India, May 26 -- Google may have finally found a way to make wearables exciting again.

The newly launched Fitbit Air is rapidly emerging as one of the biggest health-tech stories of 2026, with early reviewers calling it a potential threat to smartwatches, fitness bands, and even premium wellness platforms like Whoop and Oura. Unlike traditional smartwatches that constantly demand attention, Fitbit Air strips the experience down to a lightweight, screenless tracker focused entirely on passive health monitoring and AI-powered wellness coaching.

Priced at just $99, the wearable is significantly cheaper than many rivals while still offering advanced health tracking features like continuous heart-rate monitoring, sleep analysis, stress trac...