When Fitbit Inc. launched its first wearable fitness tracker, the market was mostly confined to low-cost pedometers. Thirteen years later, people are hungry for devices that monitor everything from blood oxygen to sleep patterns, which has lured tech giants such as Apple Inc. into the segment.

James Park, Fitbit’s co-founder and chief executive officer, is intent on not being left in the dust. Fitbit’s new Sense smartwatch, which recently went on sale, is packed with the latest health-tracking features. The company also is…

This post first appeared on wsj.com

You May Also Like

Rain kills 15 in southwest China as Xi urges better defenses

The latest round of heavy rain has disrupted the lives of more…

Purdue Restructuring on Hold After Judge Overturns Settlement

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP spent years building a restructuring plan to…

Will Smith resigns from Academy, days after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith on Friday resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts…

In pandemic times, Black maternal health is more important than ever

The disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black communities is well-documented, with Black…