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Elon Musk's X Settles Legal Battle with WFA
X sued the WFA in 2024 for conducting what it called a "systematic illegal boycott" of the platform after it saw a decline in advertising revenue following Musk's $44 billion takeover of the social network.
Google's Age-Assurance API Now Available to All Android Developers
Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API, giving Android developers a privacy-preserving way to tailor experiences based on users’ age ranges.
Waymo Robotaxis Return to Freeways Amid Scrutiny
The freeway pause — and its restart — comes amid increased scrutiny into Waymo and other robotaxi operators, particularly over how these self-driving vehicles behave in certain high-traffic situations and around emergency responders.
US Government Bans Foreign-Made AI Robots, Solar Inverters
The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.
Ferrari's First EV Surprises with Strong Sales
To the horror of commenters across the internet, the Ferrari Luce appears to be a sales success.
Andon Labs' AI Vending Machine Simulation: Opus 5's Ruthless Rise
Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever.
Hugging Face Breach: What Happened and Why It Matters
Another way to think about the whole thing is to picture a bear at a campsite. (Really, we are going there.)
Winamp Returns with Deezer-Powered Music Player
Winamp is preparing to relaunch with a Deezer-powered premium music service, betting its nostalgic brand and a new all-in-one music player can stand out in today’s crowded streaming market.
Lilian Weng Leaves Thinking Machines, Joins OpenAI as VP of AI Safety
Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.
Explore AI Trends at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.
Meta's AI Opportunity: Beyond Agents, APIs, and Compute
On the company’s second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta sees a “large enterprise opportunity” spanning AI agents, APIs, compute, and internal software.
Microsoft's AI Investments: $3.2B from Anthropic, Mixed Results from O
When Microsoft reported killer fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year (which ended June 30), it tucked in an interesting little tidbit about how its investments in the two biggest, and competing, AI labs are doing.
Mark Zuckerberg Predicts Billions to Have Personal AI Agents by 2028
As Meta pours billions into AI infrastructure and agents, Zuckerberg is working to convince investors that the payoff will be worth the price.
Microsoft's AI Push: Competing with OpenAI, Anthropic
Microsoft pitched its own homegrown AI models, harnesses, and even a Mythos competitor on Wednesday, telling Wall Street it plans for continued growth.
Dili Secures $21.7M for AI Infrastructure Compliance
The Series A was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Allianz, Rebel Fund, Brick and Mortar Ventures’ Darren Bechtel, and Y Combinator’s Garry Tan.
Spotify Adds Running Mode for Premium iOS Users
Running Mode will be available to Premium users on iOS in select countries
Inforcer Secures $50M for AI and Security Solutions
London-based Inforcer just closed a $50 million Series C round led by Insight Partners.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Amazon, Replit, Tether Leaders Speak
The Disrupt Stage is where many of the biggest conversations in technology happen, with a legacy that stretches back for more than a decade.
Zoox Clears Final Hurdle for Paid Robotaxi Service
Federal safety regulators have given Zoox a temporary exemption that will allow the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle technology company to charge customers for rides in its custom-built robotaxi.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers for Sharing Patient Data with Meta and Snap
The U.S. federal consumer watchdog said Hims & Hers, which prescribes for sexual wellness and mental health conditions, used website trackers to share customers' information with advertisers.
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.”
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.