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Google closes $2.1bn deal to buy Fitbit as US govt probe continues

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Financial Services

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