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Built AI‑Powered Server for Real‑Time Fitness App Updates
SocialApr 27, 2026

Built AI‑Powered Server for Real‑Time Fitness App Updates

This weekend, I improved my mobile fitness app and built a mcp server for it so I can get my latest workout stats and update the app's workouts via Claude/Codex/etc. This shit is too fun. https://t.co/bSzpGbkvPP

By Peter Yang
Envisioning an OpenAI Phone with Persistent Local Agents
SocialApr 27, 2026

Envisioning an OpenAI Phone with Persistent Local Agents

honestly I'd get an OpenAI phone that combined Openclaw-like always on agents on local devices with a full mobile agent OS

By Ian Kar
Choosing the Right AI Chatbot: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity
SocialApr 27, 2026

Choosing the Right AI Chatbot: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity

ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude vs Grok vs Perplexity - which would one should you use? https://t.co/NeMLx3FHMP

By Michael Fritzell
Google Photos Lacks AI Highlight Reels for Family Moments
SocialApr 27, 2026

Google Photos Lacks AI Highlight Reels for Family Moments

I synced my iPhone photos to @googlephotos and there seems to be no way to just prompt Gemini to "create a highlight reel of me with my daughter growing up" Seems like a missed opportunity.

By Peter Yang
Ensure Your Android Backups Before Data Loss Crisis
SocialApr 27, 2026

Ensure Your Android Backups Before Data Loss Crisis

Is your Android device set up properly to back up all of your precious data? How about your photos and videos? Here's a primer on how to get it all configured correctly before it becomes a crisis: https://t.co/0SKNFevisk #android #backups...

By Dave Taylor
Photo Widget Revives Forgotten Memories Daily
SocialApr 27, 2026

Photo Widget Revives Forgotten Memories Daily

My favorite app on my iPhone right now is the photo widget. Every time I check my phone it rotates through memories I forgot I had.

By Ryan Pineda
Amazon Ends Kindle for PC Before Replacement Arrives
SocialApr 27, 2026

Amazon Ends Kindle for PC Before Replacement Arrives

.@amazon WTF is with discontinuing the Kindle for PC and announcing end of life on 6/30/26 BEFORE even releasing the new replacement app?! You know how much of my time you wasted? I kept looking for it, thinking, "there's no...

By Dave Kellogg
Palm‑Sized Ryzen 5 Mini PC Delivers Full‑Size Performance
SocialApr 26, 2026

Palm‑Sized Ryzen 5 Mini PC Delivers Full‑Size Performance

The PELADN WO4 AMD Ryzen 5 Mini PC is an amazing little device: It'll fit in the palm of your hand, but offers impressive performance and Windows 11 Pro. I got my hands on one and ran it through...

By Dave Taylor
IOS 26.3 Beta Adds New Live Weather Wallpapers
SocialApr 26, 2026

IOS 26.3 Beta Adds New Live Weather Wallpapers

Apple keeps enhancing and expanding the live weather wallpaper and lock screen options in iOS 26. Here are some of the latest options in iOS 26.3 [release candidate beta] and how to try them... https://t.co/iwvpGcmjUL #iphone #ios26 #weather https://t.co/z6jW7As0Rj

By Dave Taylor
Moto Razr Pricing Pairs High‑end Chips with Low‑end Models
SocialApr 26, 2026

Moto Razr Pricing Pairs High‑end Chips with Low‑end Models

The 2026 Moto Razr lineup Razr Fold: $1899 Razr Ultra: $1499 Razr Plus: $1099 Razr: $799 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for $1899 and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 for $1099 are some very odd choices

By The Galox
Samsung Hints at New Flagship Camera Design
SocialApr 26, 2026

Samsung Hints at New Flagship Camera Design

Samsung is apparently planning a camera redesign for the next flagships Picture is of the Xperia 1 VIII

By The Galox
John Ternus Inherits Apple’s Unprecedented 10‑Category Roadmap
SocialApr 26, 2026

John Ternus Inherits Apple’s Unprecedented 10‑Category Roadmap

Power On: Tim Cook leaves new CEO John Ternus with a tailwind of an unprecedented 10 new product categories launching in the next few years. Cook launched three since 2011. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-04-26/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-first-major-product-is-the-foldable-iphone-road-map-mofu521p

By Mark Gurman
Hope Apple Overhauls Shortcuts in iOS 27 at WWDC 2026
SocialApr 26, 2026

Hope Apple Overhauls Shortcuts in iOS 27 at WWDC 2026

With WWDC 2026 just around the corner, I’d love to see Apple revamp the Shortcuts app in iOS 27. https://t.co/aPdmDUjw2k

By TechRadar
Gemini’s Scheduled Actions Automate Daily Tasks Seamlessly
SocialApr 26, 2026

Gemini’s Scheduled Actions Automate Daily Tasks Seamlessly

I think Gemini's "Scheduled actions" are flying under the radar. You can enter any prompt to run daily and Gemini will notify you in several ways (notifications on your phone, in Gemini, etc.) I set a few up recently and...

By Glenn Gabe
Bose SoundLink Flex Returns at 20% Off
SocialApr 26, 2026

Bose SoundLink Flex Returns at 20% Off

Save 20% on the Bose SoundLink Flex on Amazon — a fantastic all-round Bluetooth speaker that's back to its Black Friday price. https://t.co/wxRkuanTgi

By TechRadar
Garmin Tactix 8: Unmatched Tactical Watch Performance
SocialApr 26, 2026

Garmin Tactix 8: Unmatched Tactical Watch Performance

The Garmin Tactix 8 is the ultimate one-watch solution for tactical operators. With an unbelievable battery life and dedicated tactical features, there's nothing better on the market at the moment. https://t.co/DBZ8Vkd9i4

By TechRadar
Carriers' Specs and Colors Cripple US Phone Market
SocialApr 26, 2026

Carriers' Specs and Colors Cripple US Phone Market

This has always been the case even way before Chinese brands were in. Carriers dictate specs, make the accreditation process a pain and want exclusive colors that just don’t make business sense for the volumes sold

By Carolina Milanesi
Spotify Updates Playlist Management on Mobile Apps
SocialApr 26, 2026

Spotify Updates Playlist Management on Mobile Apps

Some users of the Spotify apps for Android and iOS are noticing a significant change in how playlists can be managed. https://t.co/QgE5bpfl2Y

By TechRadar
LG C6's Top Three Upgrades and One Drawback
SocialApr 26, 2026

LG C6's Top Three Upgrades and One Drawback

The LG C6 looks to be a nice upgrade over the LG C5, so I've picked my three best upgrades and one area where it needs to improve. https://t.co/mrYaccHKi6

By TechRadar
Superior Controller Priced Like Inferior Switch Joy‑Cons
SocialApr 26, 2026

Superior Controller Priced Like Inferior Switch Joy‑Cons

This controller does more than any other controller. Why shouldn't it be slightly more expensive? This actually makes it the same price as Switch 2 Joy-Cons, which are worse controllers in nearly every regard.

By Nick Sutrich
Design Immersive Workspaces Using Virtual Reality
SocialApr 26, 2026

Design Immersive Workspaces Using Virtual Reality

How to Create an Immersive Work Environment with #VirtualReality by @antgrasso #DigitalTransformation #VR #AR #AugmentedReality https://t.co/CWqHwKq1x7

By Ron van Loon
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Delivers Stunning Shots in One Month
SocialApr 26, 2026

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Delivers Stunning Shots in One Month

I used the Oppo Find X9 Ultra for a month as my primary phone, taking over 2,000 photos and videos. Here are my favorites https://t.co/13uYknt9Xu

By TechRadar
Wife Builds Near‑finished macOS App for Repeatable YouTube Videos
SocialApr 26, 2026

Wife Builds Near‑finished macOS App for Repeatable YouTube Videos

My wife just vibe-coded a macOS Electron app that helps her make YouTube videos (a specific type of video that the process of making them is very repeatable). The app looks so real, 80% of the way. https://t.co/oXliZgZh82

By Tony Dinh
Pixel 10a Hits Amazon’s Lowest Price Yet
SocialApr 26, 2026

Pixel 10a Hits Amazon’s Lowest Price Yet

The Google Pixel 10a is one of the best budget phones you can buy, according to our testing, and it's now available for its lowest-ever price on Amazon. https://t.co/j0Bn0h4y2H

By TechRadar
All Xbox Console Logos Refresh with New Design
SocialApr 26, 2026

All Xbox Console Logos Refresh with New Design

Microsoft has updated every Xbox console generation logo with the new Xbox logo design 1. Xbox Series S / X 2. Xbox One 3. Xbox 360 4. Xbox you can download them as wallpapers here https://t.co/RNq0nYdi7u https://t.co/1mqg9PrMLB

By Tom Warren
Switch to Biometrics: Fingerprint vs Face Unlock on Samsung Tab
SocialApr 25, 2026

Switch to Biometrics: Fingerprint vs Face Unlock on Samsung Tab

Still entering your password or PIN every time you want to use your Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet? Here's how to log in with biometrics instead, including an assessment of fingerprint vs face unlock: https://t.co/oIfoVdFMRO #security #android #samsung @Samsung https://t.co/qkSn5tBkiL

By Dave Taylor
Vision Pro Reveals Stunning 3D Reality Beyond Ordinary Screens
SocialApr 25, 2026

Vision Pro Reveals Stunning 3D Reality Beyond Ordinary Screens

I love the Apple Vision Pro as a camera. Baby Kiana likes the screens on the front so she stares at me. And you. The human brain likes looking at screens from birth. When you get a pair you will be...

By Robert Scoble
Lightricks Launches AI Video HDR Generation
SocialApr 25, 2026

Lightricks Launches AI Video HDR Generation

FINALLY: Lightricks just did the unthinkable. They just shipped HDR generation for AI video. Highlights hold. Shadows breathe. Footage finally grades. Resolution was never the problem. Dynamic range was. https://t.co/SY23Fy6zeS

By Hasan Toor
Roku's Search Mismatches NBA and WNBA Apps
SocialApr 25, 2026

Roku's Search Mismatches NBA and WNBA Apps

Love that I can search “NBA” on Roku and the “WNBA” app doesn’t show up, but if i search “WNBA,” the “NBA” app does show up. That just doesn’t make sense, grammatically.

By Germain Lussier
M5 Air Eclipses Intel MacBook Pro Performance
SocialApr 25, 2026

M5 Air Eclipses Intel MacBook Pro Performance

I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 and its lightning-fast performance puts my Intel-based MacBook Pro to shame. https://t.co/b508ju6Z6p

By TechRadar
Battery‑free Textile Powers Real‑time Blood Pressure Monitoring
SocialApr 25, 2026

Battery‑free Textile Powers Real‑time Blood Pressure Monitoring

A new battery-free textile enables continuous, real-time monitoring of systolic blood pressure by wirelessly connecting ultra-thin epidermal sensors to a smartphone, eliminating the need for bulky batteries in wearable health technology. wearabletech

By Phys.org Threads
Zenbook A14: Portable Yet Packs Powerful Performance
SocialApr 25, 2026

Zenbook A14: Portable Yet Packs Powerful Performance

It may prioritize portability, but the Asus Zenbook A14 is no slouch when it comes to performance. https://t.co/3roLUBWFZ8

By TechRadar
IPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max Rumored Design, Color, Camera Updates
SocialApr 25, 2026

IPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max Rumored Design, Color, Camera Updates

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could have changes to their designs, colors, camera features, and more. https://t.co/uGAAA1PED9

By TechRadar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Hits Record-Low Amazon Price
SocialApr 25, 2026

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Hits Record-Low Amazon Price

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra have just hit a record-low price at Amazon once again. https://t.co/vyfDrBq64v

By TechRadar
Print and Frame Phone Photos Instantly with Polaroid Hi‑Print
SocialApr 25, 2026

Print and Frame Phone Photos Instantly with Polaroid Hi‑Print

An instant printer and frame for phone photos, the Polaroid Hi-Print 3x3 is a charming way to get more from your camera roll. https://t.co/cmOYB7VSJp

By TechRadar
IPhone Users Stay Loyal; I Choose Google
SocialApr 25, 2026

IPhone Users Stay Loyal; I Choose Google

iPhone owners are more committed than ever to the Apple ecosystem, but I'm sticking with Google. https://t.co/gqR46vFWt3

By TechRadar
Extra.email: The Must-Have iPhone Email Client
SocialApr 25, 2026

Extra.email: The Must-Have iPhone Email Client

Best new app of the year. The best email client on iPhone I've ever used: @extradotemail Just was announced this week to a LOT of praise here on X. Founder @ngavini has a conversation with me about the future of software design....

By Robert Scoble
Wearables Create Lifelong Health Baselines for Future Goals
SocialApr 25, 2026

Wearables Create Lifelong Health Baselines for Future Goals

Wearables aren’t just for tracking you in real time They’re building your personal baseline The numbers you see today become the targets you’ll aim to return to decades from now https://t.co/S44Yk812Gp

By David Sinclair, PhD
New Subclip App UI Delivers Massive Tool Upgrade
SocialApr 25, 2026

New Subclip App UI Delivers Massive Tool Upgrade

Playing with the new @subclip_app video editor UI. 👏 Cheers to ProSamik for the huuuuge improvement in all the subclip tools

By Pauline Clavelloux
Getting a 360 Drone for 3D Gaussian Splats
SocialApr 25, 2026

Getting a 360 Drone for 3D Gaussian Splats

Okay fine I’m buying a 360 drone - these things look like amazing sensor collection contraptions for making immaculate 3d gaussian splats https://t.co/rUffydIk9p

By Bilawal Sidhu
Future Glasses Will Let Us See Through Robots
SocialApr 25, 2026

Future Glasses Will Let Us See Through Robots

Someday we will have lightweight glasses with displays and cameras. Someday we will see what the robots are seeing. It looks like this.

By Robert Scoble
From 1995 Research to Today: Wearable AI Camera Arrives
SocialApr 25, 2026

From 1995 Research to Today: Wearable AI Camera Arrives

Back in 1995 Microsoft had a research group in San Francisco that was wearing cameras all day long, discovering how an always-worn camera would change human life. I interviewed that team long ago. They called their camera “Sense Cam.” Today @Looki_ai...

By Robert Scoble
Galaxy A57 Challenges Pixel 10a for Budget Crown
SocialApr 25, 2026

Galaxy A57 Challenges Pixel 10a for Budget Crown

Samsung has made the Galaxy A57 thinner, lighter and more powerful than its predecessor — but I wanted to see if it could hold its own against the Google Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and take the...

By TechRadar
Apple IIc Launched in 1984 for Under $1300
SocialApr 24, 2026

Apple IIc Launched in 1984 for Under $1300

#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 24, 1984. The Apple IIc is introduced with this new commercial and a neat new price ofunder $1,300. https://t.co/KnGoUtXbBR

By James Gingerich
Switch From Edge to Your Preferred Browser Easily
SocialApr 24, 2026

Switch From Edge to Your Preferred Browser Easily

Tired of using Microsoft Edge for your Web browsing adventures? There are lots of cool and specialized alternative Web browsers nowadays, and it's easy to switch your default. Here's how, step-by-step... https://t.co/j2OsbpQAex #chrome #edge #opera #browsers #win11 https://t.co/YquNRz5wF6

By Dave Taylor
Microsoft Now Lets You Pause Windows Updates Indefinitely
SocialApr 24, 2026

Microsoft Now Lets You Pause Windows Updates Indefinitely

Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time. This is a good change, and it makes sense security wise that Microsoft wouldn’t let you totally disable updates https://t.co/rs0FWzHBtZ

By Tom Warren
New Xbox Logo Likened to Apple, but Forgets Original Dashboard
SocialApr 24, 2026

New Xbox Logo Likened to Apple, but Forgets Original Dashboard

I see a lot of people saying the new Xbox logo looks like Apple’s Liquid Glass. Did y’all forget about the original Xbox dashboard 😉 https://t.co/JqWvyJpTzF

By Tom Warren
Apple Poised to Dominate AI-Driven Spatial Computing
SocialApr 24, 2026

Apple Poised to Dominate AI-Driven Spatial Computing

Several companies are building glasses with something like OpenClaw inside. Why do you need such a thing? I responded to this post with a long list. So happy that Apple has a CEO that is expert at Spatial Computing. Hint: the...

By Robert Scoble
WHOOP Should Go All‑in on AI Integration
SocialApr 24, 2026

WHOOP Should Go All‑in on AI Integration

Random thoughts: @WHOOP should go all in on AI. The in app chat/agent is actually really powerful—it even set up reminders for me based on my conversation around things like drinking water and other habits, and sends push notifications. This...

By Ian Kar