{
  "id": 3830026,
  "title": "Get the Fitbit that shares heart rate info with gym equipment while it’s just $135",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/get-the-fitbit-that-shares-heart-rate-info-with-gym-equipment-while",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/aug-27-google-fitbit-charge-6-fitness-tracker"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fitbit's Charge 6 fitness tracker offers users the ability to track their workouts, heart rate, sleep, stress levels, and more, all for $134.99, down from its regular price of $159.95. This device is particularly useful as its data seamlessly syncs with compatible exercise equipment, displaying real-time heart rate information to enhance the workout experience.\n\nBeyond the gym, the Charge 6 utilizes GPS and GLONASS technology to monitor pace, distance, routes, and outdoor activities, eliminating the need to rely solely on a smartphone. The device provides over 40 exercise modes to accommodate various activities, including walking, running, cycling, and swimming, along with Active Zone Minutes to gauge workout intensity.\n\nThe Charge 6 continually monitors heart rate, daily activity, sleep patterns, and stress levels, delivering personalized insights through its Sleep Score feature. The device also includes SpO₂ and skin temperature tracking to provide additional wellness metrics. In certain regions, the device supports ECG and EDA Scan features, which are wellness tools rather than medical devices.\n\nThe Google integrations on the Charge 6 make it a practical option for users between workouts, offering features such as Maps for turn-by-turn navigation during walks, runs, and rides, Google Wallet for contactless payments, YouTube Music for compatible playback control, and smart notifications for incoming calls, messages, app alerts, alarms, and reminders from a compatible smartphone.\n\nThe device boasts a bright AMOLED touchscreen that ensures visibility both indoors and outdoors. It can operate for up to seven days on a single charge, and its 50-meter water resistance makes it suitable for swimming and everyday wear. The package includes small and large silicone bands for users to choose from.",
  "summary": "Get the Fitbit Charge 6 with built-in GPS, real-time heart-rate sharing, sleep and stress tracking, Google apps, and seven-day battery life for $134.99.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}