You can no longer Google the word 'disregard'

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View this email online in your browser  May 24, 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 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 Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth): Elon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the "solar-electric economy" he promised? Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Last week: Disrupt savings of up to $410 end May 29 At Disrupt, founders gain momentum, VCs find next deals, and operators level up. Oct 13–15 in San Francisco, 10,000+ tech leaders gather to hear from 250+ industry voices across 200+ sessions on six stages, roundtables & breakouts. Save up to $410 by May 29 or 30% on group passes. Register Now Sunday Must-Reads I tried Amazon's Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out: Like other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety. Read More These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware: Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to switch them on. Read More SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India's rooftop solar market draws major VC interest: SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month. Read More 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 SpaceX launches Starship V3 for the first time, but loses booster on return: The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come. Read More A message from Ai4 Meet the Leaders Shaping AI at Ai4 2026 Join Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, Andrew Ng, and 12,000+ executives and AI leaders at Ai4 2026. Explore 400+ exhibitors, learn from 1,000+ speakers, and discover what’s actually working in enterprise AI, from RAG and AI agents to world models and infrastructure. Register now for Ai4 2026, August 4-6 in Las Vegas, and save $1,200+ before May 28. Learn 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! Last but Not Least 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 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

You can no longer Google the word 'disregard'

Plus more of TechCrunch's top stories this afternoon

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 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 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 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 Finnish phone maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market: The partnership is a potential testing ground for both companies to gauge the appetite for an India-focused chatbot. 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