June 07, 2026

Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute: In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products. Read More

Former cyber executive turned whistleblower accuses IBM of covering up several data breaches: IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s — a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering it up. Read More

Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names: A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating. Read More

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Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days: Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West. Read More

What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri's highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates: Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to. Read More

Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps: These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community. Read More

Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person: Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools. Read More

GM’s electric future depends on a new battery — and this facility: GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen. Read More

Top space tech founders and VCs take the stage in sunny Los Angeles on June 18. Get in the room, make the connections that matter, and hear from leaders like Ethan Thornton (Mach Industries) and Delian Asparouhov (Founders Fund and Varda Space Industries) on where the industry is headed. Grab your ticket early before seats sell out.

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.

OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks: Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process. Read More

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June 05, 2026

Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute: In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products. Read More

GM’s electric future depends on a new battery — and this facility: GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen. Read More

As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew: Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months. Read More

Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 

Former cyber executive turned whistleblower accuses IBM of covering up several data breaches: IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up. Read More

Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days: Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West. Read More

Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person: Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools. Read More

Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully: In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist. Read More

Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites: The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries. Read More

The NVIDIA Builder’s Arcade is open now through June 5 with daily activities and developer challenges. Enter now and explore Microsoft Build sessions, demos, and more.

Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic's Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AI's returns: Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up dramatically from roughly $9 billion at the end of 2025. That trajectory faces a real test, though. Read More

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