.Google to acquire fitbit in $2.1 billion deal; smartwatch maker vows to protect user privacy
Google is expanding its device portfolio into smartwatches, with a deal to acquire Fitbit in a deal worth $2.1 billion. In announcing the agreement, Fitbit pointedly promised customers that it would strenuously protect their privacy. “Strong privacy and security guidelines have been part of Fitbit’s DNA since day one, and this will not change,” the [...
Netflix is set to launch its first original scripted podcast, Variety has learned exclusively. Titled “The Only Podcast Left,” the podcast is set in the world of the streamer’s post-apocalyptic series “Daybreak,” and has showrunner and head writer Aron Coleite on board as an executive producer. According to Netflix, the 6-episode narrative is designed to be complimentary [...
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Deadspin has spun into a downward spiral. At least 10 editorial employees, the majority of the staff of the irreverent sports and culture news site, have resigned in the last three days. The exits have come after the firing of interim editor-in-chief Barry Petchesky by parent company G/O Media because he refused to follow instructions [...]It’s not TV, it’s… well, it’s a bit confusing.
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Google to acquire Fitbit, valuing the smartwatch maker at about $2.1 billionThe acquisition pits Alphabet against fellow tech giant Apple in the wearable fitness tracking space.
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Google is buying Fitbit for $2.1 billionGoogle announced on Friday morning that it's buying wearables maker Fitbit in a deal worth $2.1 billion.
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Alphabet reportedly placed an offer to purchase Fitbit to push into the wearables market - Business InsiderAlphabet has reportedly placed an offer to purchase Fitbit – the acquisition would be a smart way for Google to enter the healthcare wearables market.
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