Anthropic expected to receive high 'junk' rating from credit agencies following IPO, FT report says

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View this email online in your browser  November 01, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Anthropic expected to receive high 'junk' rating from credit agencies following IPO, FT report says: Blackstone's forecast is just a prediction, but naturally, a high junk rating would make it more difficult and costlier for Anthropic to raise the money to keep funding its massive spending that has undergirded its business. Read More Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry: The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry. Read More I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.: The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max. Read More A message from Go Beyond the Bay Area, Join Us at Founder Summit At TechCrunch Founder Summit on November 4 in Boston, you can deepen your expertise on hiring, product market fit, pitching, founder leadership, and much more in a dynamic, intimate environment. Get ahead of the competition and show the world what the East Coast can build with a 25% discount using the code Daily25. Register Now Sunday Must-Reads Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’: Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape. Read More Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach: The cryptocurrency exchange said it's now covered 95% of the stolen assets. Read More 4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale: On November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, get ready for a full day packed with meaningful networking opportunities, actionable insights, and connections that could change the trajectory of your idea and startup. Register before all prices go up at the door. Read More Here’s what 'renoa' — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like: Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar. Read More Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world: Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world. Read More Last but Not Least Cracks are emerging in the AI spending boom: Big Tech is pouring billions into AI infrastructure, but mounting debt, negative cash flow, and growing investor skepticism are raising questions about the sustainability of the AI spending boom. 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

Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry

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View this email online in your browser  October 30, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry: The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry. Read More Zest's new AI agent finds restaurants and books reservations over text: Can't agree on where to eat? Zest's AI concierge can combine everyone's tastes, put restaurant options to a vote, and make the reservation. Read More AI law firm Crosby bids on disintegrating, famed firm Weil Gotshal: Like a real-life episode of "Suits," the demise of famed white-shoe Wall Street law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has been the talk of the legal industry. And now an AI firm has entered the picture. Read More A message from Fidelity Your equity data deserves a system you don’t have to second-guess. Does your equity management platform keep raising renewal costs and waving red flags around data practices? Switching to a new solution might seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. With Fidelity Private Shares, transitioning is simple and fast. Our expert team guides you through every step, helping to ensure your equity data is migrated seamlessly and securely. Learn More Go Beyond the Bay Area, Join Us at Founder Summit At TechCrunch Founder Summit on November 4 in Boston, you can deepen your expertise on hiring, product market fit, pitching, founder leadership, and much more in a dynamic, intimate environment. Get ahead of the competition and show the world what the East Coast can build with a 25% discount using the code Daily25. Register Now Afternoon Must-Reads North Korean hackers blamed for stealing record $6.3B in Binance breach: Hackers working for North Korea are suspected of hacking a Binance employee's laptop, which allowed the theft of billions in crypto. Read More Skip the small talk: Make game-changing connections at TechCrunch Founder Summit with Braindate: At TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, happening November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston, networking powered by Braindate is designed to make those conversations easier to find, whether they are in 1:1 or small-group on-site meetings. Register before the event starts to save up to $100 on your pass, plus get a second for free. Read More Andy Jassy says Prime Video is on track to earn 'tens of billions of dollars': The success of blockbuster hits like "Project Hail Mary" and "Verity" is only part of the story, Amazon's CEO says. Read More Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the UK: Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker. Read More 5 days left: Your last chance to connect, scale, and save at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: 5 days to save up to $100, plus a second pass for free to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston on November 4. Register now. Read More Last but Not Least DoorDash said it's only received 'several hundred' orders from AI agents: DoorDash said that it is open to working with third-party agent makers. 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