Buffett backs Alphabet's $80B raise as AI spending reshapes entire industries. Plus Claude 4.8, WWDC leaks, and Windows' potential M1 moment.
• Alphabet to Raise 80 Billion in Equity Capital for Ai Spending
Alphabet is raising $80 billion in equity capital to fund its AI ambitions, with Berkshire Hathaway making a $10 billion investment as part of the deal.
• Claude Opus 4.8: “a modest but tangible improvement”
Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.8 on May 28, 2026, with the company itself describing it as a 'modest but tangible improvement' — a refreshingly honest framing in an industry known for hyperbolic launches.
• I stopped paying for Obsidian after discovering VS Code can handle my notes just as well with the right extensions
A developer ditched Obsidian in favor of VS Code with the Dendron and llama-vscode extensions, building a free, locally-powered personal knowledge management system without leaving their coding environment.
• Apple probably won't bring any new products to next week’s WWDC keynote
Apple's WWDC keynote next week will almost certainly be a software-only event, with no new hardware expected due to a wave of recent product launches and an ongoing global RAM shortage.
• The Indiana Fever might have a big Caitlin Clark problem
The Indiana Fever are in turmoil after back-to-back blowout losses, with a viral video of Caitlin Clark clashing with head coach Stephanie White on the bench intensifying concerns about the team's chemistry and Clark's defensive commitment.
• The Google Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of Borderlands
The Google Pixel Watch 5 may have gotten an accidental early reveal after Borderlands creator Randy Pitchford says a friend found the unreleased device while scuba diving near Saint Martin.
• Pebblebee’s Halo can help track lost items and keep you safe, and it’s on sale for $50
Pebblebee's Halo tracker is on sale for $50 at Amazon, combining Bluetooth item tracking with personal safety features like a 130dB siren and emergency location sharing.
• This could be Windows’ M1 moment — but expect it to cost a ton
Nvidia is entering the consumer laptop chip market with its RTX Spark 'superchip,' promising Apple M1-level performance for Windows — but the first wave of devices this fall are expected to cost $2,500 and up.
• How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardless
TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 2026 application deadline to June 8, offering founders a shot at a $100,000 equity-free prize and Main Stage exposure at Disrupt in San Francisco this October.
• Alphabet plans to raise $80B to pay for AI buildout
Alphabet is raising $80 billion through a stock sale to fund a massive AI infrastructure expansion, including a $10 billion deal with Berkshire Hathaway.
• Defense tech darling Mach Industries hits $1.8B valuation, a 4x jump in a year
Defense tech startup Mach Industries raised $300 million
