ECG Yes, Calories No: What Your Smartwatch Is Really Cleared to Measure

ECG Yes, Calories No: What Your Smartwatch Is Really Cleared to Measure

People wearing an Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch or Fitbit often ask how much to trust it. The short answer: the ECG and some alerts — irregular rhythm, sleep apnea and hypertension — passed regulators as medical software; blood oxygen, calories and steps are wellness data. None replaces a diagnosis, and any warning or symptom belongs … Read more

Fitbit Edge Lands With a Swappable Battery and a $179 Price Tag

Fitbit Edge Lands With a Swappable Battery and a 9 Price Tag

Google has taken the wraps off the Fitbit Edge, a health-tracking band it positions squarely between the entry-level Fitbit Air and its Pixel Watch line. Announced on the company’s official blog on October 12, 2026, the device goes on sale October 27 at $179.99 (roughly €169), and it arrives with a feature almost unheard of … Read more