Tech NewsNewThe minute-long grid glitch, explained
Researchers traced a mysterious once-a-minute frequency sag on power grids worldwide to internet-synced batteries checking their charge.
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AI & MLChatGPT Lockdown Mode Bypassed via HTML Popups
Check Point found nested sandboxed frames let crafted HTML escape ChatGPT's Lockdown Mode; OpenAI patched it on September 18, 2026.
AI & MLAI PAC money meets its limits
Groups backing and opposing the AI industry spent millions on the midterms, and several of their biggest bets lost anyway.
Tech NewsA first-time fund closes over target
Yvonne Bajela's Evertrue closed an oversubscribed $17 million Fund I to back early-stage founders across the U.K. and Europe.
Tech NewsA private rival to GPS nears orbit
Xona Space Systems is set to launch six satellites this month as the first commercial alternative to government-run navigation networks.
AI & MLFlai's AI books 50K dealer appointments
Flai has raised a $27M Series A after its AI software reached 50,000 monthly appointments for car dealerships.
Tech NewsFusion Startup Bets on Outsourcing
Type One Energy raised $200 million to build a 400-megawatt fusion plant by 2034, relying on outside suppliers instead of in-house manufacturing.
AI & MLEtched already fielding $40B+ bids
Reports say the AI chip startup is reviewing fresh investment offers months after its last raise.
SecurityArista VeloCloud Flaw Exploited, Scores 10.0
Arista says attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-93952, a maximum-severity flaw in on-premises VeloCloud Orchestrator setups using certificate authentication.
AI & MLThe billion-dollar agentic security gap
Investors say AI agents are being deployed faster than they can be secured, opening a market for startups that can govern non-human identities.
AI & MLComp AI raises $34M for agentic compliance
Startup bets AI agents will handle security audits and policies, with humans still holding approval power.
AI & MLAI Agents Join the Startup Payroll
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland executives will debate which startup roles people should still own as AI agents take on more work.
AI & MLThe AI graveyard's hard lessons
A running record of AI products that shut down or missed expectations shows even the biggest players stumble.
AI & MLAI assets become prime targets for attackers
Google's threat intelligence unit reports that espionage and criminal groups are stealing models, prompts, and API keys to power their own AI operations.
Tech NewsFusion startups turn back to defense
Laser fusion companies are pairing with defense contractors as venture funding for climate tech stalls, reviving ties to national security work.
RoboticsRobot Data Startup Eyes $500M Round
Mecka AI is reportedly in talks for a Sequoia-led round at roughly a $500 million valuation, three months after raising $60 million.
Cyber CrimeClaude abused across 1.8M Android apps
Anthropic says threat groups tied to ShinyHunters, Russia, and China misused Claude for credential harvesting, malware, and espionage.
Cyber CrimeOne Exploit Kit, Four Spy Groups, One Week
Proofpoint says China-aligned clusters rapidly adopted BlueMoon, a Chrome and Windows exploit chain that may have cost far less to build than expected.
SecurityBlueMoon Kit Ties Browser Bugs to AI
Proofpoint says an exploit kit chaining two Chromium flaws and a Windows bug hit four suspected China-linked espionage groups within days.
Tech NewsDeepMind alumni build fusion control tools
Fusionality, founded by two fusion researchers, raises $3.7M to standardize reactor control systems.
AI & MLData startup XDOF nears unicorn status
XDOF, three months out of stealth, discusses a Series B at a ~$1.2B valuation.
Tech NewsVenture Cash Meets Military Boom in SoCal
Defense contracts in LA County doubled in 10 years as startups and venture capital reshape aerospace.
AI & MLOllie's Privacy-First Pitch in the AI Assistant Race
Can SOC 2 compliance and a subscription model differentiate Ollie in a crowded AI assistant market?
SecurityMSP Ransomware Defense Needs More Than Backups
Acronis data shows 143 MSP victims in 2025. A six-point checklist helps providers verify real recovery capability.
TrendingDefense dollars are keeping US battery startups alive
Pentagon demand and new DOE grants are propping up battery startups after EV incentives were cut.
Tech NewsAI data boom lifts Micro1 to $500M run rate
Micro1's gross annual run rate hits $500M in eight months as AI training demand surges.
Tech NewsAI flips the advantage for foreign founders
a16z sees international founders winning early AI deals, signaling a shift in venture playbooks.
Tech NewsCentral Eurasian startups gain global stage
Road to Battlefield competition draws record applications, 84% AI startups, and new investment prizes.
Cyber CrimeBeacon CRM Breach Exposes UK Charities
A cyberattack on the CRM provider Beacon has resulted in the potential theft of sensitive database backups for numerous UK charities.
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.