Alphabet in talks to acquire Fitbit

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There is no certainty that the deal will actually take place

Google's parent company Alphabet is trying to buy US wearable device maker Fitbit, according to Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that there was 'no certainty' that the deal...

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