Mistrust mars Google’s acquisition of Fitbit
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Kyle Brasseur2019-11-12T18:30:00
Fear and frustration were prevalent among Fitbit owners after its pending acquisition by Google was announced. Given the tech giant’s recent privacy lapses, it’s tough to blame them.
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