India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/indias-first-space-tech-unicorn-emerges-as-skyroot-gears-up-for-orbital-launch/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/indias-first-space-tech-unicorn-emerges-as-skyroot-gears-up-for-orbital-launch/
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India's first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch | TechCrunch
Skyroot's valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the Indian rocket startup prepares for the country's first private orbital launch.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-may-27-a-shot-at-vc-access-global-visibility-techcrunch-coverage-and-100k/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-may-27-a-shot-at-vc-access-global-visibility-techcrunch-coverage-and-100k/
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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27 | TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close on May 27. Apply for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more.
Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/google-unveils-whoop-like-screenless-fitbit-air/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/google-unveils-whoop-like-screenless-fitbit-air/
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Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air | TechCrunch
The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with A-fib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and duration, and more.
Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/googles-9-99-per-month-ai-health-coach-launches-may-19/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/googles-9-99-per-month-ai-health-coach-launches-may-19/
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Google's $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19 | TechCrunch
The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.
How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/how-anthropics-mythos-has-rewritten-firefoxs-approach-to-cybersecurity/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/how-anthropics-mythos-has-rewritten-firefoxs-approach-to-cybersecurity/
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How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity | TechCrunch
Security researchers at Mozilla say Anthropic's Mythos has unearthed a wealth of high-severity bugs in Firefox.
Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/jeff-bezos-rep-leaves-slate-autos-board/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/jeff-bezos-rep-leaves-slate-autos-board/
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Exclusive: Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto board | TechCrunch
Melinda Lewison's departure raises questions about Bezos' support and involvement with the startup at a time when the Amazon founder is now apparently focused on robotics at his new startup, Project Prometheus.
Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22 billion
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kalshi-doubles-valuation-in-5-months-hitting-22-billion/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kalshi-doubles-valuation-in-5-months-hitting-22-billion/
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Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B | TechCrunch
Prediction market startup Kalshi has raised a $1 billion Series F round led by Coatue.
Could Lovable’s automatic 10% pay raise be the cure for toxic cultures?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/could-lovables-automatic-10-pay-raise-be-the-cure-for-toxic-cultures/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/could-lovables-automatic-10-pay-raise-be-the-cure-for-toxic-cultures/
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Could Lovable's automatic 10% pay raise be the cure for toxic cultures? | TechCrunch
Stockholm-based vibe-coding platform Lovable is offering employees an automatic 10% raise as a way to sidestep classic corporate politics.
Hackers hack victims hacked by other hackers
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/hackers-hack-victims-hacked-by-other-hackers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/hackers-hack-victims-hacked-by-other-hackers/
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Hackers hack victims hacked by other hackers | TechCrunch
An unknown group of hackers is breaking into systems previously breached by the cybercrime group TeamPCP. Once inside, the hackers immediately kick out TeamPCP and remove its hacking tools from the victims’ systems.
Tome, another Goodreads booktracker rival, shuts down
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/tome-another-goodreads-booktracker-rival-shuts-down/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/tome-another-goodreads-booktracker-rival-shuts-down/
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Tome, another Goodreads book-tracker rival, shuts down | TechCrunch
Built on the back of the sizable and influential BookTok community -- creators who discuss and review books on TikTok -- the app offered readers a place to chronicle and rate their books, get recommendations, and even add photos of things like favorite quotes…
Elon Musk’s lawsuit is putting OpenAI’s safety record under the microscope
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/elon-musks-lawsuit-is-putting-openais-safety-record-under-the-microscope/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/elon-musks-lawsuit-is-putting-openais-safety-record-under-the-microscope/
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Elon Musk's lawsuit is putting OpenAI's safety record under the microscope | TechCrunch
Elon Musk's legal effort to dismantle OpenAI may hinge on how its for-profit subsidiary enhances or detracts from the frontier lab's founding mission of ensuring that humanity benefits from artificial general intelligence.
Perplexity’s Personal Computer is now available everyone on Mac
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/perplexitys-personal-computer-is-now-available-everyone-on-mac/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/perplexitys-personal-computer-is-now-available-everyone-on-mac/
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Perplexity's Personal Computer is now available to everyone on Mac | TechCrunch
Perplexity's Personal Computer brings AI agents to your Mac, and is now open to everyone.
Tesla Model Y is first car to meet new U.S. driver assistance safety benchmark
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/tesla-model-y-is-first-car-to-meet-new-u-s-driver-assistance-safety-benchmark/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/tesla-model-y-is-first-car-to-meet-new-u-s-driver-assistance-safety-benchmark/
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Tesla Model Y is first car to meet new US driver assistance safety benchmark | TechCrunch
The new benchmark rating applies to 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025.
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OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-introduces-new-trusted-contact-safeguard-for-cases-of-possible-self-harm/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-introduces-new-trusted-contact-safeguard-for-cases-of-possible-self-harm/
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OpenAI introduces new 'Trusted Contact' safeguard for cases of possible self-harm | TechCrunch
The company is expanding its efforts to protect ChatGPT users in cases where conversations may turn to self-harm.
Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/hackers-deface-school-login-pages-after-claiming-another-instructure-hack/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/hackers-deface-school-login-pages-after-claiming-another-instructure-hack/
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Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack | TechCrunch
The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure again, defacing the login pages of several Instructure customer schools with an extortion message.
Voi founders’ new AI startup Pit has become the latest rising star out of Stockholm
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/voi-founders-new-ai-startup-pit-has-become-the-latest-rising-star-out-of-stockholm/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/voi-founders-new-ai-startup-pit-has-become-the-latest-rising-star-out-of-stockholm/
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Voi founders' new AI startup Pit has become the latest rising star out of Stockholm | TechCrunch
AI startup Pit is led by the co-founders of European scooter giant Voi and backed by a16z, which is leading the startup’s $16 million seed round.
Disney looking to make a unified ‘super app,’ report says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/disney-looking-to-make-a-unified-super-app-report-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/disney-looking-to-make-a-unified-super-app-report-says/
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Disney looking to make a unified 'super app,' report says | TechCrunch
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who took over for Bob Iger earlier this year, has emphasized his intent to streamline the Disney experience.
Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kodiak-ai-raises-100m-at-a-steep-discount-sending-its-stock-tumbling-37/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kodiak-ai-raises-100m-at-a-steep-discount-sending-its-stock-tumbling-37/
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Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37% | TechCrunch
The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboration.
OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-launches-new-voice-intelligence-features-in-its-api/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-launches-new-voice-intelligence-features-in-its-api/
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OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API | TechCrunch
The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms.
Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/ramp-in-talks-to-hit-40b-valuation-6-months-after-reaching-32b/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/ramp-in-talks-to-hit-40b-valuation-6-months-after-reaching-32b/
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Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B | TechCrunch
The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion.
The back office problem that explains why specialists never call you back
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/the-back-office-problem-that-explains-why-specialists-never-call-you-back/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/the-back-office-problem-that-explains-why-specialists-never-call-you-back/
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Why you can never get your doctor to call you back | TechCrunch
Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't…