Blue Origin’s New Glenn put a customer satellite in the wrong orbit during its third launch

The first major failure of Blue Origin’s new heavy-launch system could create delays to its ambition to help NASA and the Trump administration return to the Moon.

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. 

Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans

Slate Auto’s latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup

Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says

The device is being developed by the company’s Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features aimed at making it easier to use Amazon’s suite of apps, including Amazon shopping, Prime Video, and Prime Music, according to Reut…

Jeff Bezos reportedly wants $100 billion to buy and transform old manufacturing firms with AI

The Amazon magnate has a new project centered around acquiring industrial firms and revamping them with AI technology.

The Washington Post is retreating from Silicon Valley when it matters most

The Bezos-owned newspaper gutted its San Francisco bureau and coverage of tech — including journalists reporting on Amazon and Blue Origin

Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights to focus on the moon

The company is trying to take advantage of President Donald Trump’s desire to return astronauts to the lunar surface by the end of his term.