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station dot com code tech news welcome to tech crunch daily news a roundup of

the top tech news of the day.

Google announces that it's acquiring Fitbit,

Apple TV Plus arrives, and Sidewalk Labs

is moving forward with its smart city development.

Here's your daily crunch for November 1st, 2019.

First up, Google is acquiring Fitbit.

Google will pay $7.35 per share for the Wearables Company, an all-cash deal that values Fitbit at 2.1 billion

dollars. While Google has invested plenty in its own in-house

development, buying Fitbit represents a step change and the opportunity to take advantage of years of effort

focused specifically on the Wearables category. The match could ultimately prove beneficial

for both parties.

In media news, Apple TV Plus is now live with one year free for new iOS Apple TV and Mac purchases.

At launch you'll find The Morning Show, Sea, For All Mankind,

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