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Detail Matters: Apple CEO’s Screw‑Groove Lesson
SocialApr 22, 2026

Detail Matters: Apple CEO’s Screw‑Groove Lesson

Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus gave commencement speech at Penn Engineering School in 2024. He does version of Steve Jobs “paint both sides of the fence even if other people don’t know” attention-to-detail story…about screws for the Cinema Dislay...

By Trung Phan
Google Signs Multi‑billion Deal for Nvidia GB300 AI Chips
SocialApr 22, 2026

Google Signs Multi‑billion Deal for Nvidia GB300 AI Chips

Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties in a deal valued in 'single-digit billions,' per a source familiar. Includes access to Nvidia’s new GB300 chips + infra services to support model training and deployment. https://t.co/2fywSlR1Kp via @techcrunch

By Rebecca Bellan
Nvidia's 800V DC Shift Redefines Data Center Power
SocialApr 22, 2026

Nvidia's 800V DC Shift Redefines Data Center Power

everything you need to know about racks, power, cooling, and Nvidia's shift to 800 volt direct current - kelly and i spent months writing a 30 page report, complete with investment ideas - published it a few months ago. our...

By Meltem Demirors
AI Rewires Home Lights, Ditches Harsh LEDs
SocialApr 22, 2026

AI Rewires Home Lights, Ditches Harsh LEDs

Today I hacked my Home Assistant with AI to nuke the bright white LED spots that came with my house when I bought it They're absolutely horrific to look at, they burn into your eyes, all new Portuguese houses come with...

By Pieter Levels
Anker THUS Chip Enables Large AI on Wearables
SocialApr 22, 2026

Anker THUS Chip Enables Large AI on Wearables

Anker THUS chip breaks computing rules to put big AI models on wearable devices https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/anker-thus-chip-breaks-computing-rules-to-put-big-ai-models-on-wearable-devices

By Lance Ulanoff
Rethinking Phones: An Open‑Claw Alternative to Smartphones
SocialApr 22, 2026

Rethinking Phones: An Open‑Claw Alternative to Smartphones

ok what about a phone that isnt a trad smartphone but is kinda an openclaw on the go

By Alex Wilhelm
Dell XPS 16 Marks Impressive Return to Form
SocialApr 22, 2026

Dell XPS 16 Marks Impressive Return to Form

I reviewed Dell's latest XPS 16, an impressive return to form for the brand. It's sleek, surprisingly lightweight, and I'm a fan of that tandem OLED screen. Dell also addressed aspects of the keyboard and trackpad on prior laptops that...

By Chris Welch
DIY Enthusiast Crafts RAM Cells in Shed Cleanroom
SocialApr 22, 2026

DIY Enthusiast Crafts RAM Cells in Shed Cleanroom

Enthusiast builds his own RAM in garden shed cleanroom — fledgling array of memory cells groundwork for much larger future project https://t.co/qm4o6sEZ5F

By Anj Bryant
EU Mandates Removable Phone Batteries, with Possible Exception
SocialApr 22, 2026

EU Mandates Removable Phone Batteries, with Possible Exception

The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries from next year — but there may be a notable exception https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-eu-requires-phone-makers-to-fit-readily-removable-batteries-from-next-year-but-there-may-be-a-notable-exception

By Lance Ulanoff
AI Designs RISC‑V CPU Core in 12 Hours
SocialApr 22, 2026

AI Designs RISC‑V CPU Core in 12 Hours

How Did An AI Agent Build a RISC V CPU Core In Just 12 Hours https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-chip-design?share_id=9374945

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Gaming Consoles Can Now Charge While You Play
SocialApr 22, 2026

Gaming Consoles Can Now Charge While You Play

Green #Technology in the game industry: Scientists find way to charge your game console while playing by Delft University of Technology @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/kzW8X092w4 #EmergingTech #Innovation #CleanEnergy https://t.co/JzeJybv80y

By Ron van Loon
Scaling Up: More Mac Studios Join NVIDIA DGX Setup
SocialApr 22, 2026

Scaling Up: More Mac Studios Join NVIDIA DGX Setup

Current local setup: 2x NVIDIA DGX Mac Mini Mac Studio (not pictured) Soon to come: More Mac Studios https://t.co/4GtfgqJXAX

By Eric Siu
All-Day Smart Glasses Powered by Claude Code
SocialApr 22, 2026

All-Day Smart Glasses Powered by Claude Code

The Holy Grail would be able to have smart glasses and Claude Code while walking around with those all day.

By Elizabeth Yin
Tech Component Shortages Boost Our Portfolio Holdings
SocialApr 22, 2026

Tech Component Shortages Boost Our Portfolio Holdings

There’s a shortage in • Memory + storage $DRAM $MU • Optical Transceivers $LITE $AAOI • Power infrastructure $VRT $ETN • CPU shortage $AMD $INTC And we own stocks in each of those sectors

By BD Investing
Metrics Miss Full Installed Base and Real Compute Deployment
SocialApr 22, 2026

Metrics Miss Full Installed Base and Real Compute Deployment

This does not reflect full historical installed base or how existing compute is actually being deployed...

By Paul Triolo
Robot Vacuum Conquers Stairs, Redefining Home Cleaning
SocialApr 22, 2026

Robot Vacuum Conquers Stairs, Redefining Home Cleaning

The #Robot Vacuum That Defies Stairs via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/RgGwdzu8AY

By Ron van Loon
How to Verify and Update Your Kobo eReader Firmware
SocialApr 22, 2026

How to Verify and Update Your Kobo eReader Firmware

Have a @Rakuten @Kobo eReader? Smart choice, it's quite as capable as an Amazon Kindle, with strengths all its own. But is it up-to-date with system software? Here's how to check (and update it, as needed): https://t.co/L67emcu2fa #rakuten #kobo #software...

By Dave Taylor
New Handbook Maps Emerging Materials Shaping Future Semiconductors
SocialApr 22, 2026

New Handbook Maps Emerging Materials Shaping Future Semiconductors

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Materials The Semiconductor Handbook Emerging Materials: 1/ - Recently, Researchers From Distinct Universities Wrote A Book Titled Handbook Of Emerging Materials For The Semiconductor Industry - This Comprehensive Handbook Is Essential For Understanding How These New Materials...

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price, Bland Design
SocialApr 22, 2026

Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price, Bland 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/J7kBkKGZ0Q #audio #audiophile #headphones @dekoniaudio @hifimanofficial https://t.co/ArBCVp0lFE

By Dave Taylor
First Underwater Jetpack Demonstrates Future Mobility
SocialApr 22, 2026

First Underwater Jetpack Demonstrates Future Mobility

Dive Into the Future: The First Underwater Jetpack in Action by @IntEngineering #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/UTkzxK1lZK

By Ron van Loon
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Unexpectedly Better Sound
SocialApr 22, 2026

Swapped Earbuds Deliver Unexpectedly 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
Galaxy Book6 Delivers Premium Build Under $1K
SocialApr 22, 2026

Galaxy Book6 Delivers Premium Build Under $1K

I am impressed by the Galaxy Book6 Finally got the chance to see it and I expected a traditional cheaper feel from this. I was very wrong Surprisingly solid and you can feel the new all aluminum build. This base model is...

By The Galox
Plaud NotePin: Smart Wearable AI Boosts Meeting Notes
SocialApr 21, 2026

Plaud NotePin: Smart Wearable AI Boosts Meeting Notes

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/Q45YtD9jZc #ai #aiWearable...

By Dave Taylor
SoftBank's New Memory Chip Venture Gains Government, Industry
SocialApr 21, 2026

SoftBank's New Memory Chip Venture Gains Government, Industry

SoftBank's next-generation semiconductor memory company government to support RIKEN, Fujitsu, etc. also solidify investment https://t.co/s7WUUwhf0M

By Paul Triolo
Apple’s Next Growth Hinges on Foldables, AI, Affordable Glasses
SocialApr 21, 2026

Apple’s Next Growth Hinges on Foldables, AI, Affordable Glasses

“Innovation going forward around foldable phones, an AI enabled smartphone, new sleeker/affordable Apple Glasses, and future hardware developments will be the hearts and lungs of Apple’s success,” Wedbush’s Dan Ives said in a note. https://t.co/serD28N2eL @nypost 🍎📱👇

By Dan Ives
LG G6 Finally Resolves Long‑standing G‑series OLED Issue
SocialApr 21, 2026

LG G6 Finally Resolves Long‑standing G‑series OLED Issue

The LG G6 fixes a long-running issue most prominent on LG's G-series OLEDs… for the most part. https://t.co/PLdtxKMq2w

By TechRadar
PREGO Teams with STORYCORPS on New Surveillance Device
SocialApr 21, 2026

PREGO Teams with STORYCORPS on New Surveillance Device

[spins wheel] PREGO has partnered with [shuffles deck] STORYCORPS to create a [throws dart[] SURVEILLANCE DEVICE https://t.co/WqCPJgGyeD

By Graham Starr
Meta Launches $1 Billion Tulsa Data Center
SocialApr 21, 2026

Meta Launches $1 Billion Tulsa Data Center

Meta Platforms $META has broken ground on a new $1 Billion data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma

By Evan – StockMKTNewz
Sodium Batteries Breakthrough Amid Lithium Price Volatility
SocialApr 21, 2026

Sodium Batteries Breakthrough Amid Lithium Price Volatility

Volatile lithium prices and advances in technology mean sodium batteries are finally making a decisive breakthrough https://t.co/IRqZeUwuGz

By Vox – Climate
Dali Sonik 1: Small Speakers, Big Sound, High Price
SocialApr 21, 2026

Dali Sonik 1: Small Speakers, Big Sound, High Price

The Dali Sonik 1 entry-level passive bookshelf speakers sound at least twice their diminutive size with stunning vocal articulation, but are a little pricey. https://t.co/SAlpvbqtQ3

By TechRadar
Beats X Nike Launches Volt Powerbeats Pro 2
SocialApr 21, 2026

Beats X Nike Launches Volt Powerbeats Pro 2

The NEW @beatsbydre X @nike Powerbeats Pro 2 - Volt collab is 🔥🔥🔥 #beats #nike #earbuds #fitness #getfit

By Brian Tong
Tenstorrent Demo Shows Ultra‑fast Video Generation on 256 BlackHole Chips
SocialApr 21, 2026

Tenstorrent Demo Shows Ultra‑fast Video Generation on 256 BlackHole Chips

.@tenstorrent will launch its new gen cluster-scale systems next week, but in the mean time, Jim Keller @jimkxa and Jasmina Vasiljevic @JasminaVas gave me a sneak preview of their video generation demo running on 256 BlackHole chips (spoiler - it's...

By Sally Ward-Foxton
UWB Chips Stop Key‑fob Spoofing, Secure Cars
SocialApr 21, 2026

UWB Chips Stop Key‑fob Spoofing, Secure Cars

Car thieves don't just pick locks to break in. They've also found ways to spoof your key fob's "unlock" signal. No glass broken, no button pressed. But new UWB car security chips fight back with new tech that's tougher to...

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
From 1907 Gyroplane to 2010 Parrot: Quadcopter Era Begins
SocialApr 21, 2026

From 1907 Gyroplane to 2010 Parrot: Quadcopter Era Begins

The very first quadcopter prototype was the Breguet-Richet Gyroplane No. 1, created in 1907 by Breguet Aviation in France. The first consumer quadcopter drone was the Parrot AR.Drone, released in 2010 by French company Parrot SA. It was also the first...

By François Chollet
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Delivers Powerful Performance
SocialApr 21, 2026

Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Delivers Powerful Performance

Sick of your boat anchor? I put a shockingly thin and light GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro Windows 11 Pro Laptop through its paces, and I'm not going to lie, I was impressed. Did I mention 32GB of RAM and 2TB...

By Dave Taylor
ASRock's DDR5 RAM Promises Intel Support—Catch Revealed
SocialApr 21, 2026

ASRock's DDR5 RAM Promises Intel Support—Catch Revealed

ASRock's new RAM is about 'ensuring Intel users have access to the benefits of DDR5 memory in the years ahead' — but there's a catch. https://t.co/uzRNy7sFf9

By TechRadar
Wearable Robot Boosts Natural Walking and Running
SocialApr 21, 2026

Wearable Robot Boosts Natural Walking and Running

Real-Time #Wearable #Robot Enhances Walking and Running Naturally via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Gj04PjXDpr

By Ron van Loon
Companies Overprovision AI, Wasting GPUs and Money
SocialApr 21, 2026

Companies Overprovision AI, Wasting GPUs and Money

Most companies massively overprovision AI infrastructure, leaving GPUs and CPUs underutilized, while rising costs expose inefficiencies driven by fear and poor automation. https://t.co/OPJ5LmJbqN

By TechRadar
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Sets New Standard in Mobile Photography
SocialApr 21, 2026

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Sets New Standard in Mobile Photography

‘The best I've ever tested’ — the Oppo Find X9 Ultra takes smartphone photography to new heights https://www.techradar.com/phones/oppo-phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra-review

By Lance Ulanoff
Intel Foundry Event Showcases Early Foundations Laid
SocialApr 21, 2026

Intel Foundry Event Showcases Early Foundations Laid

This was from an Intel Foundry event we were at this time last year. Ground work was being laid. https://t.co/gHzErpfhB4

By Ben Bajarin
Kinetic Screen Adds Motion and Texture to Visuals
SocialApr 21, 2026

Kinetic Screen Adds Motion and Texture to Visuals

This Kinetic Screen Brings Visuals to Life with Motion and Texture by @IntEngineering #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/lQfxoT0rom

By Ron van Loon
Apple Watch Set Wearable Blueprint, Health as Apple’s Legacy
SocialApr 21, 2026

Apple Watch Set Wearable Blueprint, Health as Apple’s Legacy

I'm biased, but the Apple Watch was the first new Apple gizmo in the post-Jobs era and as I argued in Optimizer a few weeks ago, it's set the blueprint for modern wearables... Also, Cook himself said health will be Apple's...

By Victoria Song
Color Lidar Marks Fundamental Leap for Autonomous Vehicles
SocialApr 21, 2026

Color Lidar Marks Fundamental Leap for Autonomous Vehicles

A new color-capable Lidar system has been hailed as a “fundamental innovation” for self-driving car technology. https://t.co/vQ2iRJ7ITo

By TechRadar
AirPods: Apple’s Hidden Gem Poised for AI Era
SocialApr 21, 2026

AirPods: Apple’s Hidden Gem Poised for AI Era

You may not it like, but the AirPods are the most non-obvious and magical product Apple ever shipped. They will only become more important as AI moves to the fore. https://t.co/mhUIGZJj6n

By Dror Poleg
Petroleum Demand Ends when Vance Unveils Teleportation
SocialApr 21, 2026

Petroleum Demand Ends when Vance Unveils Teleportation

The real petroleum demand destruction is gonna hit when JD Vance shares his teleportation device with the world https://t.co/8hDb2CaOzp

By Rory Johnston
Exploring IoT Evolution with Matt Hatton Live
SocialApr 21, 2026

Exploring IoT Evolution with Matt Hatton Live

Matt Hatton, Transforma Insights, shares about the evolution of the #IoT. Tune in live at 12 pm CT at: https://t.co/ykUbRecWPm. #TPSS #sustainability #5G #cloud #edge #digitaltransformation #PeggySmedley #podcast https://t.co/fCW4UQLIzm

By Peggy Smedley
Generative AI Cuts Building Energy Use 10‑20%
SocialApr 21, 2026

Generative AI Cuts Building Energy Use 10‑20%

Beyond The Hype: The True ROI Of Generative AI In Building Operations “The AI does not just monitor, it anticipates. If a sudden heatwave is forecasted for 2:00 PM, the AI might pre-cool the building at 10:00 AM when energy...

By Glen Gilmore
AI Workloads Justify Rising Cost per Transistor
SocialApr 21, 2026

AI Workloads Justify Rising Cost per Transistor

We all knew the cost per transistor was likely to go up in the angstrom era. If it weren't for AI workloads, the leading edge would have been much harder to justify the cost increase. Full report: Foundry Economics...

By Ben Bajarin
Huawei Secures 19 Critical‑Sector Certifications, Outpacing Spanish Firms
SocialApr 21, 2026

Huawei Secures 19 Critical‑Sector Certifications, Outpacing Spanish Firms

CNI certifies 19 Huawei products for use in critical sectors such as defense With more than 70 devices in April, it far exceeds the certifications obtained by Spanish companies Clean network? https://t.co/tWRMNbiOR6

By Paul Triolo