TECHNOLOGYFormer Tesla exec and Heron Power CEO Drew Baglino has founded a heat pump startupSadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYMusk mulled handing OpenAI to his children, Altman testifiesAltman said that Musk's focus on controlling the initial for-profit gave him pause because OpenAI was dedicated to keeping advanced AI out of the hands of a single person, and Altman, with his experience running the prominent startup accelerator Y Combinator, knew "founders who had control usually dTechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYPotholes cost cities millions: This company is using AI and trucks to fix themFleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYReport: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbitGoogle and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher than on the ground.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYEverything Google announced at its Android Show, from Googlebooks to vibe-coded widgetsGoogle unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and more ahead of I/O.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe 9 biggest new features in Android 17Would it shock you to hear that Android 17 is filled with new AI-enabled features, like improved dictation and vibe-coded widgets? Fortunately, that's not all. The platform is getting non-AI updates too, from an emoji overhaul to a new screentime tool that helps you avoid distracting apps. Google haThe Verge·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAndroid Auto is now one (screen) size fits allThis week at I/O, Google rolled out a series of major updates for Android Auto that include better sizing for unconventionally shaped screens, video streaming through YouTube, widget support, and of course, more AI-powered Gemini features. The company also announced some updates for cars that run onThe Verge·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYGooglebook Is Google’s New AI-Powered Laptop Platform Built on AndroidThey won’t replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps.Wired·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYGoogle brings agentic AI and vibe-coded widgets to AndroidGemini Intelligence will also include Gboard-based dictation and form-filling capabilities.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYGoogle unveils Googlebook, a new line of AI-native laptopsThe company says Googlebooks, which are launching this fall, are the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence to offer personal and proactive help.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe AI legal services industry is heating up — Anthropic is getting in on the actionAnthropic's new tools are designed to help law firms automate specific clerical functions — things like document search and review, case law resources, deposition prep, document drafting, and other related areas.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
TECHNOLOGYIndigo brings the open social web to one appIndigo's new social app lets you cross-post to the open social web, including Mastodon and Bluesky, and browse a unified timeline.TechCrunch·May 12, 2026
