Google just launched the Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 fitness tracker with AI health coaching and a replaceable battery. Here is what it can and cannot do.
Google’s New $179.99 Fitbit Edge Uses AI Coaching and Has a Battery You Can Replace
Have you ever had a gadget that stopped working well because the battery wore out? Google says its new Fitbit Edge tries to fix that problem, and it adds artificial intelligence (AI) to help people with fitness and health habits.
What Is the Fitbit Edge?
The Fitbit Edge is a fitness tracker, which is a small device you wear on your wrist. In its official blog post, Google introduced it on October 12 for $179.99. According to TechStartups, it has a bright OLED screen, built-in GPS, more than 50 exercise modes, and up to seven days of battery life. It can be preordered now and goes on sale October 27. A Stephen Curry edition costs $219.99.
How Does the AI Help?
The tracker uses AI to spot what kind of exercise you are doing, even if you forget to press start. It also works with Google Health Coach, an AI helper that gives personal tips on fitness and health. Some of the more advanced features need a paid Google Health Premium subscription.
What Is Special About the Battery?
TechStartups says the Edge has a “modular architecture with a replaceable battery.” That means that when the battery gets old, it can be swapped out rather than tossing the whole device. That is better for your wallet and for the planet.
Can It Tell You If You Are Sick?
No. The Fitbit Edge tracks things like heart rate, sleep, and temperature changes to help you understand your habits. These features are for wellness, not for finding or treating illnesses. If you have health worries, a doctor is the right person to ask.
Why Does It Matter?
AI is moving from computers and phones to things we wear every day. When you try gadgets like this, it helps to ask what information they collect and which features cost extra.
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