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Google closes $2.1bn deal to buy Fitbit as US govt probe continues
Justice department still to reach decision on any enforcement action.
Staff Writer
Jan 15 2021 7:00AM
Hardware
Google undertaking for Fitbit buy fails to gain ACCC support
Final decision pushed back to the end of March 2021.
Ry Crozier
Dec 22 2020 10:07AM
Hardware
Google wins EU antitrust nod for US$2.1 billion Fitbit deal
After agreeing to restrictions on health-related data use.
Foo Yun Chee
Dec 18 2020 6:32AM
Financial Services
Google sweetens Fitbit concessions
Heading for EU okay.
Staff Writer
Oct 19 2020 11:52AM
Hardware
Google set to win EU okay for Fitbit deal with fresh concessions
To address antitrust concerns.
Foo Yun Chee
Sep 30 2020 12:04PM
Hardware
Amazon launches first fitness band, app 'Halo'
Takes on Fitbit, Apple and Samsung in crowded fitness tracker market.
Staff Writer
Aug 28 2020 7:00AM
Hardware
Google's Fitbit deal hits roadblock as EU opens probe
Antitrust regulators to investigate.
Foo Yun Chee
Aug 5 2020 11:18AM
Hardware
Google's US$2.1 billion Fitbit deal faces EU antitrust probe
Data pledge not enough.
Foo Yun Chee
Jul 31 2020 6:52AM
Hardware
Could your Fitbit or Apple Watch detect early COVID-19 symptoms?
Researchers studying wearables as a way to identify COVID cases.
Aleksandra Michalska
Jul 24 2020 12:22PM
Hardware
EU regulators seek feedback on Google's Fitbit data pledge
Asks whether a full-scale investigation is needed.
Foo Yun Chee
Jul 16 2020 12:23PM
Hardware
Google can ward off EU antitrust probe into Fitbit deal with data pledge
Decision due by 20 July.
Foo Yun Chee
Jul 10 2020 1:32PM
Security
EU regulators probe Google's proposed Fitbit acquisition
Investigate whether deal will boost clout.
Foo Yun Chee
Jul 3 2020 6:57AM
Hardware
ACCC to probe Google's proposed $3bn Fitbit acquisition
Access to health data may stymie competition.
Matt Johnston
Jun 18 2020 11:41AM
Hardware
EU consumer group warns against 'game-changer' Google-Fitbit deal
May harm consumers and hinder innovation in the health and digital markets.
Foo Yun Chee
May 14 2020 2:20PM
Cloud
Fitbit starts study to test if devices can detect irregular heart rhythms
As wearables firm is being acquired by Google-parent Alphabet Inc.
Staff Writer
May 7 2020 6:49AM
Benchmarking Change
EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit deal
Data Protection Board labels $3.2bn deal 'worrying'.
Foo Yun Chee
Feb 21 2020 6:42AM
Financial Services
US Justice Department to review Google's deal for Fitbit
Antitrust investigation into US$2.1b deal.
Staff Writer
Dec 11 2019 1:20PM
Strategy
Key antitrust lawmaker frustrated with Google's Fitbit deal
Watchdog groups urge FTC to block deal.
Diane Bartz and Nandita Bose
Nov 14 2019 12:45PM
Strategy
Data harvesting company takeovers worry regulators
Europe's antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager concerned after Goolge's Fitbit buy.
Foo Yun Chee and Victoria Waldersee
Nov 8 2019 6:51AM
Financial Services
Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit
As it eyes slice of data rich market for fitness trackers and smartwatches.
Greg Roumeliotis and Paresh Dave
Oct 29 2019 6:59AM
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