Time for a Tech-Up: The growth of health gadgets Technology is becoming a bigger part of how we manage our health and well-being, but there are risks inherent in that shift, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Oct 22
Review: Huawei Watch 3 Pitted against ever-growing stiff competition, Huawei has made steady strides in the watch market in recent years. It's latest offering, Watch 3, continues that trend, … Business • 03 Jul 21
Google completes $2.1 billion deal for Fitbit Alphabet's Google has completed its $2.1 billion acquisition of wearable device maker Fitbit, the companies said today. Business • 14 Jan 21
Google wins EU competition approval for Fitbit deal Alphabet's Google has today won EU competition approval for its $2.1 billion bid for Fitbit after agreeing restrictions on how it will use customers' health … Business • 17 Dec 20
Review: Apple Watch Series 6 Apple's Series 6 Watch has some but not too interesting new features to boast about. Nevertheless, it arguably remains the class leader thanks to slick … Business • 04 Oct 20
Google set to win EU okay for Fitbit deal - sources Alphabet's Google is set to win EU competition approval for its $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness tracker maker Fitbit with its latest concessions to address … Business • 29 Sep 20
EU regulators extend Google, Fitbit deal probe EU competition regulators have extended their investigation into Alphabet unit Google's deal for fitness tracker maker Fitbit to December 23, the European Commission said today. Business • 23 Sep 20
Fitbit launches stress-monitoring smartwatch Fitbit has unveiled a fitness tracker and two smartwatches, including one that purports to help monitor users' stress levels, as the company's pending sale to … Business • 25 Aug 20
Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung's watch range has always been up near the top of the smartwatch league, matched only by certain Apple and Fitbit models. The latest offering … Business • 22 Aug 20
Google offers data pledge in bid to win Fitbit deal Alphabet's Google has offered not to use health data of fitness tracker company Fitbit to help it target ads in an attempt to address EU … Business • 14 Jul 20
Google's Fitbit takeover 'could pose privacy risk' Alphabet-owned Google's $2.1 billion bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit could pose privacy risks, the European Data Protection Board has warned, adding its voice to … Business • 20 Feb 20
Google to acquire wearable firm Fitbit for $2.1bn Alphabet'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 … Business • 01 Nov 19
Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit - sources Google owner Alphabet has made an offer to acquire US wearable device maker Fitbit, as it eyes a slice of the crowded market for fitness … Business • 29 Oct 19
Apple among US companies urging US to drop tariff plan Apple, Keurig Dr Pepper, Dollar Tree and Fitbit have joined other US companies in filing letters of opposition to a Trump administration plan for more … Business • 21 Jun 19
Review: Apple Watch 3 v Fitbit Ionic Will Goodbody road tests the latest smartwatch offerings from Apple and Fitbit and finds you get what you pay for. Technology • 07 Dec 17
Fitbit takes leap into smartwatch market Fitbit has announced its first smartwatch in a bid to take on rivals such as Apple, Samsung and Huawei and rekindle its own flagging fortunes. Technology • 28 Aug 17
Ten tech gift ideas for Christmas Looking for some last minute gift ideas? We've been looking at some of the latest tech related gadgets and there's something in there for most … Technology • 15 Dec 16
Fitbit confirms purchase of rival Pebble's assets Wearables giant Fitbit has confirmed it is buying the assets that power the smartwatches of rival firm Pebble, but not its existing devices. Business • 07 Dec 16
Fitbit forecasts dismal Christmas quarter Wearable fitness device maker Fitbit's revenue forecast for the key Christmas shopping quarter fell well below of analysts' estimates, hurt by soft demand and production … Business • 03 Nov 16
Fitbit to create 50 jobs in new Dublin office Fitbit, a leading wearable technology devices company, is opening a new headquarters in Dublin today for its Europe, Middle East and Africa operations. News • 31 Aug 16
Fitbit sees revenue rise but margins narrow Fitbit, which makes wearable fitness tracking devices, said margins fell in the second quarter, mainly due to higher spending on new products. Business • 06 Aug 15
Fitbit races higher in healthy IPO surge Fitbit, the company known for wearable devices promoting healthy lifestyles, saw its shares surge on Wall Street last night. Business • 19 Jun 15
Fitbit shares surge following $4bn IPO Fitbit, the company known for wearable devices promoting healthy lifestyles, has seen its shares surge following the biggest stock offering this year for the tech … Business • 18 Jun 15
