Apple commits to titanic half trillion US spend

PLUS: Elon Musk wields a chainsaw at CPAC, Tupu Accelerator Opens, Space Force on the rise and Palantir's Alex Karp says Silicon Valley has 'lost its way'.

Good morning, startup land.

It’s Tuesday, the weather is holding out and there’s a nice mix of major moves from world shaking titans and a few local events helping our own community get a leg up. Let’s not waste any time and get straight into your Daily Shot of news.

Here’s what’s brewing today:

• Applications for the Tupu Accelerator 2025 cohort are open

• Apple commits to titanic half trillion US manufacturing spend

• US ramps up space force integration, NZ’s involvement unclear

• Startup sessions: Building high performance culture with Gabrielle Cutfield

• Palantir’s Alex Karp publishes book, argues Silicon Valley has ‘lost its way’

• Elon Musk has totally normal one wielding chainsaw at CPAC

Stay caffeinated, have a great Tuesday, and please consider supporting us so we can keep doing what we love.

Finn & the Caffeine team

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