Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.TechCrunch4d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyflock surveillance ruling
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.TechCrunch15d 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.TechCrunch22d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuild2026 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 →BuildJusticeDaniel Luriewaymo traffic incident
