August 07, 2026

Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation: Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors. Read More

SpaceX's Terafab will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels: SpaceX and Tesla are building a massive semiconductor fab in Texas that will depend on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels. Read More

Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it: Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to. Read More

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Chinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say: In the Kimi test, the sandbox designed to contain the experiment was not properly configured. Read More

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case: Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case Read More

OpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400: Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker. Read More

Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims: Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report. Read More

Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: You put together the concept — from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal — and the TechCrunch team helps put it in front of the attendees already in town for Disrupt. Read More

Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function: Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle. Read More

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