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EU regulators investigate Google's $2.1 billion takeover of Fitbit

The EU will investigate how information from Fitbit's fitness trackers will increase Google's 'data advantage' in online advertising

Google's $2.1 billion Fitbit deal hits roadblock as EU opens probe

The move by the European Commission on Tuesday came despite Google's pledge last month not to use the fitness tracker's data for advertising purposes in a bid to address competition concerns

Google's $2.1-billion Fitbit deal faces EU antitrust investigation

The deal, announced last November, would see Google compete with market leader Apple and Samsung in the fitness-tracking and smart-watch market

Google offers not to use health data of Fitbit users in bid to win EU nod

Reuters reported last week that such a data pledge may likely help Google secure EU approval for its proposed $2.1 billion acquisition deal

Google can avoid EU probe into Fitbit deal if data not used for ads: Report

EU regulators asked rival makers of wearable devices, app developers and other online service providers as well as healthcare providers for their views.

Google can ward off EU antitrust probe into Fitbit deal with data pledge

The deal announced in November last year allows Google, a unit of Alphabet, to take on Apple and Samsung in the fitness tracking and smart watch market

EU regulators begin closer scrutiny of $2.1 billion Google-Fitbit deal

The anti-competition watchdog sets a deadline of July 20 for its next decision regarding the deal

Lockdown effect: Resting heart rate, sleep duration of Indians improve

Resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when still at rest

EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit $2.1 bn deal

Google announced the deal in November last year, as it seeks to compete with Apple and Samsung in the crowded market for fitness trackers and smart watches

How heart rate and sleep data from Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks

The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 6,50,000 people worldwide die of respiratory diseases linked to seasonal flu each year

Fit for the wrist: Fitbit Versa 2 a great watch, but not the right upgrade

The Versa is an excellent fitness tracker, which has been tuned to last even longer

Titan enters affordable smartwatches with new variants from Sonata brand

Company claims these are the cheapest hybrid smartwatches in the country; will be available at Titan stores and e-commerce websites such as Amazon and Flipkart

Fitbit announces OS 4.1 update, new Alexa features for Versa 2 smartwatch

Now in color, these feature full health and fitness stats, with faster transitions between always-on and active views, all powered by the device's AMOLED display, touting a 2+ day battery life.

After Google's Fitbit deal, Europe's antitrust chief fears for data privacy

Google's Fitbit deal requires EU regulatory approval

Google enters wearables space; acquires Fitbit for $2.1-bn in all-cash deal

Google could also combine the company with the smartwatch technology it bought from Fossil Group earlier this year to help it design new products

Google to buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion to enter wearable technology space

Google is an ideal partner to advance our mission, Fitbit co-founder and chief executive James Park said in a statement by the two firms announcing the deal

Indians are least active, second-most sleep-deprived, shows Fitbit study

A report by Fitbit shows that Indians walk an average of 6,533 steps daily, and sleep an average night sleep of just 7 hours 1 minute

Google owner Alphabet looking to buy wearable fitness device maker Fitbit

While Google has joined other major technology companies like Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in developing smartphones, it has yet to develop any wearable offerings

Fitbit announces Versa 2, Aria Air with Premium subscription service

The fitness wearable maker will bring a high-end smartwatch in Versa 2, low-cost smartwatch Aria Air and Fitbit Premium from the second week of September

Fitness bands to smartwatches: Wearables you need to step up your workout

Fitness tracker, smartwatch or hybrid lifestyle watch? Your activity level should decide your buy. A selection of recommendations from each category