NEW YORK — Last year was a big one for Fitbit. In April, Apple threw down the gantlet to wearables and fitness — tracker makers with the Apple Watch, and in June Fitbit went public in a larger-than-expected initial public offering. With its first major release since these milestones, Fitbit has come out swinging by introducing the Blaze, the company’s first smartwatch with some fashion sense.Strictly speaking, the Blaze is not Fitbit’s first smartwatch. That honour goes to the Surge, famously worn by President Barack Obama when cruising around with Jerry Seinfeld or walking the First Dodges Blaze is Fitbit’s first watch that doesn’t look like something you might use for help in scaling Everest.The silver and black watch definitely looks a little like its fruit-branded competitor, but it sports an open lug design that makes it appear a little lighter on the wrist. The face still looks like a screen, but at least it is one that wants to make a good impression.A bunch of band options l...
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