Google Fitbit Air

I love the health-tracking features of my Apple Watch (duh) but there are times that I’d rather wear a watch without Slack or iMessage on it. For years, I’ve clamored for Apple to make a screenless tracker like the Whoop band. It seems like Google beat Apple to the punch with its new Fitbit Air: Samantha Kelly has more at Bloomberg: The new device bears a striking resemblance to Whoop’s health tracker, featuring a soft fabric band with a battery and sensor pack underneath. One big difference is the business model: an upfront cost to buy the hardware and an optional $10 per month Google Health subscription. Whoop doesn’t charge for its hardware but instead has an annual subscription fee that begins at $200. The Fitbit Air may appeal to users seeking a simpler alternative to the Apple Watch — one with fewer distractions and notifications — or a cheaper option than rival health trackers. The popular Oura Ring health tracker, sold by Oura Health Oy, starts at $349, while the cheapest…