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Google will likely win EU approval for its $2.1 billion Fitbit deal
Google is reportedly on track to win EU antitrust approval for its $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit.
Fitbit's OS for the Sense and Versa 3 won't come to earlier smartwatches
Fitbit's Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches have a new OS with interface improvements, but it won't be available on older models — not even the Versa 2.
Fitbit Sense review: Basic smartwatch, robust health tracker
Still, the Fitbit Sense is the company’s stab at what it calls an “advanced health” device and it’s chock full of features to help it meet that promise.
Fitbit gets FDA clearance for its Sense smartwatch and ECG app
Fitbit's Sense smartwatch will be able to detect atrial fibrillation when it arrives in October.
Real users give feedback on the Fitbit Charge 4
Users talk about their experiences with the recent Fitbit Charge 4.
Fitbit’s $329 Sense watch monitors stress response and heart health
While Fitbit focused on fitness trackers earlier this year with the launch of the Charge 4, the fall is all about new smartwatches. The latest timepiece from the company is the $329 Fitbit Sense, an “advanced health” wearable that includes new hardware like an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor and new features like electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements. Fitbit’s also updating its Versa smartwatch family and its Inspire fitness trackers, all the while bolstering its Fitbit Premium subscription service with the hope that users will choose it as their health service of choice for the long haul.
EU antitrust regulators are investigating Google's Fitbit purchase
They said Google's plan to 'silo' the wearable company's fitness data was 'insufficient.'
Tell us all about your Fitbit Charge 4
Write a user review for the $150, GPS-enabled Fitbit Charge 4.
Reuters: Google vows not to use Fitbit data for ads to avoid EU probe
Google revealed that it was purchasing Fitbit for $2.1 billion back in November 2019, but the deal has yet to be finalized. One of the organizations the tech giant has to convince for the acquisition to go through is the European Commission, which gave Google until July 13th to offer concessions. EU regulators will decide on their stance on the 20th, and they could launch a full investigation if the companies fail to make a convincing case for themselves.
Get an Inspire HR fitness tracker for $70 in Fitbit's summer sale
Fitbit's summer sale discounts the Inspire HR fitness tracker to only $70.
Fitbit's Charge 4 can wake you up when you feel well-rested
Fitbit has updated the Charge 4 to add smart wake-up alarms and clever use of your phone's GPS.
The best gear to help you stay fit during the school year
All of the gadgets and apps that can help you stay health and fit even in the midst of a challenging college semester.
WatchOS 7 is Apple’s best chance to get me to switch from Android
I actually Slacked my colleague that as I watched Apple’s WWDC keynote. Meanwhile, Samsung’s faces are limited to discovery within its Wearable app, while Fitbit’s options are pretty basic.
This week's best deals: 10.2-inch iPad, Apple Watch Series 5 and more
The best deals we found this week include the 10.2-inch iPad for $250, $100 off the Apple Watch Series 5, and Amazon's Kindle on sale for $65.
This week's best deals: MacBook Air, Nintendo summer sale and more
The best deals from this week that you can still buy now include $100 off Apple's new MacBook Air, Bose 700 headphones for $300 and discounted digital Switch games from Nintendo.
Save $20 on Fitbit's Charge 4 with GPS tracking
The Charge 4, Fitibit's first fitness tracker in a couple of years to feature built-in GPS tracking, is currently on sale for $130.
Fitbit's COVID-19 ventilator gets emergency FDA approval
Fitbit has received the FDA's emergency approval for its ventilator, but it doesn't have clients just yet.
Fitbit's in-app study will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19
Fitbit is using its app for a study that will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19 and other infections diseases before symptoms manifest.
Fitbit hopes to make ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fitbit is shifting some of its production to ventilators to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fitbit launches its first large-scale study to detect irregular heartbeats
Fitbit wearers can help the company learn more about irregular heart rhythms.