The Fitbit Air is a Good Wearable Weighed Down by a Chatty AI Coach

The Fitbit Air succeeds as a minimalist and reliable fitness tracker, but Google's integrated AI Health Coach is criticized for being overly intrusive. While the hardware is solid, the software implementation suggests that users may not need an AI coach that is too nice to be effective. This review highlights the tension between advanced AI integration and user privacy or preference for simplicity in consumer devices.