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RARE PHOTOS: Charles simonyi | Rare Historical Photos

Microsoft Word and Excel architect Charles Simonyi spent nearly 20 years living and working aboard a $100 million, 233-foot military-style superyacht with its own helipad

Charles Simonyi, known for Microsoft Word and Excel, avoided property taxes by living on a superyacht. His custom-built vessel, Skat, offered waterfront views and freedom from regulations. The yacht featured a minimalist interior inspired by art galleries and advanced noise reduction engineering. Simonyi later transitioned to space tourism before upgrading…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

This tech billionaire lived six months a year on his 233-foot superyacht to avoid paying property taxes on land in California and New York

Innovative Microsoft engineer Charles Simonyi cleverly leveraged a bespoke superyacht to sidestep local taxation and stringent construction regulations. This mobile abode enabled him to traverse the globe while circumventing substantial property tax liabilities. His forward-thinking strategy predates ongoing discussions surrounding wealth taxation in high-levy regions. A trailblazer in digital technology…

The Times of India · Jul 15

“The next big lemming-like rush will be to artificial intelligence”: While 1985 was hailed as the year of AI, Bill Gates ignored the hype to focus on ‘softer software’

In 1983, Bill Gates turned away from AI hype and championed “softer software” which adapted to users' needs.

TechRadar · Feb 15

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The cosmetics billionaire, the rock star, and a series of very mysterious property deals in prime Palm Beach

An ultra-wealthy buyer is using LLCs to hide while purchasing multi-million dollar properties just miles away from Donald Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Rubin Observatory aces 1st image tests, gets ready to use world's largest digital camera

The Rubin Observatory will eventually hold the world's largest digital camera. It's therefore a good sign it has aced its first image test.

Space · Jan 14, 2025

Where is Charles Simonyi now? The billionaire who dated Martha Stewart

The revealing Martha Stewart documentary is leaving viewers with questions

Woman & Home · Nov 6, 2024

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