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Business Wars Daily

New Fitbit Watch Tests Your Temperature — And Your Stress Level

Business Wars Daily

Wondery

News, Daily News, Business News, Business

4.6716 Ratings

🗓️ 7 September 2020

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

Today is Monday, September 7, and we’re looking at Fitbit vs. Apple Watch.

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I'm David Brown, and this is Business Wars Daily on this Monday, September 7th.

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In the last few months, chances are you've had your temperature taken more often than you had in the last few years. From the hair salon, if you're allowed to go there,

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to the doctor's office, a quick forehead scan is often required before you set foot in the door.

1:22.0

Today, more than ever, having a fever means you shouldn't be around others. But by the time you

1:27.0

actually get to your

1:27.8

destination and find out that you're running hot, you've probably been in contact with other people.

1:32.9

That includes the person holding the thermometer. And if there's one thing we do know about

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COVID-19 is that contact can spread the virus. Wearable device maker Fitbit is trying to cut off

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such exposure before it happens.

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The new Fitbit Sense is equipped with sensors that may be able to detect COVID-19 and flu

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