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FirstClub valuation surges to $255M with $55M funding
Within its first year in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub crossed 1 million orders and acquired 170,000 households, propelling its valuation to $255 million.
Alphabet seeks $80 billion to fund its AI buildout
Alphabet, a company valued over a trillion dollars, is planning to raise $80 billion in equity, including a $10 billion investment from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, solely to fund its artifici
Ferrari Launches Luce, Its First Electric Car, With Impressive Range
Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, debuted on May 28, 2026, with a staggering starting price of €550,000 ($640,000), immediately positioning it as an ultra-exclusive luxury offering, ac
KC Green and Artisan AI reach settlement over art dispute
Artist KC Green publicly called for followers to "vandalize" bus and subway ads featuring his iconic 'This is fine' meme.
Unastella secures $24M in Series B funding
Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, the Unastella rocket startup secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its reported total
Github Copilot token billing sparks developer concerns over costs
Starting June 1, GitHub Copilot users will find their familiar flat-rate subscriptions replaced by a token-based system where every line of AI-generated code could contribute to an unexpected bill.
Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
A collective of 20 former Snap employees has launched Ghost Angels, a new venture fund.
Standard AI Subscriptions Cost Around $20 a Month
In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, signaling a new era where AI tools are not just productivity aids but major corporate expenditures, according to aionx .
Indian Court Criticizes Google Ad Business, Orders Rs 30 Lakh Payout
Google, a company that earned Rs 34,000 crore in gross advertising in India last year, was ordered by the Delhi High Court to pay Rs 30 lakh in damages for trademark infringement.
SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Pentagon Contract for Satellite Network
SpaceX secured $6.4 billion in new U.S. Space Force contracts within a single week, according to Basenor . This substantial investment, awarded in 2026, establishes SpaceX as a critical provider for n
Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system
Iranian hackers stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) in March, forcing parts of its network offli
India's gig economy trains robots for startups, raising $8.2M
In India, gig workers are being paid as little as $1 per hour to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices.
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27
A single startup will walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding, but the chance to even compete for Startup Battlefield 200 vanishes on May 27.
Pope Leo XIV Publishes First Encyclical on AI Safeguarding Human Person
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' starkly warns that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed,' directly condemning its use in warfare and political manipulation.
SolarSquare confirms $60M funding to expand rooftop solar market
SolarSquare, a company powering just over 20,000 homes, confirmed a $60 million Series C funding round.
Waymo Robotaxi ETA Beats Tesla by Nearly 10 Minutes
In recent months, Waymo robotaxi rides, though still averaging $19.
Elon Musk's xAI Turns to Gas, Eyes Space Power Amid Solar Limits
Elon Musk's xAI, a company at the forefront of artificial intelligence, is currently powering its data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines, with plans to purchase an additional $2.
Google AI Overviews disregard dictionary definition for search terms
When searching for "disregard" on Google, the AI Overview responds with an unhelpful "Understood.
Google AI agents to conduct advanced searches for users
This summer, Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will gain access to specialized AI agents.
Sam Altman testifies Elon Musk sought OpenAI control
OpenAI's for-profit entity, once a non-profit dedicated to safe AI, is now valued at over $800 billion, fueled by approximately $175 billion in investment, according to courthousenews .
Ex-OpenAI Staff Launch AI Personal Recall Checker
Former OpenAI employees Thomas Dimson and Joey Flynn have launched In the Weights, a free website assessing how well AI models recall information about individuals.
Aura Ink e-ink photo frame review: A low-maintenance display
Aura's new Ink frame, priced at $499, features a 13.
AI Layoffs Lead to Workforce Churn and Economic Strain
Last month, nearly 40,000 tech workers lost their jobs, marking the highest single month for tech layoffs in two years, with AI cited as the primary reason, according to TechCrunch .
India Debates AI Future as Anthropic Halts Model Access
On June 12, 2026, Anthropic abruptly suspended global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all foreign nationals, following a direct order from the U.
Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile aims to cut living costs
Since its launch last September, Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile has grown to thousands of customers and generates millions in revenue by refunding unused data, according to IndexBox .
FBI builds replica town for cyberattack training
In Huntsville, Alabama, the FBI has constructed a 22,000 square-foot replica town, complete with fully furnished houses, a grocery store, and a power company.
SpaceX IPO Sees Unprecedented Demand, Record Valuation
Retail investors alone submitted over $100 billion in orders for SpaceX's initial public offering, far exceeding the $75 billion raised, despite the company reporting a nearly $5 billion loss last yea
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.
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 (
Notion restores Anthropic AI access after brief service outage
On June 7, 2026, users attempting to leverage Anthropic's Opus 4.