Fitbit in talks to acquire Pebble

Fitbit is planning to acquire the smartwatch developer Pebble, according to several reports in the Wall Street Journal, BBC News and others.

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Fitbit is interested in Pebble’s intellectual property and employees, according to the Wall Street Journal; however, Fitbit will likely close the Pebble brand. Pebble was one of the original companies to enter the smartwatch market.

Fitbit is offering about $40 million, according to a BBC News report.

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