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Brendan Foody Accuses Sequoia of Dual-Pricing Valuation Tricks
AI-driven IT startup Serval announced a $75 million Series B at a $1 billion valuation.
Apple's AI strategy emphasizes on-device performance
Even as initial reactions to Apple Intelligence were lukewarm, 80% of its requests are already handled directly on-device.
GM invests $900M in EV battery R&D
General Motors just opened a sprawling 500,000-square-foot Battery Cell Development Centre in Michigan, a $900 million bet on a new lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry designed to slash EV costs (
OpenAI advances super app development, overhauling ChatGPT
OpenAI executives are abandoning 'side quests' like the viral video generator Sora, signaling a dramatic strategic pivot towards transforming ChatGPT into a singular 'super app'.
Notion restores Anthropic AI access after brief service outage
On June 7, 2026, users attempting to leverage Anthropic's Opus 4.
Startups Build Next Generation Social Media Apps for Deeper Connections
Users are abandoning broad platforms, once optimized for millions of followers, for apps connecting just dozens of like-minded individuals.
White House AI Advisor Sriram Krishnan to Depart in 2026
Sriram Krishnan, a top White House artificial intelligence policy adviser reportedly appointed by then-President-elect Donald Trump, will leave his position at the end of June 2026, according to Reute
Google pays SpaceX $920M monthly for cloud computing services
Google will pay SpaceX $920 million a month for computing power, a staggering sum that highlights an unprecedented scramble for AI infrastructure, according to The New York Times and Bloomberg.
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is June 8
A single startup will secure $100,000 in equity-free funding this year, but the application window for this life-changing prize slams shut on June 8 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, confirm TechCrunch and Za
Reid Hoffman to leave Microsoft board for AI startup
After years advising one of the world's most powerful tech companies, Reid Hoffman plans to leave Microsoft's board.
Founders Share VC Horror Stories Naming Names on Viral X Thread
A senior partner at a prestigious venture firm once fell asleep for 30 minutes during a founder's pitch, yet still offered investment, according to Zamin Uz .
StrictlyVC Event Gathers Defense Tech AI Fundraisers in Los Angeles
On June 18, venture capitalists and AI innovators will gather not in a Silicon Valley startup hub, but on the secure campus of The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo.
Founders Fund Launches Game Show Featuring Tech Elites
Sam Altman, Bryan Johnson, and other tech luminaries now star in "MAFIA the GAME," a murder-mystery game show hosted by Founders Fund's chief marketing officer.
Uber deploys vehicles to gather data for self-driving cars
On Friday, Uber quietly began deploying a fleet of 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, starting on Washington, DC streets, to gather data for its renewed autonomous driving ambitions.
Startup Battlefield Alumni Face Low Follow-On Funding Rates
Only 12% of 200 startups from past Startup Battlefield cohorts secured meaningful follow-on funding within 18 months, despite the program's alumni collectively raising $32 billion.
Nvidia's RTX Spark Superchip Aims to Disrupt PC CPU Market
Nvidia, a company synonymous with graphics cards, just unveiled a new "superchip" and a line of PCs.
Succeed in Startup Battlefield: Judges Seek Clear Value Proposition
Of 112 startups securing seed rounds before Startup Battlefield, only 24 (21%) achieved Series A funding after the event, according to Medium .
YouTube Filmmakers Direct No. 1 Film, Another Performs Strongly
At just 20, Kane Parsons became the youngest filmmaker in Hollywood history to direct a No.
YouTuber Kane Parsons directs new horror movie 'Backrooms'
Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms', directed by a YouTuber, is projected to gross between $85 million and $89 million domestically this weekend, according to Deadline .
SoftBank's French Data Center Investment: €75B Figure Disputed
SoftBank Group plans to inject up to €75 billion into France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity—a sum so vast that even major news outlets are reporting conflicting figures on
Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Advance Oncology Centers
Triomics, an AI platform deployed by institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering, has secured $22 million in Series B funding.
Rivian R2 Performance SUV orders begin June 9
On June 9, Rivian will begin delivering its R2 SUV, but only the R2 Performance with Launch Package will be available to order, starting just under $60,000.
Google AI Overviews struggle with basic spelling
Google's AI Overview incorrectly stated there are two 'P's in 'Google', a fundamental error that immediately undermined its advanced technological premise.
Ghost hackers exploit NSA tools, fueling unsolved cybersecurity mysteries
In 2016, an enigmatic group known as The Shadow Brokers surfaced online, dumping a trove of NSA hacking tools, including EternalBlue.