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Hisense RGB TV Delivers 4K 180Hz via DisplayPort
SocialApr 5, 2026

Hisense RGB TV Delivers 4K 180Hz via DisplayPort

4K at 180Hz over DisplayPort, on top of the HDMI 2.1 connections? It's a rarity, but Hisense has done it with its next-gen RGB TV https://t.co/V7oeMrXzWd

By TechRadar
A Decade Later, Wired Headphones Remain in Demand
SocialApr 5, 2026

A Decade Later, Wired Headphones Remain in Demand

It's been a decade since Apple controversially nixed the 3.5mm jack, and wired headphones are still very much in demand. https://t.co/2QZWaUciVp

By TechRadar
Apple's 50‑Year Impact: 3 Game‑Changers Vs. Misses
SocialApr 5, 2026

Apple's 50‑Year Impact: 3 Game‑Changers Vs. Misses

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't https://t.co/hfecQvRg5q https://t.co/YGaXH09DJw

By Eric Vanderburg
First Military Strikes Cripple Multiple Cloud Data Centers
SocialApr 5, 2026

First Military Strikes Cripple Multiple Cloud Data Centers

Wild - both that it has been the first time ever that multiple cloud data centers were knocked out by military strikes (never happened before thru the history of the cloud) and for a region to seemingly permanently go offline...

By Gergely Orosz
PS5 Price Hikes Signal Console Generation’s Longevity
SocialApr 5, 2026

PS5 Price Hikes Signal Console Generation’s Longevity

Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good. https://t.co/1ymS9OYdh6 https://t.co/cGv9gyE7qa

By Eric Vanderburg
Tesla Wins FCC Approval for Ultra‑Wideband Wireless EV Charging
SocialApr 5, 2026

Tesla Wins FCC Approval for Ultra‑Wideband Wireless EV Charging

Tesla Secures FCC Approval for Ultra-Wideband #Wireless #EV Charging by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/96OnW9HWhd

By Ron van Loon
WebGPU Transforms React Native Animations with 110+ Demos
SocialApr 5, 2026

WebGPU Transforms React Native Animations with 110+ Demos

React Native animations feel different with WebGPU. GPU-level rendering inside your usual workflow changes everything. This demo has 110+ animations you can actually build on

By Naveed Ullah
Questioning DRAM Tightness When HBM Is Separate Market
SocialApr 5, 2026

Questioning DRAM Tightness When HBM Is Separate Market

What I don’t understand about the DRAM narrative is this: if HBM are a completely different market than commodity DRAM, why should we expect the latter market to be tight forever? It doesn’t compute

By Michael Fritzell
Steve Jobs Returns: IPad Marks First True Tablet
SocialApr 5, 2026

Steve Jobs Returns: IPad Marks First True Tablet

#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 2010. No April Fool's joke. Time's lead article this issue entitled, 'Inside Steve's Pad', questionned 'Can Steve Jobs do it again?' This time with the iPad, the first touchscreen and tablet computer of...

By James Gingerich
1972: Magnavox Odyssey Launches, Birthing Home Gaming
SocialApr 4, 2026

1972: Magnavox Odyssey Launches, Birthing Home Gaming

#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1972. The Magnavox Odyssey, the first video game console, is released. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/g6DC4Z1gwc

By James Gingerich
AI Camera That Shoots Squirrels Could Be Gold
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Camera That Shoots Squirrels Could Be Gold

Whoever turns this into a consumer product is going to make a fortune. AI-powered camera: 🎥 squirrel at birdfeeder? spray with water 💦🐿️ https://t.co/1zMguczpN6

By David Kadavy
From Silicon Chips to Integrated Systems: Industry Shift
SocialApr 4, 2026

From Silicon Chips to Integrated Systems: Industry Shift

#Technology #Blog #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #System BLOG-321 | The Semiconductor Shift From Silicon To System: https://www.chetanpatil.in/the-semiconductor-shift-from-silicon-to-system/

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Meta Launches Prescription-Friendly AI Glasses with Ergonomic Design
SocialApr 4, 2026

Meta Launches Prescription-Friendly AI Glasses with Ergonomic Design

Meta expanded its line of AI glasses with new options designed for prescription wearers. 👓 Called Blayzer and Scriber, the glasses support nearly all prescriptions and come in two designs built for all-day wear. They include ergonomic features like overextension hinges, interchangeable...

By Lindsey Gamble
AI Prosthetic Hand Adapts Through Daily Use
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Prosthetic Hand Adapts Through Daily Use

A Smarter Prosthetic: Esper Bionics’ #AI Hand Learns from Everyday Use by @EsperBionics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/LJXFZUA3OL

By Ron van Loon
RAT55 Dorsal Sensor Pod Revealed in Stunning Detail
SocialApr 4, 2026

RAT55 Dorsal Sensor Pod Revealed in Stunning Detail

Best views of RAT55 yet. Dorsal sensor pod (EO ball) seen in detail here. Also shot inside. I wonder if this is going to be ported in full to a contractor (it is currently operated by a contractor)

By Tyler Rogoway
All‑in‑One Tesla Chip Fab Accelerates Development
SocialApr 4, 2026

All‑in‑One Tesla Chip Fab Accelerates Development

My idea of a good time is working with amazing engineers to create incredible technology 🤩 The Tesla chip research fab will have all the machines needed to do logic, memory, packing & masks in one building for a lightning fast...

By Elon Musk
G6 OLED Receives Picture Tweak Before Launch
SocialApr 4, 2026

G6 OLED Receives Picture Tweak Before Launch

The G6 OLED got a picture tweak ahead of its launch, so here's the latest on how it performs https://t.co/fL7Fae9O2g

By TechRadar
Need Portable Heat‑Deflecting Lap Mount for MacBook Pro
SocialApr 4, 2026

Need Portable Heat‑Deflecting Lap Mount for MacBook Pro

Ridiculous problem: I am looking at my MBPro (often running CI tests and evals locally) all the time in cars, planes, and just waiting someplace I need an attachment to the bottom of the MBPro that deflects heat so my lap...

By Garry Tan
RAM Prices Dip, but Buying Still Premature
SocialApr 4, 2026

RAM Prices Dip, but Buying Still Premature

The memory crisis is slowly easing up, as prices for RAM kits are falling, but it's still not yet time to push for new purchases. https://t.co/SbbVDrkeIp

By TechRadar
Rokid AI Glasses Miss Mark on Design and Price
SocialApr 4, 2026

Rokid AI Glasses Miss Mark on Design and Price

The Rokid AI Glasses Style should be nothing but a slam dunk, but their design and price are a let down. https://t.co/o1JEqo7Rwl

By TechRadar
AI's Compute Surge Threatens Energy, Needs On‑Device Solutions
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI's Compute Surge Threatens Energy, Needs On‑Device Solutions

i can't believe how much compute and energy we're going to need... even in highest tier, things like 'deep think' frequently can't run and there are caps and even with pay-to-play with API there are frequent "servers are busy" and we're just getting...

By Joseph G. Allen
Honor Magic 8 Pro: High‑Spec Flagship From China
SocialApr 4, 2026

Honor Magic 8 Pro: High‑Spec Flagship From China

The Honor Magic 8 Pro is another compelling, high-spec flagship from the Chinese phone giant. https://t.co/G5dPL5apoe

By TechRadar
Moonshot's Kimi K2.5 Trained On
SocialApr 4, 2026

Moonshot's Kimi K2.5 Trained On

In his GTC presentation, Yang outlined how Moonshot’s latest flagship model, Kimi K2.5, was trained using Nvidia’s H800 graphics processing units (GPUs), a chip Nvidia customised to comply with US export controls. https://t.co/A2wLRFn2wG

By Paul Triolo
Quantum Diamond Sensors Promise GPS‑Free Resilient Navigation
SocialApr 4, 2026

Quantum Diamond Sensors Promise GPS‑Free Resilient Navigation

Quantum diamond magnetometers could enable resilient navigation without GPS, while supporting defense, security, and future magnetic mapping systems. https://t.co/gRcY4lIJQI

By TechRadar
IoT Data Creates Continuous, Proactive Customer Engagement Loop
SocialApr 4, 2026

IoT Data Creates Continuous, Proactive Customer Engagement Loop

IoT data turns engagement into an operational loop rather than a campaign. Signals from connected products feed analysis and personalization, since teams act before friction appears and adjust features in real time, changing support and loyalty. Microblog by @antgrasso https://t.co/DxncbToBHo

By Antonio Grasso
Apple’s “Failures” Birthed Modern Phones and Media
SocialApr 4, 2026

Apple’s “Failures” Birthed Modern Phones and Media

From Newton to QuickTime, Apple’s “failed” experiments seeded today’s phones, media formats, and more in ways that are easy to miss. https://spectrum.ieee.org/apple-50th-anniversary?share_id=9322047

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Three Unknown Japanese Firms Power All Digital Infrastructure
SocialApr 4, 2026

Three Unknown Japanese Firms Power All Digital Infrastructure

If these 3 Japanese companies you've never heard of went down, all modern digital infrastructure (and every AI breakthrough) would grind to a halt. Here's the story of JSR, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK) and Shin-Etsu, the most important companies you've never...

By Early Startup Days
New MacBook Neo Stalls Tailscale GitHub Login
SocialApr 4, 2026

New MacBook Neo Stalls Tailscale GitHub Login

Got the new MacBook Neo It's great but I somehow can't login to Tailscale Login via GitHub, then logged in at GitHub then it gets stuck and infinite load at Tailscale Wanna to use this as a Termius SSH-only device https://t.co/ADHDtiiSB5

By Pieter Levels
U.S. Military Repurposes Iranian Drone Tech, Not Silicon Valley
SocialApr 4, 2026

U.S. Military Repurposes Iranian Drone Tech, Not Silicon Valley

“…doesn’t come from one of America’s more than 400 venture-backed drone startups. And it isn’t the product of Silicon Valley ingenuity. Instead, the drone having its moment in the Middle East conflict was designed by the U.S. military itself, using...

By Sam Ro
AI Concierge Cuts Hardware Procurement Time to Minutes
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Concierge Cuts Hardware Procurement Time to Minutes

Sri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji, Your call for “Design in India” is both timely and necessary. To make this vision real, our engineering teams need not just incentives, but the ability to move faster from idea to execution. Today, a large portion of engineering...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Mac Studios Poised to Become NVIDIA DGX Sparks
SocialApr 4, 2026

Mac Studios Poised to Become NVIDIA DGX Sparks

I suppose the fleet of Mac Studios will become the fleet of NVIDIA DGX Sparks. 🤓 https://t.co/9t7meGQDz6

By Eric Siu
Old CPU Layouts: Photographed, Contrast‑enhanced for Clarity
SocialApr 4, 2026

Old CPU Layouts: Photographed, Contrast‑enhanced for Clarity

You ever think about how this is how they used to layout CPU's and then take a picture of it and boost the contrast

By SwiftOnSecurity
Bluetti Launches Fridge‑focused Home Backup Battery System
SocialApr 4, 2026

Bluetti Launches Fridge‑focused Home Backup Battery System

Bluetti targets home backup with fridge-focused battery system #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/dFKK0ofl83

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Impresses with 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage
SocialApr 4, 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
New RTX 5090 PC: AI Experiments and Heavy Gaming
SocialApr 4, 2026

New RTX 5090 PC: AI Experiments and Heavy Gaming

New PC .. and 5090… gonna be some cool AI projects … but mostly gaming on this bad boy https://t.co/W7xVXHo7fc

By Dave Kennedy
Ensuring Quality and Performance in BESS Purchases
SocialApr 4, 2026

Ensuring Quality and Performance in BESS Purchases

VIDEO – Energy Storage Summit 2026: How can you ensure quality and performance when buying BESS? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/R67G3Pl562

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
TSMC Doubles Campus Size to 2,000 Acres
SocialApr 3, 2026

TSMC Doubles Campus Size to 2,000 Acres

I had to google “purportedly” 😄. Nonetheless, this #TSMC related news is important 😊 TSMC recently acquired approximately 900 acres of land adjacent to its existing 1,100-acre campus, bringing the total area of the site to 2,000 acres —————- Purportedly is an adverb...

By Sarbjeet Johal
Mac Studio Inference Unavailable Until August/September
SocialApr 3, 2026

Mac Studio Inference Unavailable Until August/September

Unbelievable. Want to get a Mac Studio for inference purposes? You can't! Not until Aug/Sept at least. Not even the 256 GB devices. 😭 https://t.co/P6p4nsWRMP

By Eric Siu
Different Semiconductor Products Balance Performance, Power, and Cost
SocialApr 3, 2026

Different Semiconductor Products Balance Performance, Power, and Cost

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Products The Semiconductor Let Us Learn About The Types Of Products: 1/ - Semiconductor Products Span A Wide Spectrum, Each Optimized For Specific Performance, Power, And Cost Tradeoffs. - Understanding Product Types Is Critical To Connecting Design Choices With...

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers
SocialApr 3, 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
Saramonic Air SE Delivers Football‑Field Range Wireless Audio
SocialApr 3, 2026

Saramonic Air SE Delivers Football‑Field Range Wireless Audio

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/9xHsO8Xw7a #microphone https://t.co/bsbqbFt2iC

By Dave Taylor
MusiBaby Speakers: Cheap as Fast Food, Sound Mediocre
SocialApr 3, 2026

MusiBaby Speakers: Cheap as Fast Food, Sound Mediocre

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
Polymer Blend Capacitor Stores 4× Energy at 250 °C
SocialApr 3, 2026

Polymer Blend Capacitor Stores 4× Energy at 250 °C

Engineers created a capacitor crafted from a polymer blend that can operate at temperatures up to 250 °C while storing roughly four times as much energy as conventional polymer capacitors. This new material could be used in EVs and to...

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
64 GB Load Attempt—Timing Really Bad
SocialApr 3, 2026

64 GB Load Attempt—Timing Really Bad

Right so this is really not a good time to want to show 64Gb into my machine. 🤔 https://t.co/bXIogoRPni

By Tim Wappat
Keras Kinetic: Decorator‑Based TPU/GPU Jobs Made Simple
SocialApr 3, 2026

Keras Kinetic: Decorator‑Based TPU/GPU Jobs Made Simple

Perhaps the craziest thing that was introduced on the Keras community call today: Keras Kinetic, a new library that lets you run jobs on cloud TPU/GPU via a simple decorator -- like Modal but with TPU support. When you call a...

By François Chollet
Celebrating Apple’s 50th with Retro Apple‑1 Games
SocialApr 3, 2026

Celebrating Apple’s 50th with Retro Apple‑1 Games

With Apple turning 50 this week, I decided there was only one way to celebrate — melt my brain by playing some of the finest games made for the Apple-1. Here's how I got on. https://t.co/d9TGedegfu

By TechRadar
Nation's Largest Urban Battery Deploys Near San Francisco
SocialApr 3, 2026

Nation's Largest Urban Battery Deploys Near San Francisco

Nation's largest urban battery to take center stage near San Francisco #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/fv1RqbWPt2

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet
SocialApr 3, 2026

Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet

Zipline Unveils #Autonomous Charging Stations for Its #Drone Delivery Fleet by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/qGhjC53ysu

By Ron van Loon
Memory Supply Chain Faces Growing Constraints, Market Unaware
SocialApr 3, 2026

Memory Supply Chain Faces Growing Constraints, Market Unaware

The memory point is not the only interesting comment here, but we have had a range of supply chain chats on memory, and I don't think the market fully grasps what's coming. We are stacking constraints at this point. This...

By Ben Bajarin