Google's New Health Tools

Introduction

Google has a new fitness tracker called Fitbit Air. It has no screen. Google also has a new health app with AI.

Main Body

The Fitbit Air is very small and light. It tracks sleep and stress. It is cheaper than other trackers. Google has a new app called Google Health. It uses Gemini AI. This AI reads your health data and gives you simple notes. You must pay money every year for the best information. Google wants to put this health data into new smart glasses. Meta also makes smart glasses, but Google has more health data. Google wants to work with glasses companies like Warby Parker.

Conclusion

Google uses AI and new devices to compete with Meta in health and glasses.

Learning

Comparing Things

In the text, we see: "It is cheaper than other trackers."

When we want to say one thing is 'more' than another, we often add -er to the end of a short word and use than.

The Pattern: Word + er \rightarrow than \rightarrow Other thing

Examples from the text and life:

  • Cheap \rightarrow Cheaper than (Costs less money)
  • Small \rightarrow Smaller than (Less size)
  • Light \rightarrow Lighter than (Less weight)

Quick Rule: Use this when you have two things and you want to show the difference.

Google's tool is cheap. Other tools are expensive. \rightarrow Google's tool is cheaper than others.

Vocabulary Learning

tracker
a device that records information
Example:The fitness tracker shows how many steps you have taken.
small
not big; little in size
Example:I bought a small watch that fits in my pocket.
light
not heavy; easy to carry
Example:The backpack is light, so I can walk all day.
screen
a flat surface on which images are shown
Example:The phone screen is bright and clear.
sleep
to rest by closing your eyes
Example:I need to sleep early to feel rested.
stress
a feeling of tension or worry
Example:Work can cause stress when deadlines are near.
cheaper
costing less money
Example:The second version is cheaper than the first.
app
a small computer program for a phone
Example:I downloaded a new app to track my water.
reads
to look at and understand written words
Example:The AI reads your health data quickly.
data
facts or information collected
Example:The app shows your daily data.
notes
short pieces of information
Example:She wrote notes about her workout.
pay
to give money in exchange for something
Example:You must pay a small fee each year.
money
coins or bills used for buying things
Example:I saved money for a new phone.
year
twelve months
Example:The subscription costs $10 per year.
best
the most good or highest quality
Example:This is the best book I have read.
information
facts or knowledge about something
Example:The app gives useful information about health.
smart
using technology; intelligent
Example:Smart glasses can show you maps.
glasses
lenses worn on the face to see better
Example:She wears glasses to read.
companies
businesses that make or sell things
Example:Many companies make phones.
devices
tools or machines that do something
Example:The new devices help people stay healthy.
compete
to try to win against others
Example:The company wants to compete with others.
like
similar to or in the same way as
Example:I like coffee more than tea.
fitness
health and exercise
Example:Fitness is important for a long life.
health
condition of body
Example:Good health keeps you active.
track
to follow or record information
Example:The app tracks your steps.