BTTR Roundup #75: The return of Fitbit, fresh reviews, and 108 deals worth your time

Today's news that Google was launching a new Fitbit kicked me right in the nostalgia. Fitbit was one of those startup brands that somehow manages to capture the imagination of its customers through a combination of great hardware and software.

I remember reviewing the Fitbit Zip while on holidays at Burleigh Heads back around 2013, and losing it on the beach. I mourned that loss.

The new Fitbit kind of looks like a product built by a company that has forgotten how to really innovate. My first impression on seeing pictures of the Fitbit Air was that I hope Whoop has good lawyers.

The second thought was that the Fitbit Air isn't actually about the hardware. It's about the AI health features Google launched alongside it.

Some of the features sound like they could be useful. I say this as someone who is actively trying to improve my health. But I'm also a little wary of giving Google's AI too much of my personal information, regardless of the security and privacy promises it makes.

But to each their own. In some ways, I'm happy to see the Fitbit brand continue, even if it is a shell of what it once was.

What do you think? Will the promise of a new AI-enabled Fitbit entice you back to the brand?

Until next week

Nick @ BTTR

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This week's news

• Electrolux wants to change how Australians think about steam cooking
• Hisense XR10 and C3 laser projectors land in Australia
• Google launches Fitbit Air and a new AI health coach in Australia
• Boost Mobile's new $180 prepaid plan packs in 160GB for six months
• DJI Osmo Mobile 8P launches with new FrameTap remote and smarter tracking
• Bose Lifestyle Collection brings modular home audio to Australia

New reviews

• Sprout Immerse 2 review: It’s three products in one, and two of them work really well
• Reolink Home Hub review: No subscription needed

Best deals this week

Here's a taste of this week's top deals. There are 108 total this week.

Panasonic Lumix G9 Mark II w/ Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Lens Compact System camera

Camera House A$4,499.00 A$3,099.00 31% off

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Apple iPhone Air 1TB - Space Black

Mobileciti A$2,649.00 A$1,699.00 36% off

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Roborock Qrevo C Pro

Roborock A$1,799.00 A$899.00 50% off

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LG gram 17" Copilot+ PC gram AI Lightweight Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V 32GB RAM Windows 11 1TB SSD - 17Z90TL-G. AU88A

LG A$3,099.00 A$2,474.25 20% off

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Dreame H15 Pro Heat Wet and Dry Vacuum

Dreame A$1,299.00 A$699.00 46% off

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Sonos Arc - Black

Sonos A$1,499.00 A$999.00 33% off

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Advwin 90L Electric Mini Fridge Freezer Portable (Pre-Order)

Advwin A$549.99 A$329.90 40% off

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the Multi Chef®

Breville A$179.95 A$129.95 28% off

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