AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation TechCrunch By: Julie Bort 12 August 2026 at 20:19 Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.
Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas TechCrunch By: Tim De Chant 12 August 2026 at 18:18 Tesla wants to build a massive solar factory in Texas, but first it wants the state to chip in to defray the costs.
Googleβs Quick Share adds a tap-to-share mode TechCrunch By: Sarah Perez 12 August 2026 at 16:13 Google's Quick Share feature is getting a tap-to-share mode for quickly exchanging contacts, photos, videos, and more.
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victimsβ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures TechCrunch By: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 11 August 2026 at 21:38 In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux TechCrunch By: Lucas Ropek 11 August 2026 at 21:15 OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight TechCrunch By: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 11 August 2026 at 17:40 The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.
OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer TechCrunch By: Tim Fernholz 11 August 2026 at 02:03 San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.