Science
FAA Grounds Starship After ‘Mishap’ During First V3 Booster Flight
The FAA has officially classified the May 22 Starship Flight 12 launch as a mishap, halting further tests as SpaceX investigates its new V3 booster failure.
Category: Technology
News
Defense Tech and Physical AI Take Center Stage as StrictlyVC Heads to Los Angeles
StrictlyVC brings its venture capital summit to El Segundo, featuring Mach Industries and Founders Fund to discuss the convergence of defense, robotics, and AI.
Science
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Suffers Catastrophic Static Fire Explosion in Florida
A massive explosion during a static fire test in Cape Canaveral has dealt a significant blow to Blue Origin's New Glenn program and Amazon's Project Kuiper timeline.
Science
Space Force Injects $6.45 Billion Into SpaceX as Musk’s Empire Prepares for Historic IPO
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX two massive contracts totaling $6.45 billion for missile defense and LEO communications, coinciding with the company's largest-ever IPO filing.
Technology
Meta Launches ‘Plus’ Subscriptions Across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as it Pivots Toward a Unified ‘Meta One’ Ecosystem
Meta is diversifying revenue with new monthly subscriptions for its core apps and testing a tiered 'Meta One' system for AI and professional users.
Technology
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens Call for Speakers as San Francisco Prepares for October Return
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns to Moscone West in October. Founders and experts can apply for breakout sessions and roundtables before tonight's deadline.
Gaming
Beyond the Script: Latitude Moves from AI Dungeon to a Full-Scale World Engine with Voyage
Latitude, the creators of AI Dungeon, launch Voyage, a sophisticated platform allowing users to build complex AI-powered RPGs with persistent worlds and deterministic systems.
Gaming
Discord Pivots Nitro Strategy with Xbox Game Pass Integration and New Hardware Perks
Discord is evolving its Nitro subscription with 'Nitro Rewards,' bundling Xbox Game Pass and hardware discounts to increase subscriber retention.
Gaming
The New York Times is Turning Wordle Into an NBC Game Show
The New York Times partners with NBC to bring Wordle to television, signaling a shift in how the publisher leverages gaming for subscription growth.
Technology
The AI Pivot: Tech Layoffs Surge as Companies Trade Headcount for Compute
A wave of restructuring hits the tech sector as companies like Meta, Wix, and Cloudflare cut thousands of jobs to fund AI transitions.