Blizzard Workers Approve Union Contract with Microsoft
Blizzard Entertainment's workforce of nearly 1,900 employees has ratified a historic first union contract with its parent company, Microsoft.
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Massachusetts Establishes New Clean Energy Rules for Data Centers
Massachusetts enacts new clean energy mandates for data centers, becoming the third state to do so recently.
Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion Series E to Challenge SpaceX
Stoke Space has closed a $1 billion Series E round to advance its orbital ambitions and develop a new, larger rocket.
Final Call: Host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Time is running out to apply for hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Applications close tonight at midnight PT.
Nscale Seeks $3.5 Billion in Pre-IPO Funding
Nscale is aiming to secure $3.5 billion in funding before its anticipated IPO. The company recently finalized a $45 billion deal with Anthropic.
XDOF Eyes Series B Funding at $1.2 Billion Valuation
XDOF, a robot data startup, is negotiating a Series B funding round just three months after emerging from stealth mode, aiming for a $1.2 billion valuation.
Seattle Times and Newsday File Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
The Seattle Times and Newsday have initiated legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their journalism for AI training.
Authors Push Back as Publishers and Agents Stake Claims on Anthropic Settlement
Authors are challenging publishers and agents over the distribution of settlement funds from a legal dispute with AI company Anthropic, raising questions about fair compensation in the age of AI.
Uber Founder Kalanick's Atoms Eyes Robotaxi Market to Settle 'Unfinished Business'
Travis Kalanick, the founder of Uber, may be steering his new venture Atoms into the robotaxi arena, a move he hints will help him complete 'unfinished business' in the mobility sector.
Oura Prepares for IPO as Smart Ring Rivals Intensify Competition
Oura, the dominant player in the smart ring market, is going public, but a wave of competitors is emerging with new strategies to challenge its leadership.