What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri's highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates | TechCrunch — Apple's WWDC nears: here's what you can look forward to.
Halvar’s Guide to Entrepreneurship – Thomas Dullien / Halvar Flake — Thomas Dullien’s guide to software and SaaS B2B entrepreneurship.
AI-driven memory crunch jolts India's smartphone market | TechCrunch — India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.
The privacy problems hidden in your period tracker — Some apps are sharing users' health data. New research uncovers which apps lock down your privacy, and which don't.
Why agentic enterprises need to become learning systems — <p><i>Presented by Splunk</i></p><hr/><p>Every day, organizations learn things their AI systems never get to use.</p><p>A security analyst corrects an AI-generated investigation. A network engineer identifies the root…
With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox | TechCrunch — The former Yahoo CEO is introducing a new AI personal assistant based entirely on your photos.
Amazon releases its own Jev clone as decision models flood the web | TechCrunch — Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released the latest Jevalike decision model, Strands Decider 2B.
Stop adding more GPUs: Weka's new storage platform reduces load by caching 100% of an AI model's pre-calculated tokens — <p>GPU memory is the most expensive resource in production AI, and it's also the one running out fastest. </p><p>Long context windows and multi-turn…
WindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data | TechCrunch — A Silicon Valley startup that uses weather balloons and AI to predict the weather won a US military contract worth almost $50 million.
Power up your AI infrastructure! A first look at the Smart Systems Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch — At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the Smart Systems Stage will be where energy, infrastructure, and technology collide, covering everything from fusion…
TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement | TechCrunch — TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand — Altering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.
Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report | TechCrunch — The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.
Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their Disrupt 2026 agenda | TechCrunch — At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, five sessions across the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage cover AI safety. Register now to save up to $200 before Sept 25.
Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion | TechCrunch — This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing.
Life360 expands pet tracking with new $8 scannable tags and zoomie alerts | TechCrunch — Life360’s new $7.99 scannable pet tags alert families when a lost pet is found and share its last known location, while new care-tracking features help households keep tabs on feeding,…
Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models? | TechCrunch — If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.
Spotify expands parent-managed accounts to users on its free tier | TechCrunch — The feature was previously only available to paid subscribers.
Some Supabase customers are publicly exposing reams of people's data to the web | TechCrunch — The findings highlight how AI-generated and vibe-coded apps can spill and expose users' data when not configured or secured properly.
Arcee, a US open source AI lab, says Chinese models are not inherently dangerous | TechCrunch — As Chinese AI models grow in capability and popularity among US companies, the arguing over what should be done about them has reached a fever pitch.
DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO | TechCrunch — DeepSeek, the Chinese large language model developer, is said to be preparing for a 2027 IPO debut as it also looks to raise around $1.5 billion in new funds at a $71 billion valuation.
Private Equity Has €41 Billion of Headroom for Dividend Recaps — Private equity firms have room to keep piling debt onto portfolio companies to fund payouts as market volatility makes exits harder.
Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider — Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music | TechCrunch — For years, UMG has pushed platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to implement stricter content moderation policies
Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days | TechCrunch — Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your shot at competing at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Apply here.
Nvidia's new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs | TechCrunch — Nvidia has a plan to make sure its GPUs won't lose value. It wants to convince a new crop of financiers to keep lending for AI buildouts.
Fitbit Edge gives you a replaceable battery and screen, plus Pixel Watch health tracking at a lower price — A middle ground that fitness band fans have been waiting for.
Meta admits Muse's likeness to OpenClaw isn't a coincidence | TechCrunch — Meta says Muse was built from scratch, but acknowledges the AI assistant was "heavily inspired" by OpenClaw — down to some of its workspace filenames and content.
France Braces for More Student Protests on Premier’s Response — France is bracing for another day of high school protests after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said his policy response would only come at the end of the month.
Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox & Lockett Pundt Added To Big Ears 2027 — A great reemergence might be taking place. A few weeks ago, mercurial Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox returned to the stage. At the Making Time ∞ fest in Philly, Cox played his first proper set in seven years —…
Eric Wu's newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction's labor crunch | TechCrunch — Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give…
Free personality test, type descriptions, relationship and career advice | 16Personalities — Discover the world’s most popular personality test. Taken over one billion times in 45+ languages, our 10-minute test delivers accurate personality insights.
Bid to overturn ruling which stops police being sued for failings — MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.
Every Role Matters | Diya Bathla | TEDxThe Ardee School NFC — Diya Bathla is a Year 7 student with an interest in football, dance and theatre. Theatre holds a particular significance for her and has influenced the way she views creativity, performance and individual roles. Her…
Astronomers Confirm Discovery of the Youngest Known Exoplanet Ever — Under 1 million years old, “Elias 2-24b” is now the youngest exoplanet ever observed, and it may force researchers to reevaluate theories about how planets are formed.
Outdoor Cord seating by Abril Zepeda for Masaya — Furniture brand Masaya's handcrafted rocking and lounge chairs, made from solid teak and woven cord, are intended for use outdoors.
Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech — Trump's aggressive reshoring push could cost tech firms $230 billion, CTA estimates.
Pulley, a Carta rival, is shutting down | TechCrunch — Cap table management platform Pulley, backed by General Catalyst, Stripe, and Founders Fund, announced that it's closing shop in December.
Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving | TechCrunch — Microsoft 365 and Outlook are still seeing service degradations on Tuesday, the company's status page indicates.
Trump pierde apoyo entre los votantes latinos en EE.UU. — Donald Trump logró avances importantes entre los votantes latinos en 2024, pero a pocas semanas de las elecciones de mitad de mandato, una encuesta de NBC News y Telemundo muestra señales de desgaste. El costo de vida,…
Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms | TechCrunch — The seven-year-old startup has raised a $350 million Series E to fuel its data-as-a-service approach.
Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack | TechCrunch — Coca Cola said dairy production at its Fairlife unit will "remain suspended" in the United States following a hack.
Blue light has a surprising effect on your eyes, study finds - UGA Research News — Blue light—short wavelengths of visible light emitted by smartphones, computers, and TVs—impairs the eye’s ability to distinguish fine detail more than any other wavelength, according to a new…
Google introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic assistant with Gmail integration | TechCrunch — At the Google I/O developer conference, the company announced a new agentic personal assistant called Gemini Spark, built from Gemini's base models and an agentic harness from Google An
That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware | TechCrunch — Grand Theft Auto fans, eager for news about one of the most anticipated video games of all time, appear especially vulnerable to this new cyberattack.
The taste changes completely depending on whether you stir it once or twice a day — someone mapped how fermentation bacteria respond to oxygen and it's weirdly precise
Vogue sent robots down the runway at Vogue World, and people were not impressed | TechCrunch — Nothing says Italian craftsmanship like a Chinese robot doing a lasso to "L'Amour Toujours."
How Lightspeed found their newest hire… via Instagram DM | TechCrunch — Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.
The Xteink X4 Pro could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams | TechCrunch — Xteink makes its pocket-sized e-reader even better with a touchscreen and front light.
What is Siri Recaps? The Apple Watch 12 feature that turns it into an always-listening Amazon Bee, explained — What are the privacy implications?
Saudi-Led Forces Claim Ground Advances Against Houthis in Yemen — Yemen’s internationally-recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia, claimed to have regained territory from the Houthis, as fighting in the region near the Bab el-Mandeb strait intensifies. The Yemeni armed…
Instructure strikes deal with hackers who breached it twice | TechCrunch — The maker of the Canvas school software said it "reached an agreement" with the hackers, but provided no guarantees that the hackers would not release the data or keep their word.
Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla's backyard | TechCrunch — Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.
Sam Altman is ready to decelerate | TechCrunch — His change of position comes after "the first security incident that I have felt very viscerally."
Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem? | TechCrunch — On Equity, we discussed the Trump administration's attempts to rebrand AI.
QuietKit: Guided Meditation for Beginners (for free) — Learn to decrease stress and increase focus with our simple guided meditation for beginners (for free).
Sarvam becomes India's newest AI unicorn with $234 million funding round led by HCLTech | TechCrunch — Indian IT services company HCLTech is investing $150 million in the Bengaluru startup.
Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight | TechCrunch — The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.
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Saudi capital airport hit by second strike in two days — Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on the airport over the weekend, which have killed at least 13.