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Deputy expands executive team with Alla MacDonald & Keshila Vallot Shannon

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Deputy, a major shift work platform, makes notable appointments to its leadership team, including Alla MacDonald as SVP of Strategic Finance and Operations, and Keshila Vallot Shannon as SVP of Global Marketing.
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Hands-on Review: Fitbit Versa 3, the actual star of the smartwatch show

Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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Fitbit Versa 3 impresses with sleek design, improved battery life, and a range of health and fitness features.
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Hands-on Review: Fitbit Sense

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag?.
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Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19

Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.
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Hands-on Review: Fitbit Inspire 2

Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Fitbit's range of smart watches and fitness trackers is now so broad that you could say there's something for everyone.
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Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels

Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.
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Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4

Wed, 20th May 2020
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With inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay in a reasonable $270 device, I appreciate the insights it provides for the sake of my mental and physical health.
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Fitbit begins study to determine if devices can detect heart irregularities

Fri, 8th May 2020
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Fitbit launches the Heart Study, aiming to enrol thousands to test if its wearables can detect atrial fibrillation, potentially revolutionising early detection.
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Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny

Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.
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Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay

Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Fitbit's renowned Charge fitness tracker is welcoming the fourth iteration to its product line – the Charge 4.
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Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Ace 2 activity tracker for kids

Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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Fitbit's Ace 2 activity tracker brings vibrant kid-friendly designs and engaging features, transforming daily routines into active, healthy habits for children.
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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.
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Hands-on Review: Fitbit Inspire HR - A beginner's gateway into fitness trackers

Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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Fitbit's Inspire HR debuts – the ideal entry-level tracker for fitness newbies at $189.95, with stylish design.
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Fitbit and Snap think you want emojis on your fitness trackers

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Fitbit and Snap have launched a Bitmoji app for Fitbit smartwatches, adding avatars to depict users' health and fitness progress.
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Fitbit launches four new wearables, new paid service

Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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The wearables category continues to evolve and grow, with global shipments of wearable devices forecasted to reach 189 million units by 2022.
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Wearable device market one to... watch

Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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Gartner says shipments of wearables will reach 225 million in 2019, with spending hitting US$42b, with smartwatches still taking the lion's share.
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Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Apple's share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.
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Hands-on Review: Is this the best Fitbit yet?

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The Fitbit Ionic integrates seamless fitness tracking, GPS, and stylish comfort, making it a compelling choice for fitness enthusiasts this year.
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Apple Watch 2017 shipments up by over 50% - Canalys

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Q4 2017 shipments grew by more than 32% over Q4 2016, the highest ever number of shipments in a single quarter for any wearable vendor.
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Fitbit delivers revolutionary update for the Ionic

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Fitbit unveils first update to Fitbit OS for Ionic smartwatch users, including over 60 apps and enhanced performance.