Google login support for Fitbit users goes live on June 6

If you are a Fitbit user, you might have heard that Google plans to let you log in to your account using your Google credentials. This is part of the integration process after Google acquired Fitbit in 2020 for USD 2.1 billion. But when will this new feature be available, and what does it mean for your data privacy?

Google login support will go live on Fitbit’s app starting June 6. This means that you can access your Fitbit account using the same email and password you use for other Google services (such as Gmail, YouTube, or Google Photos). This will make it easier for you to manage your account and your data across different platforms.

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Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO

Linda Yaccarino, the former head of global advertising and partnerships at NBC Universal, is now officially the new CEO of Twitter. She starts her new role along with Joe Benarroch, a former colleague and executive vice president at NBC Universal. Benarroch will focus on business operations at Twitter, according to a memo obtained by the Wall Street Journal.

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Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz electric van for North America is bigger and more powerful

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Volkswagen has finally unveiled the version of the ID.Buzz electric van designed for North America. And it’s not just a modern Microbus. The three-row design with two extra seats is ideal for road trips and large families, but it also has some upgrades over the two-row model.

The North American ID.Buzz has a larger 91kWh battery (versus 82kWh), a more powerful 282hp motor (versus 201hp) for the rear-wheel drive trim, and a higher 99mph (versus 90mph) top speed. It also offers an optional all-wheel drive configuration with a 330hp dual-motor system. 

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Google admits Pixel Watch has a faulty adhesive issue

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Some Pixel Watch owners have reported that the back panel of their smartwatch falls off unexpectedly. This seems to be caused by a faulty adhesive that fails to keep the panel attached, especially when the watch is charged on a magnetic dock. The issue is not very common, and Google has offered to replace the affected watches under warranty. 

However, this is not the first time a Wear OS watch has had a similar problem. Fossil's Gen 4 and Gen 5 hardware also faced issues with their charging rings and back panels. Some Apple watch owners have also encountered this issue. Google says it is working to identify and fix the cause of the problem and hopes to avoid it in the future Pixel Watch models.

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