NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission shows space-to-Earth laser comms can scale
Observable Space and Quantum Wave teamed up to capture data beamed back from space.
Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. A few months before he was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics in 2024, Daron Acemoglu published a paper that earned him few fans in Silicon Valley. Contrary to what Big Tech…
Flying Private Is Taking Off — And It’s No Longer Just for Celebrities
Inside Jet Linx’s private aviation model, where private jet memberships, exclusive terminals and on-demand flights are fueling a growing shift toward time-first travel among not just executives, but sports-driven travelers too.
How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer
Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion “collaboration fee” and a path to a $60 billion acquisition.
France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens’ IDs
The French government agency that issues and manages national IDs, passports, and other documents, announced that hackers stole the personal information of an unspecified number of citizens.
Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones
The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app.
Why Growth Without Cash Flow Is a Fast Track to Failure
When business slows down, the real issue to solve is whether there is consistent cash flow without you.
From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield’s alumni now?
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch’s podcast for founders at every stage.
Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia
Google’s newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.
Polished Personas Are Out — Candid, Clear, Confident Leadership Is Redefining Power in the C-Suite
These four questions will help you become a better leader known for clarity, confidence and real authority.
‘This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable’: Meta’s Plan to Track Employees’ Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash
Meta is installing tracking software on work computers, a move that was met with internal discomfort and skepticism.