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  "id": 13962719,
  "title": "Google Fitbit Edge unveiled, reinventing the old pebble-style Fitbit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/google-fitbit-edge-unveiled-reinventing-the-old-pebble-style-fitbit",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/google-fitbit-edge-unveiled-with-a-brilliant-hybrid-oled-display-and-weekend-to-weekend-battery-life-along-with-a-garmin-style-physical-side-button-and-replaceable-battery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has unveiled the Google Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker that redefines the traditional pebble-style Fitbits. Weighing in at 11.5mm thin and priced at $179.99 / £159.99 (around AU$300), this device boasts the largest and brightest screen yet among Fitbits. Sporting a side button for its users' preference, the Google Fitbit Edge stands between the simplicity of the Google Fitbit Air and the advanced features of the Google Pixel Watch. Available in a week-long battery life with a 90-minute charge to full power, the device is engineered for durability with a replaceable battery. It also features onboard GPS, menstrual cycle tracking, sleep tracking, and access to Google Health tools like the AI fitness coach. The device supports call and notification management, Google Maps for navigation, and a range of exercise tracking capabilities. With its emphasis on tactile feedback, repairability, and affordability, the Google Fitbit Edge aims to bridge the gap between basic fitness tracking and advanced smartwatch functionalities, offering users a unique middle-ground experience.",
  "summary": "The Google Fitbit Edge is here, and screens are officially back with Google's 'largest and brightest tracker screen yet'.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I'm skipping the Fitbit Edge because it's too ugly to wear every day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/im-skipping-the-fitbit-edge-because-its-too-ugly-to-wear-every-day",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:00:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Google Blog",
        "title": "How we’re making Google Health and Fitbit Air smarter than ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/how-were-making-google-health-and-fitbit-air-smarter-than-ever",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "This Fitbit Edge upgrade takes it one step closer to buy-it-for-life status",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/this-fitbit-edge-upgrade-takes-it-one-step-closer-to-buy-it-for-life",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:00:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Google unveils the $180 Fitbit Edge, featuring an oval, 1.34\" display and shipping October 27, replacing the Fitbit Charge 6 and discontinuing the Charge line (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/google-unveils-the-180-fitbit-edge-featuring-an-oval-1-34-display-and",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:10:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Google just announced the new Fitbit Edge — how to preorder before the launch on Oct. 27",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/google-just-announced-the-new-fitbit-edge-how-to-preorder-before-the",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:11:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Google says Health Guardian is launching later in October on the Fitbit Air and Edge for Google Health Premium users, and expands automatic activity tracking (Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/google-says-health-guardian-is-launching-later-in-october-on-the",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:20:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Google Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Which should you choose?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/google-fitbit-edge-vs-fitbit-air-which-should-you-choose",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:25:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}