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The worlds largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser.
Even in a future of robot taxis, someone still has to return the things passengers leave behind.
Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
The cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
Cyberdecks are having a moment, rejecting big tech surveillance with style and substance
Over the last few months, these DIY hardware communities have exploded in popularity as people on social media show off their solar-powered game emulators, pocket-sized ereaders, and clamshell purse computers.
Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in four months
Uber's cutback has occurred after the company had reportedly encouraged staff to use AI as much as possible.
New Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions
Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off Adaptive Spec-driven Scoring for Evaluation and Regression Testing, an open source framework for spinning up AI evaluations.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 takes place June 23-26
Groceries and household essentials will be a main focus of this year's deals event.
Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion
CEO Dave Limp said damage to the company's launchpad in Florida was not as bad as expected. But Blue Origin still hasn't shared the cause of last week's explosion.
ZeroDrift raises $10M to protect AI models from themselves
A new AI compliance service sits between AI models and end users to flag and replace any messages that might present a compliance problem.
Rocket engine startup Impulse raises $500 million to hire people, not AI
Engineering physical systems still depends on human talent, according to Impulse Space president Eric Romo.
Pacific Fusions latest prototype packs 440 gigawatts into an 80-nanosecond burst
Pacific Fusion's sub-scale prototype delivered enormous amounts of power in a flash, setting the company up for its demonstration power plant.
How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 and what every company gets regardless
Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Heres how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.
Alphabet plans to raise $80B to pay for AI buildout
The company is experiencing strong demand for its AI solutions and services from enterprises and consumers, at levels that are exceeding the companys available supply, Alphabet said in its statement.
Defense tech darling Mach Industries hits $1.8B valuation, a 4x jump in a year
In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.
From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefields alumni now?
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents
The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident.
Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access
Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.
Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceXs IPO
The company says it needs significant water resources to cool its data centers, and that access to abundant, affordable water is a challenge.
A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping
The Mall lets shoppers build a personalized feed of brands, track sales and drops, and discover products across thousands of retailers.
Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers
Hackers stole usernames, hashed passwords, and other data from a service that allowed players to cheat in Grand Theft Auto V.
Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund
Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages.
The company said Monday it has filed confidentially for an IPO.
This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies
Windborne Systems' newest weather forecasting model beats the best government predictions by days.
DuckDuckGo makes its no-AI search engine easier to access as its traffic booms
Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.
Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch
The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch.
Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO
Strava will charge a flat monthly fee from developers to access its API
Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M
The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.
Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.
This is fine artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan
The startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's This is fine meme.
TechCrunch Mobility: It doesnt matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
SoftBank says it will invest up to 75 billion to build French data centers
The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.
This weekends two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.
Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund
A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.
What a joke: Github Copilots new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.
I put Googles 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and its actually pretty useful
Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but its unclear why Google made it a separate product.
The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy
If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already have a Series A [offer], said one, half-kiddingly.
TikToks road to becoming a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026
Weve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
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
SIP Investing Guide: Young Professionals Aged 21-35 Earning 20K-75K Monthly
AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor's SIP guide: 21-35 yr olds 20K-75K. SEBI-compliant education on categories, allocation, step-up strategy. The post SIP Investing Guide: Young Professionals Aged 21-35 Earning 20K-75K Monthly appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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
