Pebble smartwatches will keep working (for now) despite acquisition by Fitbit
In a blog post, Pebble said it would ensure that existing smartwatch owners wouldn't shut down existing software following its acquisition by Fitbit.
Pebble acquisition could help Fitbit build a successful smartwatch
Fitbit recently announced its acquisition of Pebble, and while it claims that's to get Pebble's software, all signs point to a Fitbit smartwatch.
Living with diabetes? Fitbit and Medtronic can help
Your Fitbit won't just be monitoring how many steps you take in a day -- it will also keep tabs on your glucose levels.
Pebble sinks: Smartwatch pioneer to shut down, sell core assets to Fitbit
Fitbit is officially buying Pebble's assets and while the price hasn't been announced, it's rumored to be less than $40 million. Pebble is shutting down.
Meizu H1 Band is China's answer to Fitbit at just a quarter of the price
The new H1 Band from Chinese consumer electronics company Meizu promises all the same functionality as the Fitbit, but at a quarter of the price.
FitBit snaps up Pebble in bid to stay alive in shrinking wearables market
Also today: Apple looks to the skies - but not space - to improve the Maps app, and Nokia's classic 'candy bar' phones may return to the market.
Working out while wearing a Fitbit will soon give you a boost in 'NBA 2K17'
NBA 2K17 fanatics have a new incentive to exercise on a regular basis, as Fitbit trackers will soon unlock in-game bonuses and boosted character stats.
Huawei takes on Fitbit with Fit, a $130 water-resistant fitness tracker
Huawei's latest wearable -- the Fit -- is a fitness tracker that looks like a smartwatch. It's also nothing like last year's Huawei Watch.
Manufacturing woes and weak demand have slowed Fitbit’s financial pulse
San Francisco, California-based wearable company Fitbit attributed weak Q3 2016 performance to supply chain issues and weak demand.
Fitbit issues a patch that should fix tracking issues for its Charge 2 wearable
Fitbit has issued a couple of new patches for its Charge 2 fitness tracker, which clears up some of the accuracy issues users were having with tracking.
Just how accurate is your wearable? Not very, new study finds
As per a new study, wrist wearables like the Fitbit and Apple Watch just aren't that great at keeping tabs on your heart rate
From guilt to relief: the emotional impact of giving up activity tracking
A new University of Washington study examines the varied reasons users give for abandoning personal fitness trackers -- and how to get them back again.
Hands on: Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2
Fitbit has announced two new devices to its portfolio of fitness-tracking wearables -- the Charge 2 and the Flex 2.
Fitness band face-off: Fitbit wins in court against Jawbone, fight likely to continue
Plus: Woz in not on board with losing the iPhone's headphone jack, and Google rolls out a sticky sweet new version of the Android OS.
Fitbit can keep operating in U.S. after judge rules it did not steal trade secrets
It seems as though Fitbit will continue to be able to sell fitness trackers in the U.S. A judge has ruled Fitbit did not steal trade secrets from Jawbone.
People are more satisfied with the Apple Watch than any other smartwatch, but not by much
According to J.D. Power's 2016 Smartwatch Device Satisfaction Report, Apple garnered the highest customer satisfaction score with its Apple Watch.
Trying to get pregnant? Clue and FitBit may be able to make that happen
Thanks to a new internal pilot study conducted by Clue, wearables just may be the tool parents-in-waiting have been waiting for.
Check your Fitbit from the wall using Wink’s Relay light switch
Wink's Relay light switch lets you call an Uber, shows your Fitbit stats, and works with IFTTT.
Fitbit’s sleep-schedule features want to give you a more ‘consistent sleep’
Fitbit is releasing new sleep functions for your fitness band to better optimize your sleep and improve your health.
Study finds inaccuracies in Fitbit's heart rate trackers, but questions remain
According to a recent study conducted by two researchers, the Fitbit Charge HR and Surge exhibit inaccurate heart rate measurements.
Fitbit bets on mobile payments with acquisition of Coin
Fitbit is predicting a bright and cheery future in mobile payments. It's acquiring Coin, maker of the credit card-emulating Coin card.
In a world full of multi-purpose wearables, can one-trick-ponies like Fitbit survive?
Fitbit is facing pressure to do more than just track fitness. Is it necessary? Depending on who you ask, the company's either in trouble or doing just fine.
Fitbits are selling like hotcakes, but the company may face a rough year ahead
Fitbit may have had a great few months, but the rest of the year may not be as spectacular, if its dipping stocks are anything to go by.
Fitbit comes out on top in latest legal battle with Jawbone
In a huge victory for Fitbit in its ongoing battle with Jawbone, courts ruled that some of the crucial patents upon which Jawbone's case rested are invalid.
Keep on wearing that Fitbit: Data collected from a man’s Fitbit might have saved his life
Your Fitbit may one day be used for much more than personal fitness. After a man was rushed to hospital, doctors used his Fitbit data to treat him.
Fitbit wearer’s heart rate drops after breakup
Love hurts, and now, your Fitbit can prove it. No more of this qualitative emotions-driven approach, friends.
Fitbit teams up with Alexa to offer voice-activated fitness data
Finding out how active you've been recently just became a whole lot easier, as Amazon's Alexa now supports Fitbit stat tracking.
The Lively Wearable will help grandma stay safe and physically active
GreatCall Inc. launched an Indiegogo campaign for a wearable geared toward your mom or your mom's mom -- the Lively Wearable.
Thanks to Fitbit and Reddit, a husband found out he and his wife are pregnant
Thanks to the power of the Internet and a Fitbit, a couple found out they will be first-time parents later this year.
Marissa Mayer gets one more stab at saving Yahoo from getting sold out
Big changes at Yahoo mean some 1700 employees may lose their jobs. In a last-ditch effort to fix what ails Yahoo, Marissa Mayer is staying on as CEO.
Fitbit’s Alta is a stylish band that offers the usual functions in a range of fashions
Fitbit launched a new fitness tracker today, gradually building its portfolio. The Fitbit Alta focuses more on design and customizable bands.
Students at Christian college protest mandatory use of FitBits
Required reading is nothing new for college students, but required Fitbit usage? That's surely a sign of the times.
Consumer Reports still believes in the accuracy of the Fitbit
The public may not be on Fitbit's side, but Consumer Reports certainly is. The company reported that the wearable showed itself to be accurate when tested.