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Q: Stardust Solutions raised $60M to develop controversial solar geoengineering technology that would s

Stardust Solutions raised $60M to develop controversial solar geoengineering technology that would spray particles into atmosphere to dim the sun.

Q: NeeDoh stress toys went viral causing 10x demand surge and supply shortages despite launching in 201

NeeDoh stress toys went viral causing 10x demand surge and supply shortages despite launching in 2017.

Q: OpenAI acquired streaming show TBPN while Meta cuts funding to its Oversight Board as it shifts focu

OpenAI acquired streaming show TBPN while Meta cuts funding to its Oversight Board as it shifts focus to AI.

The Hustle·Monday, April 6, 2026·6 min read

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This newsletter covers breaking tech news including Stardust Solutions raising $60M for solar geoengineering to dim the sun, Archive of Our Own exiting beta after 17 years, and the viral success of NeeDoh stress toys. Other highlights include OpenAI's acquisition of tech streaming show TBPN, rising private jet prices, and Meta reducing funding for its Oversight Board.

Key Facts

✓Stardust Solutions raised $60M to develop controversial solar geoengineering technology that would spray particles into atmosphere to dim the sun.

✓NeeDoh stress toys went viral causing 10x demand surge and supply shortages despite launching in 2017.

✓OpenAI acquired streaming show TBPN while Meta cuts funding to its Oversight Board as it shifts focus to AI.

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