Alexa+ Goes Wide in U.S.
According to TechCrunch, “Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.”, the generative upgrade—free for Prime members—adds broader device and service integrations and intensifies Amazon’s strategy (AI). ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/alexa-amazons-ai-assistant-is-now-available-to-everyone-in-the-u-s/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/alexa-amazons-ai-assistant-is-now-available-to-everyone-in-the-u-s/)
ElevenLabs Nets $500M at $11B Valuation.
According to TechCrunch, “ElevenLabs raises $500M from Sequoia at a $11 billion valuation”, the voice‑AI startup’s landmark round spotlights rapid investor demand for synthetic voice tech (VOICE). ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/elevenlabs-raises-500m-from-sequioia-at-a-11-billion-valuation/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/elevenlabs-raises-500m-from-sequioia-at-a-11-billion-valuation/)
Positron Raises $230M to Challenge Nvidia.
According to TechCrunch, “Exclusive: Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia’s AI chips”, the semiconductor newcomer will scale high‑speed memory for AI accelerators, signaling more competition for chip incumbents (CHIP). ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/exclusive-positron-raises-230m-series-b-to-take-on-nvidias-ai-chips/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/exclusive-positron-raises-230m-series-b-to-take-on-nvidias-ai-chips/)
ADP: weak private hiring
According to PR Newswire, “ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 22,000 Jobs in January; Annual Pay was Up 4.5%,” ADP said private employers added just 22,000 jobs in January, signaling softer jobs momentum ahead of the delayed BLS release. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adp-national-employment-report-private-sector-employment-increased-by-22-000-jobs-in-january-annual-pay-was-up-4-5-302678953.html)
Tech-led selloff
According to The Associated Press, “Wall Street slips as tech stocks sink again,” U.S. markets fell as technology names tumbled — notably AMD — reviving AI and valuation concerns and pressuring the Nasdaq while the Dow held up. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-gold-silver-oil-trump-696988a330fd224f3364709eaee6cf2a)
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