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Google’s Screenless Fitbit Air Opens Preorders at $99

The minimalist tracker feeds data into Google Health to nudge buyers toward Gemini‑powered coaching.

Overview

  • Preorders are live at $99.99 for the standard model and $129.99 for a Stephen Curry Special Edition, with U.S. retail availability set for May 26.
  • The tiny, display‑free “pebble” tracks 24/7 heart rate, AFib alerts, SpO2, HRV, and full sleep stages, and it lasts up to a week with a five‑minute quick charge covering a day.
  • New usability details include a left‑edge status LED with patterns for charging, low battery, and firmware updates, plus a firm double‑tap to check battery or silence alarms.
  • All data lives in the Google Health app, and a three‑month Google Health Premium trial unlocks a Gemini‑based Health Coach with photo‑to‑workout logging before renewing at $9.99 per month.
  • Over the weekend, Google Store demos showed the Air as slimmer and just 12g on the wrist compared with Whoop, and core metrics work without a paid plan, sharpening its low‑cost pitch.