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☀️ On this day: On March 5, 1981, Sinclair Research launched the ZX81, a low-cost home computer designed to make computing accessible to the public. The ZX81 was compact, affordable, and sold as either a kit or a pre-assembled machine, allowing many hobbyists and beginners to own a computer for the first time. It went on to sell over one million units worldwide, playing an important role in popularizing personal computing, particularly in the United Kingdom.

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  • 📱 Google drops Play Store commission to 20% after Epic deal

  • 👨‍💻 OpenAI building its own GitHub to ditch Microsoft

  • 💰 Nvidia pulls back from OpenAI and Anthropic investments

  • 🎬 NotebookLM turns notes into cinematic videos

  • ☢️ Polymarket removes nuclear detonation betting markets

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Hand-picked news:

📱 Google drops Play Store commission to 20% ↗️LINK

  • Google settled its long-running antitrust dispute with Epic Games, reducing Play Store commissions to 20% for in-app purchases and 10% for recurring subscriptions, with an additional 5% fee if developers use Google’s billing system.

  • The agreement will allow Fortnite to return to the Google Play Store globally while Epic continues developing its own Epic Games Store for Android.

  • Google will also launch a Registered App Stores program to make it easier for users to install approved third-party app stores, with the new fee structure rolling out starting June 30, 2026 in the U.S., U.K., and EEA before expanding globally.

👨‍💻 OpenAI building its own GitHub ↗️LINK

  • OpenAI is reportedly developing an internal code repository platform to replace GitHub after repeated outages tied to GitHub’s ongoing infrastructure migration frustrated OpenAI engineers.

  • GitHub’s CTO told staff the move to Microsoft Azure could take two years, leading to several development teams being reassigned to work on the migration.

  • OpenAI employees have discussed eventually offering the platform to external paying customers and pairing it with Codex coding agents to streamline the full software development workflow.

💰 Nvidia pulls back from OpenAI and Anthropic investments ↗️LINK

  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s recent investments in OpenAI and Anthropic will likely be its last, citing their expected IPOs as closing the window for further private investment.

  • The timing surprised observers since companies typically continue investing until IPOs to maximize potential returns, especially given Nvidia’s strong financial position and central role in supplying AI chips.

  • Huang noted Nvidia already benefits heavily from selling GPUs to both companies, but critics suggest the decision could hint at broader strategic shifts or undisclosed concerns in the AI industry.

🎬 NotebookLM turns notes into cinematic videos ↗️LINK

  • Google upgraded NotebookLM with Cinematic Video Overviews, allowing users to turn documents and research notes into fully animated, narrative-driven videos instead of traditional slide presentations.

  • The feature uses Gemini 3 to direct the structure and storytelling, while Veo 3 and Nano Banana Pro generate the visuals, motion, and overall cinematic style.

  • The tool is currently available only in English for Google AI Ultra subscribers, who can create up to 20 videos per day, with use cases ranging from research summaries to educational explainers.

☢️ Polymarket removes nuclear detonation betting markets ↗️LINK

  • Prediction platform Polymarket removed markets allowing users to bet on whether a nuclear weapon would detonate, following backlash and increased scrutiny tied to the current conflict involving Iran.

  • The move follows criticism after a trader reportedly made more than $400,000 betting on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s ouster shortly before a U.S. operation that led to his capture.

  • Regulators are also considering tighter oversight, with the CFTC proposing rules in 2024 that would ban event contracts tied to war, terrorism, or assassination and planning to issue clearer guidance soon.

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Today’s Poll:

Should platforms allow bets on global events like wars or nuclear incidents?

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Do you think the MacBook Neo will be a big seller?

  • A. Yes, the price will attract many buyers - 62% 🏆

  • B. No, people want more powerful Macs - 38%

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