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How to Succeed in Startup Battlefield 2026
Only 12% of startups from past TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield cohorts secured meaningful follow-on funding within 18 months, according to i analyzed 200 startups: battlefield's brutal secret |

Ferrari Luce Electric Car Debuts with High Price and Performance
Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, has been unveiled with an astonishing price tag of $640,000, according to Fortune .

Erin Brockovich Tackles Data Center Secrecy With New Community Map
In just one month, environmental activist Erin Brockovich received nearly 4,000 reports of data center-related issues from communities across the country.

20-Year-Old Kane Parsons Directs A24's Biggest Opening Ever
At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' shattered box office expectations this weekend, earning an estimated $81 million domestically and becoming A24's biggest opening ever.

KC Green Secures Deal With AI Startup Artisan Over Art Misuse
After artist KC Green publicly accused AI startup Artisan of 'stealing' his artwork and urged followers to 'vandalize' their ads, the two parties have now reached a quiet agreement, with Green retract

A Private Wealth Firm Case Study: How Intention.ly Generated Qualified Leads (The Full Playbook)
This case study details how Intention.ly helped a multi-billion dollar private wealth firm generate qualified leads through a comprehensive marketing playbook, moving beyond disconnected tactics to a holistic growth engine. The strategy involved foundational marketing, content, paid media, SEO, and robust marketing operations tailored for the financial services industry.

Unastella rocket startup secures $24M Series B funding
In a bold move for South Korea's nascent private space industry, Unastella secured $24 million in Series B funding, pushing its total capital raised to $44 million, according to TechCrunch .

YouTuber's 'Backrooms' movie breaks box office records
This weekend, a film directed by a YouTuber, 'Backrooms,' is projected to surpass the opening weekend earnings of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,' with a global start between $121 million and $

SoftBank plans billions for French AI data centers
SoftBank Group plans to pour up to €75 billion into France, aiming to build 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity, according to Bloomberg .

Coders Now Demand AI Tools, Refusing Jobs Without Them
Innovate Solutions, a mid-sized software company, cut AI tool subscriptions.

Indian court slams Google ad business, orders Rs 30 lakh payout
The Delhi High Court ordered Google to pay ₹30 lakh (around $31,600) in damages to bathroom fittings maker Hindware for trademark infringement, according to Storyboard18 and TechCrunch .

IBM, Meta Vie for Enterprise AI Dominance
IBM's Z mainframe platform, a legacy technology, saw a surprising 48% year-on-year increase in Q1 CY2026, signaling a broader resurgence driven by enterprise AI, according to AI.

IISc Designated for Quantum Computing Hubs Under NQM
India has committed over Rs.

Google AI Overview makes common spelling errors
Google's AI Overview recently claimed there are two 'P's in 'Google' and suggested users eat rocks, citing satirical sources, according to TechCrunch .

Vertu launches Alphafold, an AI foldable phone for CEOs
Vertu's new Alphafold foldable phone starts at $6,880.

How Free Healthcare Options Guarantees Health Insurance Plans Without Any Hidden Fees
Navigating health insurance options can be confusing due to jargon and hidden costs, often leading to frustration. Services like Free Healthcare Options aim to simplify this process, helping individuals find affordable coverage without financial surprises or hidden fees.

MedTech Innovator Selects 65 Startups for 2026 Accelerator Program
Out of 1,835 global applicants, only 65 medtech startups secured a spot in MedTech Innovator's elite 2026 accelerator cohort, representing a mere 4% acceptance rate.

Enterprise Group proposes name change to Evolution PowerX Corp
On June 25th, 2026, Enterprise Group, Inc.

Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system
Hackers stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles transit authority, with the intrusion detected around March 16, 2026, according to i24NEWS .

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices increase begins
For TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the 'Founder Pass' has jumped from $1,295 to $1,895—a staggering 46.

eSports startup raises $20M with AI pitch trick
Lucra Sports, an eSports startup, recently secured a $20 million Series B funding round.

Pope Leo XIV Publishes Encyclical on AI Safeguarding Human Person
Pope Leo XIV issued a 42,300-word encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' on May 25, warning the world about artificial intelligence risks, according to The New York Times and OSV News .

AI agents trigger untracked chaos engineering failures
Last week, a major financial institution suffered a 4-hour outage.

Robotaxis Gain Momentum But Profitability Remains a Major Hurdle
In Los Angeles, Waymo recently launched fully driverless rides, yet just months prior, Cruise recalled 300 vehicles after an incident in San Francisco, highlighting the industry's simultaneous leaps a