CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang

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View this email online in your browser  June 09, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang: Check Point said hackers broke into dozens of organizations by exploiting a VPN bug in several of its products used across the government. Read More Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models? : If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI. Read More Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today: Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology. 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 It's not FAANG anymore. It's MANGOS.: With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords — and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hello to MANGOS. Read More Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV: Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date." Read More WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and more: Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its long-standing Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI. Read More Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store : Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages. Read More Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users: Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users. Read More Last but Not Least Anthropic's Fable 5 can make weirdly fun video games with the click of a button: Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 is going to be a big hit with the web's vibe coders. 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

Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers

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View this email online in your browser  June 09, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers: As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads. Read More Waymo bought Apple's self-driving car proving ground for $220M: Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County. Read More Apple's App Store rolls out personalized recommendations: Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior. Read More A message from LiberNovo Up to 44% Off: Meet LiberNovo Maxis for Big & Tall Users Built for bigger and taller users, the LiberNovo Maxis features an ultra-deep 52cm seat, extra-wide backrest, adjustable U-shaped headrest, Arc Armrests, and a patented 6-spring recline system for stable, all-day comfort. Customers can now save up to 44% off MSRP, with prices starting at $809 (MSRP $1,299) for the Manual model, $1,049 (MSRP $1,799) for the Electric model, and $1,239 (MSRP $1,859) for the Airflow model. Reserve yours with a fully refundable $10 deposit and enjoy a $30 coupon, a free 1-year extended warranty, and exclusive gift bundles before June 16. Reserve Yours Now Morning Must-Reads OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, following Anthropic: The filing comes a little more than a week after its main rival, Anthropic, also filed to go public, ramping up the race between the two AI firms. Read More Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia, accusing it of 'dual-pricing' valuation tricks: Sequoia is just one of the top firms that sells same equity at two different prices. Read More Why Apple's slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart: Can Apple's new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race? Read More Zepto's IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobody's answered yet: Zepto's advertising revenue jumped 151%, outpacing the company's 104% growth in operating revenue. Read More As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman's eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says: Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identity verification company, is reportedly struggling to generate revenue and will downsize its staff. 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 Apple plays catch-up at WWDC: Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to improve its software. 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