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Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars

Google just made it significantly cheaper to enjoy its budget AI subscription tier.

How Justin Ernest invested nearly $500M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund

Instead of spending a year raising a formal venture fund, the Sabertooth VC founder used a captive network of LPs to invest in startups like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX.

GM joins race to build batteries for AI data centers and the grid

GM is developing an entirely new sodium-ion battery chemistry for use in everything from data centers to its own factories.

Hey, Siri, heres what I actually want from AI

I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?

Anthropics Fable 5 can make weirdly fun video games with the click of a button

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 is going to be a big hit with the web's vibe coders.

WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and more

Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.

Anthropics Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today

Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology.

Apples foldable iPhone could be just around the corner

The iOS 27 developer beta includes code that references the fold state and screen angle of a device.

Its not FAANG anymore. Its MANGOS.

With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hello to MANGOS.

Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they dont attract users

Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.

iOS 27 features we didnt see onstage

While iOS 27 isn't bringing major changes, it's still got many small features that could improve everyday usage for iPhone users.

Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store

Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages.

Apples App Store rolls out personalized recommendations

Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.

Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams

Sandstone's Series A was led by Lightspeed Partners, with participation from Sequoia.

How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers

Orbital founder Euwyn Poon built 250,000 scooters at Spin. Now he wants to launch 10,000 space data centers.

Evotrex raises $30M to build the RV that doesnt need a charging station

The startup is one of many entering the RV space, but it's banking on a hybrid power system that can go far beyond campsites.

Zeptos IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobodys answered yet

Zepto's advertising revenue jumped 151%, outpacing the company's 104% growth in operating revenue.

As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altmans eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says

Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identity verification company, is reportedly struggling to generate revenue and will downsize its staff.

Apples WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement

The vibe of Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.

OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, following Anthropic

The filing comes a little more than a week after its main rival, Anthropic, also filed to go public, ramping up the race between the two AI firms.

Apple plays catch-up at WWDC

Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to improve its software.

Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers

As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.

Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature

If you're grabbing a bite with friends and point your iPhone at the bill, then [you can] select what you ordered to split the tab with Apple Cash, said Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.

Apple puts parents back in control of kids iPhone use

Apple is putting control back into the hands of parents with more granular screen time features.

Apples Health app can now tell you if youre in perimenopause

Cycle tracker will now notify women when their cycle patterns are suggestive of perimenopause.

Apple introduces systemwide dictation

Apple's new dictation system could compete with Wispr Flow and others.

Apples long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here

The idea behind the new Siri AI is to turn the assistant from a voice controlled assistant into an AI companion that can do a lot more.

Apple says its fixed the awful search function for emails, photos

Apple says a completely rebuilt Search function will competently find the emails, photos and other content you are searching for.

WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more

Apples WWDC 2026 event kicked off this morning at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, starting a week full of expected announcements around Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more, along with developer events and demos. This years event is particularly notable for a couple things. It marks CEO Tim Cooks last with the company, []

Apple is tweaking its controversial Liquid Glass design

While some users liked the sleek, transparent designs that look glassy, others found Apple's design overhaul from last year to be hard to read.

NotebookLMs new update will help you build source repository from chat

Google is making Gemini 3.5 the default model in NotebookLM

Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI

A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumblers.

WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order

The messaging giant announced that it disrupted a phishing campaign targeting its users with NSOs spyware.

WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siris highly anticipated revamp to Apple Intelligence and iOS 27

Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.

Sam Bankman-Fried applies for a pardon from Trump

The FTX co-founder is serving a 25-year sentence, doled out in 2024.

Eventbrite and Vimeo owner Bending Spoons files to go public

Bending Spoons say its app caters to a user base of over 500 million monthly active users.

Massachusetts votes to pass new privacy rights bill that bans sale of precise location data

The bill is expected to blanket ban companies and startups from selling people's precise location data across the state.

Uber, Wayve and Waymo are headed towards a robotaxi showdown in London

Uber customers in the UK can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve robotaxi.

OpenAI is still working on that super app

Chat is dead at least, according to a senior OpenAI employee.

TechCrunch Mobility: Inside GMs $900M EV battery gamble

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far

From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.

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.

What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siris highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates

Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.

Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor

Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.

AvenuesAI Subsidiary Rediff Pre-Files DRHP

AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Ventures) subsidiary Rediff has filed its IPO papers via the confidential route with SEBI. Rediff.com India Limited,

Xovian Aerospace Raises $2 Mn To Launch RF Satellite

Spacetech startup Xovian Aerospace has secured $2 Mn (about 18.7 Cr) in a fresh funding round led by ace investor

NODWINs Pre-IPO Round, Funding Tanks In Q1 2026 & More

NODWINs Pre-IPO Funding Meal NODWIN Gaming is moving beyond gaming and esports. Emerging from the shadows of its former parent