Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company
Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company | TechCrunch
Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naive claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/naive-raises-28-5m-to-automate-the-grunt-work-of-setting-up-and-running-a-company/
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress - CNA
The vote comes after former top US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci repeatedly refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/fauci-covid-us-senate-vote-6304321
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers | TechCrunch
Connor Moucka pled guilty to hacking and stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers, which net him and his accomplices more than $2.5 million in ransom payments.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/hacker-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-data-from-more-than-165-snowflake-customers/
College football Supervillain Power Rankings: The biggest bad guys of all time
Ranking college football's greatest supervillains of all time - ESPN
No one fuels fans' ire more than Lane Kiffin these days, but is he the best pot-stirrer of all time? Ryan McGee weighs in.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49529883/college-football-supervillain-power-rankings-spurrier-kiffin-deion-tebow
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else | WIRED
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict both a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. Researchers don't yet fully understand how it does this.
https://www.wired.com/story/deepmind-ai-model-can-predict-hurricanes-earlier/
TikTok lays off 250 employees, shutters its Nashville office
TikTok lays off 250 employees, shutters its Nashville office | TechCrunch
The social media giant is shuttering an office that housed some members of TikTok’s content moderation team.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/tiktok-lays-off-250-employees-shutters-its-nashville-office/
Google Wallet now lets parents set up secure balances for their kids
Google Wallet now lets parents set up secure balances for their kids | TechCrunch
The tech giant says the new feature will allow parents to teach their kids healthy financial habits while maintaining oversight over their child's spending with built-in safeguards.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/google-wallet-now-lets-parents-set-up-secure-balances-for-their-kids/
There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders
There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders | WIRED
Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.
https://www.wired.com/story/theres-no-good-way-to-talk-about-celebrities-and-eating-disorders/
Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking
Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking | TechCrunch
This generation of 20-somethings is so disillusioned with swipe-based dating apps that they'll try literally anything else -- even an AI matchmaker.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/gen-z-dating-apps-like-ditto-ditch-swiping-in-favor-of-ai-matchmaking/
Tesla and SpaceX will invest $16.8B to start building ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
Tesla and SpaceX will invest $16.8B to start building 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas | TechCrunch
After months of speculation, the companies formally announced the massive project will happen just north of Houston.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/tesla-and-spacex-will-invest-16-8b-to-start-building-terafab-chip-factory-in-texas/
OpenAI says Apple’s own security practices undermine its trade secrets case
OpenAI says Apple’s own security practices undermine its trade secrets case | TechCrunch
Newly filed court exhibits show OpenAI’s legal strategy in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit: argue that Apple’s own security and offboarding practices — including allowing an Apple manager to access a former engineer’s iCloud account after he left the company —undermine its claims that the allegedly st..
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/openai-says-apples-own-security-practices-undermine-its-trade-secrets-case/
UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalisation scheme
UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalisation scheme - CNA
LONDON: A record number of people were reported last year to the United Kingdom's anti-radicalisation Prevent programme, the interior ministry said on Thursday (Aug 6), with "extreme right-wing" concerns accounting for the most referrals related to an ideology.The Prevent programme is..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/uk-radicalisation-record-numbers-extreme-right-wing-counter-terrorism-6304111
UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalisation scheme
UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalisation scheme - CNA
LONDON: A record number of people were reported last year to the United Kingdom's anti-radicalisation Prevent programme, the interior ministry said on Thursday (Aug 6), with "extreme right-wing" concerns accounting for the most referrals related to an ideology.The Prevent programme is..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/uk-reports-radicalisation-extreme-right-wing-counter-terrorism-6304111
Iran threatened to 'black out' Gulf if US hit power plants: Officials
Iran threatened to 'black out' Gulf if US hit power plants: Officials - CNA
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Iran intensified its threats towards its Gulf neighbours last week, conveying messages that it would "black out" the entire region if the United States struck its power plants and rattling off a list of specific targets, two officials told AFP.The warning followed thr..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-war-gulf-us-power-plant-hit-6304106
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter | TechCrunch
eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/ebay-continues-to-bet-on-live-shopping-after-record-quarter/
Amid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs
Amid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs | TechCrunch
Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/amid-legal-battles-suno-says-it-will-start-watermarking-songs/
Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor - CNA
TRABZON, Turkiye: Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros (US$19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday.The announcement came as Trabzon's fans prepared to head for the club's stadium in the east..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/mohamed-salah-two-year-deal-trabzonspor-turkiye-6303826
Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI
Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI | TechCrunch
Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery and AI development.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/exclusive-mirendil-inks-100m-google-cloud-deal-to-scale-self-improving-ai/
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce | TechCrunch
The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in real time.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/ex-spotify-employees-raise-10m-to-bring-the-ai-behind-its-recommendations-to-e-commerce/
Ford’s new electric truck, ‘Fathom’, starts at $28,350
Ford's new electric truck, 'Fathom', starts at $28,350 | TechCrunch
Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/fords-new-electric-truck-fathom-starts-at-28350/
Colts star Taylor latest RB to land big extension
Jonathan Taylor agrees to 2-year, $44M extension with Colts - ESPN
The Colts and Jonathan Taylor have agreed to terms on a two-year, $44 million extension, the star running back's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49544515/jonathan-taylor-agree-2-year-44m-extension-colts
Barnwell names future Hall of Famers on every NFL team: Who will ultimately be enshrined?
2026 NFL season: Future Hall of Famers from all 32 teams - ESPN
We went roster by roster to pick out the NFL players who are on track to make the Hall of Fame one day -- and those who still have some work to do.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49505682/2026-nfl-pro-football-hall-fame-future-players-all-32-teams
Omilia raises $67M to scale its customer support platform
Omilia raises $67M to scale its customer support platform | TechCrunch
The Series B is the company's second fundraise since it last raised capital in 2020. In that time, it has increased its ARR by 10x to $60 million.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/omilia-raises-67m-to-scale-its-customer-support-platform/
Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings
Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings | TechCrunch
The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/google-maps-adds-agentic-features-including-food-ordering-and-hotel-bookings/
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar | WIRED
Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.
https://www.wired.com/story/perseid-meteor-shower-eclipses-august-2026-astronomical-calendar/
Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026)
Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026) | WIRED
Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android phone chargers we’ve tested.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-android-charger/
Microsoft’s Quantum Chief Doesn’t Care That Scientists Don’t Believe His Results
Microsoft’s Quantum Chief Doesn’t Care That Scientists Don’t Believe His Results | WIRED
Zulfi Alam thinks his team doesn’t need to “prove” they engineered a new state of matter in their bid to reinvent computing. Science would disagree.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-quantum-chief-majorana-results/
Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose
Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose | WIRED
With the Odyssey G8 6K, Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-g8-g80hs/
Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers
Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers | WIRED
Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.
https://www.wired.com/story/chevron-williams-driving-data-center-boom/
Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful
Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful | WIRED
The Shark PowerDetect Speed is the new version of the brand’s classic PowerDetect cordless vacuum. It’s lighter, more affordable, and still a top-tier performer.
https://www.wired.com/review/shark-powerdetect-speed/
