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The Charge 5 is available today for preorder and will launch with worldwide availability in the fall.
Individuals with COVID-19 took longer to return to their resting heart rate, sleep and activity baselines than those with symptoms but who tested negative.
The ring could measure biometric data including blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse, blood pressure, glucose levels and more.
This new shift could mean a larger Fitbit team going forward.
Aside from the design aspect, the Luxe comes with an array of health-monitoring features found in Fitbit’s other trackers.
Interested researchers must submit a letter of intent describing their research and how they will use Fitbit’s products and services in it.
Starting this month, eligible Fitbit Sense users can participate in the study, which will look into how pulse arrival time can be used to measure blood pressure.
The new research collaboration will zero in on athletes across Pac-12 universities.
People between the ages of 18 and 24 saw the most variation in sleep during the early months of the pandemic.
The company is launching the Fitbit Ace 3 for $79.99.