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Founders Fund Hosts Game Show with Tech Elites
The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.
Discover the 'Small Web' with Wander: StumbleUpon-Inspired Tool
This open source community project lets you create a StumbleUpon-like experience for recommending your favorite sites.
Top 2026 Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
TikTok Pro Events: Enhance FIFA World Cup Experience
The app allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds.
Two Ex-Goldman, Meta Founders Build Voice AI for Africa, Middle East
The startup's own stack for Africa and Middle East is now handling more than 17,000 calls per day.
Instagram Alerts Users of AI Chatbot Hacker Attacks
Hackers appeared to take over victims’ accounts even after Meta said it fixed its AI-powered support chatbot, which granted hackers access to victims’ accounts.
Carvana Partners with Slate Auto for New Car Sales
Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter is heavily invested in both companies.
Ultrahuman Data Breach: Hackers Access Customer Wellness Data
The breach at wearable ring maker Ultrahuman stemmed from credentials stolen from a malware-infected employee laptop.
Substack Introduces Reply Rules for Creator Control
Substack's new Reply Rules feature is currently available for all English-language publications and is designed to give creators greater control over how their audiences respond.
Google's Dreambeans: AI Tool Turns Your Life into a Cartoon
Dreambeans is a curated list of AI-illustrated "stories" culled from the personal data in your Google account.
Meta Spins Out VR Fitness Game Supernatural Amid Layoffs
Meta appears to have listened to the Supernatural users who protested the app's sad fate after sweeping layoffs.
Defense Tech Startups: Who Will Survive the Funding Boom?
Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget. A wave of new startups is chasing those government contracts, but according to Ross Fubini, the venture investor who wrote Anduril’s first check, most of them will get lost in the Valley of Death between prototype contract […]
Quick Commerce Startup FirstClub Valuation Doubles to $255M
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
AI Tools: YouTubers Direct Top Movies This Weekend
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.
Strava Tightens Security to Combat AI Scraping
To stop scraping, the company is increasing security around its website and will now only allow authenticated users to view certain data. Earlier, users were able to see details like public profiles and fitness club listings without logging in. The company is putting all that data behind authentication to protect it from unauthorized AI scraping.
SpaceX Warns of Potential Equity Dilution for Investors
The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public.
Ex-Meta CTO Launches $250M Climate Fund with Gigascale Capital
Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages.
Meta AI Support Chatbot Exploited in Instagram Account Hacks
Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over Violent Incidents
The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident.
Where Are Startup Battlefield Alumni Now? TechCrunch Check-In
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
Mach Industries Valuation Soars to $1.8B with $300M Raise
In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.
How to Make the Startup Battlefield Top 20
Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.
How to Apply to Startup Battlefield 2026: June 8 Deadline
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
Waymo Leads in Texas Autonomous Vehicle Registrations
A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes in Florida Test
The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.
Kiwibit's AI Bird Feeder: Your Backyard Buddy
If you're looking for a fun way to connect with nature while collecting bird species on an app like Pokémon, give this smart feeder a try.
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Cognition's Scott Wu: AI Coding Agents Won't Replace Humans
Cognition makes Devin, the first and arguably most successful AI coding agent. But famed coder Wu says it isn't designed to supplant human programmers.
Microsoft Faces Backlash for Threatening Security Researcher
A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software.
AI Job Replacement: The Risks of Over-Reliance on AI
The people deciding that AI can replace your job are also the ones least likely to understand what your job truly involves, according to Box founder Aaron Levie, who pointed to this as an example of “AI psychosis.” Indeed, ClickUp recently cut 22% of its workforce for AI agents, tech layoffs in 2026 are already nearly matching all of 2025, […]
Coders Rely on AI: Risks and Benefits Explored
While AI is helping coders produce code faster, it may not be producing better code, researchers warn. And that could cause problems down the road for them.
Silicon Valley's Peptide Obsession: The Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.
Founders Revive Criticism of Google's Ad Business Post Indian Court Ru
The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.
AI-Powered Ninja Outdoor Pizza Oven: Perfect Summer Pizza
The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pellets, unlike many other pizza ovens.
TikTok's Push to Become a Super App
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
Top Alternative Browsers to Chrome and Safari in 2026
We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
Oura Unveils Ring 5: Thinner, Lighter, and More Accurate
The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.
Meta Unveils Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Subscriptions with AI P
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.
UK Visa Portal Leaks Applicants' Data
The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys.
Triomics Secures $22M for AI in Oncology
The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.
Rivian Sets June 9 for First R2 SUV Deliveries
The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date."
Google AI Struggles with Basic Spelling Tasks
Google is embarrassing itself, again.
Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.
Vertu's AI Foldable for CEOs: Luxury and Enterprise Integration
Built on top of the open source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.
Visa Backs Replit for AI-Powered Developer Payments
Visa said that over 1,000 employees has been using Replit for prototyping and development
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TechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline to June 8
After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.
YouTube Enhances Podcasts with AI Recommendations and Auto Speed
The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.
AI Labs Focus on Recursive Self-Improvement Challenges
A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.