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View this email online in your browser  March 27, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Waymo's skyrocketing ridership in one chart: Waymo's weekly paid robotaxi trips have increased tenfold in less than two years. Read More European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach : The European Union's top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from the European Commission's cloud storage. Read More Memory chip giant SK hynix could help end 'RAMmageddon' with blockbuster US IPO: SK hynix's potential U.S. listing could raise $10-$14 billion to help it build more capacity, encourage others to follow, and end the 'RAMmageddon' memory shortage. 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. Sign up! A message from Fidelity Your Pitch Isn't the Only Thing Investors Are Evaluating.   Investors don't just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn't come from slides. It comes from preparation.  Learn More Afternoon Must-Reads Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel's personal email account: Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group allegedly working for Iran's government, published emails it said were taken from the Gmail account of FBI director Kash Patel. Read More Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware: The tech giant's claim that it has not seen any successful spyware attacks targeting Apple devices with Lockdown Mode enabled comes amid a leak of hacking tools targeting users running devices with older software. Read More Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen: The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW's EVs. Read More Anthropic wins injunction against Trump administration over Defense Department saga: A federal judge has ordered that the Trump administration rescind recent restrictions it placed on the AI company. Read More 16 of the most interesting startups from YC W26 Demo Day: From redirecting doomscrolling to training humanoid robots, these 16 startups stood out as the most interesting ones from an overflowing YC cohort. Read More A message from Deck Computer-use agents, full audit trail Deck includes credential vaults, SSO/MFA handling, human-in-the-loop approval gates, and session replay for compliance. Built for teams that need AI agents to be auditable, not just capable. Try It Free You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Aetherflux reportedly raising Series B at $2 billion valuation: Index Ventures is said to be leading a $250 million to $350 million round. 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