Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches Due To Burn Hazard

A Fitbit smartwatch is being recalled due to the battery overheating and posing a burn hazard.

• Mar 2, 2022

Google Buys Fitbit For $2.1B, Enters Crowded Wearables Field

Fitbit is being acquired by Google's parent company for about $2.1 billion, wading into the crowded and competitive field of wearables and fitness technology.

• Nov 1, 2019

How Well Can Your Fitbit Track Sleep Activity?

Fitness trackers claim to be able to track your sleep. But how accurate are they?

• May 8, 2017

Fitness Tracker Incentives Tempting Some To Cheat On Step Counts

Fitness tracker incentives include bragging rights, freebies and discounts. Those discounts are why some people are finding ways to cheat.

• Mar 28, 2017

University Of Pittsburgh Study Finds Fitness Tracker Users Lose Less Weight Than Non-Users

Fitness trackers are big business these days, which is why a study done at the University of Pittsburgh is so surprising

• Sep 20, 2016

Study Shows Fitbit Trackers 'Highly Inaccurate'

They're one of the most popular fitness trackers around, but a new study says Fitbit might not be as accurate as you think.

• May 24, 2016

Fitness Tracker Sales On The Rise, But Are They Accurate?

Last year alone, there were an estimated 19 million fitness tracking devices in use. But, how accurate are they?

• Nov 17, 2015

New Gadgets & Apps Shine Light On Your Sleeping Habits

There are all kinds of apps to keep you fit. Now, apps – and their accompanying gadgets - will help you get a look at how you sleep.

• Feb 20, 2015

Winter Sports Are A Great Way To Burn Calories

KDKA's Kristine Sorensen embraces the cold weather as a great way to burn calories.

• Jan 9, 2015

Rashes, Blisters Lead To Major Fitbit Recall

A recall has been announced on the popular FitBit wireless wristband activity tracker after thousands of complaints of itchy rashes, blisters, and burns.

• Mar 13, 2014