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Software Outpaces Hardware: Compute Shortage Limits Progress
SocialApr 13, 2026

Software Outpaces Hardware: Compute Shortage Limits Progress

Not enough compute is the correct take IMO. Which has quite a lot more implications if you think about it and play that out to its logical conclusion. Software still burdened by hardware’s inability to keep up. Maybe software is...

By Ben Bajarin
First PC Upgrade Since 2018: Custom Build Wins
SocialApr 13, 2026

First PC Upgrade Since 2018: Custom Build Wins

my first PC upgrade since 2018! got a good deal for a 5080-powered custom build from @PowerGPU. using the Kojima keyboard by @higround and the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro controller which is the best pro pad i’ve used so far...

By Gene Park
Galaxy Z Fold7 Beats Fold4’s Thinness Record
SocialApr 13, 2026

Galaxy Z Fold7 Beats Fold4’s Thinness Record

It's still so crazy how thin the Galaxy Z Fold7 is Here it is compared to the Z Fold4 which is already thin at 6.3mm

By The Galox
SMIC Overcame Unprecedented Hurdles to Reach 7nm
SocialApr 12, 2026

SMIC Overcame Unprecedented Hurdles to Reach 7nm

Steady progress. Remember, no company in the world has had to do what SMIC has had to to get to commercial 7 nm production....

By Paul Triolo
Power, Permits, Scale: Only Utah and Alberta Qualify
SocialApr 12, 2026

Power, Permits, Scale: Only Utah and Alberta Qualify

I’ve looked at over 20 potential sites for large-scale data centers and only two actually work. It all comes down to power, permits, and scale. That’s why we’re building in Utah and Alberta, where the infrastructure can support what the future demands. This...

By Kevin O'Leary
Power Grid, Not Algorithms, Becomes AI Bottleneck
SocialApr 12, 2026

Power Grid, Not Algorithms, Becomes AI Bottleneck

Hyperscalers will spend $700 BILLION on data centers in 2026 alone. Amazon: $200B. Google: $185B. Meta: $135B. AI data centers now represent 70%+ of all new grid interconnection requests in the US. The bottleneck isn't the algorithm anymore. It's the power line.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast, No Chrome Needed
SocialApr 12, 2026

Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast, No Chrome Needed

Want to mirror your Windows PC display onto a big television? Skip Miracast; you can easily connect with almost every brand using Chromecast, even if you don't have Google Chrome installed. Here's how, step by step, with a @Vizio TV......

By Dave Taylor
AI Data Centers Outspend Interstate Construction Weekly
SocialApr 12, 2026

AI Data Centers Outspend Interstate Construction Weekly

The AI data center build-out is the largest privately-funded infrastructure program in American history. The Interstate Highway System took 35 years to build at an average of approximately $18.8 billion per year in 2026 dollars. The AI data center build-out is...

By Craig Fuller
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright Tablet Experience
SocialApr 12, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright Tablet Experience

AT&T sent me a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" Android Tablet to evaluate, and I'm darn impressed. It's fast, has a crisp, bright screen, and makes reading the news, an ebook, or playing games way more fun than on...

By Dave Taylor
FCC Bans Foreign Routers, Households Stuck with Insecure Devices
SocialApr 12, 2026

FCC Bans Foreign Routers, Households Stuck with Insecure Devices

FCC rules restrict new foreign routers, leaving ISP-controlled households stuck with existing devices despite security concerns and no immediate replacement options https://t.co/IRSztufKkU

By TechRadar
Consumer Skepticism Is Just Resistance to Innovation
SocialApr 12, 2026

Consumer Skepticism Is Just Resistance to Innovation

"Consumers don't want this," one of the repies to @markgurman said this morning in response to his post about Apple's glasses plans. Now this is something I've actually studied deeply, doing consumer research in many places around the world while writing...

By Robert Scoble
Samsung 2026 TV Launch Triggers $1K Off Older Models
SocialApr 12, 2026

Samsung 2026 TV Launch Triggers $1K Off Older Models

Samsung's new 2026 TVs are live on its site, which means you can score record-low prices on older model TVs, including over $1,000 in savings on 4K, QLED, and OLED displays. https://t.co/66XdmpWZH1

By TechRadar
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Impresses with 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage
SocialApr 12, 2026

Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Impresses with 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

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
Budget MusiBaby Speakers Cost Less than Fast Food, Sound Average
SocialApr 12, 2026

Budget MusiBaby Speakers Cost Less than Fast Food, Sound Average

The MusiBaby Portable Bluetooth Speaker costs less than a burger and fries at your local bar, but does it sound good? I checked out two - a stereo pair - and found them middling, but typical for their very budget...

By Dave Taylor
Intel, SambaNova Unveil Hybrid Inference Accelerator System
SocialApr 12, 2026

Intel, SambaNova Unveil Hybrid Inference Accelerator System

Intel and SambaNova introduce a hardware system combining GPUs, RDUs, and CPUs to handle inference workloads across execution, decoding, and orchestration tasks. https://t.co/g0Vg10c0hK

By TechRadar
ROG Kithara Delivers Audiophile Sound, Yet Cables Complicate
SocialApr 12, 2026

ROG Kithara Delivers Audiophile Sound, Yet Cables Complicate

Asus and HiFiMan combine to make an excellent wired audiophile gaming headset in the ROG Kithara, though a few missing features and a complex cable system hold it back. https://t.co/U9BExcuTky

By TechRadar
Apple Stops Selling Some Mac Models, Reasons Unknown
SocialApr 12, 2026

Apple Stops Selling Some Mac Models, Reasons Unknown

Certain Mac models are now completely unavailable from Apple, but it's not clear what the reasons are. https://t.co/4rfhMQXvQI

By TechRadar
Latency, Power, and Deployment Outpace Raw TOPS
SocialApr 12, 2026

Latency, Power, and Deployment Outpace Raw TOPS

Roundtable of 9: Why latency guarantees, memory movement, power budgets, and rapid model deployment now matter more than raw TOPS. https://t.co/SF5Sa68kVN #edgeAI

By Ed Sperling
Nanobot Replaces Openclaw: 99% Smaller, Instant Deployment
SocialApr 12, 2026

Nanobot Replaces Openclaw: 99% Smaller, Instant Deployment

R.I.P. openclaw. Introducing nanobot. 99% smaller. Same core agent capabilities. Start using it in under 10 minutes.

By Matt Dancho
Best Robot Vacuum for Obstacle Avoidance Revealed
SocialApr 12, 2026

Best Robot Vacuum for Obstacle Avoidance Revealed

Which robot vacuum offers the best obstacle avoidance and navigation? I put them to the test. https://t.co/JGD2UpqSI6

By TechRadar
Galaxy S26 Ultra Crushes Genshin Impact at Max Settings
SocialApr 12, 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra Crushes Genshin Impact at Max Settings

To test the gaming mettle of Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, I spent six hours playing Genshin Impact on the highest settings. https://t.co/SxUuC8k5so

By TechRadar
LG G6 OLED Raises Flagship Standards for 2026
SocialApr 12, 2026

LG G6 OLED Raises Flagship Standards for 2026

The LG G6 OLED TV continues the excellent lineage of its predecessors and sets a high bar for other flagship models to come in 2026. https://t.co/7gJiM0mP5J

By TechRadar
Skydio Introduces Robotic Arm for Automated Drone Launches
SocialApr 12, 2026

Skydio Introduces Robotic Arm for Automated Drone Launches

Skydio Unveils #Robotic Arm System for #Automated #Drone Launch and Mid-Air Recovery by @spaceandtech_ #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/LCDLZAwddk

By Ron van Loon
Automated Barriers Streamline Traffic Redirection Down Under
SocialApr 12, 2026

Automated Barriers Streamline Traffic Redirection Down Under

Automated Road Barrier Modules Help Redirect Traffic in Australia by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/2r7apRe3Rr

By Ron van Loon
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
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
Separate Negative Runs, Group Positives for Cleaner Circuit
SocialApr 12, 2026

Separate Negative Runs, Group Positives for Cleaner Circuit

Realized late this afternoon that I had messed up on the Enterprise. In an effort to reduce wiring and tidy things up and I had grouped the negative runs. The MOSFET switches that I’m using switch on the circuit via...

By Michael Rennick
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
Saramonic Air SE Delivers Reliable Audio Over Football‑Field Distances
SocialApr 12, 2026

Saramonic Air SE Delivers Reliable Audio Over Football‑Field Distances

Saramonic Air SE wireless microphone review, including tests and audio demo. This compact wireless lav mic system keeps a strong connection at distances beyond the length of a football field, giving vloggers tons of flexibility. My review: https://t.co/9xHsO8Y3WI #microphone https://t.co/hCCYfj6fPF

By Dave Taylor
Apple’s Mac Mini Farm Beats Cloud AI Efficiency
SocialApr 11, 2026

Apple’s Mac Mini Farm Beats Cloud AI Efficiency

Marco Arment's Setup as the Canary in the Coal Mine—or, Rather, as the 50 Mac Mini Server Farm Vastly More Efficient than the NVIDIA-Powered Cloud-Bound Hyperscalers. Or, why John Giannandrea’s stewardship of Apple’s AI strategy may have meant that Apple...

By J. Bradford DeLong
Found 2015 Sandisk Photo Honors Jason Fox Family
SocialApr 11, 2026

Found 2015 Sandisk Photo Honors Jason Fox Family

I looked at a found 16GB Sandisk today. Saw this photo using my Mac and a Hyper+Drive accessory. I am used to using this accessory for flash drives; this is the 1st time to read a Sandisk. Photo dated 1/1/2015....

By Deborah Fox
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
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
Canada’s Data Center Boom Centers Around One Hotspot
SocialApr 11, 2026

Canada’s Data Center Boom Centers Around One Hotspot

There's a clear hot spot when it comes to data centers (or should I say centres) in Canada: https://t.co/EyV7Vq6iff

By Chad Griffiths
SK's Memory Supply Vulnerable: 97% Israeli Bromine
SocialApr 11, 2026

SK's Memory Supply Vulnerable: 97% Israeli Bromine

Any Korean semis analysts out there pricing in a Korea/Israel diplomatic crisis. @zephyr_z9 @jukan05? SK relies heavily on Israeli bromine for memory I think 97% comes from them. https://t.co/Q4NeUSDrp8

By Japan Deep Value
Each New Accelerator Builds on the Previous
SocialApr 11, 2026

Each New Accelerator Builds on the Previous

The accelerator accelerator accelerator CPUs are the OG GPUs accelerate CPUs TPUs accelerate GPUs (Tensor cores) LPUs accelerate TPUs Maybe something simpler could work

By Jim Keller
Ajinomoto: Undervalued Monopoly Powering AI Chip Infrastructure
SocialApr 11, 2026

Ajinomoto: Undervalued Monopoly Powering AI Chip Infrastructure

In February, activist fund Palliser Capital took a stake in Japanese toilet maker Toto and pushed it to expand a ceramics line used in semiconductors. Palliser is back. Says Japanese MSG maker Ajinomoto is “most undermonetized AI infrastructure monopoly” because: 
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By Trung Phan
Data Centers Adopt Direct 800‑Volt DC for Efficiency
SocialApr 11, 2026

Data Centers Adopt Direct 800‑Volt DC for Efficiency

Most data centers use AC power, converting it to DC at the server level. But as demand rises for fast, efficient computing, there’s less room for power loss. New designs convert power from the grid directly to 800-volt DC power,...

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
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
AI Hype Inflates RAM Prices to $900 Each
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Hype Inflates RAM Prices to $900 Each

120k+ ppl follow an account literally called 'AI Slop' here's why 2 sticks of RAM cost $900 https://t.co/vqpEQUSMKb

By Data Chaz
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
Apple’s $32B MacBook Neo TAM: Buy on Pullbacks
SocialApr 11, 2026

Apple’s $32B MacBook Neo TAM: Buy on Pullbacks

Macro: Apple targets $32bn TAM with MacBook Neo. Key factors: $499 ASP, $300–$800 segment, minimal cannibalization. Risk: low-margin mix and component cycles. Trading insight: Buy on pullbacks. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
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