Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy bets these 21 startups will shape energy’s futureTo the investors at Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, the coming wave of electrification will make data center energy demands look quaint by comparison. Here's how they're preparing.TechCrunch14d agoWhole story →Planet
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so farFrom the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.TechCrunch21d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment2026 cybersecurity breaches
San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiascoIn the wake of a massive hours-long gridlock event, San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie has told state regulators it's time to put more requirements on robotaxi operators like Waymo.TechCrunch3mo agoWhole story →JusticeBuildDaniel Luriewaymo traffic incident