Lucid Motors doesn’t know how many EVs it will build this year
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/lucid-motors-doesnt-know-how-many-evs-it-will-build-this-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/lucid-motors-doesnt-know-how-many-evs-it-will-build-this-year/
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Lucid Motors doesn't know how many EVs it will build this year | TechCrunch
Lucid Motors pulled its guidance for the year, as it navigates swelling inventory and a companywide cost-cutting measure.
Bumble’s paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/bumbles-paying-users-are-slipping-as-it-bets-on-an-overhaul-later-this-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/bumbles-paying-users-are-slipping-as-it-bets-on-an-overhaul-later-this-year/
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Bumble's paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year | TechCrunch
The company is making a big bet that the swiping model is outdated and most matches never turn into actual dates. The company wants to fix that by redesigning profiles, changing how people interact, and focusing a lot more on getting users to meet in real…
Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/altara-secures-7m-to-bridge-the-data-gap-thats-slowing-down-physical-sciences/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/altara-secures-7m-to-bridge-the-data-gap-thats-slowing-down-physical-sciences/
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Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that's slowing down physical sciences | TechCrunch
Altara’s AI aims to diagnose failures and help speed up R&D by unifying data siloed across spreadsheets and legacy systems.
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Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone open a restaurant
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/marc-lore-says-that-ai-will-soon-enable-anyone-open-a-restaurant/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/marc-lore-says-that-ai-will-soon-enable-anyone-open-a-restaurant/
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Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone to open a restaurant | TechCrunch
Wonder wants to turn its robotic kitchens into AI-powered “restaurant factories,” letting anyone spin up a virtual food brand with a prompt.
Peter Sarlin’s QuTwo reaches $380M valuation in angel round
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/peter-sarlins-qutwo-reaches-380m-valuation-in-angel-round/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/peter-sarlins-qutwo-reaches-380m-valuation-in-angel-round/
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Peter Sarlin's QuTwo reaches $380M valuation in angel round | TechCrunch
Enterprise AI will be QuTwo’s bread and butter. “AI is the north star that we will continue to aim for. Quantum is just a new type of compute,” said Sarlin, who is adamant that QuTwo is an AI company.
reMarkable’s new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/remarkables-new-paper-pure-tablet-goes-back-to-basics-with-a-monochrome-screen/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/remarkables-new-paper-pure-tablet-goes-back-to-basics-with-a-monochrome-screen/
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reMarkable's new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen | TechCrunch
The new Paper Pure is lighter and faster than the reMarkable 2, which is going to be retired six years since its launch.
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Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/some-kids-are-bypassing-age-verification-checks-with-a-fake-mustache/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/some-kids-are-bypassing-age-verification-checks-with-a-fake-mustache/
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Some kids are bypassing age-verification checks with a fake mustache | TechCrunch
A new survey found that kids find it easy to bypass age checks, despite a rise in age-verification laws around the world.
3 days left to lock in 50% off a second ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/3-days-left-to-lock-in-50-off-a-second-ticket-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/3-days-left-to-lock-in-50-off-a-second-ticket-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/
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3 days left to lock in 50% off a second ticket to Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
Buy one TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket, and get a second ticket at 50% off. Gain more visibility in the tech industry. Offer ends May 8, 11:59 p.m. PT.
Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/aurora-lands-mclane-deal-to-run-driverless-truck-routes-in-texas/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/aurora-lands-mclane-deal-to-run-driverless-truck-routes-in-texas/
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Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas | TechCrunch
Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.
Ethos raises $22.75M from a16z for its expert network with voice onboarding
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/ethos-raises-22-75m-from-a16z-for-its-expert-network-with-voice-onboarding/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/ethos-raises-22-75m-from-a16z-for-its-expert-network-with-voice-onboarding/
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Ethos raises $22.75M from a16z for its expert network with voice onboarding | TechCrunch
Ethos says it is onboarding 35,000 experts per week.
Apple to pay $250M to settle lawsuit over Siri’s delayed AI features
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/apple-to-pay-250m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-siris-delayed-ai-features/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/apple-to-pay-250m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-siris-delayed-ai-features/
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Apple to pay $250M to settle lawsuit over Siri's delayed AI features | TechCrunch
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit for overpromising the arrival of Siri's AI features.
Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/tinder-owner-match-group-is-slowing-hiring-to-pay-for-its-increased-use-of-ai-tools/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/tinder-owner-match-group-is-slowing-hiring-to-pay-for-its-increased-use-of-ai-tools/
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Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools | TechCrunch
Match Group said that it's slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools "cost a lot of money."
Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full-stack, demo shows
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/khosla-backed-robotics-startup-genesis-ai-has-gone-full-stack-demo-shows/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/khosla-backed-robotics-startup-genesis-ai-has-gone-full-stack-demo-shows/
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Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full stack, demo shows | TechCrunch
Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, but also a demo showcasing a set of robotic hands performing complex tasks.
Google updates AI search to include ‘expert advice’ from Reddit and other web forums
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/google-updates-ai-search-to-include-expert-advice-from-reddit-and-other-web-forums/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/google-updates-ai-search-to-include-expert-advice-from-reddit-and-other-web-forums/
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Google updates AI search to include quotes from Reddit and other sources | TechCrunch
While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic.
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Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/chrome-on-android-now-supports-approximate-instead-of-precise-location-sharing/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/chrome-on-android-now-supports-approximate-instead-of-precise-location-sharing/
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Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing | TechCrunch
The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites.
DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/deepseek-could-hit-45b-valuation-from-its-first-investment-round/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/deepseek-could-hit-45b-valuation-from-its-first-investment-round/
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DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round | TechCrunch
The Chinese AI lab came to prominence in early 2025 after launching a large language model that trained on a fraction of the compute power and at a fraction of the cost of the big U.S. models like those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/spacex-may-spend-up-to-119-billion-on-terafab-chip-factory-in-texas/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/spacex-may-spend-up-to-119-billion-on-terafab-chip-factory-in-texas/
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SpaceX may spend up to $119B on 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas | TechCrunch
The project would be a "multi-phase, next-generation, vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing and advanced computing fabrication facility," according to the proposal.
DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/doj-says-ransomware-gang-tapped-into-russian-government-databases/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/doj-says-ransomware-gang-tapped-into-russian-government-databases/
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DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases | TechCrunch
U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country's military draft.
How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/how-elon-musk-left-openai-according-to-greg-brockman/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/how-elon-musk-left-openai-according-to-greg-brockman/
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How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman | TechCrunch
Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.