😂 Nvidia overtakes Apple (again)

Nvidia → is now the world’s most valuable company at $3.45T, edging out Apple at $3.35T.

AI chip demand keeps Nvidia soaring, while Apple struggles with an 11% stock drop this year.

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💸 The Rise of Machines Continues

Trump → announces $500B private investment for AI via the Stargate project.

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank kick off with $100B to build next-gen AI infrastructure and create 100,000 US jobs.

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😾 The Invisible Suit of Our Time

Vollebak’s $3,295 Shielding Suit → blocks radio waves, infrared radiation, and even bacteria. No tracking, hacking, or calling allowed.

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🛸 Your new assistant doesn’t need coffee breaks

OpenAI has unveiled Operator, an AI agent → that books flights, shops, and navigates the web for you.

Currently available in the U.S. for Pro users at $200/month, with wider access coming soon.

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😆 Give Us Strength to Keep Up with These Models

OpenAI’s founder teased “big news” — the new GPT-o3 mini model will be free to use. Here’s what you need to know:

🧠 GPT-4o mini is currently available for free.

🧠 Despite rumors, the $200 model is not going free.

🧠 GPT-o3 mini is a new addition, while GPT-o1 Pro — the powerhouse model — will remain at $200/month.

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🦴 Oracle to Oversee TikTok?

The Trump administration plans to transfer → TikTok’s U.S. operations to Oracle, with ByteDance retaining a minor stake.

The deal, valued at up to $200 billion, could become one of the largest transactions in the tech industry.

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🥇 Finally, banks meet crypto!

Trump repeals SAB 121, removing barriers for U.S. banks → to handle digital assets like Bitcoin. Wall Street is ready to enter the crypto market.

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☕️ Siri gets a push to catch up!

Apple appoints Kim Vorrath → to lead AI efforts and catch up with competitors. Siri’s new LLM-powered version is expected at WWDC25, rolling out in 2026 with iOS 19.4.

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😆 Censorship Alert?

Post-ban TikTok users in the U.S. report flagged posts, limited search results, and warnings on misinformation. TikTok → says fixes are underway.

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😆 DeepSeek disrupts the market

Chinese AI startup → DeepSeek's R1 model has shaken tech stocks, with Nvidia dropping 16.5% and Nasdaq down 3.5%. Trained on minimal resources, it’s already outperforming rivals like ChatGPT.

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😄 Microsoft’s TikTok Shopping Spree?

Microsoft → is reportedly negotiating to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations from ByteDance. Trump says multiple companies are interested, and a decision will be made in 30 days.

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🛸 Alibaba’s AI just leveled up

Alibaba → releases an AI model that can control PCs and smartphones.

Qwen2.5-VL analyzes videos, solves complex tasks, and outperforms GPT-4o and Gemini 2.0.

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💲 Visa partners with X Money

Elon Musk’s X Money → payment service launches in 2025 with Visa as its first partner.

Users can top up wallets, transfer funds, and withdraw money. Licenses are secured in 41 U.S. states.

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🤗 Intel lost $18.8B, but investors are chill

Intel → closed 2024 with a staggering $18.8 billion loss, yet its stock jumped 3.6% after earnings beat expectations.

Q4 revenue hit $14.26B (vs. projected $13.81B), though net losses hit $126M—a sharp drop from last year’s $2.67B profit. Meanwhile, the hunt for a new CEO continues.

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💸 RTX 5090 scalpers want $6K

NVIDIA’s RTX 5090, priced at $2,000, is being resold for $6,000 due to extreme demand and a Blackwell chip shortage.

RTX 5080 → is also inflated to $2,200 instead of $1,000. No restock in sight.

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🦴 Now your mic and webcam have AI upgrades

NVIDIA Broadcast → adds Studio Voice for real-time AI audio enhancement and Virtual Key Light for adaptive lighting correction.

Works on RTX 4080, 5080, and 5090—some users report success on older GPUs.

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⛔️ DeepSeek faces global scrutiny

Regulators in the Netherlands, South Korea, and the UK are probing DeepSeek → over data privacy concerns, while Taiwan has banned it in government agencies.

The U.S. is also investigating potential sanctions violations.

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😀 OpenAI’s Response to DeepSeek

OpenAI has launched Deep Research → a specialized ChatGPT mode that operates independently.

Just give it a command, and it will dive into deep internet research, analyzing and synthesizing information from texts, PDFs, and images.

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🛸 OpenAI goes screenless

OpenAI is working on a new AI device → without a screen or keyboard, designed for full voice control.

OpenAI is also developing custom chips to enhance performance and efficiency. The project is in early stages, with no release date confirmed.

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😏 Trump’s Next Move?

Trump signed an order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, which may be used to buy TikTok. A decision → on the platform’s future is expected within 30 days.

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👍 Finally in the Green

For the first time since its 2008 launch, Spotify has reported a profitable year.

🎧 Net profit for 2024 reached €1.14B, compared to a €532M loss in 2023.

🎧 Annual revenue rose to €15.6B, up from €13.2B in 2023.

🎧 Premium subscribers grew by 11% YoY, reaching 263M, despite two price hikes.

Total monthly active users hit 675M, marking a 12% increase.