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Burry Questions Nvidia, Shaq's Smart Security Play, and Bezos on Too Many Ideas: The Week in Tech

MarketDash Editorial Team
11 hours ago
Michael Burry wants proof of Nvidia's GPU stockpiles, Shaq turned down an $80K security system for a startup investment that paid off big, Jeff Bezos learned he had too many ideas, Elon Musk can't shop like a normal person, and Sean Duffy blames the previous administration for soaring vehicle prices.

Another week, another batch of fascinating tech stories that make you wonder whether reality has officially become weirder than fiction. Let's dig into what happened while you were busy living your life.

Burry Wants Receipts on Nvidia's GPU Claims

Michael Burry, forever known as the guy who saw the 2008 housing collapse coming in "The Big Short," spent his weekend doing what he does best: asking uncomfortable questions. This time, he's requesting photographic proof of stockpiled Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) GPUs.

The request came after analysis on X raised eyebrows about whether Jensen Huang's statements regarding Blackwell shipments actually line up with the company's reported revenue and U.S. data-center capacity. It's classic Burry: see something that doesn't quite add up, then ask everyone to show their work.

How Shaq's Frugality Turned Into a Billion-Dollar Win

Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal has never been one to follow the conventional playbook, and his approach to home security proves it. When presented with an $80,000 quote for a security system, even multimillionaire Shaq said "absolutely not" and headed to Best Buy instead.

There, he picked up a Ring camera. But here's where it gets interesting: that purchase led him to invest in the Ring startup itself. Later, Jeff Bezos bought the company for $1 billion. Sometimes the best investments come from simply being a satisfied customer who knows a good thing when they see it.

Bezos Admits He Had Too Many Ideas

At Italian Tech Week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos shared a humbling piece of early feedback that reshaped how he operates. An employee once told him, "You have enough ideas to destroy Amazon." That's quite the wake-up call.

Despite being an inventor at heart, Bezos realized that flooding a company with every idea that pops into your head isn't necessarily helpful. In fact, it could be actively destructive. This moment of clarity might have saved Amazon from the peculiar fate of being taken down by its own founder's enthusiasm.

Why Elon Musk Can't Just Run to Target

Turns out, being one of the most recognizable people on Earth has its downsides. Elon Musk revealed on "The Katie Miller Podcast" that he can't simply pop into Target or CVS for a quick errand like most people. The moment he walks in, an immediate "can I have a selfie" line forms, turning a five-minute shopping trip into a full-blown security situation.

It's a strange price to pay for fame and fortune: losing the ability to buy toothpaste without incident.

Duffy Takes Aim at Biden-Era EV Policies

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy isn't pulling punches when it comes to his predecessor Pete Buttigieg and the Biden administration's vehicle policies. Duffy argues that previous policies essentially forced consumers toward electric vehicles, resulting in a 20% jump in vehicle prices over just four years.

According to Duffy, the last administration let vehicle prices "run wild" through aggressive EV mandates that pushed costs higher across the board. It's a pointed critique of how policy ambitions can translate into real-world affordability problems for everyday buyers.

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Burry Questions Nvidia, Shaq's Smart Security Play, and Bezos on Too Many Ideas: The Week in Tech

MarketDash Editorial Team
11 hours ago
Michael Burry wants proof of Nvidia's GPU stockpiles, Shaq turned down an $80K security system for a startup investment that paid off big, Jeff Bezos learned he had too many ideas, Elon Musk can't shop like a normal person, and Sean Duffy blames the previous administration for soaring vehicle prices.

Another week, another batch of fascinating tech stories that make you wonder whether reality has officially become weirder than fiction. Let's dig into what happened while you were busy living your life.

Burry Wants Receipts on Nvidia's GPU Claims

Michael Burry, forever known as the guy who saw the 2008 housing collapse coming in "The Big Short," spent his weekend doing what he does best: asking uncomfortable questions. This time, he's requesting photographic proof of stockpiled Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) GPUs.

The request came after analysis on X raised eyebrows about whether Jensen Huang's statements regarding Blackwell shipments actually line up with the company's reported revenue and U.S. data-center capacity. It's classic Burry: see something that doesn't quite add up, then ask everyone to show their work.

How Shaq's Frugality Turned Into a Billion-Dollar Win

Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal has never been one to follow the conventional playbook, and his approach to home security proves it. When presented with an $80,000 quote for a security system, even multimillionaire Shaq said "absolutely not" and headed to Best Buy instead.

There, he picked up a Ring camera. But here's where it gets interesting: that purchase led him to invest in the Ring startup itself. Later, Jeff Bezos bought the company for $1 billion. Sometimes the best investments come from simply being a satisfied customer who knows a good thing when they see it.

Bezos Admits He Had Too Many Ideas

At Italian Tech Week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos shared a humbling piece of early feedback that reshaped how he operates. An employee once told him, "You have enough ideas to destroy Amazon." That's quite the wake-up call.

Despite being an inventor at heart, Bezos realized that flooding a company with every idea that pops into your head isn't necessarily helpful. In fact, it could be actively destructive. This moment of clarity might have saved Amazon from the peculiar fate of being taken down by its own founder's enthusiasm.

Why Elon Musk Can't Just Run to Target

Turns out, being one of the most recognizable people on Earth has its downsides. Elon Musk revealed on "The Katie Miller Podcast" that he can't simply pop into Target or CVS for a quick errand like most people. The moment he walks in, an immediate "can I have a selfie" line forms, turning a five-minute shopping trip into a full-blown security situation.

It's a strange price to pay for fame and fortune: losing the ability to buy toothpaste without incident.

Duffy Takes Aim at Biden-Era EV Policies

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy isn't pulling punches when it comes to his predecessor Pete Buttigieg and the Biden administration's vehicle policies. Duffy argues that previous policies essentially forced consumers toward electric vehicles, resulting in a 20% jump in vehicle prices over just four years.

According to Duffy, the last administration let vehicle prices "run wild" through aggressive EV mandates that pushed costs higher across the board. It's a pointed critique of how policy ambitions can translate into real-world affordability problems for everyday buyers.