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Futuristic AI defense technology with glowing neural networks and advanced hardware, symbolizing significant venture capital investment in national security.
Venture & Startups

StrictlyVC Los Angeles event focuses on defense tech AI fundraising

In 2024, defense tech AI companies have already raised $5.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 5
Tech titans Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey playing 'MAFIA the GAME' at the historic Tosca Cafe, a new venture by Founders Fund.
Founders & Leaders

Founders Fund Launches 'MAFIA the GAME' with Tech Elites

At Tosca Cafe in San Francisco, the historic site of the 2007 PayPal Mafia photo, tech titans like Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey gathered not for a deal, but to play a murder-mystery game for a new onl

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 5
Futuristic Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, part of Uber's robotaxi initiative, driving through a city at dusk, collecting data for autonomous driving.
Robotics & Automation

Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026

This year, 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles will begin operating globally, tasked with collecting 2 million miles of high-fidelity driving data monthly for Uber's robotaxi ambitions.

Benjamin Carter·Jun 4
Abstract visualization of Lovable and Google Cloud collaborating on AI model access, with glowing data streams representing innovation and growth.
Enterprise & SaaS

Lovable Partners With Google Cloud for Expanded AI Model Access

Lovable's new multiyear deal with Google Cloud involves a fivefold increase in its cloud usage, signaling an unprecedented scale of AI-driven operations, according to TechCrunch .

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 4
The Nvidia RTX Spark deskside AI supercomputer, a powerful machine designed for running large AI models locally on personal computers.
AI & Machine Learning

Nvidia launches RTX Spark to power AI agent PCs

Nvidia, a company synonymous with cloud AI dominance, has just unveiled a deskside AI supercomputer for Windows, capable of running frontier models with up to 1 trillion parameters locally.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 2
Mach Industries' futuristic headquarters with advanced robotics and drones, symbolizing its soaring $1.8 billion valuation in the defense tech sector.
Robotics & Automation

Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion

In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.

Benjamin Carter·Jun 2
Founders presenting a startup pitch on a stage to judges, emphasizing the critical balance between market size and go-to-market traction.
Founders & Leaders

How to Succeed in Startup Battlefield Pitches

Founders vying for the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield's $100,000 prize spend five times more time discussing market size than actual go-to-market traction in their pitches.

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 2
The new Ferrari Luce electric car, a $640,000 luxury EV, showcased in a futuristic setting with sharp design lines and glowing accents.
Future of Computing

Ferrari Luce Electric Car Debuts, Commanding $640,000 Price Tag

At $640,000, Ferrari's first all-electric car, the Luce, is already receiving orders, signaling a new era where extreme luxury meets silent power.

Benjamin Carter·Jun 1
The Unastella Una Express-I rocket ready for launch, with glowing engines and a backdrop of stars, representing a new era in space exploration.
Robotics & Automation

Unastella rocket startup's total funding reaches $44 million

Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, Unastella secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $44 million, according t

Benjamin Carter·Jun 1
Vast, illuminated data center facility representing SoftBank's massive investment in French artificial intelligence infrastructure.
AI & Machine Learning

SoftBank Targets €75 Billion for French Data Centers

SoftBank Group plans to invest up to €75 billion ($87 billion) to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity in France, according to Bloomberg .

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 31
Futuristic AI interface displaying oncology data and patient information, symbolizing Triomics AI's technological advancement in healthcare.
AI & Machine Learning

Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Revolutionize Oncology Centers

Triomics expanded its enterprise customer base fourfold over the past year, leading to a 10-fold increase in annualized recurring revenue, according to TechCrunch .

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 28
A new Rivian R2 electric SUV is showcased in a cinematic outdoor setting at sunset, emphasizing its design and adventurous capabilities.
Product Lab

Rivian R2 SUV Deliveries Begin June 9

On June 9, Rivian will begin delivering its R2 SUV to customers, but the first available trim will start just under $60,000.

Mateo Rossi·May 28
A digital representation of Google's AI Overview interface showing incorrect spelling, highlighting the system's fundamental flaws and sparking public criticism.
AI & Machine Learning

Google AI Overviews struggle with basic spelling, sparking criticism.

Google's AI Overview recently claimed there are two 'P's in 'Google' and one 'r' in 'poop', exposing fundamental flaws in its highly anticipated search feature.

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 28
The Vertu Alphafold luxury foldable phone, featuring AI integration, displayed on a desk with a cityscape in the background.
Enterprise & SaaS

Vertu unveils Alphafold luxury foldable phone for CEOs

Vertu has unveiled a new foldable phone for executives, starting at $6,880 for a calfskin version, with a top-tier model reaching $46,800, according to TechCrunch .

Alejandro Mendoza·May 28
The new Ferrari Luce, an ultra-luxury electric hypercar, showcased in a stunning cinematic setting with a focus on its exclusive design and performance.
Product Lab

Ferrari Unveils First Electric Vehicle

The Ferrari Luce, its first all-electric car, has been unveiled with a staggering price tag of $640,000.

Mateo Rossi·May 26
A shadowy hacker figure looms over a digital representation of the Los Angeles transit system, symbolizing a cyberattack and data breach.
AI & Machine Learning

Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system

Iranian hackers stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) in a March cyberattack.

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 26
Futuristic cityscape with AI data streams and professionals networking at a tech conference, representing TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
AI & Machine Learning

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices to rise after May 8

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices will jump after May 8, 2026, but attendees can still secure a second pass for half price until then.

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 25
CEO of Lucra Sports standing in a futuristic esports arena, symbolizing the company's innovative AI-driven funding strategy.
Founders & Leaders

Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch trick

Lucra Sports CEO Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round by pitching investors that AI's success would boost gaming free time, and its failure would make his esports company a smart diversi

Alejandro Mendoza·May 25
AI robots performing tasks in a modern office while human specialists observe, symbolizing ClickUp's workforce changes due to automation.
Future of Computing

ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid automation shifts

ClickUp laid off 22% of its workforce, replacing employees with AI agents, while simultaneously introducing salary bands that reach $1 million per year in cash.

Benjamin Carter·May 25
Futuristic cityscape with integrated rooftop solar panels and monitoring drones, symbolizing innovation in renewable energy.
AI & Machine Learning

SolarSquare Raising $60M to Expand Rooftop Solar Market

SolarSquare is reportedly in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million, potentially valuing the Indian rooftop solar company at half a billion dollars.

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 24
Close-up of the Amazon Bee AI wearable device on a wrist, with abstract data streams and a city skyline in the background, symbolizing future AI technology.
AI & Machine Learning

Amazon Bee wearable review details AI device's future

For just $50, Amazon's new Bee AI wearable processes conversations in real-time, delivering summaries and transcriptions without ever storing audio, according to The Verge and About Amazon .

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 24
A futuristic AI data center powered by a large natural gas turbine, symbolizing the shift in energy sources for advanced computing.
AI & Machine Learning

Elon Musk's xAI pivots to natural gas for AI energy

Elon Musk's xAI is powering its burgeoning data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines and plans to purchase an additional $2.

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 23
Futuristic Google AI smart glasses with subtle holographic displays showing data and audio waveforms, set in a modern workspace.
AI & Machine Learning

Google AI Glasses: Exploring 2026 Features and Android XR

Samsung is launching 'audio glasses' this fall in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, built on Google's Android XR platform.

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 22
A holographic Google logo displaying 'ERROR' in a futuristic server room, symbolizing a critical AI malfunction.
AI & Machine Learning

Google AI interprets 'disregard' as a command, not a query

When a user types "disregard" into Google Search, the AI Overview responds with "Understood.

Dr. Anya Sharma·May 22