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

The tech giant’s expansion into the wearables market faces a Department of Justice probe over privacy concerns.

Will Regulators Derail Google's $2.1 Billion Takeover of Fitbit?

Fitbit (FIT) partners with WellCare in a bid to expand its share in the healthcare market.

Fitbit (FIT) Partners WellCare to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes

Apple

In spite of strong sales, wearables are far from mainstream. Apple and Google are trying to change that.

Far Fewer Americans Are Using Fitness Trackers and Apps Than You Might Think

Critics don't want the search giant to get its hands on all that sensitive user data.

Antitrust Regulators Are Eyeing Google's Proposed Fitbit Acquisition

The agency is concerned about the search giant's access to consumers' health data.

Google's Fitbit acquisition could face DOJ antitrust probe

The U.S. Justice Department will review plans by Alphabet-owned Google to buy fitness tracker maker Fitbit Inc for possible antitrust issues, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

US Justice Department to review Google's deal for Fitbit, sources say

The U.S. Justice Department will review plans by Alphabet Inc-owned  Google to buy fitness tracker maker Fitbit Inc  for possible antitrust issues, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

U.S. Justice Department to review Google's deal for Fitbit: source

Google’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit will face scrutiny by the Department of Justice amid data-privacy fears, The Post has learned. The controversial merger in recent days was cleared for review by the DOJ after federal law enforcement tussled with the Federal Trade Commission, which had also sought authority to investigate the deal, according to.

Google’s $2.1B acquisition of Fitbit faces DOJ probe: sources

Fitbit (FIT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Why Is Fitbit (FIT) Down 3% Since Last Earnings Report?

Google's parent company intends to acquire the wearables maker next year at a healthy premium, so why is the target trading 8% below its buyout price?

Will Alphabet Really Buy Fitbit in 2020?

There was a bidding war for Fitbit between Google and a mystery firm, an SEC filing reveals, and Fitbit's stock is up on the news.

Fitbit shares rise as filing reveals bidding war between Google and mystery firm

I understand what everyone is upset about, but allow me to play devil’s advocate.

Alphabet Buying Fitbit Isn't the Problem, It's the Apple Watch

Google + Fitbit + Antitrust Concerns

Google's acquisition of Fitbit raised many eyebrows in the investing world, so we investigate whether the wearables manufacturer should be happy or not about it.

3 Factors in Google's Acquisition of Fitbit

A certain number of Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) users aren't happy the fitness tracker and smartwatch maker sold itself to Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), according to CNBC.

How Google's Fitbit Acquisition Is Already Posing Some Problems

Privacy groups this week began pushing regulators to block the Fitbit acquisition, which the company originally hoped to close in early 2020.

Some Fitbit users say they're getting rid of the devices because they don't trust Google

The rise and fall of Fitbit on Wall Street is a cautionary tale for other one-trick pony techs.

Fitbit's rise and fall on Wall Street shows how hard it is for niche tech firms to survive

Lawmakers pressed top U.S. antitrust enforcers on their probes of tech giants Alphabet's Google , Facebook , Amazon  and Apple  on Wednesday, with the chair of a House subcommittee expressing frustration over the companies' continued acquisitions.

Key antitrust lawmaker frustrated with Google's Fitbit deal

Nine privacy, social justice and consumer groups are calling for the U.S. government to block Google's $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit.

Privacy, consumer groups seek to block Google-Fitbit deal, citing antitrust and privacy concerns

"Large platform companies have not had a very good record protecting the data or being transparent," says Virginia Democrat Mark Warner.

Google-FitBit deal 'needs a high, high level of scrutiny,' says senator pushing tech regulation

Better heart rate tracking is also on the way, plus all other Fitbit watches get tweaks, including a smart wake alarm in OS 4.1.

Fitbit update adds color always-on watch faces to Versa 2

Google has reportedly been covertly collecting health data on tens of millions of users without their knowledge.

Critics of Google's Fitbit Acquisition Just Got Some Major Ammo

Can the tech titan rectify all its previous missteps in the wearables market?

A Foolish Take: Google's Big Bet On Fitbit

Fitbit (FIT) reports solid third-quarter revenues on the back of strength in smartwatches.

Fitbit (FIT) Q3 Loss In Line With Estimates, Revenues Beat

Apple's lead in wearables is a threat to Android smartphone sales.

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