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Waymo’s newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders

2026-05-28T09:56:31.445-07:00

The launch of the Ojai minivan robotaxi comes after years of development and testing, but arrives amid a challenging time for Waymo.

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U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’

2026-05-28T09:26:30.919-07:00

One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat."

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Slate Auto will start taking orders for its low-cost EV on June 24

2026-05-28T08:56:30.703-07:00

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

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How long is Anthropic’s lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary.

2026-05-28T08:56:30.655-07:00

Elon Musk is publicly reframing xAI’s massive Anthropic compute deal as short-term and cancellable, despite SpaceX’s own S-1 filing describing payments through May 2029.

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Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app

2026-05-28T08:56:30.645-07:00

Sesame’s new iOS app brings its conversational AI agents to the public, offering more natural back-and-forth interactions designed to feel less like traditional chatbots and more like talking to a person.

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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals

2026-05-28T07:56:29.474-07:00

Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.

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RSI is the new AGI — and it’s just as hard to pin down

2026-05-28T07:56:29.467-07:00

A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.

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Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models

2026-05-28T07:56:29.466-07:00

At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced.

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YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’

2026-05-28T07:56:29.460-07:00

The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.

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Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more

2026-05-28T07:56:29.453-07:00

New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.

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Visa invests in Replit to power agentic payments for developers

2026-05-28T07:26:29.467-07:00

Visa said that over 1,000 employees has been using Replit for prototyping and development

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Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline extended to June 8 after overwhelming demand

2026-05-28T07:26:29.392-07:00

After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.

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2 days left: Lock in ticket savings of up to $410 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

2026-05-28T07:26:29.386-07:00

Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save and join 10,000+ tech leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco.

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Has the hunt for AI compute uncovered the next Cerebras?

2026-05-28T06:26:27.260-07:00

General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker.

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Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880

2026-05-28T00:26:23.496-07:00

Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.

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Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket

2026-05-27T17:56:18.764-07:00

According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.

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Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)

2026-05-27T17:26:18.079-07:00

Google is embarrassing itself, again.

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AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation

2026-05-27T09:26:11.903-07:00

As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.

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FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship V3 booster failure

2026-05-27T08:26:11.288-07:00

Starship is grounded until SpaceX finds out why the first V3 booster failed during its first test flight.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket savings end in 3 days

2026-05-27T07:31:11.677-07:00

There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and once the deadline passes, ticket prices increase. If you plan to attend one of the most influential gatherings in tech this year, now is the time to lock in your pass before rates go up again.

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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup

2026-05-27T07:26:10.632-07:00

Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

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ElevenLabs’s new music generation model can switch genres mid-track

2026-05-27T07:26:10.632-07:00

ElevenLabs' new model will let users regenerate a section of a song without affecting rest of the track

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Spotify now lets you ‘clip’ moments from your favorite podcast

2026-05-27T07:26:10.627-07:00

With the new scissors icon, you can clip favorite moments from podcasts and share them with your audience.

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SOND, a sleep tech startup from Bose’s former head of sleep, exits stealth with $7M

2026-05-27T07:26:10.546-07:00

SOND, a startup led by Bose’s former head of sleep products, emerged from stealth with $7M in funding for its AI-powered sleep earbuds.

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China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

2026-05-27T06:56:10.348-07:00

China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere.

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