apple Ring

From likely releases from Apple and Fitbit to long shots, these are the smartwatch and smart ring debuts I'm hoping for most in the new year.

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A month with Fitbit's new AI-driven health coach and how the reimagined app is inching closer to becoming my go-to fitness app

Here's my experience after testing Fitbit's redesigned app and AI-powered health coach for a month.

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Amazon Boxing Day sale 2025: Best deals to shop now

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Google has a chance to give Fitbit the shot in the arm it needs and challenge the Oura Ring in one fell swoop. Here's why Google should launch a smart ring in 2026 and why the market is basically asking for it

The market calls for a Fitbit smart ring. Here's why Google would be wise to launch one in 2026.

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How to set up and optimize your new Google Pixel Watch 4: The 12 essential features to customize out of the box so you can get the most out of Google's latest smartwatch

This Pixel Watch 4 beginner's guide will break down the new Wear OS tricks, fitness AI tools, safety settings, and more to activate on your new smartwatch.

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Best wearable wellness devices for tracking stress effectively: Smartwatches, smart rings and more

Discover the best wearable wellness devices to effectively track and manage stress, enhancing your emotional resilience and well-being

Fitbit's new AI tool wants to take the stress out of your next doctor's visit – and I have some serious questions

Fitbit's new Plan for Care feature lets you chat through your symptoms with AI – what could possibly go wrong?

Wearable Tech Health Guide 2025: The Best Devices and Innovation Gadgets Worth Buying

Wearable tech health devices in 2025 offer smarter tracking, advanced sensors, and real benefits. Learn which gadgets are worth it and how to choose the right one.

Garmin Venu 4 vs Google Pixel Watch 4: I did 10 workouts with both - here's the one I'd recommend for Android users

Both of these stunning fitness trackers are worth buying, but which one is for you? I weighed up the Garmin Venu vs Google Pixel Watch to find out

I had a long, frank conversation with an AI 'fitness coach' — and it wasn't nearly as weird or awkward as I expected

I chatted with Fitbit's new Gemini-powered virtual fitness trainer for nearly 20 minutes, and it wasn't nearly as weird as I anticipated.

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