As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew | TechCrunch
Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.
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Meta's Oversight Board says account bans lack due process, transparency | TechCrunch
Meta's board cites "due process" concerns over account bans. It's also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.
Waymo’s spent robotaxi batteries will be used as grid storage
The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.
Ramp raises $750M at $44B valuation as investors hunger for fintechs with an AI story | TechCrunch
Ramp has nearly tripled its valuation over the past year as investors scramble to grab a part of the fast-growing startup.
Quick-commerce FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in 9 months | TechCrunch
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
Amazon will show AI product images when you search for some reason | TechCrunch
Amazon will use visual search and AI to show AI-generated product images that match your search queries. The retailer says it will help guide users to products.
GitLab cuts 14% of staff as it scales its platform to serve AI workloads | TechCrunch
The company is reducing its workforce as it exits 22 countries, reduces management layers, and invests in its infrastructure to scale its platform.
Board, the new game startup from Mirror founder Brynn Putnam, raises $20M, has already sold thousands | TechCrunch
Board, the startup building what it calls "together tech" designed to bring people into the same room, has closed a Series A led by Union Square Ventures.
Meta tests ‘Series’ for episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook | TechCrunch
Meta told TechCrunch that it's considering ways to monetize the new feature, but didn't share specifics on what that could look like.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 takes place June 23-26
Groceries and household essentials will be a main focus of this year's deals event.
Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch | TechCrunch
The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch.
What happens in Vega$: Steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle | TechCrunch
The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance-enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.
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Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24 | TechCrunch
The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.
H1 secures $40M from CVS, proving SaaS startups can still attract investment | TechCrunch
CEO Ariel Katz argues that while AI can replicate workflow SaaS, it can't copy H1’s unique doctor data.
Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models | TechCrunch
At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced.
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