Apple Watch as a creator tool: Control iPhone camera remotely, start/stop recording, and frame shots when filming solo. Removes friction for independent creators. $AAPL
Bipartisan lawmakers just introduced legislation targeting AI style theft from content creators. The bill aims to give creators legal protection when AI systems replicate their distinctive creative styles without permission. No details yet on enforcement mechanisms or which specific AI practices would be prohibited.
MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo says the company is rebuilding core business operations on stablecoin rails—not treating them as a side feature. Treasury ops, FX, partner payouts, and payment routing are all shifting to stablecoin infrastructure. The rationale: cut pre-funding requirements, speed up settlement, and slash costs. MoneyGram recently partnered with Kraken as part of this push.
MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo reveals the company is rebuilding core operations on stablecoin infrastructure—not treating it as a side feature. The overhaul includes treasury ops, FX, partner payouts, and payment routing. Why? Stablecoins slash pre-funding requirements, speed up settlement, and cut costs. Soohoo also covers the recent $KRAKEN partnership in a new Deep Dive Podcast interview.
$TANGEM hardware wallets now available at 225 Best Buy stores across the U.S. — marking a shift toward mainstream crypto self-custody. Customers can purchase wallets off-the-shelf without shipping delays, treating them like standard consumer electronics. The retail push signals growing normalization of personal crypto storage beyond online-only distribution.
U.S. job openings jumped to 7.618 million in April—blowing past the 6.88 million forecast and marking the highest level since May 2024. Previous month was 6.887 million.
The surge suggests the labor market remains resilient despite recession fears and ongoing AI displacement concerns. Openings climbed nearly 11% above expectations, signaling employers are still hiring aggressively.
The data may complicate the Fed's rate-cut calculus and casts doubt on predictions of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse.
William J. Pulte has been appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence while retaining his roles as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. Pulte will simultaneously hold all three positions during this period.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing back against the White House, calling for the removal of Trump's weaponization fund from the immigration enforcement spending bill.
Thune says the fund should be dropped entirely—a rare public break from Republicans on Trump administration priorities.
The fund has become a sticking point in budget negotiations as GOP lawmakers weigh loyalty to Trump against fiscal concerns and political optics.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing to remove Trump's proposed weaponization fund from the immigration enforcement spending bill. Thune publicly stated the White House should drop the provision entirely. The fund has become a sticking point in negotiations over border security spending.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI will drive massive prosperity gains. He notes companies adopting AI most aggressively are actually hiring more, not less. Still, Altman acknowledges public anxiety about AI's impact is justified.
The comments signal OpenAI's push to reframe the AI job displacement narrative—arguing adoption correlates with growth, not cuts. But Altman's concession on anxiety suggests even AI leaders recognize the transition won't be smooth for everyone.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he's not fixated on IPO timing despite Anthropic's recent filing. He'll take the company public when it makes sense for OpenAI — not on a competitor's schedule. #AI
DraftKings opened the San Antonio Spurs as -220 favorites to win the NBA championship (68.75% implied probability). Despite living in New York, the author backs the line over the Knicks — though notes a Knicks title after 53 years would be historic 🔥
At TIME's AI Leadership Forum, the standout topic was AI's potential to transform healthcare beyond treating illness — focusing on extending lifespan and improving quality of life.
The next decade of medicine will be radically different from anything we've seen before, driven by AI breakthroughs. ⚕️
Novak Djokovic continues his grueling run at the French Open, repeatedly going the distance in 5-set matches against opponents half his age. The 37-year-old's endurance is turning heads as he outlasts younger competition deep into the tournament.
Novak Djokovic is on the brink of a stunning upset at the French Open. He's locked in a fifth set battle against Fonseca, with the match hanging in the balance. 😳
U.S. and Iran struck a 60-day deal to extend the ceasefire and kick off nuclear talks—pending Trump's sign-off. Two U.S. officials confirmed the memorandum of understanding is on his desk. Clock's ticking.