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Top Free GitHub Repos for Running LLMs Locally
SocialApr 12, 2026

Top Free GitHub Repos for Running LLMs Locally

Best GitHub repos for running LLMs completely free on your laptop: 1. AnythingLLM https://t.co/Cr6yHHqZJq 2. KoboldCpp https://t.co/znQHDG0q8o 3. llama.cpp https://t.co/6joMewdd6S 4. Open WebUI https://t.co/gOBxXJ3TBw 5. GPT4All https://t.co/I6Bd9m0JJv 6. LocalAI https://t.co/JVetXoqMsC 7. vLLM https://t.co/rEiVM7ejFK

By Hasan Toor
Pack Away Bird Feeder Cameras During Warm Months
SocialApr 12, 2026

Pack Away Bird Feeder Cameras During Warm Months

Bird feeder cameras can be a delight, but the responsible thing to do is pack them away during warmer months https://t.co/MQPgTmNxhF

By TechRadar
Galaxy Book6 Ultra RTX 5070 Launches US, Beats 5060 Price
SocialApr 12, 2026

Galaxy Book6 Ultra RTX 5070 Launches US, Beats 5060 Price

Galaxy Book6 Ultra with the RTX 5070 is now available in the US And it's cheaper than the 5060 model (for now) Available exclusively here: amzn.to/4c2sapq

By The Galox
H2O Audio Ript Ultra: Tough Workout Gear, Some Trade‑offs
SocialApr 12, 2026

H2O Audio Ript Ultra: Tough Workout Gear, Some Trade‑offs

The H20 Audio Ript Ultra are designed to survive any kind of exercise — but with a few compromises along the way https://t.co/Zcnn5tlG9c

By TechRadar
Physical Keyboards Return: Big Display, Tactile Typing
SocialApr 12, 2026

Physical Keyboards Return: Big Display, Tactile Typing

With physical mobile keyboards making a comeback, Clicks Tech has the best of both You keep the big display while also having a satisfying physical keyboard Available for iPhone, Moto & Google 17 Pro | Pro Max: collabs.shop/gf0nex Razr 2025 series: collabs.shop/7hmdbi

By The Galox
Track 1,800‑mile Journeys with Garmin’s New App
SocialApr 12, 2026

Track 1,800‑mile Journeys with Garmin’s New App

'One does not simply walk into Mordor' — it's 1,800 miles away — but you can measure it with a Garmin watch and this perfect 5-year-old smartwatch app. https://t.co/LVmzZfEBdr

By TechRadar
Jobs and I Recognized Siri’s AI Breakthrough First
SocialApr 12, 2026

Jobs and I Recognized Siri’s AI Breakthrough First

The Siri team says only two people got it. Me and Jobs. The full story behind Siri for those who care: https://t.co/P0uMBXpb9J (it was launched in my house, and something worth bragging about. It was the first consumer app to...

By Robert Scoble
AI Glasses Bring Remy: Memory Assistant Everywhere
SocialApr 12, 2026

AI Glasses Bring Remy: Memory Assistant Everywhere

Wait until you have this on your AI glasses. This is part of the Holodeck I keep talking about. This thought written on a Silicon Valley freeway in my autonomous car.

By Robert Scoble
Grateful for the DIY Arduino ESP32 Watch
SocialApr 12, 2026

Grateful for the DIY Arduino ESP32 Watch

@olleewatch , I love this dearly; thank you for making it. #tech #arduino #esp32 #watches #electronics

By Brett (brett.tech_)
Plaud NotePin: AI Wearable Boosts Meeting Note‑Taking
SocialApr 12, 2026

Plaud NotePin: AI Wearable Boosts Meeting Note‑Taking

I review the Plaud NotePin Wearable AI Note Taker device and find that there's a lot to like with this smart little gizmo. It's particularly helpful for meetings and lectures, as I demonstrate in this detailed video: https://t.co/Q45YtD8M9E #ai #aiWearable...

By Dave Taylor
Cheap Scanner Lacks USB Port, Buyer Regrets Purchase
SocialApr 12, 2026

Cheap Scanner Lacks USB Port, Buyer Regrets Purchase

So glad the $500 printer / scanner combo I bought last year doesn't have a flashdrive port. So, so happy. /s (never, ever buying a scanner like this again. 🤬)

By Karen Orlando
Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price, Plain Design
SocialApr 12, 2026

Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price, Plain Design

Audiophile level headphones for much less than you expect? I check out the Dekoni x HiFiMAN Cobalt Closed-Back Headphones and find lots to like. Well, other than the humdrum styling, that is: https://t.co/J7kBkKHwQo #audio #audiophile #headphones @dekoniaudio @hifimanofficial

By Dave Taylor
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Impresses with Spotless Cleaning
SocialApr 11, 2026

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Impresses with Spotless Cleaning

Yes, it's another robot vacuum and mop in the spotlight, but I have to admit, this Roborock unit does a splendid job cleaning. Here's my detailed demo and review of the brand new Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Robot Vacuum...

By Dave Taylor
Pixel’s AI Lets You Create Post‑apocalypse Photo Effects
SocialApr 11, 2026

Pixel’s AI Lets You Create Post‑apocalypse Photo Effects

With the latest version of Android, Pixel phones have gained some powerful AI photo manipulation tools. If you can find them, that is. Here's a walk-thru of how to "distress" a photo for that post-apocalypse look... https://t.co/PuHVZYeauo #android #gemini #photography...

By Dave Taylor
A1Echos: Free Offline Transcription Beats Aqua Voice
SocialApr 11, 2026

A1Echos: Free Offline Transcription Beats Aqua Voice

Funny that @JAN3com develops @AquaBitcoin and we made a transcription app called @A1Echos, and now there’s a transcription app called AQUA. 😂 But @A1Echos is better. Fully offline, private, open-source, and free. We’ll get to feature parity with all the paid...

By Samson Mow
Wearable 3D Printing Transforms Tech From Machines to Bodies
SocialApr 11, 2026

Wearable 3D Printing Transforms Tech From Machines to Bodies

From Printer to Body: Wearable #3D Printing Takes Innovation to the Next Level by @Fabriziobustama #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/JGtFkHzYPo

By Ron van Loon
Own Your AI: Build Personal Cognitive Armor
SocialApr 11, 2026

Own Your AI: Build Personal Cognitive Armor

GBrain is my attempt to be in control of my own personal AI that could become my intentionally designed cognitive armor Open source open prompts means you aren’t under the API line It’s more important to be above the API line now...

By Garry Tan
Apple Enables External GPUs for AI on Mac Mini
SocialApr 11, 2026

Apple Enables External GPUs for AI on Mac Mini

Apple approves TinyGPU driver, letting Mac Mini and Apple Silicon users connect external GPUs to accelerate demanding AI workloads. https://t.co/DSHkMtbpWK

By TechRadar
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprisingly Better Sound
SocialApr 11, 2026

Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprisingly Better Sound

It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...

By Dave Taylor
Four Windows 11 Tweaks to Restore Speed
SocialApr 11, 2026

Four Windows 11 Tweaks to Restore Speed

Is your Windows 11 computer running more slowly than when you first got it? There are some simple tweaks to regain some of that speed. Here are 4 key settings to check and potentially disable for maximum boost: https://t.co/6HaGfPZdPU #windows...

By Dave Taylor
Custom Claude Widgets Put AI First on Your Home Screen
SocialApr 11, 2026

Custom Claude Widgets Put AI First on Your Home Screen

This changes how you use AI every day. @Anthropic just gave Claude iOS full widget customization. Now you decide what shows up first not the app. Quick access = faster thinking = better execution. What would you pin on your home screen?

By Naveed Ullah
Apple Overtakes Samsung in Q1 2026 Mobile Share
SocialApr 11, 2026

Apple Overtakes Samsung in Q1 2026 Mobile Share

Q1 2026 Mobile Market Share Samsung maintained a 20% market share like Q1 2025, however Apple surpassed it with a 21% market share Samsung remained stagnant because of a late flagship and midrange launch. Apple continues with strong flagship sales and...

By The Galox
Customize ChatGPT Voice with OpenClaw's Talkable Claw
SocialApr 11, 2026

Customize ChatGPT Voice with OpenClaw's Talkable Claw

I'm having a Her moment over here with my OpenClaw. It's literally the craziest thing in the world to be able to just talk to your claw and have fully customizable voice. Did you ever want to improve your ChatGPT...

By Garry Tan
Arlo Solana: Solar Smart Cam Arrives, Subscription Model
SocialApr 11, 2026

Arlo Solana: Solar Smart Cam Arrives, Subscription Model

Arlo Solana solar-powered smart cam on the way. Could also be the spiritual successor to the Arlo Go line. Similar in function to the Eufy S220, except Arlo's business model is subscriptions. https://t.co/2mo7ItD5kf https://t.co/87KvSSDNvE

By Dave Zatz
Restarting Quantified Self: New Devices, Dropping Eight Sleep
SocialApr 11, 2026

Restarting Quantified Self: New Devices, Dropping Eight Sleep

Restarting my quantified self data collection after a nice break Current stack: - continuous glucose monitor - Apple Watch - Whoop Adding: - Oura ring (to replace watch/Whoop when I am dressed up) Trying life without: - Eight Sleep

By Danielle Morrill
Testing AI Companions: Burt Reynolds, Fantasy Lore, Cat Chaos
SocialApr 11, 2026

Testing AI Companions: Burt Reynolds, Fantasy Lore, Cat Chaos

Me and my deer friend, we are doing better. Aka I continue testing AI robot companions. This one involves an AI Burt Reynolds, extensive fantasy lore, and my cat going on a murderous rampage. https://tinyurl.com/ysjut4jn

By Victoria Song
Ceramic Shield 2 Proves Screen Protectors Unnecessary After Six Months
SocialApr 11, 2026

Ceramic Shield 2 Proves Screen Protectors Unnecessary After Six Months

No more screen protectors? After 6 months with the iPhone 17, Ceramic Shield 2 has fully proven its worth. https://t.co/a8bLNEqnvp

By TechRadar
DJI Sets Osmo Pocket 4 Reveal; Rival Poised
SocialApr 11, 2026

DJI Sets Osmo Pocket 4 Reveal; Rival Poised

DJI has now told us when the Osmo Pocket 4 will be unveiled, but a competitor is waiting in the wings. https://t.co/jtnROlX6P5

By TechRadar
Smartphones Shift to Hybrid: Local Tasks, Cloud Scale
SocialApr 11, 2026

Smartphones Shift to Hybrid: Local Tasks, Cloud Scale

Modern smartphones are powerful enough to handle many tasks locally, shifting more processing from the cloud to the device itself. The future is a hybrid model where everyday tasks run on-device while heavier workloads are handled in the cloud for...

By Satya Mallick
Nvidia RTX Neural Texture Compression Cuts VRAM Usage 80%
SocialApr 11, 2026

Nvidia RTX Neural Texture Compression Cuts VRAM Usage 80%

Benchmarking Nvidia's RTX Neural Texture Compression tech that can reduce VRAM usage by over 80% https://t.co/g7y9WEKj05

By Anj Bryant
S26 Ultra: Best Android Phone, $200 Off Now
SocialApr 11, 2026

S26 Ultra: Best Android Phone, $200 Off Now

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best Android phone you can buy right now. It's currently $200 off for a limited time only. Here's why you need it. https://t.co/0Wt13iK5v7

By TechRadar
Gesture‑controlled Desk Creates Interactive Holographic Displays
SocialApr 11, 2026

Gesture‑controlled Desk Creates Interactive Holographic Displays

Next-Gen Desk Turns Simple Gestures into Interactive Holographic Displays by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/Xy6vonZPlH

By Ron van Loon
RAM Crisis Persists; TurboQuant Won’t Rescue It
SocialApr 11, 2026

RAM Crisis Persists; TurboQuant Won’t Rescue It

Where are we now with the RAM crisis? It's still bleak, despite some positive glimmers of late — and I wouldn't rely on TurboQuant to save the day. https://t.co/OKQYnluz0o

By TechRadar
Digital Dashboards Need Retro Flair, Not Just Beach Vibes
SocialApr 11, 2026

Digital Dashboards Need Retro Flair, Not Just Beach Vibes

10/10. Modern digital dashboards really should get a bit more creative and offer a retro theme too. Unlike... *checks notes* a bloody beach theme on the MBUX Hyper screen.

By Dhruv Bhutani
Samsung Drops Native Messaging App From Default in 2024
SocialApr 11, 2026

Samsung Drops Native Messaging App From Default in 2024

@MKBHD @WVFRM RE Samsung messages It was 2021 when Samsung started pre installing Google Messages, but Samsung Messages was on the phone as well. 2024 is when Samsung's messaged wasn't included out of the box, and had to be downloaded...

By Zac Kew‑Denniss
Huawei’s Fold Signals the Dawn of Post‑Keyboard Computing
SocialApr 11, 2026

Huawei’s Fold Signals the Dawn of Post‑Keyboard Computing

Huawei may have just shown where personal computing is heading next. And it looks a lot less like a traditional laptop. The MateBook Fold takes an 18.3-inch OLED display, folds it like a book, and turns it into a smaller 13-inch device...

By Pascal Bornet
S Plus Production Slumps, Edge Model Likely Replacement
SocialApr 11, 2026

S Plus Production Slumps, Edge Model Likely Replacement

Galaxy S Plus is not lasting another generation. Might not even last this one. Production breakdown: S26 Ultra: 1.5 Million S26 Plus: 200K S26: 1.3 Million S26 Plus is getting dangerously close to S25 Edge level production. At this point I'd just launch the S26...

By The Galox
Monopoly Go!Chat Hits #1, Learning App Store Secrets
SocialApr 11, 2026

Monopoly Go!Chat Hits #1, Learning App Store Secrets

up to #3, coming for the crown 👑 that being said, MONOPOLY GO!Chat is now #1, so i’m learning a lot about the App Store https://t.co/Vz1pwoxdpY

By Alexander Wang
Building Apps That Profit and Save Lives During Floods
SocialApr 11, 2026

Building Apps That Profit and Save Lives During Floods

Building a profitable app feels great, but even better: Building tech that helps people in need. @kurbaitaev seeing a dangerous flood hit his home country Dagestan by doing what he does best: Building. The app quickly went viral and empowered many...

By Amjad Masad
Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers
SocialApr 11, 2026

Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers

Tired of shoulder surfers seeing everything on your MacBook screen when working in public? Then you'll want to learn all about the Afterplug Magnetic Privacy Filter Screen, which I demo and test in my latest review video: https://t.co/dVTvZyGDMc #privacy #macbook...

By Dave Taylor
Coding AI Voice Agent by Pool, Dynamic VAD Works
SocialApr 11, 2026

Coding AI Voice Agent by Pool, Dynamic VAD Works

I don’t even know what is going on with software anymore because I’m by a pool in Kona Big Island right now and coding my personal AI voice agent by chatting with it on Telegram on my iPhone while sipping...

By Garry Tan
Mario‑Themed Turtle Beach Gear Impresses Switch 2 Review
SocialApr 11, 2026

Mario‑Themed Turtle Beach Gear Impresses Switch 2 Review

I went hands-on with Turtle Beach’s Mario-themed controller and headset for Nintendo Switch 2 and they impressed me for these key reasons. https://t.co/XqXqlmB0Rb

By TechRadar
Perplexity AI: Powerful, Seamlessly User‑Friendly Experience
SocialApr 11, 2026

Perplexity AI: Powerful, Seamlessly User‑Friendly Experience

Perplexity computer is really really good wow I’m impressed It just works and very normie friendly (me)

By Felix Jauvin
Mute Phone Notifications with Android Digital Wellbeing
SocialApr 11, 2026

Mute Phone Notifications with Android Digital Wellbeing

Phone endlessly wanting your attention, whether it's 2:00pm or 2:00am? You can mute the darn thing with "Digital Wellbeing" settings in Android. Here's how to set it up... https://t.co/IVvpbMl3N4 #sleep #android #health https://t.co/nyBmHyc9IC

By Dave Taylor
Dreame Z20 Station: Design Meets Performance for Every Home
SocialApr 10, 2026

Dreame Z20 Station: Design Meets Performance for Every Home

The Dreame Z20 Station offers a close-to-perfect combination of design and performance and would be a fantastic addition to any home. https://t.co/0X0pDSPzC3

By TechRadar
Rugged Tablet Packs Projector, Night Vision, Huge Battery
SocialApr 10, 2026

Rugged Tablet Packs Projector, Night Vision, Huge Battery

The 8849 TANK Pad Ultra is a rugged Android tablet that combines a projector, night vision camera, massive battery, and advanced connectivity. https://t.co/Vqc5L85Ro9

By TechRadar
Mac and iPad Sales Surge 15‑16% in China Q4
SocialApr 10, 2026

Mac and iPad Sales Surge 15‑16% in China Q4

Analysis: Mac grew 16% and iPad grow 15% in China in the fourth quarter of 2025 https://asymco.com/2026/04/03/analysis-mac-grew-16-and-ipad-grow-15-in-china-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2025/

By Horace Dediu
Xbox Series X/S Gains New Kiln Dynamic Background
SocialApr 10, 2026

Xbox Series X/S Gains New Kiln Dynamic Background

Xbox Series X / S users now have access to a new Kiln Dynamic Background https://t.co/slkwlSNzwV

By Tom Warren
Framework's Take on Cloud, AI Amid New Launch
SocialApr 10, 2026

Framework's Take on Cloud, AI Amid New Launch

As Framework prepares for its next big product launch, the repair-and-augment-friendly PC maker has some thoughts about the Cloud and AI revolution. https://t.co/p6PtnIYn08

By TechRadar