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8 Questions · Test Your KnowledgeFitbit products and historyTrivia challengeFrom step counts to smartwatches — how well do you really know Fitbit and its iconic devices?HistoryProductsHealthFeaturesWearablesBeginIn what year was Fitbit founded?A2005B2006C2007D2009Correct! Fitbit was founded in 2007 by James Park and Eric Friedman in San Francisco. The company officially launched its first product, the Fitbit Tracker, at a TechCrunch conference in 2008.Not quite. Fitbit was founded in 2007 by James Park and Eric Friedman. Despite being founded that year, the company didn't release its first wearable tracker until the following year in 2008.ContinueWhat was the name of Fitbit's very first wearable fitness tracker, released in 2009?AFitbit OneBFitbit UltraCFitbit ClassicDFitbit TrackerCorrect! The original Fitbit Tracker was a small clip-on device released in 2009. It could track steps, distance, calories burned, and even sleep patterns, which was groundbreaking at the time.Not quite. The first Fitbit product was simply called the Fitbit Tracker. It was a small clip-on device that tracked steps, distance, calories, and sleep — a remarkable feature set for 2009.ContinueWhich tech giant acquired Fitbit in January 2021?AAppleBSamsungCGoogleDMicrosoftCorrect! Google completed its acquisition of Fitbit in January 2021 for approximately $2.1 billion. The deal faced significant regulatory scrutiny over privacy concerns before it was finally approved.Not quite. It was Google that acquired Fitbit in January 2021 for around $2.1 billion. The acquisition was heavily scrutinized by regulators in the EU and elsewhere due to concerns about how Google might use Fitbit's vast health data.ContinueWhich Fitbit device was the first to feature a built-in GPS?AFitbit SurgeBFitbit IonicCFitbit BlazeDFitbit Charge HRCorrect! The Fitbit Surge, released in 2014, was Fitbit's first device to include built-in GPS. It was marketed as a 'fitness superwatch' and also featured continuous heart rate monitoring and smartphone notifications.Not quite. The Fitbit Surge, launched in 2014, was the first Fitbit device with built-in GPS. It was a major step forward for the brand, offering runners and outdoor athletes real-time pace and route tracking without needing a phone.ContinueWhat is the name of Fitbit's health and wellness subscription service, launched in 2020?AFitbit PlusBFitbit Health+CFitbit PremiumDFitbit ProCorrect! Fitbit Premium launched in 2020, offering advanced health insights, guided programs, sleep analysis, and mindfulness content for a monthly fee. It integrates deeply with the Fitbit app to give users a more personalised health picture.Not quite. The service is called Fitbit Premium, and it launched in 2020. It provides subscribers with deeper health metrics, personalised insights, sleep tools, and guided wellness programs beyond what the free Fitbit app offers.ContinueThe Fitbit Versa 2 introduced which virtual assistant feature?AGoogle AssistantBSiriCAlexaDBixbyCorrect! The Fitbit Versa 2, released in 2019, was the first Fitbit device to include Amazon Alexa built in. Users could ask Alexa questions, set alarms, and control smart home devices directly from their wrist.Not quite. The Fitbit Versa 2 integrated Amazon Alexa, not Google Assistant or any other voice assistant. This was a notable partnership, allowing users to interact with Alexa hands-free right from their smartwatch.ContinueWhich Fitbit model was the first to receive an ECG (electrocardiogram) app for detecting atrial fibrillation?AFitbit Sense 2BFitbit Versa 3CFitbit IonicDFitbit SenseCorrect! The Fitbit Sense, launched in 2020, was the first Fitbit device to offer an ECG app. It could detect signs of atrial fibrillation, a potentially serious heart condition, helping position Fitbit as a serious health monitoring device.Not quite. The original Fitbit Sense, released in 2020, was the pioneer here. It brought an ECG app capable of screening for atrial fibrillation, alongside other advanced sensors like an EDA sensor for stress tracking.ContinueThe Fitbit Ionic smartwatch was discontinued by Fitbit in 2022. What was the primary reason given for the recall?APoor battery life complaintsBA risk of the battery overheating and burning skinCSoftware vulnerabilities exposing user dataDInaccurate heart rate sensor readingsCorrect! In March 2022, Fitbit recalled the Ionic smartwatch due to reports that the lithium-ion battery could overheat, posing a burn hazard to wearers. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission was involved, and Fitbit offered a $299 refund to affected customers.Not quite. The Fitbit Ionic was recalled in 2022 because its battery could overheat and cause burns to the skin. The recall involved over one million units worldwide, and Fitbit offered a $299 refund as part of the settlement with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.See My ScoreChallenge CompleteYour Score/ 8Thanks for playing!Try Again