{
  "id": 20016914,
  "title": "I tested 12 new fitness trackers this year — but I'd only buy 2 on Black Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/i-tested-12-new-fitness-trackers-this-year-but-id-only-buy-2-on-black",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/i-tested-12-new-smartwatches-and-fitness-trackers-this-year-from-apple-and-samsung-to-garmin-google-and-coros-but-id-only-buy-2-of-them-for-black-friday"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "TechRadar's Senior Fitness and Wearables Editor has tested numerous fitness trackers this year, with a focus on the most recent models such as the Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple Watch Series 12, Google Fitbit Air, and Garmin Cirqa. However, the majority of these devices are recommended to be avoided on Black Friday due to the nature of the fast-paced tech industry, where newer models are released every 1-2 years, rendering older versions outdated. The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are the only exceptions, as they offer significant improvements in features, such as the Apple Watch Series 12's new Siri AI features and the Ultra 4's improved heart rate detection. These updates make them worthwhile purchases on Black Friday, with retailers offering substantial discounts to clear out older stock.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/walmarts-black-friday-deals-pokemon-30th-anniversary-and-tcg-surprises",
        "published": "2026-11-13T17:48:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "12 Walmart Black Friday deals on Scoop clothing: shop tops, skirts, and jeans under $42",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/12-walmart-black-friday-deals-on-scoop-clothing-shop-tops-skirts-and",
        "published": "2026-11-13T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Friday’s Android game and app deals: Echoes of Vatheria, Raiders of the North Sea, MEGA MAN, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/fridays-android-game-and-app-deals-echoes-of-vatheria-raiders-of-the",
        "published": "2026-11-13T18:53:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Early Black Friday Garmin deals are hella impressive: Venu 4, Vivoactive 5, and more at record lows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/early-black-friday-garmin-deals-are-hella-impressive-venu-4",
        "published": "2026-11-14T08:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Creative Bloq",
        "title": "There’s only one Black Friday iPad deal I’d consider so far",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/theres-only-one-black-friday-ipad-deal-id-consider-so-far",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}