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Google launches new Fitbit 5 and premium services, with Will Smith as ambassador

2021-08-25 15:44:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Google has unveiled the new Fitbit Charge 5, its first major release since acquiring Fitbit earlier this year...

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Google wins EU clearance for Fitbit takeover after data, API commitments

2020-12-17 16:28:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Google has secured clearance from the European Commission for its takeover of Fitbit, after agreeing to limits on how it can use data collected over Fitbit wearables. The conditions will apply for ten years and may be extended further if needed to protect competition, the Commission said.

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Fitbit unveils USD 330 Sense smartwatch with stress level tracker

2020-08-26 09:02:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Fitbit has announced the upcoming launch of three new smartwatches, including a device that can test the wearer's stress levels via a skin response and temperature sensor. The Fitbit Sense comes with the world's first electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor on a smartwatch to help manage stress, along with advanced heart rate tracking technology, a new ECG app and an on-wrist skin temperature sensor. It also features GPS, a speaker for voice assistant and phone calls, over 6 days of battery life and a magnetic snap-on charger. The smartwatch costs USD 329.95 and premium members can choose from more than 100 meditation sessions from popular brands like Aaptiv, Aura, Breethe and Ten Percent Happier.

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EU confirms in-depth investigation into Google takeover of Fitbit

2020-08-04 15:47:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) The European Commission has confirmed an in-depth investigation has started into Google's proposed takeover of wearables maker Fitbit. The EU's competition watchdog said it was concerned the deal would give Google access to additional data strengthening its position on the online advertising market. If it finds the deal could distort competition, it may ask Google for concessions or block the takeover.

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