Amazon launches first fitness band, app 'Halo'

By Staff Writer on Aug 28, 2020 7:00AM

Amazon launches first fitness band, app 'Halo'

Takes on Fitbit, Apple and Samsung in crowded fitness tracker market.

Amazon on Thursday launched a fitness band and app, "Halo", as the e-commerce giant looks to take on Apple, Fitbit and Samsung in an increasingly crowded fitness tracker market. The Halo band would be priced at US$99.99 while the app membership would cost US$3.99 per month, according to ...

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