US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump's controversial pick to lead spy agencies

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View this email online in your browser  June 12, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump's controversial pick to lead spy agencies: The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly expire on Friday for the first time. Read More SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know: TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked inside its S-1 registration document. Read More Jeff Bezos's Prometheus raises $12B to build an 'artificial general engineer' for the physical world: The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion. Read More A message from LiberNovo LiberNovo Omni Series: Up to 42% Off — Pre-Order Now LiberNovo expands its Omni lineup with two new models: the premium Omni Pro from $909 (up to 35% off MSRP), featuring seat ventilation and spinal stretch mode, and the value-focused Omni SE from $569 (up to 41% off MSRP) with practical manual adjustments. Customers can reserve with a fully refundable $10 deposit and receive a $30 coupon toward orders over $1,000, a free 1-year extended warranty, and exclusive gift bundles before June 16. Reserve Yours Now Morning Must-Reads Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don't have to: Equal AI said that its AI-powered call assistant now has over a million monthly active users. Read More SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever: Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun. Read More Deezer's new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others: Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music. Read More Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies: The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers. Read More SpaceX SPV investors won't know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift: After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud. Read More 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 Last but Not Least Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn't specialize in anything: Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured. 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

SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever

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View this email online in your browser  June 11, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever: Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun. Read More Deezer's new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others: Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music. Read More Coinbase’s new tool can help agents trade and pay for premium research: Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs. Read More A message from PwC The next generation of tech companies is being built now.  From AI-native startups to next gen companies in industrials, healthcare and energy, today’s founders are navigating accelerated change and scaling faster than ever. PwC helps emerging companies prepare for growth through tailored audit, tax, and deals solutions. From fundraising and expansion to the public markets, be ready for what comes next.  Scale with confidence Afternoon Must-Reads These are the countries moving to ban social media for children: Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators. Read More Pool's new app turns your screenshots into something useful: Pool's new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, travel ideas, and other things you meant to revisit. Read More SpaceX SPV investors won't know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift: After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud. Read More Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies: The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers. Read More DoorDash's new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos: The new chatbot, called Ask DoorDash, allows users to search the app for what they're looking for in their own words instead of having to scroll through restaurants and stores to build a cart. Read More Last but Not Least Endurance Energy raises $54M to harness a massive untapped energy source: SpaceX alumni Andrew Redd is betting the ocean has vast amounts of untapped geothermal energy. 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