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Waymo’s newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders

The launch of the Ojai minivan robotaxi comes after years of development and testing, but arrives amid a challenging time for Waymo.

Kirsten Korosec 2 months ago

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U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’

One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat."

Zack Whittaker 2 months ago

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How long is Anthropic’s lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary.

Elon Musk is publicly reframing xAI’s massive Anthropic compute deal as short-term and cancellable, despite SpaceX’s own S-1 filing describing payments through May 2029.

Russell Brandom 2 months ago

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Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app

Sesame’s new iOS app brings its conversational AI agents to the public, offering more natural back-and-forth interactions designed to feel less like traditional chatbots and more like talking to a person.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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Slate Auto will start taking orders for its low-cost EV on June 24

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

Sean O'Kane 2 months ago

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Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more

New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models

At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced.

Sean O'Kane 2 months ago

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RSI is the new AGI — and it’s just as hard to pin down

A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.

Russell Brandom 2 months ago

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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals

Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.

TechCrunch Events 2 months ago

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YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’

The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.

Aisha Malik 2 months ago

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Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline extended to June 8 after overwhelming demand

After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.

TechCrunch Events 2 months ago

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2 days left: Lock in ticket savings of up to $410 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save and join 10,000+ tech leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco.

TechCrunch Events 2 months ago

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Visa invests in Replit to power agentic payments for developers

Visa said that over 1,000 employees has been using Replit for prototyping and development

Ivan Mehta 2 months ago

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Has the hunt for AI compute uncovered the next Cerebras?

General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker.

Tim Fernholz 2 months ago

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Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399

The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.

Aisha Malik 2 months ago

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Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880

Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.

Jagmeet Singh 2 months ago

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Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket

According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.

Amanda Silberling 2 months ago

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Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)

Google is embarrassing itself, again.

Amanda Silberling 2 months ago

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Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9

The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date."

Sean O'Kane 2 months ago

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Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers

The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.

Marina Temkin 2 months ago

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In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips

Snowflake has signed a new, enormous five-year deal with Amazon to secure chips for AI usage. Nvidia is once again being put on notice.

Julie Bort 2 months ago

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Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount

Payroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow positive, thanks to a 50% increase in revenue per employee resulting from AI adoption.

Anna Heim 2 months ago

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Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans

Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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With a new $100M raise, Princeton’s Thea Energy is now a top-funded fusion startup

Thea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial reactor working by 2034.

Tim De Chant 2 months ago

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