May 08, 2026

Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack: The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure again, defacing the login pages of several Instructure customer schools with an extortion message. Read More

Live only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Why most founders are already behind on raising a Series A in 2027: Learn what it takes to build a Series A in 2027 from top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Register today to hear this session live on the Builders Stage. Read More

Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half off. Register now. 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.

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. 

Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO: After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets. Read More

Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales: Truecaller's ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs. Read More

Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%: The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboration. Read More

Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B: The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion. Read More

The biggest U.S. power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy: PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task. Read More

Buy one pass and get a second of the same type for 50% off. Bring a partner or colleague with you and get more out of Disrupt together. Tap into 200+ sessions, make high-value connections, and gain insights that can move your startup forward or shape your next big investment. Register before the clock hits 11:59 p.m. PT tonight.

Why you can never get your doctor to call you back: Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried about drowning. Read More

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