Amazon debuted a new subscription app and smart wristband on Thursday, marking the e-commerce giant’s official entrance into the crowded health wearable market. Dubbed Amazon Halo, the wellness service aims to provide users with “actionable insights” into their health by tracking vitals and activity using a low-profile wristband. Unlike Google’s Fitbit or the Apple Watch, the Halo Band has no...
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