Haunted Fitbits

by Radhika VazJanuary 24, 2026

Haunted Fitbits: India’s Comedic Wearable Technology Misadventures

Across India, a hilariously spooky trend has emerged: Haunted Fitbits. According to The Verge, some fitness trackers now seem to act independently, blending humor, paranoia, and wearable tech absurdity. Eyewitnesses report step counts inflating mysteriously, heart rate spikes during yoga, and midnight vibrations that prompt startled users to check ghostly notifications.

I literally ran upstairs because my Fitbit said I burned 500 calories, says Aarav Kapoor. Technologists note that haunted Fitbits blend humor, digital overreach, and mild superstition. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) humorously observes that some users maintain Paranormal Fitness Logs and consult online communities for spectral troubleshooting advice.

Comedian Priya Singh quipped, I literally apologized to my Fitbit for skipping cardio. Surveys reveal that 19% of Indian Fitbit users report inexplicable readings, while 6% admit to attributing glitches to supernatural causes. Online posts overflow with memes, satirical troubleshooting guides, and exaggerated tales of haunted pedometers, turning health tracking into comedic horror.

Ultimately, haunted Fitbits highlight India’s humor, technology obsession, and playful imagination. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) concludes: track carefully, laugh nervously, and remembereven gadgets can have ghost stories.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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