Tech NewsMelbourne's NBN speed claim sparks rivalry
New Ookla data suggests Melbourne's fixed-line broadband is faster than Sydney's, but the numbers may not tell the whole story.
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Tech NewsSpaceX Shifts Energy Strategy for Terafab
SpaceX plans to power its upcoming Texas semiconductor facility using natural gas plants rather than solar energy solutions.
Tech NewsGoogle Maps Expands Into Agentic Tools
Google Maps is integrating food ordering, hotel booking, and calendar-linked AI features into its Ask Maps interface for U.S. users.
Tech NewsMoove Targets Robotaxi Fleet Ownership
The mobility firm secured $250 million to expand its autonomous vehicle operations and build automated maintenance depots.
Tech NewsDeploying AI Beyond Cloud Infrastructure
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 introduces a dedicated track examining edge compute, defense automation, and physical AI deployments.
Tech NewsBridging AI Research and Industry Needs
The University of Kentucky’s Economic Development Collaborative is set to host an August event focused on aligning AI with industry.
Tech NewsLucid Motors Targets Path to Liquidity
Under new leadership, Lucid Motors is attempting a corporate overhaul centered on deep cost cuts and high-stakes autonomous vehicle projects.
Tech NewsSpaceX Ramps Up Tesla Energy Purchases
Regulatory filings reveal that SpaceX has funneled millions into Tesla battery systems to support its expanding data center footprint.
Tech NewsSpaceX Revenue Rises Following IPO
SpaceX reports $7.8 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, driven by Starlink growth and new cloud computing rental agreements.
Tech NewsWrinkles App Integrates AI for Navigation
A new mobile application offers location-based audio narratives, aiming to provide users with historical context about their surroundings.
Tech NewsMozilla Eyes Browser as an AI Layer
Ajit Varma, Head of Firefox at Mozilla, discusses the browser's role in a future dominated by AI and closed ecosystems.
Runware Debuts Portable AI Data Pods
Runware is introducing modular, transportable compute units designed to decentralize AI inference and bypass traditional builds.
Tech NewsAdobe Shifts Creative Cloud Pricing Model
Adobe is offering new subscribers a 50% discount on the Creative Cloud Pro annual plan for the first year of service.
Tech NewsVisuals Emerge for Upcoming Googlebook
Leaked imagery of Lenovo’s Googlebook 15 provides the first detailed look at Google’s premium AI-centric hardware platform.
Tech NewsValar Atomics Secures $1B Funding Round
Valar Atomics has closed a $1 billion equity round led by Sequoia to scale the production of its modular nuclear reactors.
Congress Prioritizes OpenAI Spending
House offices spent over $100,000 on ChatGPT subscriptions, far outpacing other AI tool investments.
Tech NewsData Center Tax Breaks Face Repeal
Multiple US states are reconsidering data center tax exemptions, a trend that may increase infrastructure costs for firms by up to 7%.
Tech NewsAltman Calls to Pace AI Development
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests a need for slower AI development as industry concerns rise following an incident involving Hugging Face.
Tech NewsRobotaxi Policy Faces Dual Trajectories
Federal regulators ease mandates for firms like Zoox while state officials push for stricter oversight on vehicle operations.
Tech NewsUnderstanding Mesh Wi-Fi Network Coverage
Mesh systems offer a method to distribute connectivity throughout a home, but their performance remains bound by existing NBN service limits.