Review: The Luxe delivers what you’ve come to expect from Fitbit, and it looks good too

US research suggests wearable devices provide insights into so-called long Covid

Review: it won’t work with every phone - you’ll need at the very least an iPhone 6s, and for Precision Finding , an iPhone 11 or newer

Band can interpret hand movements allowing users to interact with virtual world

Search giant said it heard nothing from regulators at end of agreed extended waiting period

Activity tracker looks similar to a Fitbit, with a small display in a silicon band

Halo will enter crowded market for wearables

Consumer groups in the US and in Europe have warned against the deal

European Commission has until August 8th to make decision on deal

Review: On the face of it, the newest model hasn’t changed much, but look closer

Tech Tools: Device features Active Zone Minutes, which tracks any workout that boosts your heart rate

Excellent battery life but still no third-party app support or wireless charging

Wireless chargers, new smartphones, video game consoles among the must-have items

Easy to engage-with platform rewards employees for leading healthy lifestyles

Seen & Heard: Overcharging at PTSB and Ulster Bank, Fitbit’s Irish profits, and the fallout from the collapse of Orla Kiely’s retail empire in the US also make the headlines

Takeover would gives Google access to a huge trove of heart rate, activity and sleep data

Transfer of data can be accessed by Google staff according to whistleblower

Fitbit offered $7.35 per share in cash, a 19% premium on Thursday’s closing price

Sources claim Google owner is in negotiations

CSO to report retail spending figures. Alphabet, Facebook and Apple to deliver results