July 01, 2026

SpaceX has an AI device prototype, and it sure sounds phone-ish: SpaceX reportedly showed investors a "handset-like" AI device before going public. It could be another signal SpaceX wants to expand into wireless. Read More

Apple's Hide My Email feature has a bug that's been exposing real email addresses, researcher claims: Research appears to reveal a bug that could render the feature effectively useless. Read More

Ashton Kutcher leaving Sound Ventures to launch new VC firm with Morgan Beller: Sound built its reputation on concentrated, high-conviction bets in category-leading AI labs, while Kutcher's new fund appears to be chasing the layer underneath those companies — the infrastructure and energy that power them. Read More

Energy tech is foundational to motorsport. It's behind every decision, from software-defined design to precision manufacturing and race-day telemetry. That's why McLaren Racing partners with Schneider Electric for solutions that help drive a competitive advantage.

Lime begins life as a public company after years of uncertainty: The nine-year-old scooter and bike-share company has said it needs the funds to help pay down around $1 billion in liabilities. Read More

The 'Father of the Internet' is finally retiring: Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week. Read More

Neocloud Together AI raises $800M, leaps to $8.3B valuation: The AI neocloud provider, which specializes in hosting open source models, last raised at a $3.3 billion valuation in early 2025. Read More

Venice AI becomes a unicorn with $65M Series A as its privacy-first AI platform takes off: Venice AI is already profitable, with annualized run-rate revenues of over $70 million, CEO Erik Voorhees said. Read More

Sony to end physical PlayStation game disc production in 2028: Sony will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games beginning in 2028, as the company embraces an all-digital future. Read More

Builders Stage agenda revealed: Practical strategies for scaling startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, bringing together 10,000+ founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations. and Q&A on what it takes to build and scale successful companies. Register now to save up to $330. Read More

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