SaaS & The Cloud
From disruptive business models to cloud-native architecture, we analyze the software and infrastructure shaping modern enterprise.
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.
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
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.
Ferrari Unveils First Electric Car, The Luce, in 2026
Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, has debuted with a $640,000 price tag, making it one of the most expensive EVs ever.
Dutch government blocks Kyndryl's Solvinity acquisition over public interest
The Dutch State Secretary of Economic Affairs has blocked American IT giant Kyndryl from acquiring Dutch cloud provider Solvinity, citing a risk to the public interest, according to TechCrunch and NL
eSports startup Lucra lands $20M Series B with AI pitch trick
Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round from ARK Invest Venture Fund.
ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid AI-driven restructuring
ClickUp, a productivity software company, replaced hundreds of human employees with 3,000 internal AI agents, leading to a 22% workforce reduction, according to TechCrunch .
Dreamie alarm clock aims to help users ditch phones before sleep
For $249.99, the new Dreamie device promises to stop phone use in bed. It integrates podcast playback and a 'wind down' mode, aiming to create a screen-free sleep environment, according to TechCrunch
Ferrari uses IBM AI to boost F1 fan experience
Within hours of an F1 race concluding, Ferrari superfans can now read AI-generated summaries and dive into behind-the-scenes stories directly from their updated app, a collaboration between IBM and Sc
Spotify's Studio App Challenges Google NotebookLM AI Features
Spotify's new experimental 'Studio' app can browse calendars, inboxes, and web activity to create daily audio briefs tailored for road trips, marking a significant entry into generative AI for content
Google unveils new Gemini AI models at I/O 2026
At I/O 2026, Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Flash and Omni AI models.
Automotive Industry Fuels AI Skills Arms Race
General Motors recently laid off 600 IT employees—over 10% of its department—to make room for new hires with AI-focused backgrounds, TechCrunch reports.