Standard Nuclear raises $140M as nuclear power enters its gold rush era
Investors including a16z are betting that nuclear industry suppliers will be the big winners of the AI demand-driven nuclear renaissance.
China’s brain-computer interface industry is racing ahead
China’s brain-computer interface industry is rapidly scaling from research to commercialization, driven by strong policy support, expanding clinical trials, and growing investor interest.
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LinkedIn will let you show off your vibe coding chops with a certificate
LinkedIn is partnering with Descript, Lovable, Replit, and Relay.app at launch
The conference where founders scale: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest prices
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 unites 1,100 founders and investors in Boston on June 23 for a day focused on real-world scaling insights and networking that pushes the needle. Save up to $300 on your ticket.
Samsung teases new privacy feature to hide your Galaxy phone screen from onlookers
Samsung said that the upcoming feature will let you protect selected parts of the screen like notification popup area.
This $19.99 ChatGPT Automation E-Degree Builds Real AI Skills You Can Actually Use
AI skills designed for real-world workflows.
Amazon says it is laying off 16,000 employees
This is Amazon’s second layoff after the company cut 14,000 corporate jobs in October.
Snap gets serious about Specs, spins AR glasses into standalone company
The social media company’s smartglasses are set to be released to the public later this year.
Redwood attracts Google for its $425M Series E as AI power needs rise
Google is the latest investor to back Redwood Materials as the battery recycling startup scales a new energy storage venture to power AI data centers and other industrial sites.
Gary Vaynerchuk Rebrands His Agency for Enterprise Clients — And Reveals What Big Brands Are Missing
Vaynerchuk’s small business agency, The Sasha Group, is being repositioned for enterprise clients as ChukMedia.
Waabi raises $1B and expands into robotaxis with Uber
Waabi has secured a $750 million Series C round to accelerate autonomous trucking, and another roughly $250 million commitment from Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis exclusively on its platform.