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Google says it’s closing the Fitbit acquisition—uh, without DOJ approval?

Google doesn't have DOJ approval, but it says it has waited long enough.

fitbit - Ars Technica
12:49pm PST - January 14th, 2021

What Google's Fitbit Buy Means for the Future of Wearables

The acquisition bringing new concerns—and new opportunities.

fitbit - Wired
4:00am PDT - November 2nd, 2019

Google is buying Fitbit: now what?

Google has a serious hole when it comes to wearables and it hasn’t been able to develop its own way out of it, so it needs to buy its way out. Fitbit is the best (some might say the only) available company that could fit the bill.

fitbit - The Verge
1:15pm PDT - November 1st, 2019

Can a combined Google/Fitbit take on the Apple Watch?

In January 2014, Google announced plans to acquire Nest for $3.2 billion; the acquisition was completed the following day, but since then, Nest’s integration has been a controlled burn. Initially, the company existed as a subsidiary of the newly-formed Alphab…

fitbit - TechCrunch
12:57pm PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google's Fitbit purchase could reshape its healthcare ambitions

Google has reached into parent company Alphabet’s $121 billion cash reserves to spend $2.1 billion on Fitbit, a move into the key consumer health market that places them in more direct competition with rival Apple. For more than a year, Ftibit and Google have…

fitbit - TechCrunch
12:56pm PDT - November 1st, 2019

Daily Crunch: Google is buying Fitbit

The Daily Crunch is TechCrunch’s roundup of our biggest and most important stories. If you’d like to get this delivered to your inbox every day at around 9am Pacific, you can subscribe here. 1. Google is acquiring Fitbit for $2.1 billion Google will pay $7.35…

fitbit - TechCrunch
12:01pm PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google’s FitBit acquisition raises questions about what it will do with users’ health data

The search giant’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit raises questions about data privacy and antitrust.

fitbit - Recode
11:30am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Facebook reportedly was in talks to buy Fitbit before Google was

Google bought Fitbit for $2.1 billion dollars, but apparently the search giant wasn’t the only tech company circling — Facebook was purportedly also in talks to buy the fitness tracking firm before Google. But ultimately, Google was willing to pay twice as mu…

fitbit - The Verge
10:25am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Arista, US Steel, Fitbit & more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading:

fitbit - CNBC
10:01am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google Buys Fitbit to Fulfill Its Own Bigger Ambitions

A Google-branded fitness tracker is only the beginning of the company's wider “ambient computing” vision.

fitbit - Wired
9:40am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google taps fitness tracker market with $2.1 billion bid for Fitbit

Alphabet Inc-owned Google will buy Fitbit Inc for $2.1 billion, as the biggest Web search company looks to take on Apple and Samsung in the crowded market for fitness trackers and smart watches.

fitbit - Reuters
9:22am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google buys Fitbit for $2.1B, stepping back into wearables

Google is buying Fitbit for about $2.1 billion, enabling the internet company to step back into the hotly contested market for smartwatches and health trackers.Fitbit is a pioneer in...

fitbit - Associated Press
9:14am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Why Google Is Buying Fitbit

Fitbit is getting bought out for a fraction of its IPO price.

fitbit - Fortune
8:25am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Fitbit surges 17% after Google agrees to buy the company for $2.1 billion (FIT)

Fitbit surges 17% after Google agrees to buy the company for $2.1 billion (FIT)

fitbit - Business Insider
8:08am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Fitbit surges 17% after Google agrees to buy the company for $2.1 billion (FIT)

Fitbit surges 17% after Google agrees to buy the company for $2.1 billion (FIT)

fitbit - Business Insider (UK)
8:08am PDT - November 1st, 2019

It’s official: Google is buying Fitbit for $2.1 billion

That was fast: Though rumors emerged earlier this week that Google was planning to buy Fitbit, we didn’t think we’d hear an update quite this soon. But it’s official now: Google has entered into a “definitive agreement” to buy Fitbit for approximately $2.1 bi…

fitbit - The Next Web
7:29am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion

Google says the move will bolster Wear OS and bring Google-branded fitness trackers.

fitbit - Ars Technica
7:01am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google is acquiring Fitbit

The rumors are true. A week after word surfaced that Google planned to buy Fitbit, the companies have confirmed the purchase. The match could ultimately prove beneficial for both parties. Google has struggled to make much of a dent in the wearables category, …

fitbit - TechCrunch
6:06am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion

Fitbit will make Wear OS devices in future.

fitbit - Engadget
6:06am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google to Buy Fitbit, Amping Up Wearables Race

Deal to acquire maker of wearable fitness products for $2.1 billion extends Google’s reach in consumer electronics

fitbit - The Wall Street Journal
6:04am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google to Buy Fitbit, Amping Up Wearables Race

Deal to acquire maker of wearable fitness products for $2.1 billion extends Google’s reach in consumer electronics

fitbit - The Wall Street Journal
6:04am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google to Buy Fitbit, Amping Up Wearables Race

Deal to acquire maker of wearable fitness products for $2.1 billion extends Google’s reach in consumer electronics

fitbit - The Wall Street Journal
6:04am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google to Buy Fitbit, Bolstering Hardware Business

Deal to acquire wearable fitness products company for about $2.1 billion would extend search giant’s reach in consumer electronics

fitbit - The Wall Street Journal
6:04am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google to acquire Fitbit, valuing the smartwatch maker at about $2.1 billion

The acquisition pits Alphabet against fellow tech giant Apple in the wearable fitness tracking space.

fitbit - Hacker News
6:02am PDT - November 1st, 2019

Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion

The fitness tracking company will join Google

fitbit - The Verge
6:02am PDT - November 1st, 2019

I just got my @fitbit. The app does not track my daily steps. My question to @fitbit is why? My phone app does. I can see how I'm doing daily. I'm not impressed so far. It's very new so I'll give it a chance.

Colby cheese. (@hmficfmh)
3:33pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Pixel Watch 2 leak hints at a lighter build, new Fitbit features: https://t.co/nPURoNTdIJ

KnowTechie (@KnowTechie)
3:30pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Wongeto Compatible with Fitbit Inspire 2 & Inspire/Inspire HR Bands for Women Girls, Resin Strap with Stainless Steel Buckle SCQ1WWU https://t.co/EMStjmuot3

Rudy.Johnson37KKlu (@johnson37kklu)
3:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @chescaleigh: For those asking, I’m wearing the Fitbit Luxe with the Gorjana link bracelet in gold, but It also comes in silver! https:/…

who askin (@whoaskin2)
3:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Oloni: Stop ruining your outfit with your fitbit or apple watch.

rude gyal (@aridiana_)
3:06pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Fitbit Versa 2 Well being and Health Smartwatch with Coronary heart Charge, Music, Alexa Built-In, Sleep and Swim Monitoring, Black/Carbon, One Measurement (S and L Bands Included) https://t.co/nBGitl3pro

usamultibusiness.com (@KhandeshiRenuka)
3:04pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Fitbit Versa 2 Well being and Health Smartwatch with Coronary heart Charge, Music, Alexa Built-In, Sleep and Swim Monitoring, Black/Carbon, One Measurement (S and L Bands Included) https://t.co/wP1tI0nglr

usa multi business (@usamultibusines)
3:04pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
The actual visual representation of me getting sick to me getting better as seen by my resting heart rate in my Fitbit app is wild https://t.co/SYNd9CRgi7

The actual visual representation of me getting sick to me getting better as seen by my resting heart rate in my Fitbit app is wild https://t.co/SYNd9CRgi7

Lisa Burmeister (@jooster13)
2:59pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Oloni: Stop ruining your outfit with your fitbit or apple watch.

ANDRAYA ALEXANDER (@CEREBRUML0TUS)
2:51pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Oloni: Stop ruining your outfit with your fitbit or apple watch.

desstiny (@iamdesst)
2:51pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Juniferberry: My fitbit #Fitstats_en_GB for 10/03/2018: 15,046 steps and 6.4 miles traveled. https://t.co/IpU6OdpyiR

Dorothy (@Dorothy9209)
11:07am PDT - July 25th, 2023

according to my fitbit i just burned like 450kcals or more during 2 hours of marching band like bro that’s crazy

cas(sius)!! (@poisonedsnail)
11:02am PDT - July 25th, 2023

A big Fitbit fan. Love to work with them

Kenneth Amponsa (@kenneth_am1833)
10:58am PDT - July 25th, 2023

Or make outfits based around your fitbit or apple watch https://t.co/MAdp9ERYbK https://t.co/jDd4mwbMy0

Double Aunt Andre (@AfriKoids_Only)
10:58am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Oloni: Stop ruining your outfit with your fitbit or apple watch.

Myra (@Myraaa_xo)
10:56am PDT - July 25th, 2023

Do not buy your child a @fitbit Ace 3. I repeat, do not buy them one. They are nearly impossible to set up.

Doug Des Autels (@Dougdesautels)
10:54am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Oloni: Stop ruining your outfit with your fitbit or apple watch.

Habesha CIA (@thuglife781)
10:51am PDT - July 25th, 2023

Run day tomorrow, in the dry and trusting only my #Fitbit, I've ditched the #Strava app as I find it too inaccurate....I would like to run the same run and distance as Monday...we shall see

jon (@jonboy196401)
10:44am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @DJFreshSA: @Solphendukaa 2017, via my Fitbit, noticed erratic heart rate all night at gigs, though feeling fine! Went to ER and they fo…

iGoByTheName Sims (@SimphiweWaRusty)
10:42am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Oloni: Stop ruining your outfit with your fitbit or apple watch.

opinions (@opinionm4tters)
10:33am PDT - July 25th, 2023

I climbed 25 floors today and got the Redwood Forest badge with Fitbit! https://t.co/YPD7Qej4Tq #Fitstats

rizwanraja (@rizwanbarkat1)
10:30am PDT - July 25th, 2023

I wanna use my fitbit again but it's so old :I I need a new smaller one...

₊亜衣₊ fruit addiction era (@ai30kg)
7:00pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @mickeylanana: I'm calling on everyone to consider my research on #NicolaBulley's Fitbit. It strongly suggests that the police witness's…

Elan Durham (@europabridge1)
6:41pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @keire_g: I said I wasn’t going to workout today, then I went outside & did a 1:25 hour workout around downtown Douglasville. I’ve been…

tim c (@timcofga)
6:30pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

I walked 22,222 steps today and got the Minions: Kevin badge with Fitbit! https://t.co/XAQYVljoMM #Fitstats

Lisa Balbes (@balbes)
6:29pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

4h 21m slept today, Awoke at July 24, 2023 at 08:51AM via Fitbit

anon  ☀️ (@anon5r)
6:05pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Mo2Dav: I just looked at my FitBit. I averaged 5h35min of sleep the last week. How do you do it @Momademia ?

Academic Mom, PhD (@Momademia)
6:02pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Yo who has a fitbit

Mo Dúpẹ́ (@swerv0o)
5:45pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

took 21,667 steps today and burned 1,066 cals (according to my fitbit) my legs hurt so bad sob

Kiro/Mason - shtwt + edtwt (@kiro_shtwt)
5:42pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Deal: Fitbit Fitness and Wellness Trackers including Inspire 3, Sense 2 and more Up to 23% off! https://t.co/XaqbpkQ4a4 #ad

Quanbotio (@Quanbotio)
5:34pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

The problem with a Fitbit readiness score is I realized I treat it as a challenge and not advice. "You might need rest" has a load bearing qualifier

Robert Bailey (@thrownerror)
1:08pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

Moolia Compatible with Fitbit Versa 3 band for Women/Sense Band Slim Strap, Top Grain Genuine Thin Leather Replacement Wristb KJLWO2B https://t.co/PNJYOhAFVK

Kiel.Kundegppo (@kundegppo)
1:06pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

HQzon 2-Pack Clip Holder Compatible with Fitbit Inspire 2/ Ace 3 Fitness Tracker, Soft Silicone Replacement Case for Inspire S7F2D6R https://t.co/t3LOMI39kJ

Cielo.McLaughlin8GqY (@mclaughlin8gqy)
1:06pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

i’ll never get into berghain with a fitbit versa 2 on

(@technogf)
1:05pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

someone remind me to charge my Fitbit later. Poor things been collecting dust for a cpl months.

kibby - adult edtwt (@slvt4cals)
1:04pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
We had a fantastic time at the 2023 @KiddieAcademy Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.

Congratulations to Joanne Johnson for winning our Fitbit door prize! https://t.co/JgGxz2qW15

We had a fantastic time at the 2023 @KiddieAcademy Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. Congratulations to Joanne Johnson for winning our Fitbit door prize! https://t.co/JgGxz2qW15

Pacific Western Bank (@BankPacWest)
1:02pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

I JUST BOUGHT A FITBIT I'M SO EXCITED

(@2btiiny)
1:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @yperevalova: One of the things I like about having a Fitbit while being in graduate school is that it helps bring new dimensionality to…

Amy Stark (@AmyKathrynStark)
12:45pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
is my fitbit lying or does my heart rate actually get that high https://t.co/CRpAVCPUmz

is my fitbit lying or does my heart rate actually get that high https://t.co/CRpAVCPUmz

rain ₍ᐢ•ﻌ•ᐢ₎ (@lowcal_lain)
12:43pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
Hey @Google @fitbit since I don’t consent to give you my health & wellness data to make $$$ from… how am I meant to use my #Fitbit #watch?

Few suggestions:
- give people the option to hand over their data in exchange for revenue share and/or
- don’t charge for hardware if the… https://t.co/BQPHnKV04x https://t.co/jBUBQAyWv6

Hey @Google @fitbit since I don’t consent to give you my health & wellness data to make $$$ from… how am I meant to use my #Fitbit #watch? Few suggestions: - give people the option to hand over their data in exchange for revenue share and/or - don’t charge for hardware if the… https://t.co/BQPHnKV04x https://t.co/jBUBQAyWv6

Ernest Semerda (@semerda)
12:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023