Google announces Fitbit Air Special Edition with Pokémon Sleep

Google has announced a special edition Fitbit Air that integrates with the Pokémon Sleep app to gamify sleep tracking. The device features a custom Pikachu-themed strap and is part of a broader effort to celebrate the Pokémon franchise's 30th anniversary.
Why it matters
This collaboration demonstrates the trend of integrating health-tracking hardware with popular entertainment IP to increase user engagement.
The first follow-up to the Fitbit Air is a new Special Edition that integrates with Pokémon Sleep. Available in the US and Japan, it’s meant to make sleep tracking feel like a “daily adventure,” while celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary this year.
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