Tuesday, April 26

Nokia to buy French health gadget maker Withings for $191 million

(credit: Withings)

Nokia has confirmed plans to acquire French smart watch and fitness gizmo maker Withings for £132 million (~170 million, $190 million) in an all-cash offer.

After selling off its mobile phone business and Here maps division, Nokia seems to be returning to consumer-facing products once again with its planned buyout.

France-based Withings was founded in 2008, and since then has released a number of connected health appliances, including smart watches, fitness trackers, thermometers, and baby monitors, among other gadgets.

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