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Meta Launches AI Smartwatch ‘Malibu 2’ in 2026 with On-Device Health Tracking

Marty S.

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Perplexity debuts ‘Health’ AI assistant with Fitbit and Apple Health integration

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Malibu 2 arrives in 2026 as Meta’s Ray-Ban Display vehicle, not a threat to Garmin Fenix 8 Pro or Apple Watch Ultra 2 in health tracking—on-device AI is the feature they had to build, not the reason anyone’s buying this.

Shop mentioned gear: Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Garmin Fenix 8 Pro | Apple Watch

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Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.