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New Misfit Fitness Trackers Use Swarovski Crystals, Solar Cells

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Misfit has launched a Swarovski Shine lineup of activity trackers, featuring Swarovski crystals. The devices include a violet Swarovski Shine that utilizes energy harvesting technology, lettings users expose the wearable device to light to keep it charged. The two devices track steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep quality. The collection will be available this spring.

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