Companies are scrambling to stop employees from maxing out AI budgets with small tasks
The tokenmaxxing era was brief. We now appear to be entering the era of token rationing.
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Here’s why Slate changed the battery in its cheap EV truck
While there was probably a moment when Slate’s leadership had to green-light the switch from one battery type to another, the momentum toward that decision had been building for years.
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Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook's recently-launched AI creator assistant built into it.
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Deezer says its new feature lets fans remix songs with artist consent
Global music streaming service Deezer is taking a contrarian approach to AI, even as it adds a feature that lets fans remix songs.
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Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal
Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, expects to generate $620 million in proceeds.
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NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash
The safety board, known for its thorough investigations, is probing the crash alongside the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plug-ins for various tasks using AI.
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Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
The new version has more cushioning, lighter colors, and a better microphone and speaker for communicating with Zoox Support.
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This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft
The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offering real-time location in a disposable package.
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OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI's inference systems.
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If you want to cut your screen time, just get a Brick
After years of struggling to curb my screen time, apparently all I needed was a $59 hunk of plastic.
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3 days left to save up to $190 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 pass
You have just 3 days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
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Valor Equity Partners looks to raise a $2.5B Fund VII, per Bloomberg
New details have emerged about Valor's latest fund, which last year announced it was raising an unspecified amount of capital.
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Slate Auto’s radically simple electric truck starts at $24,950
The Jeff Bezos-backed startup finally revealed more pricing details for its debut EV, including a $29,950 starting price for the SUV variant, and boosted the base range to 205 miles.
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How to invest when everything is moving too fast
TechCrunch's StrictlyVC evening in Los Angeles late last week brought together two of the more straight-talking investors working in AI right now. They were as entertaining as they were illuminating.
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Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India
Walmart-backed Flipkart has crossed 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers as Amazon accelerates its own quick-commerce push in India.
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India’s MoEngage bets that the future of marketing is millions of AI agents
The all-cash deal gives MoEngage access to technology that assigns AI agents to individual customers.
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Superhuman acquires AI detection startup GPTZero
Superhuman, which also has an AI detection tool as part of Grammarly, has snapped up GPTZero.
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After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund
Menlo has created a solid rep for itself as an AI investor, all based on one gutsy $750 million move in 2024.
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Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches
It's unclear why Klue had not revoked the credential after the limited pilot, which hackers then used to breach a system holding keys for accessing customers' data.
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