Fitbit – BIBA Medtech Insights

Wearable technology could be used to track flu-like illnesses

Jennifer Radin A study in The Lancet suggests that de-identified data from activity and physiological trackers (such as a Fitbit) could be used to provide information on flu outbreaks. Authors Jennifer M Radin (Translational Institute, Scripps Research, La Jolla, USA) and others explain that this information “could be vita to enact timely [...]

Google enter definitive agreement to buy Fitbit

Fitbit has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google for $7.35 per share in cash, valuing the company at a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2.1 billion. A press release reports that Fitbit pioneered the wearables category by delivering innovative, affordable and engaging devices and services. It adds that Fitbit [...]