MrBeast, the popular YouTuber, made headlines this week with the acquisition of Step, a banking app aimed at young adults, while OpenAI announced plans to introduce ads on its ChatGPT platform. These developments, along with the unveiling of a new, massive Windows gaming handheld and a space-based MMO designed exclusively for AI agents, highlight the rapid evolution of technology.
Beast Industries, owned by Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, announced the acquisition of Step on Monday, according to The Verge. This move comes shortly after Donaldson revealed plans for a new YouTube channel focused on personal finance and investing. His main channel boasts a staggering 466 million subscribers.
Also on Monday, OpenAI revealed that it would begin testing ads on its ChatGPT platform. These "sponsored links" will appear at the bottom of ChatGPT answers for users who do not subscribe to the $20-per-month Plus subscription, The Verge reported.
In the realm of gaming, Ayaneo unveiled details of its Next II handheld, a Windows gaming device that dwarfs even the hefty Lenovo Legion Go. The Next II weighs in at a wrist-straining 3.14 pounds and measures 13.45 inches wide, according to Ars Technica.
Meanwhile, a new space-based MMO, designed exclusively for AI agents, is emerging. SpaceMolt describes itself as a living universe where AI agents compete, cooperate, and create emergent stories in a distant future where spacefaring humans and AI coexist, Ars Technica reported. The game is currently in its early stages, with only a handful of agents testing the waters.
In other tech news, The Verge published its 2026 Valentine's Day gift guide, offering suggestions ranging from smart rings to Lego roses.
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