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TV Time Shuts Down as Whip Media Focuses on AI
TV Time, the popular TV-tracking app, is shutting down on July 15 as parent company Whip Media pivots toward enterprise AI products.
OpenAI CEO Proposes 5% Equity Donation to US Fund
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly proposed giving 5% of the company’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, reviving discussions about letting the public share in the financial gains from the AI boom.
Melinda Gates Backs Magnify Ventures' $46.6M AI Fund
Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures has raised a $46.6 million Fund II from LPs, including Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures.
Wisk Aero Accused of Firing Manager Over Safety Concerns
A former software manager claims Wisk rushed software testing ahead of a crucial 2025 flight test.
Anthropic and Samsung Collaborate on Custom AI Chip
The news comes about a week after OpenAI announced its own custom AI chip in a partnership with Broadcom.
Hopper to Pay $35M in FTC Settlement Over Hidden Fees
Hopper will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations that it used deceptive “dark patterns” to hide fees and mislead travelers about the costs and benefits of services.
Meta Launches Pocket: AI-Powered Gaming App
Meta has quietly launched Pocket, an experimental AI app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games using text prompts.
AI's Real Cost: Amazon, Google Struggle with Net-Zero Pledges
AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.
Jersey Mike's IPO Highlights AI Hype in Unlikely Places
Just for kicks, I took a look at Jersey Mike's IPO documents. Surely a sandwich shop would have no need to mention AI. But lo and behold.
IQM, Europe’s First Public Quantum Company, Uncertain Future
IQM, a full-stack quantum company out of Finland, went public on the Nasdaq today at a valuation of about $1.9 billion.
Thiel Capital's Jack Selby Invests in AI Startups via Arizona Connecti
Selby's VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.
Private Space Pilots Conduct Orbital Missions for US Space Force
True Anomaly and Rocket Lab are performing Top Gun-style satellite fly-bys for the U.S. military.
Mark Zuckerberg: AI Agents Progress Slower Than Expected
At an internal meeting, the Meta CEO reportedly said that AI development efforts were not moving as quickly as anticipated.
Last Chance: Apply for Startup Battlefield Australia by July 6
If you're going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.
Chevy Silverado EV: What's Holding Back Sales?
The Chevy Silverado EV is a solid first draft of an EV pickup truck. Here's what could make it better.
Politician Investigating Spyware Hacked with Pegasus
A government customer of NSO Group used the company's Pegasus spyware to hack into the phone of a European politician, who at the time was serving on an EU committee tasked with investigating the spyware industry.
Top Browser Alternatives to Chrome and Safari
We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
AI Glossary: Essential Terms for 2023
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
Dune Keypad: AI-Powered Meeting Controller
The gadget has three buttons, and it changes context based on what app you are looking at. For instance, in meeting apps and sites, it could be toggle mic, toggle video, and bring window to the front.
Mistral AI: Open Source Models and Funding
Mistral AI, which offers some open source AI models, has raised significant funding since its creation in 2023, with the ambition to “put frontier AI in the hands of everyone.”
Inkwell: RSS Reader for E-Ink Devices
Inkwell: The RSS Reader for E Ink Devices In an era dominated by digital notifications and fast paced content consumption, Inkwell stands out as an RSS reader t…
California's New Law Limits Loud Streaming Ads
Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter.
Omen AI Raises $31M to Optimize Data Center Cooling
Omen AI raised a $31 million Series A to monitor chip coolant and stop bacterial outbreaks in data centers.
Flipper Device's Busy Bar: Customizable Productivity Display
The company's productivity-focused gadget helps you set timers, block apps, and display custom messages and widgets on an LED display.
Pocket Secures $11M for AI Note-Taking Device
Pocket sells a $129 credit card-shaped puck, which sticks to the back of your phone, and promises unlimited recordings, transcriptions, and to-do items.
Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium for $8B to Rival Amazon, SpaceX
The all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX.
Proception Settles Tesla Suit, Raises $11M for Robot Hand AI
The startup, Proception, is taking a unique approach to collecting training data to tackle one of the hardest problems in robotics: hands.
WhatsApp Introduces Username Reservation Feature
WhatsApp username can be between 3 to 35 characters.
Supreme Court Limits Geofence Warrants, Boosts Privacy Rights
The Supreme Court's decision to limit geofence warrants is a win for privacy advocates, who called their use unconstitutional but sought an outright ban.
TIDAL Stops Monetizing AI-Generated Music
In addition, TIDAL will use automated tools to remove AI-generated music that attempts to impersonate an artist or a group, the company said.
Trump Admin's Red Tape Threatens 92 GW of Solar, Wind Power
The Trump administration's moves threaten $121 billion in new solar and wind power, two energy sources that are the biggest contributors to new capacity in the U.S.
Arena AI Leaderboard: $100M Business Milestone
The startup, which runs a popular free AI leaderboard, launched its commercial service just last September.
Cursor Launches Mobile App for Coding Agent Oversight
Cursor has launched a new mobile app for remote oversight over coding agents.
South Korea's Tech Giants Invest $550B in AI Memory Fabs
The world's two largest memory chip companies vow to build more memory lab fabs as South Korea positions itself as an AI tech powerhouse country.
Anthropic Partners with California for AI Infrastructure
As Anthropic forges a closer relationship with the state of California, the federal government has made an enemy out of the OpenAI rival.
Waymo and Uber End Phoenix Partnership, Uber Seeks New AV Partner
Uber said it is readying the launch of a separate autonomous vehicle partnership in the city, but did not name the partner.
Kobo eReader Integrates with StoryGraph for Reading Tracking
Kobo users can now automatically sync their reading progress to StoryGraph, making it easier to track books, reading stats, and challenges without relying on Amazon’s Goodreads.
Google Expands Free AI Image Generation with Gemini for US Users
Google is expanding Gemini’s personalized AI image generation to eligible free users in the U.S., allowing the chatbot to create images based on your interests and data from connected Google apps.
Chamath Palihapitiya's AI Coding Startup Secures $135M
VCs remain thirsty to fund AI coding startups. This one, founded by investor Chamath Palihapitiya, is no exception.
Base44 Launches AI Model for Enhanced Coding Platform
Wix-owned vibe coding platform Base44 has started rolling out its own AI model — with hopes that it will eventually outperform frontier models.
AI Adoption Boosts Entry-Level Jobs, Study Finds
A new report finds "high-intensity AI adopters” saw headcount increase 10.2%. Among those companies, entry-level headcount rose by 12%, countering the rhetoric that AI kills junior jobs.
Klue Hack Leads to Data Breach at Top Cybersecurity Firms
Huntress, HackerOne, Jamf, Recorded Future, and Tanium are among the cybersecurity companies that had data stolen following an earlier breach at market research firm Klue.
Seedcamp Raises $320M to Expand US Footprint
After 18 years of focusing on Europe, early-stage investor Seedcamp said that it has raised $320 million for its latest fund, which will see it expanding its presence in the United States.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Passes on Sale
Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT. Designed for founders first on November 4 in Boston. Register today.
Lucid Motors' New CEO Cuts 18% of Staff to Streamline Operations
The company is also eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory to align "production plans with anticipated demand."
Instagram TV: New Long-Form Video Features Announced
Instagram is coming for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as it sets its ambitions for living room viewing.
SpaceX, Reflection AI Sign $150M Monthly Compute Deal
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee.
WhatsApp Names New Chief, Meta Invests $900M in CRED
WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.
Amazon Tests Alexa+ with Hindi Support in India
Amazon is planning to increase the footprint of its new conversational AI assistant Alexa+ to India and is inviting users in the country to test out a Hindi-language version.
Anthropic's Claude Chatbot May Ask for ID Verification
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.