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Flipkart Launches 1,000 Centers for Quick-Commerce Expansion
In less than two years, Flipkart's quick-commerce service, Minutes, has established 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers across more than 130 Indian cities.
NHTSA probes Tesla driver-assist system in fatal crash
A 76-year-old woman died in her Texas home on June 19 after a Tesla Model 3, allegedly using a driver-assist system, slammed into her residence, according to the BBC .
OpenAI launches Patch the Planet to secure open-source software
In its first week, OpenAI's 'Patch the Planet' initiative generated 64 pull requests across 19 open-source projects.
Google for Startups Accelerator Australia New Zealand launches AI program
Kiwi startup Atomic Tessellator scaled its material simulation from 44,000 atoms to 680,000 atoms with Google's direct support.
Aura's New E-Ink Photo Frame Review
For $499, Aura's new Ink photo frame offers a 13.
Elastic reportedly buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million
Elastic is reportedly paying up to $85 million for DeductiveAI by 2026, a startup with just $1 million in annual recurring revenue, according to TechCrunch and Techzine Global .
India Telegram Ban Fuels 100% Surge in Proton VPN Downloads
On the day India restricted Telegram, VPN app downloads surged by nearly 50%, reaching over 208,000 installs—the highest single-day total this year, according to Siliconindia and Storyboard18 .
IJustWealth Trading Bootcamp: What to Know Before Reserving a Seat
The IJustWealth Trading Bootcamp is a structured 4-week trading education program designed for those seeking a rules-based process and improved consistency. It emphasizes risk management and moving beyond theoretical knowledge to build practical trading habits.
State Attorneys General Probe OpenAI Over Data and Minor Safety
Florida's Attorney General has joined a multi-state investigation into OpenAI and sued CEO Sam Altman.
Amazon CEO Jassy cites security risks in advanced Anthropic AI models
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy personally demonstrated to U.
Meta AI unit employees protest keystroke monitoring program
An employee hijacked a livestreamed, employee-only presentation with an expletive-laden outburst directed at a senior Meta AI executive, according to TechCrunch .
Andrew Yang launches Noble Mobile to cut consumer costs
Just months after its September launch, Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile has already grown to thousands of customers, generating millions in revenue by refunding unused data, according to IndexBox .
FBI trains 1,400+ in cyberattack simulation at replica town
In a 22,000-square-foot replica town in Huntsville, Alabama, FBI agents practice responding when cyberattacks halt critical infrastructure.
Theker raises €85M for non-specialized factory robots
A Spanish startup, THEKER, just secured €85 million in a Series A round, the largest ever for a European robotics company.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Has One Direct Report
While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang manages 60 direct reports, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei directly supervises only one person: his chief of staff, Avital Balwit, according to Storyboard18 and Inc .
Evotrex Secures $30 Million for Off-Grid RVs
Despite a $160,000 price tag, 90 percent of orders for Evotrex's new PG5 RV are for the fully loaded Premium package.
AI drives 39% of recent tech layoffs, Q1 2024 report
Forget interest rates: 39% of recent tech layoffs are due to artificial intelligence, a new report shows.
Notion Restores Anthropic Access After Opus Model Disruption
Early Sunday, Notion users found their AI-powered workflows abruptly halted.
Meta Launches Niche AI Apps, Paid Tiers for 2026
Instagram Plus has quietly launched at $3.
OpenAI's Lockdown Mode Enhances Protection Against Prompt Injection
OpenAI's new Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT, rolled out in 2026, fundamentally alters how the AI interacts with the internet.
Hyundai Motor India Launches Innovation Challenge for Startups
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), a startup, recently won a Hyundai Open Innovation Challenge for its robust EV traction inverter technology.
Google Taps SpaceX for Cloud Compute Services
Google, a cloud infrastructure titan, reportedly pays SpaceX $920 million monthly for AI computing power, according to The New York Times and Bloomberg .
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline approaches June 8
A last-minute extension has opened a critical window for startups to compete for $100,000 in non-dilutive funding at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Founders Share VC Horror Stories, Naming Names on Viral X Thread
At a $15M Series A pitch, a venture capitalist fell asleep.
Reid Hoffman to Depart Microsoft Board in 2026 Amid AI Focus
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and billionaire VC, informed Microsoft on June 2 he will not seek re-election to its board at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Launches Personal AI Lab
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is reportedly in the early stages of funding his own artificial intelligence lab, a personal venture separate from the multi-billion dollar company he leads.
Founders Fund Launches MAFIA the GAME for Tech Elites
OpenAI's Sam Altman, Anduril's Palmer Luckey, and other tech luminaries recently gathered not for a board meeting or a funding round, but to play Mafia.
Investment in defense tech companies hits record highs in 2026
In the first five months of 2026 alone, venture capital poured over $14.
Uber Deploys 500 Electric Cars For High-Fidelity Data Collection
On Friday, 500 custom electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs, bristling with cameras, lidar, and radar, began silently mapping the streets of Washington, DC for Uber, reports SmartCitiesDive.
FirstClub valuation soars to $255 million in nine months
In less than a year, FirstClub's valuation soared from $120 million in September 2025 to $255 million, a 112.