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Consumer groups urge scrutiny of Google’s Fitbit buyout in letter to antitrust regulators – Source CNET Tech

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Google announced it was buying Fitbit last year.


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A group of 20 consumer organizations on Wednesday evening said it’s sending a letter to antitrust regulators around the world, highlighting concerns over Google’s proposed acquisition of the fitness tracker pioneer Fitbit. 

Google last year announced the $2.1 billion deal with Fitbit as an attempt to bolster its business in wearable technology, like smartwatches and other devices.

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