James Gingerich

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Analyst/curator; robotics, automation, manufacturing, and enterprise tech

South Korea Launches Women-Only Night Buses for Safety
SocialMar 24, 2026

South Korea Launches Women-Only Night Buses for Safety

#WhatsNext? South Korea has introduced women-focused night bus services to make late-night public transport safer. (Unbox Factory) #FutureOfTransportation https://t.co/SaGTgPonib

By James Gingerich
Stepping on a WWII Landmine: What Happens?
SocialMar 24, 2026

Stepping on a WWII Landmine: What Happens?

#HowThingsWork? World War II Landmine. If you had stepped on one this is what would have happened. #WarTech #History https://t.co/M6vv22Mf7e

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Nvidia Launches Jetson Orin Nano Super AI Computer
SocialMar 24, 2026

Nvidia Launches Jetson Orin Nano Super AI Computer

#TechTuesday. Dec 17, 2024. Nvidia introduced the Jetson Orin Nano Super #AI #Computer. (Cheddar) #History https://t.co/Rdt2Hl1SMF

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Chevrolet Ends Production of Original Bolt EV/EUV
SocialMar 24, 2026

Chevrolet Ends Production of Original Bolt EV/EUV

#TechTuesday. December 20, 2023. Production of the original Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV officially ended. (Wood TV 8) #EV #Automobile #Industry https://t.co/cIJGyy6WaM

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Robotic Kitchen Lets Chefs Automate Skills Solo
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robotic Kitchen Lets Chefs Automate Skills Solo

#WhosNext? Sous Chefs? @GoodBytz Robotic Kitchen's latest stations enable head chefs to replicate and #Automate their abilities effortlessly. No further assistance or assistants required. #Automation https://t.co/f3wNQtNefZ

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Sony Debuts Versatile Surgical Robot Tested on Animals
SocialMar 24, 2026

Sony Debuts Versatile Surgical Robot Tested on Animals

#WhosNext? Surgeons? Sony recently unveiled their new Surgical Robot by having it slice and stitch a kernel of corn. It can also auto-switch between its different tools, and has successfully been tested in animal surgery. #Robotics...

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Act Now: The Only Thing That Matters
SocialMar 24, 2026

Act Now: The Only Thing That Matters

All that matters is what you are going to do now. #TonyRobbins #Quotes #MondayThoughts #MondayMotivation https://t.co/zUpOkw7JU3

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XBot‑L Becomes First Humanoid to Scale Great Wall
SocialMar 24, 2026

XBot‑L Becomes First Humanoid to Scale Great Wall

#WhosNext? Chinese border patrol guards? Meet XBot-L, the first humanoid robot to climb the Great Wall. #Robots #Robotics https://t.co/PpRvpEFWT2

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Harvard Urges Pollsters to Use AI Voter Simulations
SocialMar 24, 2026

Harvard Urges Pollsters to Use AI Voter Simulations

#WhosNext? Voters? Harvard Scholars Suggest Pollsters Ask Questions to #AI Simulations of Voters Because Real People Won't Answer The Phone. (Futurism) https://t.co/hUD7v3Xrfc https://t.co/H7HCLOgXgq

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AdVon AI Threatens Journalists, Reshapes Media Content
SocialMar 23, 2026

AdVon AI Threatens Journalists, Reshapes Media Content

#WhosNext? Media Journalists? Meet AdVon, the #AI-Powered Content Monster Infecting the Media Industry. (Futurism) https://t.co/HywUCAzpX1 https://t.co/TgXXsQtQrF

By James Gingerich
Open Text Stock Uncertain Amid AI Integration Hurdles
SocialMar 23, 2026

Open Text Stock Uncertain Amid AI Integration Hurdles

Open Text stock faces uncertainty amid #AI integration challenges and enterprise software slowdown. (Ad Hoc News) #Technology #Stocks #Valuations #JVGpost https://t.co/XC8bWoPbBr https://t.co/qLf54XTRUB

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Reagan Announces “Star Wars” Defense Initiative, 1983
SocialMar 23, 2026

Reagan Announces “Star Wars” Defense Initiative, 1983

#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 23, 1983. President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous "Star Wars" speech, officially the Strategic Defense Initiative or SDI. #JVGpost https://t.co/Q1TbucLMjG

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First Commercial CD Debuts in Germany, 1982
SocialMar 23, 2026

First Commercial CD Debuts in Germany, 1982

#MemoryMonday. August 17, 1982. The first commercial CD is produced in Germany. (HistoryPod) #Technology #History https://t.co/A0Ej0n0SDu

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Mir Ends 15-Year Orbit, Burns up on Reentry
SocialMar 23, 2026

Mir Ends 15-Year Orbit, Burns up on Reentry

#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 23, 2001. The Mir Russian Space station reenters Earth's atmosphere and breaks up after 15 years in space. (First Post) #Space #Exploration #JVGpost https://t.co/qAgsA3nlep

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Cronkite Predicts Home Computer’s Future From 1967
SocialMar 22, 2026

Cronkite Predicts Home Computer’s Future From 1967

#WaybackWeekend. Walter Cronkite outlines what a home #Computer looked like in 1967 and speculates what it might be used for in the future. (The History Source) #History #JVGpost https://t.co/8dhLSAUreq

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Stephanie Kwolek Invented Kevlar in 1965
SocialMar 22, 2026

Stephanie Kwolek Invented Kevlar in 1965

#DidYouKnow that Kevlar was invented in 1965 by chemist Stephanie Kwolek while she was working at DuPont? (Amazing Nature) #WomensHistoryMonth #JVGpost https://t.co/udSmzafxHo

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Japan Harvests Power From Footsteps with Piezo Tiles
SocialMar 22, 2026

Japan Harvests Power From Footsteps with Piezo Tiles

#WhatsNext? Electricity from walking? Japan is using piezoelectric floor tiles to generate clean electricity one step at a time. (Interesting World) #Alternate #Energy #JVGpost https://t.co/yp7Ce1RXGg

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AdVon AI Threatens Journalists, Reshapes Media Content
SocialMar 22, 2026

AdVon AI Threatens Journalists, Reshapes Media Content

#WhosNext? Media Journalists? Meet AdVon, the #AI-Powered Content Monster Infecting the Media Industry. (Futurism) https://t.co/HywUCAzpX1 https://t.co/TgXXsQtQrF

By James Gingerich
Set Clear KPIs First to Track Influencer ROI
SocialMar 22, 2026

Set Clear KPIs First to Track Influencer ROI

#25Tips to Help You Select a B2B #SocialMedia Influencer Number 19. Define clear KPIs upfront to measure campaign success. Performance metrics are essential for tracking ROI. 📊📈 #MeasureSuccess https://t.co/CeFLuMSwYi

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Tokyo Restaurant Replaces Wait Staff with Robots
SocialMar 22, 2026

Tokyo Restaurant Replaces Wait Staff with Robots

#WhosNext? Restaurant wait staff? This restaurant in Tokyo Japan is run by #Robots. (@kevinLasean) #Robotics https://t.co/qgMFBcph3f

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Robots Could Replace Hazardous Hydro Line Workers
SocialMar 22, 2026

Robots Could Replace Hazardous Hydro Line Workers

#WhosNext? Hydro line workers? Another potentially dangerous job that #Robots could take over and save humans from danger. (New China TV) #Robotics #Automation https://t.co/Fu5jwbx2W8

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SortiPack Automates Produce Grading, Sorting, Packing
SocialMar 22, 2026

SortiPack Automates Produce Grading, Sorting, Packing

#WhosNext? Produce graders, sorters and packers? SortiPack by Crux Agribotics looks to automate these processes. (Wevolver) #Automation #FoodHandling #AgriTech https://t.co/zYwxcHaIW4

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Out‑of‑Control Robot Destroys San Jose Restaurant
SocialMar 22, 2026

Out‑of‑Control Robot Destroys San Jose Restaurant

The rise of the machines begins? Out of control #Robot begins to trash restaurant in San Jose California. (SUN) #Robotics https://t.co/OBlEGgTGax

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Yahoo's 2005 Acquisition of Flickr Marks Early Photo‑Sharing Takeover
SocialMar 22, 2026

Yahoo's 2005 Acquisition of Flickr Marks Early Photo‑Sharing Takeover

#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 21, 2005. Yahoo announces that it will acquire the popular photo service Flickr. #Technology #Takeovers #History https://t.co/GxEp7H0Jm9

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Automation Revolutionizes Road Cleaning Truck Operations
SocialMar 21, 2026

Automation Revolutionizes Road Cleaning Truck Operations

#WhosNext? Road cleaning crews? The latest #Innovation in cleaning truck #Technology has used #Automation to eliminate more laborious cleaning tasks. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/TBdM7aaSgS

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AI Agents Redefine Commerce for Consumers and Merchants
SocialMar 21, 2026

AI Agents Redefine Commerce for Consumers and Merchants

The agentic commerce opportunity: How #AI agents are ushering in a new era for consumers and merchants. (McKinsey) #RetailTech https://t.co/c4xZis3GdG https://t.co/N3PHr0bp7Q

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AI May Be Humanity's Final Invention, Says Ex‑OpenAI Exec
SocialMar 21, 2026

AI May Be Humanity's Final Invention, Says Ex‑OpenAI Exec

#WhosNext? Inventors? Former OpenAI Exec Predicts #AI Could Be Last Thing Humans Ever Invent. (Futurism) https://t.co/OYfAPinPc8 https://t.co/6UXt4vjKIW

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England and Wales Judges Receive Cautious AI Approval
SocialMar 21, 2026

England and Wales Judges Receive Cautious AI Approval

#WhosNext? Judges? Court clerks? Judges in England and Wales Given Cautious Approval to Use #AI. (TIME) https://t.co/fSeIRgQLxq https://t.co/MT0oXidgKn

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Norway Constructs Homes From Recycled Plastic Waste
SocialMar 21, 2026

Norway Constructs Homes From Recycled Plastic Waste

These 'trashy' homes in Norway are built from recycled plastics. (World Economic Forum) #Environment #Recycling @wef https://t.co/KTQkPzrLnH

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Generative AI Poised to Unlock $4 Trillion Value
SocialMar 21, 2026

Generative AI Poised to Unlock $4 Trillion Value

McKinsey and Google Cloud help companies tap into $4 trillion of business value with #GenerativeAI. (McKinsey) #AI #Cloud https://t.co/ztfW04UxC6 https://t.co/4zumRS7Vxx

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Agility Robotics Plans Fully Automated, Robot-Staffed Factory
SocialMar 19, 2026

Agility Robotics Plans Fully Automated, Robot-Staffed Factory

#WhosNext? Assembly line workers in a humanoid #Robot factory? Agility Robotics is looking to populate its entire factory with working examples of its own product. #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation https://t.co/ZYEwn9dOQf

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Shrek Creator Warns AI Will Replace Animators
SocialMar 19, 2026

Shrek Creator Warns AI Will Replace Animators

#WhosNext? Animators? The Guy Behind "Shrek" Says AI Is Going to Wipe Out Human Jobs in Animation. (Futurism) https://t.co/Bi0Nk2kdTz https://t.co/SBauTATrFB

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Robotics Revolutionizes Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing
SocialMar 19, 2026

Robotics Revolutionizes Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing

#WhosNext? Mail sorters? Package sorters? Just look at the revolution in #SupplyChain, #Logistics and #Warehouse Operations that #Robotics makes possible. Amazing or what? (GiGadgets) https://t.co/dDvWhJ7TkA

By James Gingerich
Self‑moving Traffic Cones Boost Safety, Threaten Jobs
SocialMar 19, 2026

Self‑moving Traffic Cones Boost Safety, Threaten Jobs

#WhosNext? Road workers? These automated traaffic cones can protect road workers from accidents. But won't they also take away the jobs of those who used to move the regular traffic cones? (GiGadgets) #Automation https://t.co/BBX42XDPvd

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ChatGPT Threatens Essay‑writing Services for Cheating Students
SocialMar 19, 2026

ChatGPT Threatens Essay‑writing Services for Cheating Students

#WhosNext? Essay writers for hire? #ChatGPT Could Put People Who Write Essays for Cheating Students Out of Business. (Futurism) #AI #EdTech https://t.co/Vp4jeaVvee https://t.co/jDJQXUfB0m

By James Gingerich
OpenAI Employee Calls ChatGPT a Therapy Substitute
SocialMar 19, 2026

OpenAI Employee Calls ChatGPT a Therapy Substitute

#WhosNext? Therapists? OpenAI Employee Says She's Never Tried Therapy But #ChatGPT Is Pretty Much a Replacement For It. (Futurism) https://t.co/Da34xSU5i1 https://t.co/UJlOfEwJ5J

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Missing Social Media Messages Can Kill Your Brand
SocialMar 18, 2026

Missing Social Media Messages Can Kill Your Brand

Near misses are dangerous to your health. Near misses in #SocialMedia can be fatal to your business. A miss means your message isn't being heard by potential customers. Your brand could crash. https://t.co/6CgUC488Df

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Infocom's Text Adventure Legacy Ends with 1986 Activision Merger
SocialMar 17, 2026

Infocom's Text Adventure Legacy Ends with 1986 Activision Merger

#TechTuesday. June 22, 1979. Infocom, the software company that made text role based games famous was ended when it merged into Activision June 13, 1986. (The Deal Dragon) #Vintage #Gaming #JVGpost https://t.co/wxU4o6JWq9

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Farmville's 2009 Launch Revealed Why It Hooked Players
SocialMar 17, 2026

Farmville's 2009 Launch Revealed Why It Hooked Players

#TechTuesday. June 19, 2009. Zynga releases the game Farmville, an agriculture simulation social network game. Guess why it is so addictive. (The Deal Dragon) #Vintage #Gaming #JVGpost https://t.co/DytruPKuwH

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From Lab Expulsion to Microsoft Co‑founder, Allen’s Redemption
SocialMar 17, 2026

From Lab Expulsion to Microsoft Co‑founder, Allen’s Redemption

#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 17, 1971. Paul Allen was kicked out of the University of Washington's Computer Lab. About 4 years later he would co-found @Microsoft. Years later the University would name the lab after him. #Computer...

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1993: 3DO Gaming System Launches in North America
SocialMar 17, 2026

1993: 3DO Gaming System Launches in North America

#TechTuesday. October 4, 1993. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer video gaming system was first released in North America by Panasonic. (Are You Not Entertained) #Vintage #Gaming #History https://t.co/w4QpligNKF

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Robots Already Delivering Hotel Room Service in China
SocialMar 17, 2026

Robots Already Delivering Hotel Room Service in China

#WhosNext? Hotel Room Service workers? #Robots are already being used in China to deliver food and other needed items from the kitchen to meeting rooms and customer rooms. #Robotics https://t.co/sEh7IqFCmi

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Innovation Cuts Renovation Strain, Who’s Next?
SocialMar 17, 2026

Innovation Cuts Renovation Strain, Who’s Next?

#WhosNext? Renovation assistants? #Innovation of many kinds have helped reduce the strain of renovation work. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/1dkKK2w9un

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Nadine: Social Robot Offers Companionship for Seniors
SocialMar 17, 2026

Nadine: Social Robot Offers Companionship for Seniors

#WhosNext? SocialWorkers? Meet Nadine, the social robot designed to provide companionship to older adults. (NowThis News) #Robotics #Robots #AI https://t.co/Ha9yhmZuit

By James Gingerich
Robotic Tea Harvester Cuts Manual Labor Drastically
SocialMar 17, 2026

Robotic Tea Harvester Cuts Manual Labor Drastically

#WhosNext? Tea harvesters? This motorized tea plucking machine eliminates a lot of manual labor and as a result laborers. (GiGadgets) #AgTech #Automation https://t.co/saGtJTH3Dk

By James Gingerich
Humanoid Robot Successfully Pilots Aircraft in Test
SocialMar 17, 2026

Humanoid Robot Successfully Pilots Aircraft in Test

#WhosNext? Airline Pilots? Scientists Build Humanoid #Robot That Can Pilot a Plane. (Futurism) #AI #Robotics https://t.co/bcdVuA59Ro https://t.co/i6r9BkJ6uY

By James Gingerich
Drones and Robotics Replace Manual Panel Cleaning
SocialMar 17, 2026

Drones and Robotics Replace Manual Panel Cleaning

#WhosNext? Solar panel washers? Window washers? Let the #Robotics plus automated systems take care of it. Or better still get rid of all the tracking and infrastructure by getting #Drones to do it! (GiGadgets) ...

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Sega Shocked E3 1995 with Early Saturn Launch
SocialMar 17, 2026

Sega Shocked E3 1995 with Early Saturn Launch

#MondayMemories. May 11, 1995. At E3, Sega surprise-launched the Saturn 4 months early for $399. (Are You Not Entertained) #Vintage #Gaming #History #JVGpost https://t.co/axqdLCVPbi

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AI Co‑writes Choir Piece, Now Available as Sheet Music
SocialMar 17, 2026

AI Co‑writes Choir Piece, Now Available as Sheet Music

#WhosNext? Music Composers? Composition co-written by #AI performed by choir and published as sheet music. (The Next Web) https://t.co/NCRSJrclCW https://t.co/JPignTpVfM

By James Gingerich