Almost overnight, Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, has become a perfect target for the world’s top conspiracy theorists. Listen now to find out why.
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The wacky world of Elon Musk
Ever wanted to get inside the brain of one of today’s most infamous names in tech? The new book “Elon Musk” contains over 600 pages of juicy details about Musk’s life, from childhood through the wild twists and turns of the X (formerly Twitter) takeover.
Author Walter Isaacson spent two years shadowing Musk as he traveled worldwide. Sure, you can pick up a copy — or just read on for some of the most interesting tidbits. Think of this as the Sparknotes.
Let that sink in
“Elon Musk” gives us a backstage pass to what really happened inside the Twitter drama. One surprising fact: Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey almost walked away from investing in the platform’s new version.
Dorsey had nothing but glowing praise for the tech mogul when news of Musk’s takeover went public. But things quickly took a turn. Remember when he walked into Twitter headquarters with an actual bathroom sink?
Ultimately, Dorsey was convinced to keep his stake in the company, but it was a close call. Musk lucked out, too. The decision saved him around a billion bucks.
The Twitter blues
Musk knew the Twitter Blue rollout was going to be a dumpster fire. He was presented with a long list of recommendations from Twitter’s trust and safety team that would help soften the changes — but went ahead guns blazing.
Musk delayed the launch for two days and warned executives that it would be a disaster. He said it would be “World War III over the blue check marks.” He wasn’t totally wrong.
Now, you play nice
It’s no secret Musk has a history of ruffling feathers. Last year, he was accused of having an affair with the wife of Google’s co-founder, Sergey Brin. Although both parties denied the accusations, Brin and his wife divorced.
Soon after news of the affair broke, Musk weaseled his way into a now-famous selfie with Brin. Unfortunately for Brin, his attempts to avoid the picture were futile.
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The first thing Warren Buffett asked ChatGPT
Feeling a little confused about ChatGPT? You’re not alone. Warren Buffett, the genius investor worth billions, was too … Until Bill Gates showed him the ropes. Nothing like having a billionaire on speed dial!
Translate ol’ Blue Eyes …
🚨 Spoiler: You’re on the list! See if your info was exposed in the NPD breach that hit 2.9 billion people. Go to Pentester and enter your name, state and date of birth. The crazy part? You can look up anyone on this site. I found Bill Gates!
If you’re ever in a position to make lunch for Bill Gates — the founder of Microsoft, worth an estimated $111.4 billion — what should be on the menu: Cheeseburgers, pizza, quiche or a filet?
Fact check - Is this video of Bill Gates real?
Every smartphone has a camera built-in, so when a celebrity or well-known person walks out in public, you can bet your bottom dollar that someone will snap a few pictures. Quick-thinking users will record the moment in a video clip. Or you can pay them to be on your next Zoom call.
Pro tip: Check the internet reliability before you move
Bill Gates once said, “The internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” Internet is such an integral part of our lives that not having access can become quite the sticky wicket.
Most people forget that your internet reliability can differ significantly depending on where you live, who your provider is, and what equipment you’re using. If you have good internet now, what happens if you move?
Which tech entrepreneur sold a game to Atari at the age of 12 and later became a co-founder of one of the most successful tech companies ever? Was it … A.) Jeff Bezos, B.) Bill Gates, C.) Steve Jobs or D.) Elon Musk?
📚 Spilling the tea: An upcoming book claims billionaire Bill Gates was like a “kid in a candy store” with interns — so much so that Microsoft banned them from being alone with him. Another hot rumor: Bill was allowed one weekend a year at his ex-girlfriend’s place while still married to his now ex-wife, Melinda. Gates’ reps say it’s all bologna from anonymous sources.
The latest must-have for the elite? High-worth individuals are less cyber-protected than organizations, making them bigger targets. Case in point: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Bill Gates have all had their phones or X accounts hacked. Now folks are paying experts big bucks to protect them from cyber threats, because, well, big money is on the line.
Which tech CEO was the youngest when they founded their first business? Was it … A.) Evan Spiegel (Snapchat), B.) Jack Dorsey (Twitter), C.) Whitney Wolfe Herd (Bumble) or D.) Bill Gates (Microsoft)?
True or false? You can be penalized by your credit card company for not getting vaccinated
Social media is the wellspring of many a rumor. With the right followers, promotion and just a dash of outrage, even the most ludicrous story can find itself spreading across the web with ease.
The reason: The content algorithms of platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube depend on user engagement. This is what drives some of the strangest stories to trend on social media. If people are mad enough to read and share, you can bet its reach will grow. Tap or click here to see how Facebook plans to fight fake news by paying people to log off.
How fast is 5G? Understanding what it means to you
5G technology is about to start changing your life in drastic ways. You have been hearing that for months, but how can a faster internet speed change your life?
The fifth generation of wireless internet is about more than speed, but it starts there. It’s estimated that 5G will be many times faster than the 4G technology powering your smartphone.