Google confining Fitbit makes sense, but it's a portent of doom

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Fitbit has pulled its trackers out of nearly 30 countries or territories, based on a decision from parent company Google to "align" Fitbit and Pixel sales more closely. An industry expert told me this was a "prudent" decision on Google's part. But it still has me worried that Google has no plan for Fitbit beyond its usual conservative sales M.O.

Sunday Runday

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In his weekly column, our Senior Editor of Wearables and Fitness Michael Hicks discusses the world of smartwatches, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit (and help you do the same).