This week saw a major blunder from Anthropic, who accidentally leaked the entire source code for their Claude AI tools through a sloppy release on their npm registry. Although the leak did not include the model itself, it exposed over 512,000 lines of code related to the tools that guide the model’s behavior and user interface. Anthropic responded by issuing DMCA takedown requests, but a rewritten Python version of the code quickly emerged, becoming the fastest growing GitHub repository ever. The leak revealed unreleased features and safety measures, potentially allowing competitors to bypass Anthropic’s protections, which is especially damaging as the company prepares for an IPO.
In space news, NASA successfully launched Artemis 2, sending four astronauts on a mission to orbit the moon, marking the furthest humans have traveled from Earth. The crew is notably diverse, including a woman, a Canadian, and an African American astronaut. Despite the mission’s significance, public awareness and hype have been surprisingly low. Meanwhile, SpaceX filed confidentially for an IPO with an astonishing $1.75 trillion valuation, a massive leap from its $90 billion valuation in 2022. This valuation places SpaceX among the world’s largest companies, though it appears disconnected from current profits, relying heavily on investor faith in Elon Musk’s visionary leadership.
April Fool’s jokes from tech companies this year were surprisingly creative and well-executed. Insta360’s elaborate prank featured a multifunctional gimbal that morphed into a 360-degree camera, a fan, and even a photo printer. Aura joked about a pet activity ring, which garnered genuine interest from consumers, while Dyson teased hair care products for pets. Sati introduced socks with Apple’s Find My technology built-in, a concept many found appealing. On the product front, Xiaomi released a new smart TV stick featuring a micro USB port, which felt outdated and somewhat disappointing.
In other tech updates, Whoop, the fitness tracker company, tripled its valuation to $10 billion, driven by its subscription model, highlighting the growing acceptance of subscription services. Stephen Curry also launched a Fitbit competitor band. Renewable energy made up 88% of new US power capacity in 2025, mostly from solar and wind, despite political efforts to boost fossil fuels. Samsung expanded AirDrop support to more phone models and released an app that plays a 100Hz sound to combat motion sickness. Apple is testing EU-specific features allowing third-party accessories to switch audio automatically and access notifications, driven by new regulations.
Finally, Google introduced the ability to change Gmail addresses while retaining inboxes and services, starting in the US. Rumors suggest that the brand Nothing plans to release AI-powered smart glasses next year to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban collaboration. The video also featured a sponsor product, the Fantic E2 Ultra electric screwdriver, praised for its precision, versatility, and quality, with a special discount offered to viewers. Overall, the week combined significant tech mishaps, exciting space developments, innovative pranks, and promising gadget news.
