Here’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app
Here's how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don't like the new Health app After a flood of complaints about the Google Health app that just replaced Fitbit, Google has responded with a list of changes that will roll out starting this week. @verge We tried Fitbit Air‘s AI coach, and it turned out […]
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead The Fitbit app is no more. Along with the launch of the new Fitbit Air (which you can expect a full review of once we’ve spent more time with it), Google has officially replaced it with Google Health, as previously […]
Google’s handsome Pixel Watch 4 is on sale for $40 off in both size configurations
Google's handsome Pixel Watch 4 is on sale for $40 off in both size configurations Spring has sprung, as they say, and to mark the occasion, Google is running a spring-centric promo until Sunday, April 26th. The limited-time discounts apply to a number of Google’s first-party devices, from the Pixel 10 Pro to the Pixel […]
Continuous glucose monitoring made me continuously crazy
Continuous glucose monitoring made me continuously crazy Continuous glucose monitors — also referred to as glucose biosensors — aren’t just for diabetics anymore. Daily life is different when you’re tracking glucose. A little over a year ago, I was on my way to a conference. My bags were packed, the Uber was on its way, […]
Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI’s Member Days Sale
Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI's Member Days Sale REI’s latest sale is in full swing. The outdoor retailer’s exclusive shopping event runs through Monday, March 23rd, bringing with it a batch of discounts on Garmin watches, tents, portable stoves, and a slew of Verge-approved goodies. As expected, most deals are […]
The tragedy of Supernatural
The tragedy of Supernatural When you picture a virtual reality headset user, you’re probably not picturing someone like Sherry Dickson. At 69, the snowy-haired, retired elementary school teacher hops into her Meta Quest headset five days a week, for roughly 60 to 90 minutes at a time. She’s not attending live concerts or watching immersive […]
Peloton lays off 11 percent of its staff just a few months after launching its AI hardware
Peloton lays off 11 percent of its staff just a few months after launching its AI hardware Peloton said on Friday that it’s cutting around 11 percent of its staff, mostly impacting “engineers working on technology and enterprise-related efforts,” reports Bloomberg. Last August, Peloton laid off six percent of its workforce and told investors it […]
Fitbit users now have until May to migrate to a Google account
Fitbit users now have until May to migrate to a Google account Fitbit users who are holding out on moving their data over to a Google account now have until May 19th, 2026 to make the switch. The previous deadline was just days away on February 2nd, but that date has been updated on Google’s […]
Garmin now offers nutrition tracking
Garmin now offers nutrition tracking Garmin announced that it’s adding nutrition tracking to the Garmin Connect app as a perk for users with a Garmin Connect Plus subscription. The feature lets users “track their calories and macros (proteins, fats and carbs) and receive Active Intelligence insights to help them achieve their nutrition goals,” according to […]
I quit all my AI fitness plans, and I feel free
I quit all my AI fitness plans, and I feel free AI sure does use a lot of words to say very little. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they’re going to […]