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🚀 MrBeast’s First Video on X made $263,000

PLUS: The AI Phones are Coming, WWE Raw is Ditching Cable for Netflix

Dear founder, here’s your 3-minute recap (without the fluff):

  • MrBeast’s first video on X

  • The AI phones are coming

  • WWE Raw is ditching cable for Netflix

  • New tools, funding updates & job postings

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🗞️ News 

MrBeast’s First Video on X made $263,000

MrBeast's first video on X brought in an impressive $263,000. With 234 million followers on YouTube, MrBeast decided to try out X's ad money system on January 15. Despite some doubts, his video, "$1 vs $100,000,000 Car!" got over 161 million views on X by January 23, showing that creators can make good money on the platform. This success gives a boost to Elon Musk's efforts to get more big creators to use X.

A Revolutionary Shift in Mobile Technology

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S24 series, introducing significant AI integration in smartphones. With features like Gemini AI technology and Google AI integrations, these devices aim to provide personalized and smarter user experiences. Experts predict that 2024 will be the year AI phones become widely popular, reshaping how we use our devices. This marks a notable advancement in mobile technology, offering simpler, more efficient, and personalized interactions. The future holds the promise of even more advanced AI features, bringing further changes to our mobile experiences.

WWE Raw is Ditching Cable for Netflix

Netflix secures a long-term deal with WWE, taking the iconic Monday Night Raw off traditional cable after 31 years. The deal, valued at over $5 billion for an initial 10-year term, grants Netflix rights to broadcast Raw in the US, Canada, UK, and Latin America, with potential expansion to other territories. Netflix's first major live TV deal extends beyond Raw, covering WWE shows like SmackDown and NXT, as well as premium live events globally. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joins WWE's parent company board amid this strategic shift, announced just ahead of Netflix's earnings call.

đź’° Funding

Quantinuum raises $300M at $5B valuation, led by JPMorgan Chase, reflecting growing investor interest in quantum technology (link)

Vicarius raises $30M to expand AI-powered vulnerability remediation (link)

đź’Ľ Job Board

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