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US Flags Foreign‑Made Routers as Security Threat
SocialMar 24, 2026

US Flags Foreign‑Made Routers as Security Threat

US authorities have turned their attention to routers made outside the US, suggesting they're a national security risk. https://t.co/FxRBqkwa6x

By TechRadar
World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled
SocialMar 24, 2026

World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled

KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/seWiDhFukI

By Ron van Loon
Copper, Not Models, Is the AI Bottleneck.
SocialMar 24, 2026

Copper, Not Models, Is the AI Bottleneck.

Everyone's watching model releases. The real AI race is in copper. Kandou AI raised $225M to reimagine how data moves between chips. When Anthropic and OpenAI both surge in the same week, they're not racing each other. They're revealing the shared bottleneck: infrastructure....

By Yves Mulkers
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

By James Gingerich
Denon Debuts Sonos‑Rival Wireless Speakers with Stereo, Multi‑Room Design
SocialMar 24, 2026

Denon Debuts Sonos‑Rival Wireless Speakers with Stereo, Multi‑Room Design

Denon launched 'Sonos-busting' 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers — think multiple drivers, all-stereo presentation, multi-room smarts, and chic looks https://t.co/fUdmKttp4t

By TechRadar
Nvidia Controls AI's Pace by Owning Infrastructure
SocialMar 24, 2026

Nvidia Controls AI's Pace by Owning Infrastructure

Nvidia is not just riding the AI boom. It is shaping it. With its dominance in chips and deep involvement across the ecosystem, the company has positioned itself as both supplier and enabler, effectively influencing who gets to build and scale...

By Spiros Margaris
Old Camera, New Batteries: Navigating Obscure Replacements
SocialMar 24, 2026

Old Camera, New Batteries: Navigating Obscure Replacements

The challenges of using a more-than-10-year-old camera: The original batteries are no longer made and your options have names like Kingma, Wasabi, or no name at all.

By mr brown (Lee Kin Mun)
China Trials AI Sprinklers that Detect Heat, Prevent Fires
SocialMar 24, 2026

China Trials AI Sprinklers that Detect Heat, Prevent Fires

China Tests #AI-Powered Sprinklers That Detect Heat and Stop Fires Early by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/UJo3eNKHWY

By Ron van Loon
Argentina Launches BESS Tender, Heralds New Energy Era
SocialMar 24, 2026

Argentina Launches BESS Tender, Heralds New Energy Era

Exclusive interview: Argentina’s Energy Secretary on BESS tender and new era for country’s energy sector #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/WuwKJsoyeP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Semiconductors Evolve Into Core Compute Infrastructure Pillar
SocialMar 24, 2026

Semiconductors Evolve Into Core Compute Infrastructure Pillar

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Pillars The Semiconductor Key Pillars: 1/ - Semiconductors Are No Longer Just Components. - They Are The Foundation Of Modern Compute Infrastructure, Shaping How Data Is Processed, Moved, And Secured Across Cloud, Edge, And AI Systems.

By Chetan Arvind Patil
AI Demand Could End Memory Chip Cycles
SocialMar 24, 2026

AI Demand Could End Memory Chip Cycles

Memory chips used to be the most cyclical part of semiconductors, boom then bust. Now AI demand is so strong the cycle might just disappear. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/28L4LpDVMD

By Ed Yardeni
AI's Billion‑Dollar Chip Rush Faces Rapid Obsolescence
SocialMar 24, 2026

AI's Billion‑Dollar Chip Rush Faces Rapid Obsolescence

AI is screwed. What are they going to do with the billions of dollars of chips they are buying when they become obsolete in 24 months? Or when the data centers and the infrastructure is outdated by the time it opens? The most...

By Nick Huber (Sweaty Startup)
Claude's OS Control Makes OpenClaw Mac Minis Indispensable
SocialMar 24, 2026

Claude's OS Control Makes OpenClaw Mac Minis Indispensable

All those OpenClaw Mac Minis are going to be really useful now that Claude has full control of the OS.

By Arvid Kahl
400B Model On-Device: The New Worst Reality
SocialMar 24, 2026

400B Model On-Device: The New Worst Reality

It is happening (on-device inference) this is the worst that on-device inference will ever be 400B model in your pocket

By Josh Wolfe
US‑Made Routers Rare; Waiver Requires Specific Criteria
SocialMar 23, 2026

US‑Made Routers Rare; Waiver Requires Specific Criteria

Is any router made within the US? What will it take to receive a waiver?

By Dave Zatz
Smart PDLC Film Instantly Privatizes Any Glass Surface
SocialMar 23, 2026

Smart PDLC Film Instantly Privatizes Any Glass Surface

Smart PDLC Film Turns Any Glass Surface Instantly Private by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/ROsC05VsoX

By Ron van Loon
SenseGlove R1 Brings Force Feedback to Robotics
SocialMar 23, 2026

SenseGlove R1 Brings Force Feedback to Robotics

SenseGlove R1 Enables Force Feedback and Precise Finger Tracking for #Robotics by @SenseGlove #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/xyI6SnpkCo

By Ron van Loon
Heavy Computing Demands Lots of CPU Power
SocialMar 23, 2026

Heavy Computing Demands Lots of CPU Power

Also, since I’m publishing on this topic tomorrow… computer use require A LOT of CPUs.

By Ben Bajarin
Smart Doormat Forces Ads Before You Enter
SocialMar 23, 2026

Smart Doormat Forces Ads Before You Enter

Just imagine it: you get to your front door and your smart doormat starts an unskippable 30-second ad before it even says 'Welcome.' 🤦‍♂️ I’m just trying to get inside, not subscribe to more soap. We’ve officially gone too far....

By David Strausser
New PERS Market Opens as Life Alert Stagnates
SocialMar 23, 2026

New PERS Market Opens as Life Alert Stagnates

Life Alert built a $500m business on a pendant that sits in a drawer 40% of the time. The incumbent is vulnerable. This is the 1st new PERS category in 30 yrs. The Good Dog is not a pet gadget....

By Scott Leese
Excited to See Arm Ecosystem Unveiled at Upcoming Event
SocialMar 23, 2026

Excited to See Arm Ecosystem Unveiled at Upcoming Event

I’ll be there. Looking forward to the news and seeing a large part of the Arm ecosystem on display.

By Ben Bajarin
Helium Shortage From Iran War Won’t Halt AI Chips
SocialMar 23, 2026

Helium Shortage From Iran War Won’t Halt AI Chips

Helium supply shortages due to the Iran war don't seem to be a threat to AI chip production right now. https://t.co/x0EWX4XCg7

By Ramez Naam
Monitor Size Perception Is All About Viewing Distance
SocialMar 23, 2026

Monitor Size Perception Is All About Viewing Distance

I realized that people who swear by 32" and 40" monitors simply have their monitors much further back than I do. It takes up the same FOV guys.

By Aaron Ng
Helium Atom Lithography Promises Chips Ten Times Smaller
SocialMar 23, 2026

Helium Atom Lithography Promises Chips Ten Times Smaller

Introducing Ⓛ 𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬 A novel approach to chip-making that can extend Moore's Law 10x beyond what is possible with light — to atomic resolution. News today: "Manufacturers use light-based lithography systems made by the Dutch company ASML, which dominates ​the market....

By Steve Jurvetson
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Impresses with Speed and Display
SocialMar 23, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Impresses with Speed and Display

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
Panther Lake Revives Intel on Laptops, Fulfilling G
SocialMar 23, 2026

Panther Lake Revives Intel on Laptops, Fulfilling G

Panther Lake is a real turning point for Intel. I've been on AMD since switching to Linux, but with 18A delivering Gelsinger's dream from 2021, it's a privilege to run blue again on the laptop side. And Intel working directly...

By David Heinemeier Hansson
AI API Bills Will Soon Dominate Budgets
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI API Bills Will Soon Dominate Budgets

$5,000. That's my Anthropic API bill. For 30 days. Just me — not the team. And honestly? It's the best money I spend every month. But it got me thinking about where this is heading. That $5K/month becomes $60K/year. Scale that across...

By Eric Siu
China Unlikely to Match Nvidia AI Chips Soon
SocialMar 23, 2026

China Unlikely to Match Nvidia AI Chips Soon

I still do not believe China can build an AI chip to rival $NVDA. I don't see a path in the next 5 years either. These headlines are exhausting. 😬😮‍💨

By Daniel Newman
AI Hardware Is the Hot Opportunity Right Now
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Hardware Is the Hot Opportunity Right Now

Friendly reminder: follow where the opportunities are. Right now, the AI hardware space is especially interesting to watch.

By Ebere Oyek (Nelo) — Data | AI | ML
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

By James Gingerich
Telecom Networks Transform Into Real‑time Adaptive Intelligence
SocialMar 23, 2026

Telecom Networks Transform Into Real‑time Adaptive Intelligence

As 5G, IoT, and Agentic AI converge, telecom networks are no longer passive infrastructure, they’re becoming adaptive, self-optimizing systems that sense, decide, and act in real time. How connectivity is evolving from moving data to orchestrating intelligence ⬇️ Read: ➡️ https://t.co/uwh6kF4fVy #AI...

By Harold Sinnott
AVGO Q2 Beats Expectations Amid Strong AI Chip Demand
SocialMar 23, 2026

AVGO Q2 Beats Expectations Amid Strong AI Chip Demand

Hearing Midwest boutique lit up $AVGO, **quarter (Apr-26, 2Q26) is tracking better than expected, **Discussions with customers and at OFC suggest AI semiconductor demand (XPUs plus front- and back-end networking/optics) should remain strong for several quarters

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Neo-Clouds Target Trillion-Dollar AI Market Amid Rising Competition
SocialMar 23, 2026

Neo-Clouds Target Trillion-Dollar AI Market Amid Rising Competition

Neo-Cloud is scaling into a massive AI infrastructure market. GPUaaS is projected to grow from $24B (2025) → $236B+ by 2031 (~46% CAGR). Broader AI cloud TAM moves into trillions: • $2T cloud revenue by 2030 (Goldman) • $5.2T AI infra investment (McKinsey) But risks...

By Sergey CYW
Godox X5L Leica Trigger Arrives After March Order
SocialMar 23, 2026

Godox X5L Leica Trigger Arrives After March Order

My Godox X5L flash trigger for Leica is finally here. Ordered from Aliexpress on the 4th of March. Got here today. A little firmware update for the IT32 flash required.

By mr brown (Lee Kin Mun)
AI Chip Crackdown Looms Amid Nvidia’s $1T Pipeline
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Chip Crackdown Looms Amid Nvidia’s $1T Pipeline

The Week Ahead In Technology for March 23, 2026. @RSAConference is the big event this week. Also attending @HP Imagine in NYC. No major tech earnings this week, but GTC carry-over is massive: @nvidia's $1T pipeline, Vera Rubin, Groq 3 LPU....

By Patrick Moorhead
AI Battle Now Hinges on Silicon, Not Models
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Battle Now Hinges on Silicon, Not Models

Musk: $20B chip factory. Amazon: $50B into OpenAI + new Trainium lab. The AI race is no longer about models. It is about who controls the silicon underneath. Current fab capacity covers 2% of what is needed. Two percent. https://t.co/cl1qOf5ih0

By Yves Mulkers
Galaxy S26 Finally Supports AirDrop with iPhone
SocialMar 23, 2026

Galaxy S26 Finally Supports AirDrop with iPhone

It's about time: Your Samsung Galaxy S26 can now AirDrop files to an iPhone https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/its-about-time-your-samsung-galaxy-s26-can-now-airdrop-files-to-an-iphone

By Lance Ulanoff
Taiwan Scrambles with Chip Deals to Win Trump
SocialMar 23, 2026

Taiwan Scrambles with Chip Deals to Win Trump

Fast Chips, Big Money, 3:30 a.m. Calls: Taiwan’s Urgent Quest to Win Over Trump https://t.co/XAPflnhoCQ

By Paul Triolo
Elliott's Multibillion Synopsys Bet Amid AI Chip Surge
SocialMar 23, 2026

Elliott's Multibillion Synopsys Bet Amid AI Chip Surge

Macro: AI-driven chip complexity raises EDA demand. Key: Elliott took multibillion stake in Synopsys; Nvidia tie, new CEO; shares −12%. Risk: activist margin push. Trade: accumulate SNPS on dips. —Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Detachable iPhone Grip Adds Shutter, Dials, Light, Filters
SocialMar 23, 2026

Detachable iPhone Grip Adds Shutter, Dials, Light, Filters

The Telesin Master Grip for the iPhone features a detachable camera grip with dedicated shutter button and dials, along with easy attachment of fill light and ND filters.

By Ben Sin (Ben’s Gadget Reviews)
Musk Secures 100‑200M AI Chips for Massive Scale
SocialMar 22, 2026

Musk Secures 100‑200M AI Chips for Massive Scale

Elon Musk is moving quickly to secure an enormous volume of artificial intelligence chips, with estimates pointing to roughly 100 million to 200 million units destined for his expanding ecosystem of products. The chips are expected to support everything from...

By Rich Tehrani
TSMC to Depend Heavily on OSATs for Capacity
SocialMar 22, 2026

TSMC to Depend Heavily on OSATs for Capacity

I do genuinely enjoy some of the company names on Asian exchanges that literally make clear what they do. Global Wafers is another one. That said, TSMC is going to lean heavily on OSATs for capacity support. Interesting times....

By Ben Bajarin
AIG Hyderabad Launches ZAP‑X Neuro‑Radiosurgery System
SocialMar 22, 2026

AIG Hyderabad Launches ZAP‑X Neuro‑Radiosurgery System

ZAP-X Neuro-Radiosurgery System Introduced at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad by @NewsArenaIndia #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/fzluMD6sVn

By Ron van Loon
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

By James Gingerich
Plaud NotePin: AI Wearable Boosts Meeting Note‑Taking
SocialMar 22, 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/Q45YtD9jZc #ai #aiWearable...

By Dave Taylor
Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast—No Chrome Needed
SocialMar 22, 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
Tesla Secretly Uses LiDAR for Vision Training, Not Production
SocialMar 22, 2026

Tesla Secretly Uses LiDAR for Vision Training, Not Production

This is getting dunked somewhat unfairly. Tesla is using LiDAR to get training data to improve their vision-only systems. That should raise some eyebrows - LiDAR is clearly valuable in ways Elon denies. But it's not the same as using...

By Ramez Naam
BObsweep MAXIM: The Ferrari of Robot Vacuums
SocialMar 22, 2026

BObsweep MAXIM: The Ferrari of Robot Vacuums

With its amazing features and capabilities, I'm not exaggerating when I call the @bObsweep MAXIM Robot Vacuum and Mop the "Ferrari of robot vacuum cleaners". Watch my video to see why it finally offers a clean that other devices just...

By Dave Taylor
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

By James Gingerich