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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.
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
Erin Brockovich Demands Data Center Transparency
In the first month after calling for submissions, environmental activist Erin Brockovich received nearly 4,000 reports of data center-related issues, according to TechCrunch .
Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
A collective of 20 former Snap employees has launched Ghost Angels, a new venture fund.
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
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 .
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.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Pass Options and Discounts
A student can attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for just $189, less than a third of the standard investor pass, but only if they register before May 29, according to TechCrunch .
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 .
Amazon Bee Wearable Review: Affordable AI Companion
For just $49.99, Amazon is now offering Bee, a wearable AI assistant designed to listen, understand, and transcribe every conversation you have. This 2026 development, reported by Aivancity and the Wa
Waymo Robotaxi ETA Beats Tesla by Nearly 10 Minutes
In recent months, Waymo robotaxi rides, though still averaging $19.
Peec AI Surpasses $10 Million in Annualized Revenue
Six months after raising $21 million in Series A funding, AI startup Peec AI has already crossed $10 million in annualized revenue, more than doubling its financial performance in that short period, a
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.
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
Google Unveils New AI Glasses
This autumn, Google will launch AI-powered smart glasses, developed with fashion brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Spotify and UMG Forge AI Licensing Deal, Reshaping Music
Spotify Premium users will soon create AI-generated covers and remixes of Universal Music Group artists' songs directly within the app.
Spotify's 'Reserved' feature saves concert tickets for top fans
Spotify is launching 'Reserved,' a new feature designed to hold concert tickets for an artist's most dedicated fans, offering them access before the general public.
Spotify unveils AI Studio for private podcast generation
Spotify is launching an experimental desktop app called 'Studio' that generates entire AI-powered podcast episodes saved only in a user's private library.
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
Spotify launches AI audiobook creation tool with ElevenLabs
Spotify now officially accepts audiobooks narrated by ElevenLabs' AI voices, heralding a new era for self-published content in 2026.
Google IO 2026: Gmail Live Lets You Talk to Your Inbox
At Google IO 2026, a user verbally asked their Gmail inbox, 'What are my unread emails from Sarah about the Q3 report?
YouTube unveils AI conversational search and Gemini Omni
At Google I/O 2026, YouTube unveiled 'Ask YouTube,' a conversational AI search feature, alongside Gemini Omni, a new AI video model.
Anthropic buys Stainless, centralizes Claude developer tools
Anthropic reportedly paid over $300 million to acquire Stainless, the startup behind all official SDKs for its Claude API.
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.
UCF Graduates Boo Speaker for Mentioning Artificial Intelligence
Students at the University of Central Florida booed Gloria Caulfield, an executive at Tavistock Development Company, when she mentioned artificial intelligence during her commencement speech in 2026.
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 .
Apple's New Siri Balances Auto-Delete & Chat Repository
Apple's new Siri app, set to launch in Fall 2026, will feature both auto-deleting user conversations and a repository for past chats.