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Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.

The Google parent company plans to raise the funds by selling stock.

In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.

If Nvidia has cracked a way to bring AI agents easily, safely and usefully to the masses, it could — and should — be big.

Here's how to watch the Microsoft Build 2026 livestream on June 2, when CEO Satya Nadella will deliver the opening keynote.

More than a dozen adult creators committed to creating content geared to LGBTQ health.

We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.

The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident.

Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.

Hackers reportedly tricked Meta AI into giving them access to any Instagram account they wanted. Now, Meta has responded.

The company says it needs "significant" water resources to cool its data centers, and that access to abundant, affordable water is a challenge.

An explainer on Bernie Sanders NYT op-ed arguing that the American public should have ownership in AI companies.

For Prime members, Amazon First Reads gives you your choice of a free e-book every month. Here's what to know about the program, plus the June deals available.

The Mall lets shoppers build a personalized feed of brands, track sales and drops, and discover products across thousands of retailers.

Hackers stole usernames, hashed passwords, and other data from a service that allowed players to cheat in Grand Theft Auto V.

The AI giant behind Claude submitted paperwork on Monday that would take it public, just a couple of weeks after SpaceX’s splashy IPO announcement.

Anthropic filed paperwork for an IPO with the Securities Exchange Commission on Monday, June 1.

As of June 1, you can get the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 at Best Buy for $549.99, down from $899.99. That's a $350 price cut.

Preorders for the Anker Solix S2000 get the portable power station for just $599 instead of the normal MSRP of $1,199.99. That's a 50% discount.

Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages.

The state became the first to sue the ChatGPT maker over claims that its technology posed a risk to children and that the company had failed to warn the public of dangers.

As of June 1, you can get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus for $29.99 at Amazon, down from $49.99.

The company said Monday it has filed confidentially for an IPO.

The Xreal 1S AR glasses are on sale at Amazon for $449, down from the list price of $529. That's a 15% discount.

The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public.

The artificial intelligence company has seen explosive growth over the last year thanks largely to new technology that can automatically write computer code.

The Google Home Speaker launch date has just potentially leaked.

A small team claims AI helped them exploit Apple's newest M5 chip defenses in days, signaling a shift in how fast vulnerabilities can be found.

Windborne Systems' newest weather forecasting model beats the best government predictions by days.

The Apple AirPods Max 2 are on sale for $509 at Amazon. That's $40 in savings and their best price on record.

A scuba diver near St. Martin surfaced with one of the more unusual gadget leaks in recent memory — the unreleased Pixel Watch 5.

Nvidia unveiled the Vera Rubin AI platform, Vera CPU, new AI models, and a Microsoft partnership during its Computex keynote.

Shop the best Oura Ring deals at Amazon. You can currently save up to 31% on the Oura Ring 4 in select colors and sizes.

Preorder the new The Lord of the Rings" Minas Tirith Lego set and get a free Lego Grond set and a free Lego Ninja Cole's Car.

Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.

The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch.

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for nearly half off. Get it for its lowest price ever.

Tech industry layoffs are accelerating, and executives have been quick to say it’s because their companies are doing more with artificial intelligence, even when there may be more to it.

Tech industry layoffs are accelerating, and executives have been quick to say it’s because their companies are doing more with artificial intelligence, even when there may be more to it.

Box, a Silicon Valley software maker, expects to have more employees, not fewer, as it hires A.I. architects, A.I. solutions managers and other new A.I.-related positions.

New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.

Baseus launched the new Bowie MC2 open earbuds on June 1. We put the new $79.99 open earbuds to the test.

I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep.

Apple probably isn't going to launch its smart glasses in 2026.

Microsoft says it will phase out SMS codes for personal account sign-ins, urging users to switch to passkeys for better protection against scammers.

Strava will charge a flat monthly fee from developers to access its API

Hinge officially launches Signals, a purple heartbeat on one's profile that users have already been noticing.

Nvidia unveiled the Vera Rubin AI platform, Vera CPU, new AI models, and a Microsoft partnership during its GTC keynote.

As of June 1, the Lego Cherry Blossom set has hit a new low price at Amazon of $8. This is 47% off its full price of $14.99.

With true plug-and-play support, versatile connectivity, and excellent sound, Universal Audio’s Volt 876 makes recording simple.

Dozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars.

"Euphoria" Season 3 had its dramatic finale on Sunday. But is that the end for the whole show, or will there be a Season 4?

Sellers of products with names like Boner Bears and DTF have voluntarily recalled their products after testing positive for the active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis.

In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.

As of June 1, the Marshall Monitor III headphones have hit their lowest-ever price at Amazon of $229.99. This is 39% off their full price of $379.99.

The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.

There might finally be a way forward for long Covid treatment—if only you were allowed to talk about it.

Find the best Garmin deal. Save 20% on the Garmin Forerunner 165 at Amazon.

John Oliver has gone on a deep dive into the many pardons offered by Donald Trump during his presidency.

GM showcases the Hummer X Pickup and SUV concept vehicles during a tour of its Advanced Design Facility in Pasadena.

Thanks to the newly detailed FROST technique, telltale SSD activity can be measured in the browser using simple JavaScript.

Microsoft's Surface Ultra is the most powerful Surface yet, and it comes with an Nvidia RTX Spark inside.

Get the best Google Pixel deal. Save 23% on the Google Pixel 10 Pro at Amazon.

As of June 1, the Sonos Era 100 is discounted to $189 at Amazon. This is 14% off its list price of $219.

VidCon's Hall of Fame to honor Markiplier, Philip DeFranco, Michelle Phan, and Cassey Ho, four pioneers of internet culture.

What, exactly, is an AI PC? Custom PC builder Quoted Tech breaks it down.

Get an ASUS Chromebook on sale for $149.99.

Surfshark VPN protects unlimited devices, and a 3-year plan is only $67.20.

PoddyHost is a new AI podcast platform that automates the podcasting for life for $99

Find the best robot pool cleaner deal. Save 36% on the Aiper Scuba V3 at Amazon.

Amazon cut LG's 32-inch UltraGear 4K OLED monitor to $791.68, a 39% discount on a Dual Mode gaming display.

The Fitbit Air offers health tracking, AI-powered coaching, and up to eight days of battery life without the distractions of a screen.

Answers to each clue for the June 1, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sat silently on a Hay Festival panel last Sunday, barred from speaking by Meta's order against her.

Google is increasingly using AI to package information for users, raising questions about transparency, accuracy, and trust.

Get the best streaming deal at Amazon. Save 33% on the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max.

Amazon sellers have the Pokémon TCG Journey Together Booster Box from $296.99, dropping the 36-pack display to $8.25 per pack.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for $277.95, including 36 packs and free shipping.

Learn about the different types of rowing machines and the most important factors to consider before buying one for your home.

The world’s most valuable company is chasing Intel and Apple as it tries to bring A.I. agents to laptops and desktops.

See the Moon phase expected for June 1, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1808 on June 1 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.