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YouTuber Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Movie Hits Theaters This Weekend
The movie 'Backrooms,' directed by YouTube creator Kane Parsons, is projected to earn between $85M and $89M in its opening weekend, setting a new record for A24.
AI Tool Costs Escalate: Understanding the Pricing Spectrum
In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, according to Aionx .
Rivian R2 SUV delivery invitations start June 9
On June 9, Rivian will not only begin delivering its R2 SUVs but also launch public demo drives, marking a significant market entry.
Triomics AI secures $22M to boost oncology center efficiency
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center are already deploying Triomics' AI to speed up clinical trial matching and appointment preparation, signaling a new era for onco
Ferrari Reveals $640,000 First Electric Vehicle, the Luce
Ferrari's first electric car, the Luce, arrives with a $640,000 price tag and, surprisingly, seats five.
Dreamie alarm clock helps users ditch phones before sleep
For $250, the Dreamie alarm clock promises to eliminate smartphone use in the bedroom, offering integrated podcasts and sunrise simulations without any subscription fees.
Apple Asks Supreme Court to Review App Store Contempt Order
Apple has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a contempt order regarding its App Store fees.
Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls
Millions of Discord users woke up to a new reality this week: every voice and video call they make is now end-to-end encrypted, by default, without them lifting a finger.
Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol for AI Agents
At Google I/O, Google announced a seismic shift: its AI agents will soon purchase products and reserve hotels for users, operating autonomously through a new Universal Commerce Protocol.
YouTube unveils AI conversational search, Gemini Omni for Shorts
At Google I/O 2026, YouTube unveiled 'Ask YouTube,' a new AI-powered conversational search feature, alongside integrating Gemini Omni into Shorts Remix, fundamentally changing how users find and creat
LetinAR secures $18.5M to advance AI glasses optics technology
A South Korean startup, LetinAR, has secured $18.
Snap AI video team spins off into Dotmo for interactive gaming
Bobby Murphy, Snap's Chief Technology Officer, isn't just leading internal AI efforts; he's now the lead investor in Dotmo, a new company born from Snap's own generative AI video team.
AI industry layoffs reach powder keg levels, impacting thousands
This year, tech companies have eliminated nearly 150,000 jobs, averaging 974 cuts daily, according to TechCrunch .
FBI builds replica town for cyberattack simulation training
In a sprawling 22,000-square-foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama, the FBI has built an entire replica town, complete with a gas station and hospital, solely to simulate devastating cyberattacks, acco
Jeff Bezos's Prometheus Announces $12 Billion for Physical World AI
Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, just announced a staggering $12 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to $41 billion for developing tools to design physical products, according to Tech
Notion Restores Anthropic Access After Brief Service Disruption
For a period today, Notion users found their AI-powered workflows interrupted as the platform temporarily disabled access to Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.
Google Taps SpaceX for AI Computing Power
Google, a company synonymous with cloud infrastructure, will pay SpaceX an astonishing $920 million per month for AI computing power.
FirstClub raises $55M, valuation surges to $255M
Within a year of launching in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub acquired 170,000 households and crossed 1 million orders, leading to a $255 million valuation.
Alphabet plans $80 billion equity sale for AI buildout
Berkshire Hathaway, known for cautious, value-driven investments, is pouring $10 billion into Alphabet's $80 billion AI infrastructure fund.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
Twenty former Snap executives, fresh from building one of the most influential social platforms, have pooled their capital to back the next wave of AI-powered consumer and social startups.
SoftBank Plans 5GW AI Data Center Buildout in France
SoftBank Group is poised to invest up to €75 billion in France, a staggering sum intended to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity, according to Bloomberg .
Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion for LEO satellite network
In a single week in 2026, the U.
India's gig workers train robots for AI startups
In India, gig workers earn as little as $1 per hour.
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline: May 27, but timeline unclear
While May 27 is often cited as the deadline, a critical timeline discrepancy now clouds the opportunity for early-stage startups to apply for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200, where $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure awa
Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch
In 2026, Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round.
SolarSquare secures $60M Series C to boost rooftop solar in India
SolarSquare, a company focused on rooftop solar, has secured $60 million in new Series C funding, pushing its valuation to an impressive $500 million.
Elon Musk's xAI Relies on Natural Gas, Plans Space Solar
Elon Musk's xAI is powering its data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines and plans to purchase an additional $2.
Ferrari Uses IBM AI to Supercharge F1 Fan Experience
Since IBM integrated its AI, the Ferrari F1 fan app has seen a staggering 62% increase in engagement over race weekends, transforming how fans connect with their favorite team.
Google AI Overviews disregard dictionary definitions
Typing 'disregard' into Google Search after its May 2026 AI overhaul yields a blank space, not a definition.
Spotify Studio app: AI features and personalization
Imagine a daily audio brief for your road trip, generated instantly by AI, pulling in your calendar, recommendations, and even podcast suggestions.