Consumer Reports: Fitbit heart rate monitoring tech is “very accurate”
Two testers wore Fitbit Surge and Fitbit Charge HR on their wrists and compared results with readings measured by Polar chest straps.
Cedars-Sinai to use Fitbit Charge HR in a small trial of cancer patients
Researchers want to use the activity tracker to determine if it can help oncologists assess whether their patients are active enough for chemotherapy.
Valencell files patent suit against Apple and Fitbit
The patent infringement lawsuit assert that Apple Watch, Fitbit Surge and Fitbit Charge HR infringe on four of Valencell's patents.
Fitbit users sue over faulty heart monitoring
Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against the company alleging that Fitbit Charge HR and Surge do not accurately track users' heart rates.
Fitbit Blaze is a fitness-focused smartwatch
Like the Surge, the new model runs Fitbit's proprietary software designed to keep users fit, while keeping up with their (in)activity, sleep and heart rate.
Fitbit Charge HR, Fitbit Surge get automatic exercise tracking to
The two wearable devices can now automatically detect common exercises like biking, hiking, running, as well as sports like basketball, soccer and tennis.
Fitbit has moved 4.8M devices in Q3 2015
United States accounts for the two thirds of the Q3 revenue, followed by the APAC region (16%), EMEA (12%), and Other Americas (6%).
Over 20 enterprise customers have signed-up for Fitbit Wellness in the previous 4 months
Fitbit has also announced the addition of the Fitbit Corporate Challenges feature to help drive employee engagement; the feature will be available in Q4 2015.
Court orders Fitbit employees to turn over alleged Jawbone secrets
A preliminary injunction doesn't mean much though, and Fitbit was quick to release the statement saying that this was not a motion against them.
Fitbit, Element Hotels team-up to encourage people to walk more
The Walk the World with Element Hotels, Powered by Fitbit campaign encourages travelers across the globe to maintain a healthy lifestyle.