Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Avride, a robotaxi company that has partnered with…
Poland says hackers breached water treatment plants, and the U.S. is facing the same threat
Poland’s intelligence service said it detected attacks on five water treatment plants where hackers could have taken control of the…
US defense contractor who sold hacking tools to Russian broker ordered to pay $10M to former employers
Peter Williams, a veteran cybersecurity executive who was the head of the hacking and surveillance tech division of U.S. defense…
Pentagon releases UFO files on new website
The Trump administration on Friday launched a new website that will house a collection of “new, never-before-seen” files about UFOs,…
Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales
Sweden-based caller ID company Truecaller said it will cut 70 jobs, or roughly 15% of its workforce, in the second…
Live only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Why most founders are already behind on raising a Series A in 2027
If you’re planning to raise a Series A in the next 12 to 24 months, the rules you think you’re…
Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Today is the last day. At 11:59 p.m. PT, the 50% off second pass offer for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends.…
Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO
After years of hints and preparation, the Uber-backed electric bike and scooter rental startup Lime has filed for an initial…
The biggest U.S. power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy
Pity the PJM Interconnection. For decades, the grid operator worked quietly and in the background, matching electricity demand with supply.…
Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code
A large part of Airbnb’s Q1 2026 earnings call was dedicated to talking about how the company is using AI…