Elon Musk Says WhatsApp's End-to-End Encryption Can't Be Trusted, Mark Zuckerberg's Company Calls It ‘Absurd’
Elon Musk publicly questioned the reliability of WhatsApp’s end‑to‑end encryption after a class‑action lawsuit alleged Meta accessed private messages and shared them with contractors such as Accenture. In response, Musk urged users to switch to X Chat, promoting it as a genuinely private messaging platform. WhatsApp refuted the claims, calling the lawsuit “categorically false and absurd” and reiterating that its Signal‑based encryption prevents anyone, including the company, from reading messages. The controversy has drawn renewed regulatory scrutiny, including a U.S. Commerce Department investigation.
Shopify Earns Most Money Beyond Subscriptions
Day 1 of 30: How $SHOP Shopify actually makes money Most think it's a SaaS subscription business... subscriptions are only 24% of revenue Here's the real breakdown 🧵
Prioritizing ROI and Real-World AI Over Hype
HumanX recap: Less hype. More substance. Conversations focused on ROI, AI infrastructure, and real-world use. Deep dive in my newsletter. ❤️🫶🏾
Mississippi Data Center Construction Expands With $12B New Phase in Madison and Clinton
Amazon announced a $12 billion expansion of its Mississippi data‑center portfolio, adding an $11 billion build‑out in Madison County and a $1 billion conversion of a former Delphi plant in Clinton, Hinds County. The phase will create 800 new jobs—700 in Madison and...
Microsoft Says New Windows Recall Bypass Isn't a Vulnerability
Microsoft defended its Windows 11 Recall utility after researcher Alexander Hagenah released a tool that can extract decrypted screenshots and metadata by injecting a DLL into the AIXHost.exe process. The bypass works from a standard logged‑in user account and does not...
Evening Update: Pentagon AI Chief Cashed In Millions on xAI Deal Amid Defense Contracts.
Pentagon under‑secretary for research and engineering Emil Michael held a sizable stake in Elon Musk’s xAI while steering the department’s AI procurement. During his tenure the Pentagon signed two contracts with xAI, and Michael’s holdings rose from roughly $500,000‑$1 million to...
Cash Flow Underwriting Expands Economic Opportunity by Looking at Behavior in the Present, Not the Past
Cash flow underwriting replaces reliance on historical credit data with real‑time analysis of transactional accounts. By monitoring spending patterns, income streams, and debt management, lenders gain a dynamic view of a borrower’s current financial health. The approach complements traditional credit...
AI Creates Jobs; Beginners Can Thrive in the Era
How AI Is Creating Jobs | How Beginners Will Win in the AI Era? https://t.co/0EQd22i3Yu via @YouTube #AI #artificialintelligence #jobseekers #job #CareerTips #career @AlbertoEMachado @Eli_Krumova @postoff25 @Khulood_Almani @anand_narang @NutritiousMind @baski_LA @TanyaSinha_ @devaang @AlAmadi1 @jeancayeux @enilev @efipm @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @RagusoSergio @FrRonconi...
Microsoft’s Reauthentication Snafu Cuts Off Developers Globally
Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Program reauthentication drive, launched in October, inadvertently suspended numerous independent software vendors (ISVs) after missed or ignored verification emails. The lockouts halted developers’ access to Microsoft systems, causing downstream disruptions for their global customers. Executives on X...
DVSA’s New £735m Theory Test Contracts to Offer Option to ‘Explore Remote Testing’
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a £735 million (≈ $940 million) procurement to appoint three regional suppliers that will run the UK driving theory test centre network from September 2028 through 2035. The contracts, split into £235 million for the north,...
Government Pledges ‘Local Conversations and Events to Encourage Participation’ in Digital ID Consultation
The UK government announced a series of in‑person roadshows, roundtables and a "workshop in a box" to boost participation in its digital identity consultation, which runs from 10 March to 5 May. Citizens can respond via an online form, email or post,...
Ossium Health Hosts Facility Tour and Reception for Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Healthcare Leaders
Ossium Health hosted a facility tour and reception with Indiana Governor Mike Braun, showcasing its 34,000‑square‑foot Indianapolis plant that houses five ISO 7 cleanrooms and a bone‑marrow banking platform. The company has treated 23 patients using organ donor‑derived bone marrow, underscoring...
Macquarie Centre Launches A/W 2026 Season with New Digital-First Campaign via iD Collective
Macquarie Centre has teamed with iD Collective to roll out a digital‑first Autumn‑Winter 2026 campaign, spotlighting its premium fashion mix. The effort features Australian actress‑singer Tammin Sursok and model Francesca Hung modeling collections from Aje, Polo Ralph Lauren, Witchery and Zara. iD...
I Trust Codex, Not Claude Code, in YOLO Mode
The biggest difference between Claude Code and Codex, as I see it: - Do I trust Claude Code to run in YOLO mode? No. I am not stupid. - Do I trust Codex to run in YOLO mode? Yes.
Amazon Investing $200 Billion Into AI Capex in 2026 and Making $15 Billion In AI Revenue
Amazon’s 2025 shareholder letter reveals a $200 billion AI‑focused capex plan for 2026, with AWS AI revenue already topping $15 billion. The company’s custom silicon—Graviton, Trainium and Nitro—now runs a $20 billion‑plus revenue stream and is projected to save tens of billions in...
Two Day Delay for Blue Origin New Glenn
Blue Origin has pushed the third New Glenn launch from April 14 to April 16, citing that the rocket sections remain in the integration bay. The mission will carry AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7, a Block 2 communications satellite with a 2,400‑sq‑ft array and 120 Mbps peak...
Anthropic and OpenAI Target Big Businesses with Enterprise-Grade Controls and Lower Pricing
Anthropic announced enterprise‑grade controls for its Claude Cowork agent, adding role‑based access, team spend limits, and OpenTelemetry observability to help large firms manage AI deployments. OpenAI responded by cutting the price of its Codex Pro plan to $100 per month, offering...
NBA Superstar James Harden’s Signature Beard Inspires AI-Animated Short
Utopai Studios partnered with NBA star James Harden to produce an AI‑driven 3D animated short that spotlights his signature beard. The film was created using PAI, the studio’s proprietary screenplay‑to‑screen AI that generates characters, shots, and sequences without prompt‑based tinkering....
NBTC to Embed OTT Oversight in Plan
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) reached a consensus that it has the authority to regulate over‑the‑top (OTT) platforms and will embed this oversight in its 2026‑2030 Broadcasting and Television Master Plan. After a five‑hour board debate, the regulator...
Anthropic Model Scare Sparks Urgent Bessent, Powell Warning to Bank CEOs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell convened an emergency meeting with senior Wall Street executives on April 10, 2026. The gathering focused on the security implications of Anthropic PBC’s new AI model, Mythos, which regulators fear...
OpenAI’s Compute Edge Yields More Reliable Service
We made fun of Sam Altman for committing trillions of dollars, which he clearly did not have, to AI compute, but OpenAI’s services are stable, while Anthropic’s services are far less reliable. 🤷♂️ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-09/openai-tells-investors-it-has-computing-advantage-over-anthropic
India Proposes New Rules to Regulate News and Political Posts on Social Media
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has proposed amendments to the country's IT rules that would extend the existing news‑publisher code of ethics to influencers, podcasters and other non‑publisher users who share news‑related content on platforms like Facebook, YouTube...
Can Diversification Boost CRUS' Revenue Stability & Margin Profile?
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) is shifting its growth strategy away from a heavy reliance on a single smartphone customer toward broader exposure in PCs, automotive, and AI‑enabled interfaces. The company leverages its low‑power analog and mixed‑signal expertise to launch new codecs,...
OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
OpenAI announced support for Illinois Senate Bill 3444, which would shield AI developers from liability for "critical harms" such as mass deaths or $1 billion‑plus property damage, provided the labs publish safety, security and transparency reports and did not act intentionally...
Kevin O’Leary’s Data Centre Exemption Fuels Alberta Water
Kevin O’Leary Data Centre's Regulatory Exemption Sparks Alberta Backlash @UCalgary Prof Sabrina Peric explains concerns about water use in the midst of a drought. Overuse of regulatory "discretion" also discussed. ableg abpoli https://youtu.be/0Gr3mSjpWAc
Samsung C&T Unveils Low‑Cost Wood‑Like “Next Material” For Fire‑Zone Apartments
Samsung C&T, in partnership with German surface‑material firm Schattdeko, introduced “Next Material,” a wood‑like, fire‑rated finish that combines hardwood aesthetics with steel‑floor durability. The product debuted in the Banghwa‑dong fire‑zone redevelopment of the Raemian Ellavine complex, signaling a shift toward...
Faulty Adapter Causes Netgear Hotspot Power Drain
There seems to be something wrong with power adapter, cable, or software related to that on Netgear hotspots. Same thing happened on newer and older device. They started running out of power to the point they were unusable. Switching to...
MOKiN 8‑in‑1 USB‑C Hub Simplifies All Connections
Running out of ports or want to simplify plugging your notebook into your accessories, from keyboard to monitor? Then you'll really appreciate the MOKiN 8-In-1 USB-C Hub. It even has some secret functions that are pretty slick, as I demonstrate:...
Egypt Launches Largest Whole‑Genome Sequencing Project to Power Precision Medicine
Egypt announced the launch of its biggest whole‑genome sequencing effort, analyzing 1,024 volunteers from 21 governorates and identifying roughly 17 million previously unknown variants. The initiative creates the country’s first comprehensive genomic reference, a cornerstone for precision medicine and genetics‑based biohacking.
Opus Beats All for OpenClaw; Claude Lacks Personal Touch
Both of these can be true: 1. No model is anywhere near as good as Opus for OpenClaw 2. Using Claude Code as a personal assistant replacement is OK but just doesn’t feel as “mine” as my OpenClaw
Pexapark Records over 1 GWh of European Storage PPAs in March
Pexapark logs more than 1 GWh of European storage PPAs in March #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Ad4PcfERJB
AI Tightens Travel Pricing, Forces Revenue Teams to Rethink Demand Conversion
AI‑powered revenue platforms are exposing razor‑thin margins in travel demand, where a 10% price shift now drives travelers to re‑evaluate bookings. CEOs and boutique owners say precision pricing, not aggressive hikes, is the new revenue lever, forcing CROs to overhaul...
AI as a Catalyst to Reinvent End‑to‑end Experiences
GenAI is today's spark, not the destination. The real opportunity is using AI to reinvent customer experiences and operations end-to-end. #AI #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/vUAeACa9wo
All VV Features Consolidated, Existing Users Get Free Updates
For the last couple of months I have been working on pulling all of VV into a single place. Far from finished, but much better structured than it has ever been. If you have ever been a VV customer, you are...
AI Is Making Bad Decisions Easier to Justify
AI is increasingly deployed as a decision‑making co‑pilot, but its confident outputs often cement outcome bias, turning good processes into post‑hoc justifications. The article argues that organizations should stop judging decisions by results and instead evaluate the rigor of the...
NASA to Fix Orion’s Leaky Helium Valves Before Artemis
NASA will likely redesign Orion's leaky helium valves before sending the next Artemis crew to the Moon. https://t.co/ZB5x5JbH0t
Claude Code's 2‑hour Promise Yields Barely a Prototype
People assume they can build any MVP with Claude Code in 2h. But what they build is a MP at best. Maybe even just an M.
Far Away Objects
Artemis II has set a new record for the farthest distance traveled by a crewed spacecraft, reaching a peak of 406,771 km from Earth. The mission demonstrates NASA’s progress toward deep‑space crewed flights beyond low‑Earth orbit. By contrast, the most distant human‑made...
OpenAI Supports Bill Capping Liability for AI Catastrophes
OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters https://t.co/1jlcLnvLiW https://t.co/COcZSRoP6D
LeoneDataAI Joins to Boost Data‑focused AI Initiatives
Excited for @LeoneDataAI to join the company covering Data, one of the hottest areas in AI.
University of Michigan Nanoparticle Blocks Tick‑Borne Red‑Meat Allergy in Mice
University of Michigan scientists have demonstrated that an intravenously delivered nanoparticle can prevent the allergic response to red meat caused by lone‑star tick bites in mice, with 10 of 12 test subjects showing a muted immune reaction. The finding could...
Australia Must Accelerate Nationwide Electrification Immediately
Australia needs to rapidly electrify as much as possible, as fast as possible #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/qNqyFqU0Ro https://t.co/FaRroycDWc
Big Tech Will Soon Design Its Own Chips
File this under Pat’s Law Of Always: Every large tech company will consider designing its own chips.
Anthropic's ARR Tops $30 B as Managed Agents Expand Enterprise AI SaaS
Anthropic announced its annual recurring revenue has exceeded $30 billion, roughly three times its level in December 2025, as it launches Claude Managed Agents—a tool that lets businesses deploy fleets of AI agents at scale. The milestone underscores the fast‑moving shift...
Microsoft Slashes Cloud Desktop Prices 20%, Rollout Gradual
Microsoft cuts cloudy desktop prices by 20 percent, warns they’ll wake up slowly https://t.co/FaEOzUNH1K https://t.co/SUXU6SeKYu
BObsweep MAXIM: The Ferrari of Robot Vacuums
With its amazing features and capabilities, I'm not exaggerating when I call the @bObsweep MAXIM Robot Vacuum and Mop the "Ferrari of robot vacuum cleaners". Watch my video to see why it finally offers a clean that other devices just...
DevOps Anti-Patterns: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
DevOps anti‑patterns—practices that appear helpful but undermine speed, collaboration, and reliability—are detailed in a comprehensive guide. The article highlights common pitfalls such as creating a separate DevOps team, focusing solely on tooling, inserting manual steps into CI/CD pipelines, neglecting continuous...
Battery Recycler Ascend Elements Declares Bankruptcy Amid EV Slump
"Battery Recycler Ascend Elements Files for Bankruptcy" https://t.co/PJX9pfElvG "The climate tech company boomed during the Biden years but has struggled amid a drop in EV interest." https://t.co/BfKGmSNbZ7
Boost Sales Team to 3x More ICP Meetings Weekly
Is your sales team hitting 3x more ICP meetings a week? by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/KTIYvEpVj0 @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #Leadership #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingSuccess #SalesEnablement https://t.co/GmEFSIJlDa
Eskom Extends Waiver on Small-Scale Solar Registration Fees
South Africa’s Eskom extends small-scale solar registration fee waiver #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Bk45hodJ1g
