Unpacking Peter Thiel's big bet on solar-powered cow collars | TechCrunch Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter?

Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter?

Embattled startup Delve has ‘parted ways’ with Y Combinator | TechCrunch The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator.

The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator.

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw support | TechCrunch It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools.

It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools.

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now working on systems to stop killer drones.

Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now working on systems to stop killer drones.

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX's looming IPO poised to reshape the landscape for everyone.

Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX's looming IPO poised to reshape the landscape for everyone.

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch Lucid said it has resolved the problem and is not changing its guidance for 2026.

Lucid said it has resolved the problem and is not changing its guidance for 2026.

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch When Fizz quietly debuted in Saudi Arabia, founder and CEO Teddy Solomon wasn’t expecting the app to catch on like it did.

When Fizz quietly debuted in Saudi Arabia, founder and CEO Teddy Solomon wasn’t expecting the app to catch on like it did.

Tesla's Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025 | TechCrunch Tesla's headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales.

Tesla's headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales.

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects' | TechCrunch In addition to Lightcap's new role, OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch will be stepping away from the company to focus on cancer recovery, with a plan to return when her health allows.

In addition to Lightcap's new role, OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch will be stepping away from the company to focus on cancer recovery, with a plan to return when her health allows.

Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports | TechCrunch Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer.

Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer.

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch With the midterms right around the corner, the new group is positioned to back candidates who support the AI company's policy agenda.

With the midterms right around the corner, the new group is positioned to back candidates who support the AI company's policy agenda.

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch There are many apps to help you create a single place to organize your life or help you stay focused on your day-to-day tasks.

There are many apps to help you create a single place to organize your life or help you stay focused on your day-to-day tasks.

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.

Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch A new poll shows that the debate over data centers is far from settled.

A new poll shows that the debate over data centers is far from settled.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch It's new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass produce the Optimus robot.

It's new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass produce the Optimus robot.

Europe’s cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch CERT-EU blamed the cybercrime group TeamPCP for the recent hack on the European Commission, and said the notorious ShinyHunters gang was responsible for leaking the stolen data online.

CERT-EU blamed the cybercrime group TeamPCP for the recent hack on the European Commission, and said the notorious ShinyHunters gang was responsible for leaking the stolen data online.

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch Moonbounce has raised $12 million to grow its AI control engine that converts content moderation policies into consistent, predictable AI behavior.

Moonbounce has raised $12 million to grow its AI control engine that converts content moderation policies into consistent, predictable AI behavior.

Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets | TechCrunch The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch The U.S. telehealth giant says hackers stole customer support ticket data over the course of several days in February.

The U.S. telehealth giant says hackers stole customer support ticket data over the course of several days in February.

Artemis II is NASA’s last Moon mission without Silicon Valley  | TechCrunch Next time around, the pressure will be on SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Next time around, the pressure will be on SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II | TechCrunch Gateway Capital, the Milwaukee-based venture firm founded by Dana Guthrie, can now begin investment operations for its $25M Fund II.

Gateway Capital, the Milwaukee-based venture firm founded by Dana Guthrie, can now begin investment operations for its $25M Fund II.

OpenAI acquires TBPN, the buzzy founder-led business talk show | TechCrunch TBPN, Silicon Valley's cult-favorite tech podcast, will operate independently, even as it's overseen by chief political operative, Chris Lehane.

TBPN, Silicon Valley's cult-favorite tech podcast, will operate independently, even as it's overseen by chief political operative, Chris Lehane.

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch Flipboard's social websites consolidate profiles and posts from Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, YouTube, podcasts, blogs and RSS feeds into a single, shared destination.

Flipboard's social websites consolidate profiles and posts from Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, YouTube, podcasts, blogs and RSS feeds into a single, shared destination.

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch ElevenMusic lets users create and remix songs using text prompts

ElevenMusic lets users create and remix songs using text prompts

NASA astronauts prove that sending an email really is rocket science | TechCrunch NASA Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman faced the most earthly possible conflict while in outer space: his Outlook wasn't working.

NASA Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman faced the most earthly possible conflict while in outer space: his Outlook wasn't working.

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch MAI released models that can transcribe voice into text as well as generate audio and images after the group's formation six months ago.

MAI released models that can transcribe voice into text as well as generate audio and images after the group's formation six months ago.

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web An exposed Amazon-hosted server allowed anyone to access reams of customer data without needing a password.

An exposed Amazon-hosted server allowed anyone to access reams of customer data without needing a password.

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch Google is adding a way to customize and instruct avatars for video creation in the Vids app

Google is adding a way to customize and instruct avatars for video creation in the Vids app

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of encrypted communications platforms.”

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of encrypted communications platforms.”

United's mobile app now shows TSA wait times at select airports | TechCrunch The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.

The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.