Elon Musk’s xAI reportedly looks to raise $300M in tender offer

Billionaire Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is reportedly launching a $300 million share sale that values the company at $113 billion. The secondary stock offering, which comes after xAI acquired Musk’s social media platform, X, for $33 billion, will allow staff to sell shares to new investors. The tender offer will likely precede a larger […]

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Tesla files new ‘Robotaxi’ trademark applications after prior attempt stalls

Tesla has filed trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi,” after the company’s previous attempts to secure trademarks for its planned self-driving vehicle service hit roadblocks. The company originally applied in October 2024 for the trademark of the words “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) told the company last month […]

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Elon Musk Returns to His Tech Empire, Facing Questions of Inattention

As Mr. Musk steps away from Washington, he faces concerns over his prolonged absence from his businesses including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI and X.

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What if Google Just Broke Itself Up? A Tech Insider Makes the Case.

Prosecutors aren’t the only ones arguing for a smaller Google. Some critics say it might be better for investors, customers and innovation.

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NSO Group asks judge for new trial, calling $167 million in damages ‘outrageous’

The spyware maker claims the damages it was ordered to pay are “excessive,” and that the jury wanted to “bankrupt” the company.

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Applied Digital shares rip 40% higher on CoreWeave AI lease agreement

Applied Digital said it expects $7 billion in total revenue over the approximately 15-year period.

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Amazon’s pricing controls may be anticompetitive, German regulator warns

Regulators alleged that Amazon’s price caps limit the visibility of merchants’ products and interfere with their freedom to set prices.

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Elon Musk says XChat is rolling out to all, but questions remain about its alleged security

Elon Musk on Sunday announced that a new version of X’s Direct Messaging (DM) feature, XChat, was rolling out with support for features like vanishing messages, encryption, and the ability to share files, alongside its audio and video calling support. The new features aren’t yet broadly available, as XChat only recently started beta testing among […]

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How A.I. Is Changing How Chefs Cook

Some restaurateurs are starting to explore ways A.I. can help them create recipes, menus and dining experiences.

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Startup Battlefield 200: Final week to submit your application

Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is still accepting applications — but the clock is ticking. In just one week, the chance to compete in the arena for the ultimate global pitch-off will close. Over 10,000 tech and VC leaders will be watching. This is your startup’s shot to be seen, backed, and remembered. […]

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