Defense Tech Startups Are Booming, But the Hard Part Comes After the Hype
Anduril, Mach Industries, and a surge in Pentagon spending have made defense tech one of venture capital’s hottest sectors. But not every startup is built to survive.
Uber Plans 500 Sensor-Packed Ioniq 5 Data Vehicles for Its AV Labs Push
Uber is sending 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles onto roads this year to collect data for its new AV Labs division, signaling a fresh autonomous driving strategy.
The Worst Hacks and Data Breaches of 2026 So Far
From the massive DOGE data breach to attacks on water, energy, and law enforcement systems, these are the most serious cyber incidents of 2026 so far.
Meet Wander: The Open Source StumbleUpon Alternative for Discovering the Small Web
Wander revives the joy of random web discovery with an open source, community-powered tool built for finding favorite indie websites.
Coralogix Raises $200M as AI Observability Becomes a Must-Have for Enterprise AI
Coralogix is betting big on AI observability as companies push AI agents and LLM apps into production—and realize someone needs to monitor them.
Plex Rolls Out New Social Features Before Lifetime Pass Price Increase
Plex is adding more social tools to its streaming platform, along with an AI-and-human moderation system, just as its lifetime Plex Pass gets ready for a major price hike.
Insanity Talent Management Expands With Agents From Independent Talent and Curtis Brown
Maya Jama and Roman Kemp’s agency Insanity Talent Management is strengthening its roster with new agent hires from Independent Talent and Curtis Brown.
Netflix Top 10: The Four Seasons and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Hit Sophomore Viewership Slump
Netflix’s latest Top 10 chart shows The Four Seasons and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder falling short of their first-season launches, adding to a wider sophomore viewership slowdown.
VivaTech 2026: Why Paris Could Define Europe’s AI Strategy
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 as Paris prepares to host one of Europe’s most important conversations on AI, startups, regulation, and global tech competition.
Meta Tests Series for Episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is testing a new Series feature that could turn Instagram Reels and Facebook Reels into episodic shows, with monetization options also under consideration.