You can no longer Google the word 'disregard'

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View this email online in your browser  May 22, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 You can no longer Google the word 'disregard': After Google Search's AI update, the word "disregard" now effectively breaks the search interface. Read More We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there: Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view. Read More Kash Patel's clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked: According to users on X, the website was hijacked by hackers in an attempt to trick visitors into installing malware. Read More A message from Deck We're sending agents to NYC Tech Week We're sending agents to NYC Tech Week. Hard workers. Great listeners. Available all week.. Spot one in the wild or book an agent at deck.co. They're very professional. Book an appointment Afternoon Must-Reads Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers: Apple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees. Read More Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers' personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses: President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers. Read More Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods: Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads. Read More Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum: The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about." Read More How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups : Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware. Read More A message from Microsoft and NVIDIA Design, train & ship scalable AI: NVIDIA at Microsoft Build Get hands-on with real code, real systems, and real results. Join NVIDIA June 2–3 at Microsoft Build, happening in San Francisco and online. Developer-first activities, sessions, and solution demos available to both on-site and virtual attendees. Virtual passes are still available—sign up now. Learn more Last but Not Least SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoff: SpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs

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View this email online in your browser  May 22, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs: First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified. Read More Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers' personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses: President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform, and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers. Read More Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods: Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads. Read More Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite 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. Register Now! A message from Schneider Electric The future of energy starts now From microgrids to smart homes, advanced energy technology is redefining reliability, sustainability, and performance at scale. At Schneider Electric, we believe the future of energy is unified, digital, and decarbonized – and we’re building it today, for everyone. Read insights Morning Must-Reads Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes: Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue. Read More Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones: The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets. Read More Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum: The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about." Read More SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoff: SpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday. Read More Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle: Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk. Read More A message from Microsoft and NVIDIA Design, train & ship scalable AI: NVIDIA at Microsoft Build Get hands-on with real code, real systems, and real results. Join NVIDIA June 2–3 at Microsoft Build, happening in San Francisco and online. Developer-first activities, sessions, and solution demos available to both on-site and virtual attendees. Virtual passes are still available—sign up now. Learn more Last but Not Least Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market: HMD is pre-loading Sarvam's Indus chatbot app, which supports 22 Indic languages Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107