News and updates about major technology companies and startups.
Crusoe has abandoned a $1.25 billion plan to power its AI data centers with Boom Supersonic's stationary turbines, according to CEO Blake Scholl, who said the plants are no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
Anthropic will spend $11.6 billion over seven years on Akamai's cloud infrastructure, with the commitment potentially reaching $20 billion. Akamai is offering Anthropic up to 5% equity that grows with spending.
Google is preparing to launch a mini data center into orbit on October 1 as part of Project Suncatcher, a bold experiment to test space-based AI computing powered by just 1kW.
Mark Wahlberg will appear at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 alongside Bruce K. Lee to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and wellness.
Databricks has acquired Row Zero, a cloud-based spreadsheet startup, continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy in 2026 as it scouts for more startups to buy.
Feather, a new startup, is launching a customizable $30,000 robotics platform aimed at software developers, positioning it as the 'Android of robotics' to simplify robot creation.
Nexterity, a startup, has developed a robot that can tighten or loosen four bolts simultaneously and fits inside a standard Pelican case, aiming to automate the dangerous parts of pipefitting.
Lightspeed is raising a $250 million fund for India, its first aligned with global fundraising cycles, as it pivots to a shorter investment period focused on early-stage AI startups.
Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet in Texas grew by 49% over the past month, signaling a rapid scaling phase for the company's robotaxi operations.
Oracle has issued a force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center, potentially allowing delayed payments if the facility fails to meet its 2028 launch target.