SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open-source AI lab

June 22, 2026

Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia’s latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX’s Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee.

Still Waiting to Pitch the Press Until Your Startup Is ‘Ready?’ Your Rivals Aren’t

June 22, 2026

In today’s market, consistent founder visibility is no longer optional; it’s part of the infrastructure that determines whether momentum compounds or stalls.

AHOY Unveils Sovereign-Ready Toolkit to Make Sensor Data Auditable

June 22, 2026

AHOY unveils its Perception Suite, the world’s first sovereign deployable toolkit unifying perception, intelligence, and orchestration for real-world environments at Web Summit Rio.

WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup

June 22, 2026

WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.

Instagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app

June 22, 2026

Instagram is coming for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as it sets its ambitions for living room viewing.

The founder conference built for growth: TechCrunch Founder Summit pass rates increase June 26

June 22, 2026

Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT. Designed for founders first on November 4 in Boston. Register here.

Lucid Motors’ new CEO cuts 18% of staff to ‘simplify the company’

June 22, 2026

The company is also eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory to align “production plans with anticipated demand.”

Seedcamp raises $320M for its new fund to expand its US footprint

June 22, 2026

After 18 years of focusing on Europe, early-stage investor Seedcamp said that it has raised $320 million for its latest fund which will see it expanding its presence in the United States.

Klue hack results in data breach at several cybersecurity firms

June 22, 2026

Huntress, HackerOne, Jamf, Recorded Future, and Tanium are among the cybersecurity companies that had data stolen following an earlier breach at market research firm Klue.

Chatbots vs. Virtual Assistants — Which is Better? A Complete Guide For Your Business Needs

June 22, 2026

You must align each AI technology with your unique goals to deliver an experience that attracts customers.

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