Google today announced a new Fitbit Web API to facilitate health providers’ access to their patients’ AFib data. Many Fitbit and Pixel devices can analyze users’ heart rhythms while they’re still or sleeping. Fitbit rolled out heart-health-tracking smartwatches with AFib detection in 2022. However, the device users previously had to export and share their Afib […]
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How Dexcom uses wearables to deliver differentiated diabetes management
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) is one of the leaders in the diabetes technology space with its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. The company’s current-generation Dexcom G6 CGM remains one of the biggest players in the CGM space. Meanwhile, its next-generation Dexcom G7 CGM has already launched in a number of countries overseas. The wearable device — which […]
Google, Fitbit unveil smartwatch that can detect AFib
Google today unveiled its first full-featured premium smartwatch developed with Fitbit’s health and fitness expertise. In August, Google unveiled its new Fall lineup that included The Fitbit Sense 2. Google said at the time that it marks the company’s “most advanced health-focused smartwatch.” It features more than six days of battery life. The watch aims to […]
Fitbit unveils fall lineup that includes AFib-detecting smartwatch
Google’s Fitbit has announced its upcoming releases this fall, with one health-focused offering providing heart health tracking capabilities. According to a blog post presenting the new offerings, the new Inspire 3, Versa 4 and Sense 2 — the latter of which being the heart health tracker — are all thinner and more comfortable than previous […]
FDA clears Fitbit PPG algorithm to detect AFib
Google’s Fitbit announced today that it received FDA clearance for its photoplethysmography algorithm to identify atrial fibrillation. Fitbit — which Google’s parent company Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL) acquired early last year for $2.1 billion — said the PPG-based algorithm and irregular heart rhythm notification feature will be available to its U.S. consumers in the coming months. […]
Fitbit wins U.S., EU regulatory approval for ECG app
Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) and CE Mark clearance for its electrocardiogram (ECG) app. San Francisco-based Fitbit’s ECG app is designed to assess heart rhythm for atrial fibrillation (AFib), offering a simple method for on-the-spot readings, including whenever a user notices any unusual cardiac symptoms, according to a news release. The Fitbit […]
NASA, Fitbit gain EUAs for COVID-19 devices
The FDA granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for emergency COVID-19 ventilator devices developed by Nasa and Fitbit (NYSE:FIT). According to the FDA’s ongoing list of devices granted EUAs, both devices were authorized on June 1. NASA’s VITAL (ventilator intervention technology accessible locally) compressor and the Fitbit Flow are the latest of a few ventilator alternatives to […]
Fitbit launches wearable AFib detection study
Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) recently announced it launched its first large-scale, virtual study to validate the use of its wearables in atrial fibrillation detection. The Fitbit Heart Study is part of Fitbit’s larger strategy to make easy-to-use tools for the detection of a range of conditions. The goal of the study is to enroll hundreds of thousands of […]
Google to pay more than $2B for Fitbit
Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) today confirmed the rumor of an acquisition by Google parent Alphabet (NSDQ:GOOG), revealing that it accepted a $7.35-per-share cash offer worth about $2.1 billion. “More than 12 years ago, we set an audacious company vision – to make everyone in the world healthier. Today, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved towards reaching that goal. We […]
Report: Google parent Alphabet eyes Fitbit
Google parent Alphabet (NSDQ:GOOG) reportedly made an offer to acquire Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) in an attempt to work its way into the smartwatch and fitness tracker market. There is not any certainty of a deal as of yet and no financial terms were shared, according to a report from Reuters, which cited “people familiar with the matter.” […]
Fitbit inks cardiovascular monitoring deal with pharma alliance
The Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY)-Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Alliance said today that it is working with Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) to improve earlier detection of atrial fibrillation in individuals with an increased risk of stroke. Fitbit and the alliance plan to work together on the development of educational content and guidance in support of people at increased risk for Afib. Fitbit is seeking […]
