Arnold says, “Get to the choppah!” Uber’s about to add them to its app. Joby Aviation bought Blade’s urban air taxi biz for $125M and plans to swap the noisy helicopters for electric flying taxis once the FAA signs off. You’ll be able to book a chopper to JFK, Newark or even Saint-Tropez like it’s a pool ride, starting next year.
Sam Altman is building the future and planning for the end
Let’s talk about Sam Altman. You’ve probably heard his name, but do you really know who he is or what he’s planning? I put this together, so next time he comes up, you’re not just in the loop, you’ve got something smart to say.
He’s 40, born in Chicago, worth well over a billion dollars and cruises around in $27 million McLaren P1s. I’ve seen one of them parked outside a restaurant in Montecito. Sam and his Aussie husband, Oliver Mulherin, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in February 2025.
💰 His tech start
He dropped out of Stanford after two years to launch Loopt, a location-sharing app that sold for $43.4 million in 2005. That win put him in the right rooms. He went on to fund early rounds for companies you’ve definitely heard of: Dropbox, Airbnb, Stripe. He got a piece of each.
In 2015, he cofounded OpenAI with Elon Musk. Musk bailed in 2018 after clashing over the company’s direction. Altman took the helm as CEO in 2019 and became the face of AI. That nearly unraveled in 2023, when OpenAI’s board abruptly fired him. Five days, one employee revolt and a full-blown tech soap opera later, he was back and the board was out.
He once said a psychedelic retreat in Mexico cured his anxiety.
🤖 AI takes the lead
Altman has made one thing very clear. AI will surpass human intelligence soon. Not in 100 years. Not 50. He says it could happen within a few years.
In his words: “I think the median user will start to experience AGI-level capabilities in five years.” When he testified before Congress in 2023, he warned that “AI could cause significant harm to the world” if we don’t act fast.
He’s talking about superintelligence. Machines that don’t just match us, but outperform us in every way. Solving scientific mysteries. Curing diseases. Writing symphonies. No burnout, no sleep, no moral compass.
But intelligence isn’t wisdom. These systems don’t feel anything. No love, no fear, no empathy. And without that? They don’t know when to stop.
🪪 Give me your eyeballs
45 minutes
That’s how long it took for exercise to turn blood into a cancer fighter. In a new Edith Cowan University study, breast cancer survivors who did one high-intensity workout (seven HIIT rounds) had post-exercise blood that slowed or killed tumor cells in the lab. For the first time, scientists show exercise itself can deliver direct, drug-like anti-cancer effects (paywall link). I hate cancer.
Microsoft 365 update: The Microsoft 365 app on iPhone is now Microsoft 365 Copilot. You can use AI to summarize docs and answer questions about them. The catch? You won’t be able to edit Word, Excel or PowerPoint files in the app anymore. Rollout starts Monday.
💬 Check linked devices on WhatsApp: If you’ve used WhatsApp on Windows, Mac or in a browser, make sure no one’s snooping on your chats. Open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Linked devices and log out of anything that looks suspicious. FYI: WhatsApp also auto-disconnects inactive linked devices after 30 days.
Control app volumes on Windows: Not everything needs to play at the same level. Right-click the volume icon in the task bar and select Open volume mixer. You can lower system sounds while cranking up Spotify. Just remember the Device slider moves everything at once, so the mix stays the same.
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📦 Gmail’s getting a Purchases tab: Instead of making you dig through your inbox, all your order-related emails (like Amazon confirmations and shipping estimates) will now show up in one spot. On mobile and web, you’ll find it in the left panel. And yes, the package tracker for deliveries arriving within 24 hours still appears at the top of your inbox.
Fix Android lag when unlocking: If your phone stutters when you wake it, home screen widgets could be the issue. Long-press any widget you don’t need and hit Remove. Your phone should feel smoother.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: In Chrome, right-click any tab and select Duplicate. It opens the same page in a new tab. Handy when you want to compare two sections side by side.
📱 Check your iPhone: Apple is days away from rolling out iOS 26, so make sure your device makes the cut. If you’ve got an iPhone 11 or newer (or a second-gen iPhone SE), you’re good to go. Not sure which model you own? Go to Settings > General > About > Model Name.
🦖 You don’t need 3D software: Google’s new AI model Nano Banana can turn regular photos into toy-like action figures. Just head to the Gemini app or website, upload your picture and enter this special prompt (it’s the first comment on the post). Pro tip: Use a full-length, well-lit, high-res shot for the best results.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Trying to close an app fast? Press Alt + F4 on Windows or Cmd + Q on Mac. It shuts the whole program. I use it when I’m stuck on a loading screen.
$117 billion
That’s how much Larry Ellison’s fortune swelled in a single day. The windfall from Oracle stock spiking 42% on AI-fueled growth forecasts vaulted him past Elon Musk as the world’s richest person. For scale, his one-day gain is bigger than Nike’s entire market value. The profits are cloud and clear.
📧 Let Gmail give you nudges: Go to Settings > See all settings > General > Nudges. Toggle on Suggest emails to reply to, so unanswered questions resurface at the top of your inbox. Then toggle on Suggest emails to follow up on to remind you when someone hasn’t replied to your message.
Screenshot and record on Windows 11: For quick screenshots, press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool, then drag to capture the area you want. For recording, press Windows key + Shift + R, select the area you want again, and hit Start.
$49 million
The price tag on Sam Altman’s Hawaiian hideaway. The OpenAI CEO just listed his 21.8-acre Kailua estate for nearly $6 million more than he paid in 2021. Ten bedrooms, a private marina, helicopter pad, theater, staff quarters and sweeping Pacific views. Not really a house, but more like a billionaire’s personal resort.
Check app permissions on Mac: New apps often ask for access to your files, microphone or location. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security, then check sections like Location Services, Contacts, Photos and Camera. You can disable access on an app-by-app basis.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Want to select everything on a page or document instantly? On Windows, press Ctrl + A, or on Mac, use Cmd + A. No more dragging your mouse to the bottom.