Fitbit

Fitbit inspires people to exercise more, eat better and live healthier lifestyles.  The company is developing an ultra-compact wireless wearable sensor, called the Fitbit Tracker, that automatically tracks data about a person's activities, such as calories burned, sleep quality, steps and distance. The Fitbit Tracker collects activity data automatically while it is worn by the user all day. The collected data is wirelessly uploaded to a website where the wearer can see their data and track their progress toward personal goals. The website provides a motivational interface where users can share their progress, compare themselves against similar people and work toward virtual goals with their friends, family and co-workers. At the website, users can also manually log nutrition, weight and other health information in order to gain a complete picture of their health. Fitbit makes it easy to achieve a healthy lifestyle by automating the collection of health data and providing a motivating and entertaining user interface.

Fitbit inspires people to exercise more, eat better, and live healthier lifestyles.  The company is developing an ultra-compact wireless wearable sensor, called the Fitbit Tracker, that automatically tracks data about a person's activities, such as calories burned, sleep quality, steps, and distance. The Fitbit Tracker collects activity data automatically while it is worn by the user all day. The collected data is wirelessly uploaded to a website where the wearer can see their data and track their progress toward personal goals. The website provides a motivational interface where users can share their progress, compare themselves against similar people and work toward virtual goals with their friends, family, and co-workers. On the website, users can also manually log nutrition, weight, and other health information in order to gain a complete picture of their health. Fitbit makes it easy to achieve a healthy lifestyle by automating the collection of health data and providing a motivating and entertaining user interface.

Alphabet

Wearable device company Fitbit Inc. (NYSE:FIT) announced on Friday it is being acquired by Alphabet Inc.

Google Gets in Shape With Fitbit Acquisition

Fitbit has struggle for quite some time but Google's interest in buying the company is good for Google stock.
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Why Alphabet’s Acquisition of Fitbit Is a Master Move

Google announced plans on Friday to acquire Fitbit, the world's leading maker of wearable fitness activity trackers.

The deal, worth about $2.1 billion, is one of Google's largest acquisitions

Takeover allows web giant to take on Apple in fast-growing smartwatch and wearables business

Google snaps up Fitbit for $2.1bn

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The rumor mill sometimes is proven to be correct, and that’s the case for Fitbit Inc.

Fitbit Set to Expand Its User Base as Google Acquisition Is Confirmed

Alphabet's Google on Friday agreed to buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion, taking on Apple, Samsung and others in the smartwatch market. Fitbit stock soared, while Google stock edged up on the news.

Google To Buy Fitbit For $2.1 Billion, Take On Apple In Smartwatches

Alphabet Inc.’s Google plans to acquire Fitbit Inc. in a $2.1 billion deal, capping off a tumultuous journey as a public company for the maker of wearable health devices.

Google to purchase Fitbit for $2.1 billion as it beefs up its health capabilities

It's part of the "next evolution of Wear OS."

Google parent Alphabet agrees to buy Fitbit

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google will acquire Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) for $2.1 billion, or $7.35 per share in cash.

Google Will Buy Fitbit For $2.1B

Alphabet Inc's  Google will buy wearable device maker Fitbit Inc  for $2.1 billion, as the search giant looks to enter the fast-growing market for fitness trackers and smartwatches.

Alphabet's Google to buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion

The rumors are true. A week after word surfaced that Google planned to buy Fitbit, the companies have confirmed the purchase in a blog post authored by Google device SVP, Rick Osterloh.

Google is acquiring Fitbit

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

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

Google is to buy the fitness technology firm Fitbit for around $2.1bn.

Google to buy Fitbit for around $2.1bn

Fitbit stock (NYSE: FIT) is up by about 40% since Monday, after reports emerged that Google has made an offer to acquire the fitness tracking pioneer. While the exact price that Google has offered remains unknown, the news is positive for Fitbit which has seen its stock decline by ~80%.

Will Fitbit Be Better Off With Google?

Alphabet Inc.'s Google GOOGL, -0.15% GOOG, -0.09% plans to acquire Fitbit Inc. FIT, +5.46% for $2.1 billion, the companies said in a Friday release.

Alphabet to acquire Fitbit in $2.1 billion deal

With Google’s acquisition of Fitbit, the brand’s devices will be better able to compete with the likes of the Apple Watch due to all the R&D cash Google has available to throw at the maker.
After rumors swirled earlier this week about a deal, Google and Fitbit have now announced that the search giant is indeed buying the health wearable maker.

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

Apple has long been king of wearables, but there may be new competition in the form of Google's parent.

Is It Smart for Alphabet to Buy Fitbit?

Google parent Alphabet may make a bid for Fitbit, creating uncertainty for both its Fitbit stock shareholders and Fitbit users.

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