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Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/trump-bought-spacex-shares-two-weeks-after-blockbuster-ipo/

Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/oura-is-reportedly-eyeing-a-september-ipo-that-could-value-it-at-more-than-16b/

Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC The AI hedge fund went from “the talk of Wall Street” to “subject of federal subpoenas” faster than you can say “diversify your portfolio.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/situational-awareness-star-ai-hedge-fund-that-nearly-imploded-now-being-probed-by-the-sec/

Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space Make the most of Disrupt’s crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/showcase-your-startup-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-and-book-an-exhibit-table-while-theres-still-space/

Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha? A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/whos-behind-the-new-stealth-model-ox-alpha/

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/uber-faces-fine-of-nearly-1b-over-automated-driver-suspensions/

Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule Linkdaze’s smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/linkdazes-smart-calendar-is-built-to-run-a-household-not-just-track-a-schedule/

TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/techcrunch-mobility-the-custom-chip-driving-waymos-robotaxi-ambitions/

Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/flock-ceo-calls-for-compromise-as-surveillance-company-faces-growing-backlash/

Harvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors In the HBS Foundry program, AI avatars provide feedback during practice pitches and board meetings. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/22/harvards-699-startup-bootcamp-offers-ai-avatars-of-its-instructors/