Fitbit Air review: Health tracking for the AI generation
The Fitbit Air is a new health tracking device from Google designed for the AI generation. It features lightweight hardware and a comprehensive app, but the AI can sometimes be glitchy. This device aims to compete with other screenless wearables like Whoop, offering a unique experience focused on health monitoring.
- ▪The Fitbit Air is a lightweight and versatile health tracker that lacks a display.
- ▪It utilizes the Google Health app and an AI Coach for user interaction and workout tracking.
- ▪The device is designed to compete with other screenless wearables, particularly Whoop.
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Reviews Wearables Fitbit Air review: Health tracking for the AI generation Google has brought some serious competition to Whoop (and other screenless wearable trackers). By Cherlynn Low May 26, 2026 9:00 am EST Cherlynn Low for Engadget RATING : 8.8 / 10 Pros Lightweight, versatile hardware Fast charging Comprehensive and easy-to-use app Cons AI can be glitchy "You clearly didn't get the memo about taking it easy today." That was the headline to the summary of a workout I had logged in the new Google Health app. Minutes later, it was replaced with something less... aggro. "Adjusted your HIIT session details," it said, before going on to detail my workout and contextualize the metrics.
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