Welcome to a new month, Junebugs. I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and I'm one of the 68 million people who are part of Gen Z. ($4, by the way).
From a young age, many of us experienced a variety of life-altering events. My colleague $4 highlighted $4 (including how we don't really remember a time before smartphones).
Before I go research some old phones — $4 — let's dive into today's tech.
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1. Elon Musk's royal treatment in China. The Tesla CEO reportedly arrived in Beijing via a private jet on Tuesday for a surprise visit — his first in three years. Since landing, Musk was treated to a 16-course meal and has received high praise.
- Some people online even hailed him as "Brother Ma" — in a possible reference to Alibaba founder Jack Ma. It's a stark contrast to Musk's controversial status in the US and $4
- He has also met with $4 during the trip, telling them that he's against the US and China decoupling their economies.
- $4. And when you're done, my colleagues $4 and $4 have even more details from the trip.
In other news:
2. Amazon will soon let you pay with your palm. Amazon One is the company's latest gadget. The palm scanner is meant to make paying (and verifying your age) for alcohol a more seamless experience. $4
3. Salesforce's major restructuring is starting to pay off for investors. After cutting thousands of workers and shedding office space, its finances are starting to look rosier. $4
4. Nvidia joined the exclusive trillion-dollar club — and it has ChatGPT and AI to thank for its membership. $4 Bonus: $4
5. Google signs a $75 million deal with Runway. It's $4. And leaked documents revealed that the internet giant will soon provide a host of cloud services to the startup. $4
6. "I made $10,000 a month chatting with guys on dating apps." Nicole Miranda made up to $400 a day from dating apps Meete and ToChat. Some men had weird requests, but most just wanted to feel like someone cared. $4
7. Amazon Prime vs. Walmart Plus. Walmart Plus costs around $40 less per year and boasts a lower minimum fee for free grocery delivery. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime has more streaming content and access to its infamous Prime Day. $4
8. BMW brings video games to its newest luxury sedan. Drivers and passengers will be able to use their phones as controllers to play games in the new 5 Series, which is available in electric, hybrid, diesel, and gas-powered options. $4
Odds and ends:
9. Man who went overboard on a Carnival cruise ship>$4 is still missing. It was Ronnie Lee Peale Jr.'s first-ever cruise, and his fiance said life on the boat was his "happy place." He went overboard around 186 miles from Jacksonville, Florida. $4
10. $120,000 in debt: The financial road "nobody should ever go down." This couple laid bare their finances to budgeting podcast host Caleb Hammer. He told them that they had to change or they would be relying on their child in later life. $4
What we're watching today:
- Happy $4! Plus, it's the first day of summer (based on the meteorological season) and $4.
- Meta is hosting its third annual Meta Quest Gaming Showcase. $4
- Quarterly earnings for Asana and other companies. $4.
- Happy birthday, Morgan Freeman! You don't look a day over $4.
Curated by Diamond Naga Siu in San Diego. (Feedback or tips? Email dsiu@insider.com or tweet @diamondnagasiu>$4) Edited by Alistair Barr (tweet @alistairmbarr>$4) in San Francisco and Nathan Rennolds (tweet $4) in London.