TECHNOLOGYH1 secures $40M from CVS, proving SaaS startups can still attract investmentCEO Ariel Katz argues that while AI can replicate workflow SaaS, it can't copy H1’s unique doctor data.TechCrunch·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWhy Paris may be the most important AI city outside Silicon ValleyEurope’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to relocate to the U.S.TechCrunch·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYStartup Battlefield 200 application deadline extended to June 8 after overwhelming demandAfter overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.TechCrunch·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYClaude’s new model is more ‘honest’ when it messes upAnthropic is releasing Claude Opus 4.8 on Thursday, and the company is touting the model's "honesty." According to Anthropic, it trains "all [its] models to be honest - for instance, to avoid making claims that they can't support." But it notes that "a general problem with AI models is that they somThe Verge·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYImage of Thai police in sparkly dresses with handcuffed suspect turns out to be AI fake<p>Picture was created by administrator in charge of station’s Facebook account who wanted to create ‘friendlier image’</p><p>It was an arresting image and an irresistible story. A group of tough Thai police officers – five men and one woman – all wearing elaborate festival-style dresses, surroundinThe Guardian·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYYouTube takes baby steps to being a real podcast appNew features coming to YouTube could make it better for listening to podcasts, rolling out to Premium subscribers starting today on Android and coming later to iOS. A new "on-the-go mode" shifts YouTube into an audio-first layout, with larger, simplified playback buttons, a still image in place of tThe Verge·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYIn Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An EscapeThe billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.NY Times·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYOura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health CoachIt’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.Wired·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYNew Moms Are Returning to Coding Jobs Radically Reshaped by AINew mothers working in software development are staring down an AI-pilled workplace they barely recognize.Wired·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAmazon Thinks the Future of Data Centers Depends on a Technical Problem It Just SolvedThe tech giant says a breakthrough in data center networking has dramatically accelerated the flow of information through its massive cloud infrastructure.Wired·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYVertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI AgentThe beleaguered luxury phone maker is pushing the AlphaFold, which has decent specs and comes with Vertu’s new Hermes Agent on board, to wealthy would-be buyers.Wired·May 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·May 28, 2026
