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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
Elon Musk's xAI Uses Natural Gas as Stopgap, Not a Full Shift
Elon Musk's xAI is powering its data centers with dozens of unregulated natural gas turbines.
Ferrari uses IBM AI to enhance F1 fan experience
Since partnering with IBM, Ferrari's fan app has driven a 62% surge in engagement over race weekends, according to TechCrunch .
Google AI Overview no longer shows 'disregard' definition
When searching Google for the word 'disregard' in 2026, the AI Overview responds with "Understood.
Spotify lets premium users create AI song covers and remixes
Premium Spotify users can now create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs, marking the platform's first direct entry into user-facing music creation tools.
Spotify announces ticket reservation for top fans
Live Nation's CEO Michael Rapino confirmed that tech giants like Spotify, Apple, and Amazon have actively approached them to secure inventory for super-premium fan tiers.
Spotify AI Creates Personalized Podcasts From User Ideas
Premium Spotify users in the US, Sweden, and Ireland can now ask a chatbot questions about a podcast episode, receiving instant clarification or recommendations, according to Engadget .
Spotify's AI Suite Faces Google NotebookLM in New Comparison
Spotify users can now convert their personal notes and documents into synthesized conversational podcasts, marking a significant leap in personalized audio content creation.
YouTube Tests AI Conversational Search with Gemini
YouTube now lets Premium users ask complex questions to find videos and enables generative AI edits on other creators' Shorts.
Doppler Ultrasound Market Trends Show Steady Growth
In just one year, the dominant force in Doppler ultrasound technology appears to have flipped.
Enterprises deploy AI agents for cost savings and operational control
A financial services firm now processes over 900 IT support tickets using an AI workflow that assesses category, priority, and urgency, completing each in approximately 68 seconds without human interv
Stockdale Center Research Highlights Senior Officer Career Pathway Gaps
Despite an annual budget exceeding $50 million, new research reveals only 15% of senior officers feel their career path adequately prepares them for top leadership roles in today's complex world, acco
South Korea Expands Open Innovation Support for Startups
CHA Biotech plans to allocate 10,000 square meters within its CGB facility to the K-Bio-CIC Open Innovation Center, with full-scale operations expected to begin in the second half of 2026, according t
Africa Finance Corporation commits $100M to boost African tech startups
Africa Finance Corporation has committed $100 million to tech fund managers, targeting significant capital for African startups.
2026 Graduates: Expert Advice for a Changing World
Sixty percent of Gen Z graduates feel unprepared for the modern workforce, despite record education levels.
Musk's OpenAI Trust Lawsuit: Jury Deliberation
Elon Musk is demanding a staggering $150 billion from OpenAI, claiming its co-founders 'stole a charity' and cheated him out of a fortune.
LetinAR secures $18.5M for its AI glasses optics technology
AI glasses shipments are projected to surge by 300% to 8.
Ministry of SMEs and Startups funds strategic innovation
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will inject 15.
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence Startup Program
Omantel has activated an AI Centre of Excellence and signed collaboration agreements with five Omani startups.
New Fund Targets Women Founders Amidst Funding Plateau
In 2024, female-only founding teams secured just 2.