Fitbit shifts to USB-C for the Luxe's charging cable

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It looks like Fitbit is finally shifting to using USB-C for its charging cables, at least when it comes to its new lifestyle tracker, the Luxe. 9to5Google shares images of the Luxe's charging cable, and it shows a USB-C connector with a button used for the reset process if the tracker is unresponsive. 

The Google-owned company doesn't refer to the charging cable on its product page, but you can see its difference from other Fitbit charging cables. It doesn't have that distinct cutout associated with the USB-A standard. We don't know if this charging cable will be a standard for the company moving forward, but we hope it will be.

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Fitbit Luxe merges style and health and wellness tracking

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Fitbit has a new fitness tracker in town, and the Google-owned company calls it the "most elevated tracker" it offers. Style is at the core of this new fitness band, but it bears many of the essential features Fitbit provides in its products, including a push for a more "holistic" approach to health management.

"Over the past year, we've had to think differently about our health—from keeping an eye out for possible COVID-19 symptoms to managing the ongoing stress and anxiety of today's world," said James Park, VP, GM, and co-founder of Fitbit, in a press release. "Even though we are starting to see positive changes, it has never been more important to manage your holistic health. That's why we've been resolute in introducing products to support you in staying mentally well and physically active. We've made major technological advancements with Luxe, creating a smaller, slimmer, beautifully designed tracker packed with advanced features—some that were previously only available with our smartwatches—making these tools accessible to even more people around the globe."

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