April 19, 2026

Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever: It's a major milestone for the company's new mega-rocket system, putting it in position to challenge SpaceX's dominance of the global launch market. Read More

'Tokenmaxxing' is making developers less productive than they think: There's a lot more code — but it's a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting. Read More

Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other: For most of its life, Airwallex and Stripe have mostly operated in different geographies, selling to different buyers. That's changing. Read More

StrictlyVC kicks off the series in SF on April 30. Be in the room for unfiltered fireside chats on fundraising and AI accuracy with industry leaders like Forum AI founder Campbell Brown, Replit co-founder Amjad Masad, and more. Make high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited.

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why: New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom. Read More

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy’s funding boom: Fusion startups and investors risk deepening fissures if some key disagreements aren't settled amicably. Read More

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.: World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships. Read More

Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston: The company now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all of them in Texas, after launching in Austin last year and starting to offer rides without safety drivers in January 2026. Read More

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges: Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round. Read More

At Disrupt, founders find momentum, VCs discover their next investment, and operators take their next leap. October 13–15 in San Francisco, 10,000 tech leaders converge at San Francisco’s Moscone West to connect and hear from 250+ industry-defining voices across 200+ sessions. Save up to $400 on your pass. Or save up to 30% when you bring your community.

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it's thriving -- here's why: The company, which deploys AI-guided robot arms for food production, says it is looking to expand its services to provide for a broader array of customers. Read More

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