quantumscape Solid-State Battery Startup QuantumScape Merges With SPAC in $3.3 Billion Deal QuantumScape, a Volkswagen-backed solid-state battery startup, agrees to a $3.3 billion merger with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. The deal aims to help the decade-old company commercialize safer, higher-energy batteries for electric vehicles.
italy Italian Regulator Probes Apple, Google, and Dropbox Over Unfair Cloud Terms Italy's competition authority investigates Apple iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox following complaints about unfair commercial practices and consumer rights violations related to data collection and contract terms.
palantir Palantir Reveals Financials and Customer Risks in Long-Awaited S-1 Filing Palantir Technologies officially files its S-1, showing significant 2020 revenue growth alongside narrower net losses. The big data company also highlights its heavy reliance on a small number of massive government and commercial contracts as a major business risk.
palantir Palantir Technologies Files S-1 Registration for Highly Anticipated Public Debut Palantir Technologies officially files its S-1 registration statement with the SEC as it prepares to go public. The document outlines the data analytics company's financial health, risk factors, and planned distribution of shares.
dow jones Dow Jones Ousts Exxon Mobil After 92 Years in Major Index Shake-Up The Dow Jones Industrial Average removes legacy giants Exxon Mobil, Pfizer, and Raytheon, replacing them with Salesforce, Amgen, and Honeywell to offset Apple's upcoming stock split.
spacex SpaceX SN5 Starship Prototype Completes Historic First Test Flight SpaceX achieves a major milestone as the full-size SN5 Starship prototype successfully completes its first uncrewed test flight, soaring 500 feet over South Texas.
tiktok Federal Court Blocks Trump Executive Order Targeting TikTok Ban A federal judge issues a preliminary injunction against a 2020 executive order that aims to ban the TikTok app, halting the government's enforcement efforts.
techcrunch TechCrunch Reveals 26 Top Picks for Disrupt 2020 Startup Event TechCrunch announces 26 standout early-stage startups selected for its TC Top Picks program at the all-virtual Disrupt 2020. The chosen companies represent a wide range of innovative tech sectors from around the globe.
apple Apple Defends Hong Kong Data Handling Amid New Security Law Concerns Apple explains that Hong Kong user data remains stored in the U.S. and requires Justice Department approval before any handovers. The company plans to detail its response to the new national security law in an upcoming transparency report.
no-code Accel Builds a No-Code Investment Thesis Driven by Growing Market Demand Venture firm Accel discovers a pattern of no-code startup investments as businesses seek solutions to bridge the gap between non-technical needs and limited engineering resources. The firm's thesis evolves organically from early successes like Webflow to a broader global strategy.
apple Epic vs. Apple App Store Legal Battle Extends Into 2026 The ongoing courtroom drama between Apple and Epic Games over App Store fees continues to evolve years after its initial spark in 2020. Despite a Supreme Court rejection of appeals in 2024, the litigation presses on into 2026.
dod Pentagon Confirms Microsoft as JEDI Cloud Winner Amid Ongoing Amazon Protest The Department of Defense completes its re-evaluation and reaffirms Microsoft as the winner of the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract. However, a federal injunction blocks work from starting due to Amazon's ongoing legal challenge.
mustard Mustard Raises $1.7 Million to Bring AI Athletic Coaching to Smartphones A new app called Mustard uses AI and smartphone cameras to analyze athletic mechanics and provide personalized coaching tips. The platform initially focuses on baseball and aims to make elite training accessible and affordable for young athletes.
volkswagen Volkswagen ID.4 Interior Balances Physical Controls With High-Tech Lighting Volkswagen releases teaser images of the ID.4 electric SUV interior, showcasing a blend of touchscreens, ambient lighting, and traditional physical controls. The vehicle represents a major step in the automaker's multi-billion dollar electric mobility strategy.
yandex Yandex Takes 73% Stake in Spun-Off Self-Driving Division Yandex and Uber agree to spin off their self-driving vehicles business into a new entity called Yandex SDG. Yandex increases its ownership to 73% and invests an additional $150 million into the autonomous driving technology.