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Fitbit Air praised, but Google's AI coach deemed unnecessary

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The Fitbit Air is praised as a reliable and minimalist fitness tracker. However, its integrated Google AI Health Coach is deemed unnecessary and perhaps too gentle to be an effective coach. This suggests a disconnect between the hardware's utility and the AI's perceived value. AI

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Fitbit Air praised, but Google's AI coach deemed unnecessary

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