Google's Fitbit Edge leaks out with a screen and Pixel 11 colors
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The upcoming Fitbit Edge looks like a replacement for the Fitbit Charge last seen in 2023.
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A cluttered home gym with various fitness gadgets including a heart rate monitor and a smartwatch, where a person holds the new Fitbit Edge with a small screen, looking puzzled and surrounded by discarded old Fitbit devices.
Caption: Who needs a heart monitor when you have a screen showing 'Pixel 11' colors?
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Based on the original story on engadget.com.
Editor's note
Google's Fitbit Edge is just another incremental update in a market already flooded with health trackers, raising the question of whether consumers really need another device to monitor their steps and heart rate. With the fitness tech landscape becoming increasingly saturated, it's hard to see how this new gadget will stand out from the crowd unless it brings something truly revolutionary to the table.
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Panel 1
*Scene: A fitness enthusiast, Alex, is jogging on a treadmill in a crowded gym. Alex wears a Fitbit Charge on their wrist, looking slightly frustrated.*
Alex: Why won't this old thing connect to my phone? It’s like it’s from the Stone Age!
Panel 2
*Scene: Alex is back at home, sitting on the couch with a laptop, reading an article about the upcoming Fitbit Edge. The article is shown on the screen, featuring the device's sleek new design and a colorful screen.*
Alex: Wait, a screen? And it comes in Pixel 11 colors? Why didn’t they just tell me to get a smartwatch?
Panel 3
*Scene: Alex stands in front of a full-length mirror, wearing a new Fitbit Edge on their wrist. The device has a small, colorful screen and matches their phone's vibrant color scheme. Alex looks confused but relieved.*
Alex: So, it’s basically a smartwatch in fitness gear. About time, Google.
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