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Parallel Web Systems Valued at $2B After $100M Raise
The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.
Zap Energy Expands to Nuclear Fission, Alongside Fusion
Surprise! Fusion startup Zap Energy says it will be developing fission reactors alongside its fusion devices.
Google Adds 25M Subscriptions in Q1, Boosted by YouTube and Google One
Google added 25M paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350M total, as YouTube and Google One grow.
Meta's Billions in Losses on AR/VR and AI
Meta is losing billions on Reality Labs each quarter, and its AI expenditures are only going to increase its spending.
Elon Musk Faces Legal Battle Over OpenAI Tweets
Elon Musk took the stand for the second day for his attempt to legally dismantle OpenAI.
Amazon, Meta Challenge Google Pay, PhonePe in India's UPI Market
PhonePe and Google Pay command 80% of India's UPI instant payments network. Rivals are set to meet with regulators to lobby for restrictions.
Kompas VC: Investing in Physical World Startups Amid Geopolitical Turm
Geopolitical turmoil has made venture investing challenging, leading Kompas VC to carve out a niche in startups focused on the physical world.
Musk Testifies About Old Friendship at OpenAI Trial
It's a story Musk has told before -- in interviews and to author Walter Isaacson for his bestselling biography of Musk -- but Tuesday was the first time he said it under oath.
Scout AI Secures $100M for Military Autonomous Vehicle Training
We visited Scout AI's training ground where it's working on AI agents that can help individual soldiers control fleets of autonomous vehicles.
Google Translate Adds Pronunciation Practice for English, Spanish, and
The feature is rolling out in the U.S. and India with support for English, Spanish, and Hindi.
Apple Launches Lower-Cost App Store Subscriptions
Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
Scholly Founder Sues Sallie Mae Over Termination, Data Claims
Chris Gray is suing his startup’s acquirer, Sallie Mae, for wrongful termination and alleging it's selling student data through a subsidiary. Sallie Mae denies the allegations and vows to fight.
US Supreme Court Weighs 'Geofence' Warrant Use in AI Searches
The U.S. top court is expected to rule on whether to allow police to identify criminal suspects by dragnet searching the databases of tech giants.
Australia's New Law: Big Tech to Pay for News or Face 2.25% Tax
The more deals platforms make with media outlets, the less they pay. If enough agreements go through, that effective rate drops to 1.5%, which could generate between A$200 million and A$250 million back into Australian journalism.
Paragon Refuses to Aid Italian Spyware Investigation
Despite promising to help determine what happened with the hacks targeting journalists and activists in Italy, Israeli American spyware maker Paragon has reportedly not responded to authorities’ requests for information.
Match Group Invests $100M in Gay Cruising App Sniffies
The app is Match Group's newest attempt to get mobile users excited about online romance again.
Snabbit Secures $56M as On-Demand Home Services Boom
Snabbit now processes over 40,000 daily jobs and has cut costs sharply as it expands across cities and services.
Otter AI Adds Enterprise Search and Windows Note Capture
Otter is also releasing a new Windows app that can capture meeting notes without joining one
Neurable's Non-Invasive Mind-Reading Tech for Wearables
The startup specializes in "non-invasive" "mind-reading" tech—a kind of neural data collection that, its CEO hopes, will have all sorts of consumer applications.
SpeakON Dictation Device Review: MagSafe Transcription for iPhone
This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps.
Elon Musk's Latest on Transportation AI: TechCrunch Mobility
Elon Musk's Latest Advances in Transportation AI: Insights from TechCrunch Mobility In the ever evolving landscape of transportation, Elon Musk continues to pus…
Apple's Evolution Under Tim Cook: Challenges for New CEO
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
Unusual Bay Area Home Sale Requires Anthropic Equity
Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco.
Truecaller's Growth Strategies Beyond India
As growth slows, Truecaller is leaning on subscriptions, business services, and new features to sustain momentum beyond India.
Stanford Freshmen Inspired by AI Book to Rule the World
Can a book like this actually change anything? Or does the spotlight, as it always seems to, send more students racing to the place?
2025: Social Media Scams Cost Consumers $2.1B, FTC Finds
The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.
Letterboxd Seeks New Owner: Potential Buyers Emerge
Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.
Europe's Shift from US Software to Sovereign Tech
Governments across Europe are looking to rely less on American tech providers.
Skye's AI Home Screen App for iPhone Gains Investor Interest
Skye's new AI app attracted investors before it even launched — a sign of interest in a more AI-aware iPhone.
OpenAI's AI-Powered Phone: Apps Replaced by Agents
The phone could go in mass production in 2028, an analyst says.
Apple's Evolution Under Tim Cook: Challenges Ahead for John Ternus
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
Stanford Freshmen Inspired by AI Book to Rule the World
Can a book like this actually change anything? Or does the spotlight, as it always seems to, send more students racing to the place?
ComfyUI Raises $30M, Hits $500M Valuation for AI Media Control
ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.
College Kids Raise $5.1M for AI Social Network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
Palantir Aids IRS in Financial Crime Investigations
The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
Steve Ballmer's Scathing Letter to Fraudulent Founder
Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.
Lachy Groom Backs India's Pronto at $200M Valuation
This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.
Snabbit Aims for $400M Valuation in New Funding Round
Snabbit has scaled rapidly, crossing one million jobs in March, amid growing investor interest.
Apple's Hardware Focus Under New CEO John Ternus
John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.
AI Tools to Break the Doomscrolling Cycle
It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.
Tokyo 2026: AI and Tech Innovation Hub
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.
Climate Tech IPOs: X-energy, Fervo Lead the Way
Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for?
OpenAI CEO Apologizes to Tumbler Ridge for Mass Shooting Oversight
In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.
Anthropic's AI Agents Make Real Deals in Marketplace Test
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
SpeakOn Dictation Device Review: MagSafe Transcription for iPhone
This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps
Elon Musk Admits AI's Role in Future of Transportation
Elon Musk Highlights AI's Pivotal Role in the Future of Transportation In recent discussions, Elon Musk has emphasized the transformative potential of artificia…
Cohere Merges with Aleph Alpha to Form Transatlantic AI Powerhouse
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
X-Energy Stock Surges 27% in Nasdaq Debut
Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.
Unusual Bay Area Home Sale Tied to Anthropic Equity
Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco.