TECHNOLOGYWhy VivaTech 2026 is the place to see Europe’s AI strategy take shapeTechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 to spotlight some of the most important conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Join us in Paris June 17-20!TechCrunch·June 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYA Viral YouTube Show About an Unhinged AI Is Hitting Theaters. It’s a Big Test for HollywoodThe Amazing Digital Circus finale will hit more than 4,000 theaters around the world Thursday. Two weeks later it’ll be on YouTube, bucking Hollywood trends and testing the power of online fandom.Wired·June 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYCanady pitches TTU to WCWS final rematch vs. UTTexas Tech defeated top-seeded Alabama twice Monday night behind another dominant performance from pitcher NiJaree Canady to advance to the championship series against Texas, the first title rematch since the WCWS adopted the best-of-three format in 2005.ESPN·June 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYUlta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in June 2026Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.Wired·June 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYGoogle parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plansUS tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.Al Jazeera·June 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHow to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardlessEvery founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.TechCrunch·June 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYCNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China learns to build without NvidiaChinese companies are increasingly seeking Nvidia alternatives to develop self-sufficient systems, even if their own tech remains in the early stages.CNBC·June 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWetzel: Judge should slam the door on Texas Tech QB SorsbyGambling addiction is real, but so are the rules against it, columnist Dan Wetzel writes.ESPN·June 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAlphabet plans to raise $80B to pay for AI buildout"The company is experiencing strong demand for its AI solutions and services from enterprises and consumers, at levels that are exceeding the company’s available supply," Alphabet said in its statement.TechCrunch·June 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAlphabet plans to raise $80 billion from stock sales to fund AI buildoutAlphabet said it plans to sell $80 billion in stock, including through a $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway.CNBC·June 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYMicrosoft and Google are late to AI coding, but 'absolutely critical' they compete for growthCoding tools are becoming an increasingly big target for Google and Microsoft as they try to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI.CNBC·June 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYDefense tech darling Mach Industries hits $1.8B valuation, a 4x jump in a yearIn a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.TechCrunch·June 1, 2026