Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit

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Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit

As it eyes slice of data rich market for fitness trackers and smartwatches.

Google owner Alphabet Inc has made an offer to acquire US wearable device maker Fitbit Inc , as it eyes a slice of the crowded market for fitness trackers and smartwatches, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. While Google has joined other major technology companies such as Apple Inc ...

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