April 05, 2026

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage: It's about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic's coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools. Read More

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center: A new poll shows that the debate over data centers is far from settled. Read More

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants: Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment. Read More

StrictlyVC kicks off the series in SF on April 30. Be in the room for unfiltered fireside chats on fundraising and AI accuracy with industry leaders like Forum AI founder Campbell Brown, Replit co-founder Amjad Masad, and more. Make high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited.

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator: The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator. Read More

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones: Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now working on systems to stop killer drones. Read More

Peter Thiel's big bet on solar-powered cow collars: Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter? Read More

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party: Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX's looming IPO poised to reshape the landscape for everyone. Read More

Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: Reports: Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer. Read More

At Disrupt, founders find momentum, VCs discover their next investment, and operators take their next leap. October 13–15 in San Francisco, 10,000 tech leaders converge at San Francisco's Moscone West to connect and hear from 250+ industry-defining voices across 200+ sessions. Save up to $400 on your pass. Or save up to 30% when you bring your community.

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX?: On the latest episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space. Read More

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April 03, 2026

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab.: It's a new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass-produce the Optimus robot. Read More

Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: Reports: Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer. Read More

Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets: The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired. Read More

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

Join Stripe at Sessions 2026—the internet economy conference—happening April 29–30 in San Francisco. Join fellow business leaders, founders, and developers to explore the latest in financial technology, global commerce, and strategies for growth. Register with code s26techcrunch100 for a complimentary pass.

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak: CERT-EU blamed the cybercrime group TeamPCP for the recent hack on the European Commission, and said the notorious ShinyHunters gang was responsible for leaking the stolen data online. Read More

Tesla's Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025: Tesla's headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales. Read More

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier: There are many iPad apps to help you organize recipes, sync tasks across devices, be more productive, and manage your notes. Read More

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era: Moonbounce has raised $12 million to grow its AI control engine that converts content moderation policies into consistent, predictable AI behavior. Read More

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects': In addition to Lightcap's new role, OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch will be stepping away from the company to focus on cancer recovery, with a plan to return when her health allows. Read More

Join Stripe at Sessions 2026—the internet economy conference—happening April 29–30 in San Francisco. Join fellow business leaders, founders, and developers to explore the latest in financial technology, global commerce, and strategies for growth. Register with code s26techcrunch100 for a complimentary pass.

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center: A new poll shows that the debate over data centers is far from settled. Read More

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