Welcome, dear readers, to another day in the tech circus! We’ve got a lineup that includes everything from African fintech dreams to Google’s AI expansion plans. Let’s dive into the chaos, shall we?

First on the agenda is PalmPay, the African digital bank fintech sensation. They’re in talks to raise a whopping $100 million in a Series B round. Now, I don’t know about you, but that’s the kind of money I’d need to finally pay off my student loans and maybe buy a small island. PalmPay’s last funding round in 2021 had them just shy of being crowned Africa’s tech royalty.

Over at Google, CEO Sundar Pichai is on a charm offensive. In a recent chat with Bloomberg, he waved away fears that AI will turn us all into jobless couch potatoes. Instead, he predicts Google's workforce will grow, not shrink. So, if your job ever gets taken by an AI, maybe it’ll just be to make room for you to lead the AI department?

Despite political headwinds tougher than a Monday morning, North America is still the belle of the AI venture ball. VCs have showered $69.7 billion across 1,528 deals from February to May alone. It’s like the California Gold Rush but with less dirt and more data.

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has finally hit the shelves, or at least some shelves. Scalpers have turned console buying into a covert operation, selling preorders at prices that could finance a small car. If you’re one of the brave souls attempting to snag one, be prepared for a quest that rivals any Zelda game.

Imagine the tech world as a bustling city. AI is the ambitious sky-scraper, always reaching higher. Fintech is the busy marketplace, full of promise and potential. And Nintendo? Well, they’re the quirky art gallery, always surprising us with something delightful and unexpected. Each plays a part, contributing to the city’s vibrant, chaotic, and ever-evolving landscape.

As we close today’s chapter on this swirling tech narrative, let’s ponder: What does the future hold as AI continues to expand, fintechs challenge the status quo, and console wars rage on? Perhaps, like a good ADHD joke, it’s all about embracing the chaos and finding focus amid the frenzy. After all, in the world of tech, change is the only constant.

"Why did the ADHD developer refuse to take a nap? Because he wanted to stay awake and 'watch' his dreams unfold in real time!"

Until next time, stay curious and keep questioning the world around you.

Jeff Weisbein

Jeff is the founder & CEO of BestTechie. He's a graduate of the Harvard Business Analytics Program and loves to travel and listen to music.