Tech professionals have only a few days left to secure discounted admission to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13–15 in San Francisco. The window to save up to $200 on ticket prices closes sharply on September 25, after which standard rates will apply for the upcoming event. The conference is set to draw over […]
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The administration has moved to block journalists from major news outlets, denying them entry to the White House grounds. This action marks a significant escalation of pressure against freedom of the press, drawing strong condemnation from the affected publications. Similar restrictive practices have been deployed previously, alongside parallel measures across other government departments. The news […]
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Time is running out for attendees looking to secure discounted passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The current registration window offering savings of up to $200 is set to close on September 25, after which ticket prices will officially increase. Scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, the flagship technology event will bring […]
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The U.S. Department of the Navy is actively streamlining its procurement pathways to better engage with commercial tech startups and venture capital investors. Navy CTO Justin Fanelli shared an updated roadmap of upcoming technology priorities, aiming to replace convoluted bureaucratic entry points with a more efficient pipeline. Rather than funding early-stage research internally, the Navy […]
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Geothermal startup Mazama Energy has successfully closed a $135 million Series B funding round to accelerate its deep-drilling energy projects. The capital injection will support the creation of advanced horizontal wells designed to extract immense amounts of power from super-hot underground rock formations. By reaching depths exceeding 10,000 feet, the company taps into extreme temperatures […]
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During a turbulent 33-hour window when Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg was temporarily placed on leave by the board of directors, top executives hastily signed reciprocal severance agreements. Interim CEO Mark Davies and Chief Legal Officer Andy Missan executed each other’s exit packages, securing substantial payouts. Following Mullenweg’s rapid return to power and the subsequent departure […]
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Venture capital firm Valor Equity Partners, a long-standing supporter of Elon Musk, has chosen to distribute roughly $8.5 billion worth of SpaceX stock directly to its limited partners. Rather than cashing out its substantial holdings through traditional market sales, the firm transferred 8.5% of its stake while still retaining over 460 million shares. This strategic […]
Continue ReadingThe year 2026 is proving to be one of the most alarming periods for cybersecurity, marked by high-profile breaches targeting critical infrastructure, government databases, and major technology firms. From controversial data handling practices to widespread ransomware extortion, digital security has firmly taken center stage globally. Major concerns have been raised over massive leaks of sensitive […]
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Healthcare benefits platform Thatch has successfully secured $108 million in new funding, pushing its valuation past the coveted $1 billion mark. The latest investment round was backed by prominent venture firms including Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, marking a remarkable valuation leap in just 17 months. The company’s rapid expansion is driven by surging corporate […]
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U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly acknowledged for the first time that the United States has deployed defensive space weapons into Earth’s orbit. According to military officials, these on-orbit systems are designed to protect joint forces from hostile actions in space. This disclosure comes in response to the growing militarization of the orbital domain, […]
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