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Call To Ban Google Fitbit Deal

David Richards November 14, 2019 No Comments

The proposed $3 Billion dollar acquisition of Fitbit by Google has been slammed with several groups urging the US Federal Trade Commission to block the deal. The US antitrust enforcer…

‘We Will Give Fitbit Users The Choice,’ Google

Elliot Nash November 11, 2019 No Comments

Fitbit users have been in a frenzy since the announcement of Google’s acquisition of the smart-wearable device company over fears the tech giant will sell personal information to third parties.…

FitBit 12% Revenue Drop, Still Beat Analysts

Elliot Nash November 7, 2019 No Comments

Fitbit Inc posted a revenue decline of 12% and still beat analysts estimates in its first quarterly result since acquisition plans were announced by Google. Facing deep competition from the…

Fitbit Vs Apple: The Health Wars

Elliot Nash October 18, 2019 No Comments

Fitbit is reportedly developing a similar method to Apple’s ECG app that is capable of detecting heart rhythms in partnership with major a US pharmaceutical alliance. Reuters reports that Fitbit…

Check Out The Latest Plug Mag Now

Jan Arreza October 17, 2019 No Comments

4 Square Media has published its new issue of Plug Magazine – Tech & Appliance Buying Guide, offering consumers a unique insight on the latest appliances to hit our shelves,…

Fitbit & Tile To Stop Manufacturing In China

David Richards October 10, 2019 No Comments

Fitbit whose products are popular with CE retailers in Australia along with Bluetooth tracker Tile is set to stop manufacturing in China in an effort to avoid U.S. tariffs. …

Fitbit Release ‘Versa 2’ With Alexa In Oz

Jan Arreza September 19, 2019 No Comments

Following last month’s unveiling, Fitbit has now released its new Versa 2 smartwatch in Australia, available from JB Hi-Fi and Good Guys plus its own website. The Versa 2 can…

Fitbit Unveils Alexa-Supported Versa 2 Smartwatch

Jan Arreza August 29, 2019 No Comments

Fitbit has launched its new smartwatch, the Versa 2, which comes with new improvements including Alexa support, a new AMOLED display, online payment capabilities, music storage, a faster processor and…

Smartwatch Ships Reach 12 Million Units Up 44% In Q2

Computer Daily News August 12, 2019 No Comments

Global smartwatch shipments grew an impressive 44% annually to reach 12 million units in Q2, according to research from Strategy Analytics. Apple Watch maintained its number one position with 46%…

REVIEW: Fitbit Inspire HR – Sleek & Simple

Jack Gramenz June 28, 2019 No Comments

The Fitbit Inspire HR (A$179) is probably the most appropriately named of any device the San Francisco based fitness-tracking company has released so far. The whole point of a fitness…