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Google joins the screenless fitness tracker arena with the Fitbit Air

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Google has joined the growing number of competitors for the screenless Whoop band with the Fitbit Air. Like the Whoop band, this is a fitness tracker without a screen, but unlike the Whoop band, you can use it without a subscription.

The Fitbit app is finally being rebranded as Google Health — here are 5 things you need to know about the big change and what it means for Fitbit users

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5 things you need to know about Google Health, the Fitbit app's sweeping rebrand that we all knew was coming eventually.

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How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome

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Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

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Google plans to let software engineers use AI assistants in job interviews

Google is overhauling its interview process for software engineers to better reflect "the GenAI era."

GrapheneOS patches an Android VPN bypass that Google decided to leave alone

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A researcher disclosed an Android 16 VPN bypass that leaks your real IP. Google declined to patch it, but GrapheneOS shipped a fix within days.

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Google Chrome is quietly installing a 4GB AI model on devices and users are not happy about it

Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.

Fitbit is becoming Google Health, and it’s getting a bunch of wellness upgrades

Google Health is getting photo-based food logging, medical records integration, Apple Health and Peloton compatibility, improved sleep tracking accuracy, and a Gemini-powered coach.

Google Fit is shutting down, and you need to migrate to a new Health app—here's how

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Now that the Fitbit Air has arrived, Google is rethinking its fitness app strategy — and that includes sending another app to the graveyard, if for the right reasons.

El plan de Google para ganar la carrera de la IA en materia de salud: llevarse bien con Apple y otros rivales

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Google quiere convertirse en tu entrenador físico y asesor de bienestar de referencia… incluso si tienes un Apple Watch. El…

The Fitbit app is rebranding and becoming Google Health — here's what to know

Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health, and making sweeping changes to the service along the way. Here's what Fitbit users should know.

El plan de Google para ganar la carrera de la IA en materia de salud: llevarse bien con Apple y otros rivales

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Por Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Google quiere convertirse en tu entrenador físico y asesor de bienestar de referencia… incluso si tienes un Apple Watch. El gigante tecnológico anunció este jueves una serie de actualizaciones en el ámbito de la…

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Google Gemini In Your Kitchen: Is A 3nm Fridge Actually Necessary?

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Dreame showed off a Google Gemini-powered fridge running on a 3nm chip at its recent press event, and it might be more than just a gimmick.

DeepL Layoffs: Google Translate Rival to Cut 25% of Staff Amid AI Structural Shift; Check Details

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German AI translation startup DeepL is cutting 25 per cent of its workforce, affecting 250 employees. CEO Jarek Kutylowski cited a structural shift caused by AI as the primary reason for streamlining the company. The move follows similar…

Google’s Fitbit Air is a screenless $99 Whoop rival, and its core features don’t need a subscription

The Fitbit Air weighs 5 grams without its strap, tracks heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and steps around the clock, lasts seven days on a charge, and costs $99.99.

Fitbit Air is finally Google's answer to screenless fitness trackers like Whoop

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Google has released its first mainstream Fitbit device in three years, the Fitbit Air, and it's a not-so-subtle response to screenless fitness trackers like the Whoop series — including a partnership with basketball superstar Stephen Curry…

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

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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 — The Whoop-like wearable that Google teased in March has just been unveiled. Called…

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Google Seeks EU Deal Over ‘Parasite SEO’ News Rankings

Google reportedly proposed EU search changes to address concerns about news rankings, publisher revenue, and potential fines under the Digital Markets Act.

Google Fitbit Air preorders — where to buy the latest budget fitness tracker for free with a trade-in

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The Google Fitbit Air launches on May 26, and if you want one on your wrist for launch day, then here's where you're able to preorder the lightweight wearable — and score a deal.

Google is readying Gemini for a 24/7 personal AI agent

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Google is upgrading Gemini Agent into a 24/7 digital partner, capable of handling complex tasks and integrating deeply with your connected apps. Continue reading at TweakTown