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May 8, 2026
Google Launches $99 Fitbit Air, a Screenless Wearable for Health Tracking
Google recently launched the Fitbit Air, a compact, screenless wearable priced at $99.99, designed as a slim alternative to bulkier smartwatches. The pebble-shaped device focuses on passive health tracking without a display, relying on the Google Health app for insights and personalized coaching powered by AI. It pairs seamlessly with...
May 8, 2026
Nike faces class action lawsuit accusing it of pocketing tariff refunds while charging consumers more
Nike faces a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Portland, Oregon, accusing the company of pocketing tariff refunds from the U.S. government while failing to reimburse consumers for higher prices charged to offset those tariffs. The suit stems from a February 2026 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated...
May 8, 2026
Porsche shuts down Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, resulting in over 500 job losses
Porsche eBike Performance GmbH will be discontinued following the planned sale of Porsche AG’s stakes in Bugatti Rimac and the Rimac Group, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. The subsidiaries Cellforce Group GmbH, based in Kirchentellinsfurt, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, based in Ottobrunn, and Cetitec GmbH, based in Pforzheim, are to be...
May 8, 2026
Ex-Olympic medallist CJ Ujah arrested for alleged cryptocurrency fraud
On Wednesday, British sprinter and ex-Olympic medallist Chijindu (CJ) Ujah was one of 10 suspects arrested in an investigation into cryptocurrency fraud across southern England. Ujah, a world 4x100m champion, two-time European 100m champion and Diamond League Final winner, is alleged to be involved with an organised crime group suspected...
May 8, 2026
Giant points to improved margins in Q1, says WRO cost $2.6 million in the quarter
Giant Group is noting that new product launches helped increase its gross margin rate in the first quarter, when the manufacturer recorded a net loss after tax of NT$200 million ($6.37 million). The company also reported a one-time cost of NT$80 million ($2.56 million) related to the Withhold Release Order...
May 8, 2026
WHOOP Expands Health Platform with On-Demand Clinician Access and New AI Features
WHOOP, the human performance company, today announced a new suite of health and AI-driven enhancements and feature updates across the WHOOP memberships, marking a major step forward in its evolution into an intelligent health platform. These updates deepen the company’s commitment to delivering highly personalized, accurate, and actionable insights. They...
May 7, 2026
Strava adds physical therapy as dedicated activity type
Strava has announced the addition of Physical Therapy to its platform, allowing athletes to record recovery & rehabilitation sessions alongside traditional activities such as runs, rides, and swims. The update, which launched recently, recognises injury prevention and recovery as essential components of an active lifestyle. By treating prehabilitation and rehabilitation as...
May 7, 2026
Thule Group Acquires Dog Harness Maker Curli AG
Thule Group has agreed to acquire Swiss-based curli AG, a leading maker of premium dog harnesses sold in about 60 countries, to expand its fast-growing dog transportation product line. Curli reported 6.4 million CHF in revenue for 2025 with a 20% EBIT margin, and its products complement Thule's offerings for...
May 7, 2026
Half the peloton is ill’ – manure blamed as riders fall ill ahead of Giro d’Italia, creating drama for some teams
Multiple riders fell ill after competing in the Famenne Ardenne Classic in Belgium last weekend, with symptoms blamed on campylobacter bacteria from cow manure splashed onto their drinking bottles during rainy conditions. The illness, causing stomach pains, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, has lasted up to a week for many, hitting...
May 7, 2026
MyWhoosh introduces anti-doping tests to virtual cycling races – here’s how it will work
MyWhoosh has today announced a “first of its kind” anti-doping initiative for virtual racers on its cycling platform. The indoor cycling app says the random drug tests will “strengthen trust in elite virtual racing and protect clean athletes” and “represents a major step in MyWhoosh’s commitment to professional standards”. MyWhoosh, which hosts...
