VeryCodedly This Week: Nvidia Teases, GitHub Bans, Spain Blocks, and AI Costs Explode

Here's this week's episode of Things That Happened.

Nvidia, Microsoft, Arm Tease a "New Era of PC"

The three companies posted the same messages on X: "A New Era of PC" with Taipei coordinates. It’s a countdown to Computex 2026. Nvidia will be launching its first Arm-based Windows PC chips, directly competing with Intel and AMD for the first time in years.

GitHub Bans Researcher Who Posted Windows Zero-Days

Nightmare Eclipse released working exploit code for six unpatched Windows vulnerabilities over six weeks so GitHub (owned by Microsoft) banned his account. GitLab right after. The first three exploits were already being used in real attacks as early as April 10. One is patched, five are not, and he's promised more disclosures on July 14. Microsoft is threatening criminal prosecution.

Spain Blocks Polymarket and Kalshi

Spain blocked both prediction markets on the 25th while investigating possible gambling law violations. The probe will take three to four months. Spain tried to reach the companies but couldn't get through. Neither side has said anything publicly.

YouTube Wants You to Know When a Video Is AI

YouTube moved its AI disclosure labels out of the video description and onto the screen where you can actually see them. YouTube will now also auto-detect AI content and label it even if creators don't check the box. This doesn't affect recommendations or monetization, it's just there so you know what you're watching.

Google Engineer Charged With Insider Betting

Michele Spagnuolo allegedly accessed internal "Year in Search 2025" data and placed bets on Polymarket under the username "AlphaRaccoon." He risked about $2.75 million on 25 wagers and walked away with $1.2 million in profit. The FBI tracked the crypto, now he's facing three federal charges and up to 50 years in prison.

African Startups Adapt As AI Eats VC Money

AI captured 50% of every global VC dollar in 2025. Africa saw almost none of that direct AI money, yet African tech startups still raised $3.4 billion. Capital markets classify companies by industry, not technology, so the AI is there, but the category just doesn't show it. The Africa Finance Corporation just committed $100 million to African tech funds to fill the gap left by European investors pulling back.

That's the week. See you next time.