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• Twitter’s been X’ed! 🐦️

• Helsing AI's Explosive Ascent 🚀

• Asteroids ☄️

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Twitter’s been X’ed! 🐦️ 

Elon Musk is at it again (how many times have we written this before), revamping Twitter, or should we say, X? That's what Twitter, the beloved bird app, is now called. X!

The twitter bird has been ingrained in our minds so much that changing it would be a massive risk, akin to changing Twitter’s entire identity. But again, Elon’s gonna do what Elon’s gonna do!

Now, while some of us might think this is Elon's X-treme moment, there could be more to this story than just a letter... Let's dive in!

Elon’s always had a sweet spot for the letter X and he’s not been subtle about it.

• SpaceX

• Tesla Model X

• X Æ A-12

No one got the memo??

We also got our 1st hints at this when Musk tweeted ‘X’ outta nowhere back in April!

If you think it’s dumb, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Paul Graham, Nikita Bier,  “Not Jerome Powell” are also scratching their heads as to what the thinking behind this decision is.

Is this an X-istential crisis for Twitter?

It seems like Elon has got something up his sleeve as always. He wants to turn it into the everything app.

He envisions X as the jack of all trades, like the American WeChat. A one-stop-shop for messaging, social media, gaming, shopping, and payments.

If that works, who’s gonna care for a silly name change? We’ll all remember Twitter in our hearts but praising Elon for revolutionizing tech, again!

But the question remains, has he shot himself in the foot, or is this just another stroke of Musk genius? Only time will tell

Helsing AI's Explosive Ascent 🚀

Helsing AI, a defence-tech company based in Europe, has developed a system designed to aid modern warfare by using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The system collects and analyzes data from sensors and weapons systems, displaying the information in a visual format similar to a video game. Imagine, COD in real life!!

Their rise is the result of strategic moves, timely decisions, and a marketplace that has become increasingly receptive to their offerings.

Here’s a dive into the financial anatomy of Helsing AI's ascent.

1/ Investment Infusion

The company has raised a total of $226 million at a valuation of somewhere north of $400 million. One of the notable investors is Spotify founder, Daniel Ek, who pumped $109 million into the company.

Looks like he must’ve hit the “invest” button quicker than you hit the “Skip Ad” button.

2/ Military Spending Surge

Military spending on the continent spiked to "Cold War levels" in 2022, marking the most significant yearly increase in three decades.

Any guesses as to who benefitted from this spending spree? The defence-tech firms!

3/ Venture Capital Flows

Let’s not forget the river of venture capital that has been flowing like a fine Bordeaux to the Defence Tech Sector.

The Ukraine war has seen the funding in this space get doubled from $500 million to $1 billion in just a year.

4/ Contract Acquisition

Helsing AI's capabilities quickly made it a sought-after name in the defence industry. They secured military contracts with multiple European countries, including Germany, France, and Britain.

The company seems poised to play a significant role in reshaping the defence tech landscape in Europe and potentially, globally.

☄️ Asteroids ☄️

Apple is facing a huge £800 million class-action lawsuit in the UK, backed by over 1,500 developers. They're challenging Apple's 30% App Store fee as "anticompetitive," arguing it hampers app innovation. 📱💰

Microsoft is expanding its AI chatbot to non-Microsoft browsers like Google Chrome and Safari, making it accessible to more users. However, it seems that the bot has more limitations in these browsers than in Microsoft Edge for now. 🗣️🚀

People are using Google Maps to cut down tailpipe pollution. Their fuel-efficient routing feature has helped prevent around 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 emissions! 🌍🚗

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