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  1. Google's $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit is complete: Google has officially completed its acquisition of Fitbit, a deal that was announced in November 2019. (Source: TechCrunch)
  2. Tesla's Autopilot system is being investigated by the US government: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's Autopilot system after a series of accidents involving the technology. (Source: TechCrunch)
  3. Amazon's Alexa is now available on the Google Assistant: Amazon has announced that its Alexa virtual assistant is now available on the Google Assistant platform, allowing users to control their smart home devices with voice commands. (Source: TechCrunch)

Startups

  1. Fintech startup Brex raises $425 million in Series D funding: Brex, a fintech startup that offers corporate credit cards and expense management tools, has raised $425 million in Series D funding. (Source: TechCrunch)
  2. E-commerce startup Shopify acquires 6 River Systems: Shopify has acquired 6 River Systems, a warehouse automation startup, for $450 million. (Source: TechCrunch)
  3. AI-powered mental health startup Wysa raises $1.1 million in seed funding: Wysa, an AI-powered mental health startup, has raised $1.1 million in seed funding to expand its services. (Source: TechCrunch)

Venture Capital

  1. VC firm Sequoia Capital raises $8 billion for new fund: Sequoia Capital has raised $8 billion for its new fund, which will focus on investing in early-stage startups. (Source: TechCrunch)
  2. SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 raises $40 billion in funding: SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 has raised $40 billion in funding, making it one of the largest venture capital funds in history. (Source: TechCrunch)
  3. Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.7 billion for new fund: Andreessen Horowitz has raised $2.7 billion for its new fund, which will focus on investing in early-stage startups. (Source: TechCrunch)

Trends

  1. The rise of decentralized finance (DeFi): DeFi, a new category of financial services that uses blockchain technology, is gaining popularity and attracting significant investment. (Source: TechCrunch)
  2. The future of work: Remote work and the gig economy: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote work and the gig economy, with many companies adopting flexible work arrangements. (Source: TechCrunch)
  3. The impact of AI on the job market: AI is transforming the job market, with many jobs being automated and new ones being created. (Source: TechCrunch)

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