News Summary

Whoop has encountered a significant issue with its new MG wearable, prompting the company to issue replacements. Reports indicate that the fitness tracker becomes unresponsive shortly after setup, leaving it unusable. This problem has been widely reported by users on community forums and social media, with many unable to connect their devices to smartphones despite being charged. The company has advised users to contact their support team, and affected customers are receiving replacement wearables. The MG wearable, part of Whoop’s recent hardware lineup alongside the Whoop 5.0, was launched in early May. Unlike traditional models, Whoop offers a subscription service inclusive of its hardware, with the MG model priced at $359 annually. The device aims to expand tracking metrics to include stress monitoring and cardiovascular metrics, but its functionality is currently compromised by this bug.