Open source tool maker Grafana Labs says hackers stole its code, refuses to pay ransom

The open source project said hackers stole its codebase and threatened to publish its source code if the company did not pay.

TechCrunch Mobility: The AI skills arms race is coming for automotive

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI

It’s tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence.

Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

A big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.

Apple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats

Privacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri.

South Korea’s LetinAR is building optics behind AI glasses

A lens the size of a thumbnail — and the South Korean startup that makes it could become the optical backbone of the AI glasses era.

An ICE Firearms Trainer Was Involved in At Least 4 Deadly Shootings

David Norman, a former Phoenix police officer who’s described himself as “a fucking savage,” now runs a company that provided training to Homeland Security’s Special Response Teams.

I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?

Apparently anyone can vibe code anything these days. So Claude and I tried to make a database for tracking the petty grievances of the masses.

Supercharging Immune Cells May Help Control HIV Long-Term

CAR-T cell therapy is already a potent treatment for certain cancers. Now, a small study is showing early promise for managing HIV.

The Backward Logic of Chickenpox Parties

Before vaccines, some parents intentionally exposed their children to the virus. In the internet age, that thinking is resurfacing.