Engadget Podcast: Diving into the Fitbit Air and the Pope's AI criticism
The latest Engadget podcast features a review of the new Fitbit Air and discusses Pope Leo's first Encyclical addressing AI and Big Tech. Cherlynn Low shares insights on the Fitbit Air, which aims to compete with Whoop's offerings. The episode also includes a conversation with Fr. Robert Ballecer about the implications of the Pope's message on technology and humanity.
- ▪Cherlynn reviews the screenless Fitbit Air, a new wearable from Google.
- ▪Pope Leo's Encyclical focuses on regulating AI and prioritizing human values.
- ▪Fr. Robert Ballecer discusses the significance of the Pope's message on technology.
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News Engadget Podcast: Diving into the Fitbit Air and the Pope's AI criticism We're joined by Fr. Robert Ballecer, AKA the Digital Jesuit By Devindra Hardawar May 29, 2026 8:28 am EST Cherlynn Low for Engadget This week, Cherlynn dives into her review of the new screenless FitbIt Air, Google's new wearable meant to take on Whoop's popular bands. Also, we dive into Pope Leo's first Encyclical, which is focused on reining in AI and Big Tech's dominance and prioritizing humanity instead. We also chat with "Padre" Fr. Robert Ballecer, who's seen the Encyclical and the ideas around it take shape for years at the Vatican.
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