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The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut | TechCrunch
We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, our annual handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.
Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools | TechCrunch
The launch of the new study features marks Google's latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with companies like OpenAI.
Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup | TechCrunch
SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.
Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities | TechCrunch
The next-generation robotaxi, called the Waymo Ojai, is central to the company's push towards mass scale, and eventually, profitability.
AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack | TechCrunch
The data search and AI giant confirmed unauthorized access to its systems during an incident on Tuesday, and said it was investigating the breach.
How a crowded hotel could lead to a retrial for Australia’s mushroom murderer | CNN
One of Australia’s most high-profile murder cases is back in court where a possible retrial or an even longer prison sentence awaits the home cook who used toxic mushrooms to kill three lunch guests.