OpenAI parts ways with Nvidia and develops its own chips.

Today’s topics

• Rivian splits from Amazon but still won’t sell its vans.

• Super Bowl 2025: The AI Takeover

• Hong Kong’s Biofuel Breakthrough

• Super Bowl LIX: Eagles Soar, Chiefs Suffer

• Louis Vuitton’s $18K Lobster Bag

  and more…

Rivian splits from Amazon but still won’t sell its vans.

Rivian’s electric van is finally available—but only for businesses. Sorry, #vanlifers, no road trips in these. After Amazon cut its exclusive deal early, purchasing just 20,000 of the promised 100,000 vans, Rivian is now selling to any commercial fleet for $79,900+.

Trump Declares War on Pennies

Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop minting pennies, arguing they cost more than they’re worth. Announcing the move on Truth Social, he called it a step toward cutting government waste, “even if it’s a penny at a time.” Whether he can actually do this remains unclear, but coin collectors and cash users are already gearing up for the backlash.

Ashtead Group Moves Stock Listing to New York

Ashtead Group, a top industrial equipment rental firm, is shifting its primary stock listing from London to New York, aligning with its major U.S. presence. The move, expected in 12–18 months, includes rebranding as Sunbelt Rentals while keeping a secondary UK listing. This reflects a growing trend of companies relocating to U.S. markets for better capital access.

Super Bowl 2025: The AI Takeover

Forget football—this year’s Super Bowl was an AI showcase. OpenAI compared ChatGPT to the moon landing, while Google’s Gemini played life coach. Meta threw Hollywood’s biggest Chrises into an art gallery for Ray-Ban smart glasses, and Salesforce had Matthew McConaughey sprinting through an airport to prove AI’s worth. AI didn’t just show up—it dominated. No escape now.

OpenAI Joins the AI Chip Race

Tired of Nvidia’s high prices, OpenAI is making its own AI chips. The ChatGPT maker is finalizing its first in-house chip design, sending it to Taiwan Semiconductor for fabrication. This move gives OpenAI more control over its tech—because why rely on others when you can build your own empire? Nvidia still dominates, but this is how rebellions begin.

NASA's Artemis Program Faces Uncertainty Amid Potential Changes

The Artemis program, NASA's initiative for lunar exploration, is encountering uncertainty due to anticipated significant changes. A recent statement from the White House mentioned the Artemis campaign, highlighting its prominence in current space exploration discussions. However, the space industry is preparing for potential adjustments to the program's direction and objectives. Read more

NASA and Axiom Space Adjust Commercial Space Station Assembly Plans

In collaboration with NASA, Axiom Space has modified its planned assembly sequence to expedite the development of a viable commercial space station. This adjustment aims to accelerate the station's operational capabilities, contributing to the expansion of commercial activities in low Earth orbit. Read more.

Hong Kong’s Biofuel Breakthrough

Hong Kong startup Ecoceres has reached unicorn status by transforming used cooking oil and animal fat into jet fuel. That’s right—your leftover fries could power your next flight. Backed by billionaire Lee Shau Kee and Bain Capital, the company claims its fuel cuts emissions by 90%. CEO Matti Lievonen, formerly of Neste, says their upcoming Malaysia plant will deliver the industry’s best yield. Meanwhile, airlines get to boast about “going green”—while still charging for carry-ons.

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Efficiency Tax Credits Boost Energy-Efficient Homes

In 2023, approximately 350,000 new homes in the U.S. benefited from efficiency tax credits, leading to enhanced energy efficiency. These incentives have encouraged the adoption of better building practices and equipment, contributing to reduced energy consumption and decreased strain on the electric grid. Read more

Surge in Heat Pump Adoption

Recent data indicates that heat pumps are now outselling gas furnaces by a record margin in the United States. As of January 2025, Americans are purchasing 37% more heat pumps than gas furnaces. This trend reflects a growing shift towards more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly heating solutions. Read more

Super Bowl LIX: Eagles Soar, Chiefs Suffer

The Eagles strutted into Super Bowl LIX like champions—and left as actual ones, crushing the Chiefs 40-22. While Philly enjoyed top-tier facilities, Kansas City prepped like underdogs, and it showed. Mahomes had one of his worst games ever, with no injuries to blame—just relentless pressure from an Eagles defense that didn’t even blitz. Now, the Chiefs are stunned, and the Eagles are celebrating like the win was never in doubt.

Louis Vuitton’s $18K Lobster Bag

Louis Vuitton has unveiled an $18,000 lobster-shaped bag, blending high fashion with playful design. Crafted from Vachetta leather and featuring the brand’s signature monogram, this unique piece is part of a collaboration between Pharrell Williams and NIGO. Expensive? Absolutely. But for luxury collectors, it’s the ultimate statement piece.

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