Fitbit stories
Is your refund and returns policy ACCC-compliant?
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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fitbit
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warranties
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opinion
The ACCC has highlighted misleading return policies on over 2,000 Australian retail websites, prompting calls for businesses to review compliance with consumer rights.
Deputy expands executive team with Alla MacDonald & Keshila Vallot Shannon
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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fitbit
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docusign
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.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge 6
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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wearables
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gps
The Charge 6 comes filled to the brim with features, including more than 40 different exercise modes, built-in GPS, and an ECG heart health reader.
Fitbit unveils Charge 6, its most advanced tracker yet
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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wearables
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google
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fitbit
Revolutionising wearable tech, the Fitbit Charge 6 debuts with enhanced heart rate metrics and integrated Google utilities.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Luxe, my favourite fitbit tracker to date
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fitbit
Fitbit Luxe: A sleek and stylish fitness tracker that combines fashion and functionality, perfect for any outfit.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Ace 3 - Fitbit's newest fitness tracker for kids
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fitness
The Fitbit Ace 3 is a great, sleek way to motivate children to exercise and to be healthy. It's well worth the investment.
Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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data privacy
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google
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fitbit
Google completes Fitbit acquisition, ensuring data privacy with commitments not to use health data for ads and to keep it separate from other Google ad data.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Sense
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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?.
Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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fitbit
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mental health
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university of sydney
Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.
Attempts to block Google's acquisition of Fitbit over health privacy
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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healthtech
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google
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fitbit
Monash Business School aims to halt Google's acquisition of Fitbit, claiming it could monetise health data from 28 million users.
Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays
Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.
Fitbit stats: More intense workouts are better for your body
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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healthtech
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fitbit
Fitbit data shows that more Active Zone Minutes (AZMs) lead to better health stats, including lower resting heart rate and BMI.
Wearables market sees 29.7% growth, driven by hearables
Fri, 29th May 2020
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wearables
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apple
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samsung
The growth in Q1 2020 was fuelled by new product launches from market leaders as well as increased perceived utility as people set up offices at home.
New wearable devices to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia, epilepsy and heart attacks
Tue, 26th May 2020
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healthtech
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fitbit
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healthcare
New wearables are set to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia and heart attacks, says the University of South Australia.
Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4
Wed, 20th May 2020
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
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.
Fitbit begins study to determine if devices can detect heart irregularities
Fri, 8th May 2020
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smartphones
Fitbit launches the Heart Study, aiming to enrol thousands to test if its wearables can detect atrial fibrillation, potentially revolutionising early detection.
Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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wearables
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google
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apple
Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.
Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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fitness
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fitbit
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fitness tracker
Fitbit's renowned Charge fitness tracker is welcoming the fourth iteration to its product line – the Charge 4.
82% growth in Q4 2019 indicates growing appetite for wearables
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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wearables
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apple
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samsung
IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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wearables
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apple
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samsung
Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.