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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI agents trigger untracked chaos engineering failures
Last week, a major financial institution suffered a 4-hour outage.
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.
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
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.
Infineon Opens 2026 Humanoid Robotics Startup Challenge Applications
Infineon Technologies, a global semiconductor powerhouse, has opened applications for its 2026 Startup Challenge, exclusively targeting emerging companies developing solutions for humanoid robotics, a
L'Oréal Opens 2026 Beauty Tech Program Applications
Startups from 35 global markets can now apply for L'Oréal's 2026 Big Bang beauty tech program.