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StrictlyVC Los Angeles event focuses on defense tech AI fundraising
In 2024, defense tech AI companies have already raised $5.
Founders Fund Launches 'MAFIA the GAME' with Tech Elites
At Tosca Cafe in San Francisco, the historic site of the 2007 PayPal Mafia photo, tech titans like Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey gathered not for a deal, but to play a murder-mystery game for a new onl
Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026
This year, 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles will begin operating globally, tasked with collecting 2 million miles of high-fidelity driving data monthly for Uber's robotaxi ambitions.
Lovable Partners With Google Cloud for Expanded AI Model Access
Lovable's new multiyear deal with Google Cloud involves a fivefold increase in its cloud usage, signaling an unprecedented scale of AI-driven operations, according to TechCrunch .
Nvidia launches RTX Spark to power AI agent PCs
Nvidia, a company synonymous with cloud AI dominance, has just unveiled a deskside AI supercomputer for Windows, capable of running frontier models with up to 1 trillion parameters locally.
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion
In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
How to Succeed in Startup Battlefield Pitches
Founders vying for the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield's $100,000 prize spend five times more time discussing market size than actual go-to-market traction in their pitches.
Ferrari Luce Electric Car Debuts, Commanding $640,000 Price Tag
At $640,000, Ferrari's first all-electric car, the Luce, is already receiving orders, signaling a new era where extreme luxury meets silent power.
Unastella rocket startup's total funding reaches $44 million
Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, Unastella secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $44 million, according t
SoftBank Targets €75 Billion for French Data Centers
SoftBank Group plans to invest up to €75 billion ($87 billion) to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity in France, according to Bloomberg .
Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Revolutionize Oncology Centers
Triomics expanded its enterprise customer base fourfold over the past year, leading to a 10-fold increase in annualized recurring revenue, according to TechCrunch .
Rivian R2 SUV Deliveries Begin June 9
On June 9, Rivian will begin delivering its R2 SUV to customers, but the first available trim will start just under $60,000.
Google AI Overviews struggle with basic spelling, sparking criticism.
Google's AI Overview recently claimed there are two 'P's in 'Google' and one 'r' in 'poop', exposing fundamental flaws in its highly anticipated search feature.
Vertu unveils Alphafold luxury foldable phone for CEOs
Vertu has unveiled a new foldable phone for executives, starting at $6,880 for a calfskin version, with a top-tier model reaching $46,800, according to TechCrunch .
Ferrari Unveils First Electric Vehicle
The Ferrari Luce, its first all-electric car, has been unveiled with a staggering price tag of $640,000.
Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system
Iranian hackers stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) in a March cyberattack.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices to rise after May 8
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices will jump after May 8, 2026, but attendees can still secure a second pass for half price until then.
Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch trick
Lucra Sports CEO Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round by pitching investors that AI's success would boost gaming free time, and its failure would make his esports company a smart diversi
ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid automation shifts
ClickUp laid off 22% of its workforce, replacing employees with AI agents, while simultaneously introducing salary bands that reach $1 million per year in cash.
SolarSquare Raising $60M to Expand Rooftop Solar Market
SolarSquare is reportedly in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million, potentially valuing the Indian rooftop solar company at half a billion dollars.
Amazon Bee wearable review details AI device's future
For just $50, Amazon's new Bee AI wearable processes conversations in real-time, delivering summaries and transcriptions without ever storing audio, according to The Verge and About Amazon .
Elon Musk's xAI pivots to natural gas for AI energy
Elon Musk's xAI is powering its burgeoning data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines and plans to purchase an additional $2.
Google AI Glasses: Exploring 2026 Features and Android XR
Samsung is launching 'audio glasses' this fall in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, built on Google's Android XR platform.
Google AI interprets 'disregard' as a command, not a query
When a user types "disregard" into Google Search, the AI Overview responds with "Understood.