June 07, 2026

TechCrunch Top 3

Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute: In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products. Read More

Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps: These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community. Read More

Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names: A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating. Read More

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Sunday Must-Reads

Former cyber executive turned whistleblower accuses IBM of covering up several data breaches: IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s — a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering it up. Read More

What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri's highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates: Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to. Read More

The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI: President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI." Read More

OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks: Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process. Read More

GM’s electric future depends on a new battery — and this facility: GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen. Read More

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StrictlyVC hits Los Angeles on June 18

Top space tech founders and VCs take the stage in sunny Los Angeles on June 18. Get in the room, make the connections that matter, and hear from leaders like Ethan Thornton (Mach Industries) and Delian Asparouhov (Founders Fund and Varda Space Industries) on where the industry is headed. Grab your ticket early before seats sell out.

Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

Last but Not Least

Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft's board to go 'founder mode' with startup Manus: After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus. Read More

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