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Oracle Security Bug Exploited in Mass-Hacking Campaign
The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers.
SpaceX Share Pricing Announced: $135 per Share
Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.
Theker Secures $85M for Versatile Factory Robots
Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.
Jeff Bezos’ Prometheus Secures $12B for Physical AI
The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.
Pinterest Integrates Amazon Storefronts for Creator Commissions
Pinterest is adding support for Amazon Storefronts, allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions more easily while showcasing their product recommendations in one place.
SpaceX's AI-Driven Space Data Center Plans Boost IPO
Most of the value in SpaceX's IPO is effectively a call option on the company's ambitious space data center plans.
Niteshift Raises $7M for AI Coding, Challenges Big AI Lock-In
AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in with model makers.
Enterprise AI Trends at VivaTech 2026: European Focus
While Silicon Valley continues pushing aggressively into large language models and consumer-facing AI products, many European companies are focused on applying AI to complex systems already embedded into everyday life.
Zest's AI App Unveils Real Dining Recommendations
Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s 776 and Kindred Ventures, Zest uses transaction data and AI to generate restaurant recommendations based on users’ real dining habits and the places they frequent.
Anthropic's Fable: Cybersecurity Researchers Critique Strict Guardrail
Cybersecurity researchers are complaining that Anthropic's new model Fable has guardrails that are too strict for any cybersecurity work.
AI Memory Systems May Degrade Model Performance
New research suggests that AI memory systems can degrade model performance and encourage sycophantic tendencies.
Starlink's India Hurdles May Impact SpaceX IPO
Problems with Starlink's India expansion could challenge SpaceX's IPO growth story.
Top AI Firms Spend $7,500 Monthly on AI per Employee
The most AI-obsessed firms are spending roughly $7,500 monthly per employee on AI, per Ramp AI Index. That's not more than an engineer's salary — yet.
Netflix Boosts Mobile App and Kids' Gaming in Asia
The media giant is pushing to expand its mobile and gaming business.
Wing Expands Drone Delivery with Walmart Partnership
Wing is expanding into seven more U.S. cities through its partnership with Walmart.
North Korean Hackers Target US Tech Industry, Says CrowdStrike
North Korean hackers posing as remote IT workers and recruiters remain a major threat to U.S., European, and Asian companies, accounting for about half of all attacks over the past 12 months.
Amazon Borrows $17.5B for AI Spending Amid Debt Surge
Companies are burning through exorbitant sums of money to keep pace in the AI arms race. Debt is climbing.
AI Data Centers Drive Automakers Into Energy Storage
Electricity demand from AI data centers is pushing everyone — including automakers like GM and Ford — into the energy storage business.
Cybercriminals Breach Oracle PeopleSoft Servers at 100+ Organizations
The ShinyHunters hacking gang claims to have compromised the Oracle PeopleSoft servers of more than 100 organizations, including many universities.
Andrew Yang's AI and Automation Solutions
Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few. At the time, ideas like Universal Basic Income felt fringe. Now Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Bernie Sanders are all saying versions of the same thing.  An entrepreneur at heart, […]
xAI Engineer Sues Over Alleged AI Safety Firing
A former xAI engineer is suing the company and SpaceX, alleging he was fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX's historic IPO.
Opendoor's Exit from India Sparks AI and Outsourcing Debate
The decision comes as India emerges as the world’s largest GCC market.
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei: A Snapshot of Leadership
If you doubted his genius, doubt no more.
Anthropic Partners with TCS for Enterprise AI Deployment
The partnership will see TCS creating a business unit focused on deploying Anthropic's AI models to its customers.
Next-Gen Social Apps Beyond Instagram: AI-Driven Alternatives
These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.
Trump Eyes Equity in OpenAI for American AI Success
President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."
Sriram Krishnan Exits White House AI Advisor Role for New Venture
Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.
OpenAI Introduces Lockdown Mode for Data Protection
Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process.
Top Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks of 2026
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.
NSA Prepares Anthropic's Mythos for Cyber Operations
The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.
NASA Shelters Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Due to Space Station Leaks
The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
Google and FBI Alert: Ransomware Group Sends Fake IT Workers
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.
AI Industry Faces Rising Costs: Managing AI's Expenses
"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"
Supabase Doubles Valuation to $10B in 8 Months, Boosted by AI
Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.
AI Startups Encouraging Off-Screen Experiences
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel like backlash, […]
Lectric Expands with Three New Brands Amid E-Bike Market Growth
Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.
GM's New Battery Facility Accelerates Electric Future
GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.
Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close June 8
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.
Google's $920M Monthly AI Compute Deal with SpaceX
In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products.
IBM Whistleblower Accuses Company of Covering Up Data Breaches
IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s — a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering it up.
Founders Share VC Horror Stories on X
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.
Reid Hoffman Steps Down from Microsoft Board for AI Startup Manus
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
Chinese Spies Target Westerners on LinkedIn for Sensitive Info
The advisory warns that Chinese spies are using public job search platforms to recruit people with access to non-public information.
Hello Robot Unveils Stretch: AI Home Assistant
The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.
Ramp's $750M Raise Boosts Valuation to $44B with AI Focus
Ramp has nearly tripled its valuation over the past year as investors scramble to grab a part of the fast-growing startup.
Waymo Repurposes Robotaxi Batteries for Grid Storage
The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.
Cash App's Tap-and-Pay Wand: Magic Meets Payment
Digital wallet app Cash App is launching a new gadget on Thursday, seemingly inspired by the social media trend that involves paying for items in the real world with a tap of a homemade magic wand, which hides a tap-and-pay credit card.
Waymo Robotaxi Used in San Francisco Burglary
The incident helps shed some new light on how Waymo treats and stores the footage captured by its robotaxis.
What to Expect from WWDC 2026: Siri and Apple Intelligence Updates
Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.
Meta's New AI Assistant Simplifies Creator Insights on Facebook
Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like "When should I post?" and "What are people saying in my comments?"