Founder Playbook
In-depth profiles, firsthand accounts, and lessons learned from the founders and executives building today's most innovative companies.
Google Unveils New AI Glasses With Android XR Platform
This autumn, Google will launch new smart glasses featuring a discreet camera and speakers, allowing its Gemini AI to whisper real-time information directly into users' ears, according to BBC .
Spotify Studio App vs. Google NotebookLM
Imagine a podcast tailored to your deepest listening habits.
Google AI agents unlock advanced search for complex queries
Google now allows subscribers to create 'information agents' that perform in-depth research, purchase products, or reserve hotels on their behalf, according to The Guardian .
Google IO 2026: Gmail Inbox Gets Conversational AI Features
At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a new feature allowing users to simply ask their inbox natural language questions.
YouTube AI search to generate videos with Gemini Omni
This summer, Google will allow users to conversationally search their emails.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI over mission shift, profit focus
Elon Musk is demanding the redistribution of up to $150 billion from OpenAI's for-profit entity to its non-profit, alleging a profound betrayal of its founding mission.
Google Docs: Turn Off Gemini Pop-Ups From Bottom Bar
To stop Google Gemini's 'help me write' pop-ups in Google Docs in 2026, users must navigate specific document menus or disable all 'smart features' across their entire Google Workspace, including Gmai
Amazon CEO voices concerns over Anthropic AI model capabilities
Anthropic globally disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.
Meta AI unit engineers protest keystroke monitoring program
During a livestreamed, employee-only presentation, a Meta employee hijacked the feed with an expletive-laden outburst directed at a senior AI executive.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has just one direct report
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei directly supervises only one employee: his chief of staff, according to Bloomberg .
Google Slashes AI Plus to $4.99 Amid Emerging Price War
Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus plan by 37.
Meta, Reliance Forge AI Data Center Partnership in India
Meta Platforms is leasing a massive 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, from Reliance Industries, marking its first dedicated AI infrastructure in India.
Eotrex RV Launches PG5 Atlas for $159,990, Off-Grid & NACS-Equipped
Despite a gas-powered generator for off-grid adventures, 90% of Evotrex's initial RV orders are for its $160,000 fully loaded model, featuring a NACS charging port.
Trump Administration Explores Equity Stakes in AI Companies
President Trump is reportedly in talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about a deal to grant the U.
Sriram Krishnan Departs Key White House AI Policy Advisor Role
At the end of June, the White House will lose Sriram Krishnan, a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence initially appointed by US president-elect Donald Trump.
Whistleblower Accuses IBM of Hiding Massive Data Breaches
An internal IBM investigation concluded that APT 10 potentially breached IBM's network over 56,000 times between 2013 and 2016.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Extends Application Deadline to June 8
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised an astonishing $32 billion.
Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft board for AI startup
Reid Hoffman, a long-standing director at Microsoft and a titan of Silicon Valley, informed the company on June 2, 2026, that he would not seek re-election, choosing instead to fully commit to his AI
Lovable inks multiyear Google Cloud deal for AI model access
Lovable, a company that crossed $400 million in annualized revenue in February, has committed to a fivefold increase in its Google Cloud usage, including AI.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Application Deadline Extended to June 8
The deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 applications has been unexpectedly extended to June 8.
Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Hits Theaters, Ushering In New Creator Era
At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons directed 'Backrooms' to an $81.
KC Green Reaches Deal With AI Startup Artisan Over Artwork Use
On bus stops and in subway stations, Artisan AI prominently featured a version of artist KC Green's character in an advertisement, prompting Green to publicly accuse the startup of theft.
Unastella secures KRW 28 billion in funding for rocket startup
In May 2025, South Korean startup Unastella successfully launched its Una Express-I rocket from home soil, a critical technical milestone.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
In 2025, a collective of 20 former Snap employees, led by Max Rivera, launched Ghost Angels.
SoftBank Plans Up To €75 Billion Investment in French AI
SoftBank Group is poised to invest up to €75 billion in France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity, according to Bloomberg .
Google AI Overviews Make Basic Spelling Errors
Google's AI Overview incorrectly stated there are two 'P's in 'Google' and one 'P' in the U.
Vertu Unveils Alphafold Luxury Foldable Phone for CEOs
Starting at $6,880, Vertu has unveiled the Alphafold, a new foldable smartphone.
India's Gig Workers Train Robots for Startups
In India, gig workers earn as little as $1 per hour, wearing camera-equipped caps to collect first-person video data.
Dreamie alarm clock promises phone-free sleep for $250
For $249.99, the new Dreamie alarm clock promises to banish your phone from the bedroom, offering Wi-Fi enabled podcasts and pre-loaded sleep scenes without a companion app, according to Mashable . It
Kitchen Gadgets for Adulting: 2026 Promises vs. Reality
While an automatic pot stirrer promises 9 hours of hands-free operation, the Nosh One, a highly anticipated 'adulting' kitchen gadget, won't ship until summer 2026.