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Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?

We're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.

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.

Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsofts board to go founder mode with startup Manus

After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.

Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names

A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.

Former cyber executive turned whistleblower accuses IBM of covering up several data breaches

IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering it up.

Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days

Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Nows not the time to wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.

Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute

The companies announced the deal on Friday, just one week ahead of SpaceX's historic IPO.

GMs electric future depends on a new battery and this building

GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.

As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew

Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.

The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone

While the AI fundraising machinekeeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money forBoard, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences.Cyberdeck creators are going viralcrafting whimsical DIY computers thatliterally encourageusers to touch grass. Unlike theAI-free browser crowd, thisdoesntjustfeellikebacklash, []

Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person

Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.

AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India

The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.

Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully

In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.

Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites

The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund Chief Marketing Officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.

Ahead of its IPO, Anthropics Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AIs returns

Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up dramatically from roughly $9 billion at the end of 2025. That trajectory faces a real test, though.

Airbnbs Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab

The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.

Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every iPhone and Mac app

This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.

Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18

On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry.Secure your spot today.

Meta steals a tactic from Tesla and builds data centers in tents

Meta may have one found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.

Apple approves Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform

Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apples Messages for Business platform.

Helion, the Sam Altman-backed fusion startup, raises $465M to build a power plant for Microsoft

Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.

Metas Oversight Board says account bans lack due process, transparency

Meta's board cites due process concerns over account bans. It's also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.

A burglar used a Waymo to steal yoga clothes in San Francisco and got away with it

The incident helps shed some new light on how Waymo treats and stores the footage captured by its robotaxis.

Cash App launches a wand for tap-and-pay

Cash App plans to launch more tap-to-pay tags

Waymos spent robotaxi batteries will be used as grid storage

The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.

Ramp raises $750M at $44B valuation as investors hunger for fintechs with an AI story

Ramp has nearly tripled its valuation over the past year as investors scramble to grab a part of the fast-growing startup.

Chinese spies are using LinkedIn to lure Westerners into sharing sensitive information

The advisory warns that Chinese spies are using public job search platforms to recruit people with access to non-public information.

Apple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission

Apple's App Store generated $1.4 trillion in sales, up from $1.3 trillion last year, with $149 billion in sales for digital goods.

Oura Ring 5 review: Thinner, lighter, better

The Ring 5, which Oura describes as the worlds smallest smart ring, is 40% smaller than its predecessor and starts at $399.

Benchmark raises its first-ever growth fund as part of $2B capital raise

The legendary abandons its more than 20 year tradition of keeping its funds to about $425 million.

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