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New Optical Tactile Sensor Tracks Head Motion in Radiotherapy
SocialMay 4, 2026

New Optical Tactile Sensor Tracks Head Motion in Radiotherapy

Developing an optical tactile sensor for tracking head motion during radiotherapy: an interview with Bhoomika Gandhi by Ella Scallan https://t.co/pWXvBv5kUs

By Robohub Twitter
Robotic Fingertips Restore Surgeons' Tactile Feedback
SocialMay 4, 2026

Robotic Fingertips Restore Surgeons' Tactile Feedback

Restoring surgeons’ sense of touch with robotic fingertips By Anthony King / Horizon Magazine https://t.co/71aGOVJwyQ

By Robohub Twitter
New Stair Evacuation System Quickly Safely Moves Patients
SocialMay 4, 2026

New Stair Evacuation System Quickly Safely Moves Patients

Emergency Stair Evacuation System: Safely Drag Patients Downstairs in Seconds by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ZuwCdyINJx

By Ron van Loon
Logic Scaling Boosts Efficiency, Yet Costs Rise Sharply
SocialMay 4, 2026

Logic Scaling Boosts Efficiency, Yet Costs Rise Sharply

Scaling logic continues to deliver better performance per watt, but it’s becoming harder, more expensive, and increasingly customized. https://t.co/MzILzSSFrN #2nm #semiconductor

By Ed Sperling
Doubling Throughput with Speculative Decoding on DGX Spark
SocialMay 4, 2026

Doubling Throughput with Speculative Decoding on DGX Spark

Pretty sure I can double the t/s Isn’t possible to do speculative decoding with a DGX spark on the same network?

By Matthew Berman
12‑Sensor Glove Offers Ultra‑Precise VR Hand Tracking
SocialMay 4, 2026

12‑Sensor Glove Offers Ultra‑Precise VR Hand Tracking

Glove-Type #VR Controller: 12 #Sensors and Haptic Feedback for Ultra-Precise Hand Tracking via @ZappyZappy7 #AR #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #TechForGood https://t.co/gK3mXZQaIb

By Ron van Loon
Semis Surge, Stocks Pricey, yet Indices Stay Calm
SocialMay 4, 2026

Semis Surge, Stocks Pricey, yet Indices Stay Calm

Semis are up 30%+ in a month, single stock IVs are quite rich, with the Iran conflict lingering in the background…yet major indices are seeing the lowest vol in months. Read our weekly analysis at: https://t.co/jhbxoVyE7x

By Brent Kochuba
Apple’s First Wearable: A Plain Watch in 1995
SocialMay 3, 2026

Apple’s First Wearable: A Plain Watch in 1995

#ThisDayInTechHistory. May 2, 1995. @Apple released it's first wearable. A watch. Just a watch. No web connectivity, no notifications, no fitness tracking just a watch. #Wearables https://t.co/pVthKdKTe1

By James Gingerich
Nvidia's China AI Accelerator Share Hits 0% Amid Export Controls
SocialMay 3, 2026

Nvidia's China AI Accelerator Share Hits 0% Amid Export Controls

JUST IN: Jensen Huang says Nvidia's market share of AI accelerators in China has dropped to 0%, calling U.S. export controls strategically counterproductive.

By David Gokhshtein
Low GPU Use Beats Hyperscalers, Accelerating Multi‑Tenant Optimizations
SocialMay 3, 2026

Low GPU Use Beats Hyperscalers, Accelerating Multi‑Tenant Optimizations

GPU utilization is embarrassingly low. This is actually good versus the hyperscalers. We’re about to speedrun the multi-tenant CPU optimizations of the last 25 years, including all the security headaches, but with GPUs.

By Matthew Prince
Disabling EXPO and PBO Adds Thousands of Benchmark Points
SocialMay 3, 2026

Disabling EXPO and PBO Adds Thousands of Benchmark Points

EXPO: off EXPO High Bandwidth: Disabled PBO: Disabled I was running my PC like it was an i5 🫩 Ran some benchmarks after setting everything and it improved a few thousand points. Now I'll experiment with 90 Level 2

By The Galox
Apple’s “Pro” Label: MacBook vs Mac Pro Complexities
SocialMay 3, 2026

Apple’s “Pro” Label: MacBook vs Mac Pro Complexities

Apple calls a lot of its products "Pro." How do the MacBook Pro and Mac Pro compare? It's complicated. https://t.co/xEyw97cqUr

By TechRadar
3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Replicates Human Gestures Instantly
SocialMay 3, 2026

3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Replicates Human Gestures Instantly

#3DPrinted #Robotic Hand Mirrors Human Gestures in Real Time by @YKwolfpec #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Tech https://t.co/BYV0ks5vzO

By Ron van Loon
1983 Debate: Home Computers Predicted to Last
SocialMay 3, 2026

1983 Debate: Home Computers Predicted to Last

Predicting the future is hard work. In 1983, most people were betting that the home computer was a passing fad. Two @MIT professors debated the future of PCs in 1983. Prof. Michael Dertouzos tried to convince us that the home computer...

By Vala Afshar
Selling Older GPUs to China Boosts US Security
SocialMay 3, 2026

Selling Older GPUs to China Boosts US Security

The argument for selling deprecated GPUs to China: Selling them less advanced GPUs than we have in America decreases the odds that they develop more advanced GPUs than America that go down a different, more power intensive tech tree. Pro national-security.

By Gavin Baker
CadenceLIVE Unveils Chip Design Challenges and SaaS Tool Power
SocialMay 3, 2026

CadenceLIVE Unveils Chip Design Challenges and SaaS Tool Power

.@Cadence’s CadenceLIVE Silicon Valley 2026 took place on April 15–16, 2026 in Santa Clara, a week after #GTC2026. Cadence has just put the discussion between @nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang & @Cadence CEO, Anirudh Devgan on YouTube. It’s a great listen...

By Sarbjeet Johal
Chinese Cart Assistant Moves Using Simple Foot Tilt
SocialMay 3, 2026

Chinese Cart Assistant Moves Using Simple Foot Tilt

Next-Gen Cart Assistant from China Moves with a Simple Foot Tilt by @RealXavier011 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/gPLuPz3iSU

By Ron van Loon
Generative Design Powers One Click Metal Drone Frame
SocialMay 3, 2026

Generative Design Powers One Click Metal Drone Frame

Generative Design Meets Metal #3D Printing: One Click Metal’s #Drone Frame Takes Flight via @WevolverApp #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/CSog25pjl3

By Ron van Loon
Companies Chase AR Headsets to Amplify Distraction
SocialMay 3, 2026

Companies Chase AR Headsets to Amplify Distraction

That is why companies are so eager to develop head mounted AR displays to create even more distraction.

By Robert Lufkin, MD
GameSir G8 Galileo: Wired USB‑C Controller with Hall‑Effect Joysticks
SocialMay 3, 2026

GameSir G8 Galileo: Wired USB‑C Controller with Hall‑Effect Joysticks

The GameSir G8 Galileo is a wired USB-C mobile controller with full-size grips, Hall effect joysticks and triggers, and a pair of programmable back buttons. https://t.co/yJlMe5Svtl

By TechRadar
Electronics‑Free Smart Lens Monitors Glaucoma and Releases Medication
SocialMay 3, 2026

Electronics‑Free Smart Lens Monitors Glaucoma and Releases Medication

Researchers have developed a prototype electronics-free smart contact lens that can track glaucoma in real time and deliver drugs in response. https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-contact-lens-glaucoma-microfluidics

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
IPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: Which Should You Choose?
SocialMay 3, 2026

IPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: Which Should You Choose?

We've compared the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air in detail to help you decide which one to buy. https://t.co/YAfhdf4LG3

By TechRadar
From Market Leader to Obscurity: HTC’s Rapid Decline
SocialMay 3, 2026

From Market Leader to Obscurity: HTC’s Rapid Decline

HTC once held a quarter of the smartphone market. Two years later they had almost nothing left. They went from leading Android to vanishing from the industry’s front line. This is the story of rise and fall of HTC:

By Early Startup Days
Inference Revives AI Chip Startups' Market Prospects
SocialMay 3, 2026

Inference Revives AI Chip Startups' Market Prospects

Inference is giving AI chip startups a second chance to make their mark https://t.co/Jj2cR4IgwS https://t.co/7sYm6hPqyw

By Eric Vanderburg
Beyond NAND: Master the Deeper Logic Stack
SocialMay 3, 2026

Beyond NAND: Master the Deeper Logic Stack

Pff... NAND gates are for rookies who are too afraid of digging deeper into the stack.

By Gustavo Pezzi (Pikuma)
Compact Travel Shaver Delivers Power, Misses Trimmer Option
SocialMay 3, 2026

Compact Travel Shaver Delivers Power, Misses Trimmer Option

A compact travel shaver with great battery life that performs as advertised — though a trimmer attachment would've been nice for beard-havers. https://t.co/wxBt7C8gYd

By TechRadar
Verizon Offers Galaxy S26 Bundle with No Trade‑in, Extra Devices
SocialMay 3, 2026

Verizon Offers Galaxy S26 Bundle with No Trade‑in, Extra Devices

Verizon's latest deal on the Galaxy S26 waives the trade-in criteria, gets you up to four devices for cheap, and even throws in a tablet and smartwatch. https://t.co/GTrSOTOeEr

By TechRadar
Microsoft Retracts 32GB RAM Recommendation After Gamer Backlash
SocialMay 3, 2026

Microsoft Retracts 32GB RAM Recommendation After Gamer Backlash

A new Microsoft blog post recommended 32GB of RAM for serious gamers, but after user backlash, it's gone again. https://t.co/AUp52yCbV8

By TechRadar
Smart Glasses May Boost Hearing for the Impaired
SocialMay 3, 2026

Smart Glasses May Boost Hearing for the Impaired

Can smart glasses help you hear better? As a hearing-impaired person, I wore the Nuance Audio high-tech smart specs to find out if they work. https://t.co/Ga6elfyxpX

By TechRadar
Galaxy Book Pro's Cheap Plastic Hinge Disappoints Buyers
SocialMay 3, 2026

Galaxy Book Pro's Cheap Plastic Hinge Disappoints Buyers

I don't understand why the hinge on the Galaxy Book lineup has a plastic cover Noticed it on my Book5 Pro and the Book6 Pro also has it Considering the Pro now starts at $1700, that has to be addressed on the...

By The Galox
World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled
SocialMay 3, 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/7B8x0SBWCt

By Ron van Loon
Iranian Drones Force Months‑long Amazon Data Center Repairs
SocialMay 3, 2026

Iranian Drones Force Months‑long Amazon Data Center Repairs

Amazon stuck with months of repairs after Iranian drone strikes on data centers targeted three Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain https://t.co/V4gYvKP7CM https://t.co/3mvb0Oy5Vd

By Glen Gilmore
EU Advances Over 1 GWh Battery Storage Projects
SocialMay 3, 2026

EU Advances Over 1 GWh Battery Storage Projects

1GWh+ of BESS progressed across EU by re:cap, Flower, Goldbeck, Tavion, LONGi, Teos and SPP #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/B4ujqp0uuG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Quantum Tech Nears Portfolio Readiness, but Risk Remains
SocialMay 2, 2026

Quantum Tech Nears Portfolio Readiness, but Risk Remains

Quantum computing is leaving the lab—but is it ready for your portfolio? 🧪➡️💼 Key milestones in error correction & hardware show real progress. Pure plays like IonQ and Rigetti are high risk, but tech giants are all in. QuantumComputing

By periodtrader
Seeking Lightweight Laptop with Massive RAM, Long Battery
SocialMay 2, 2026

Seeking Lightweight Laptop with Massive RAM, Long Battery

I still haven't tested a Panther Lake system to see what the big deal is. I need max battery life, don't care about the best display (14"+), light to travel with, need at least 64GB (128GB preferred) memory to vibe...

By Patrick Moorhead
Samsung Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright, Better Than Phone
SocialMay 2, 2026

Samsung Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright, Better Than Phone

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
Quantum Computing Moves From Lab to Real‑World Business
SocialMay 2, 2026

Quantum Computing Moves From Lab to Real‑World Business

Quantum computing is finally leaving the lab. Real-world use cases in drug discovery & finance are emerging. The focus is shifting from theory to business value. Key players like IBM & Google are scaling up. The path to commercial impact...

By periodtrader
Samsung's S26 Ultra Screen Causes Eye Strain, Needs Fix
SocialMay 2, 2026

Samsung's S26 Ultra Screen Causes Eye Strain, Needs Fix

Whether it's the Privacy Display's directional pixels or Samsung's absolutely dreaded high modulation, low frequency PWM rate, the S26 Ultra's screen is very painful for some people (me included). Samsung needs to make changes or we're going to continue to...

By Nick Sutrich
IPhone 18 Pro Max Heavier Than Top Flagship Phones
SocialMay 2, 2026

IPhone 18 Pro Max Heavier Than Top Flagship Phones

At 243 grams, iPhone 18 Pro Max will be heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold6 (239 grams), S26 Ultra (214 grams) and Oppo Find X9 Ultra (235 grams) Z Fold7 is 215 grams Z Fold8, which has a 5000mah battery, will...

By The Galox
Xfinity Beats Google Nest WiFi in Real‑World Speed
SocialMay 2, 2026

Xfinity Beats Google Nest WiFi in Real‑World Speed

When @Xfinity can beat @Google . I am a Google fan. Love and yet try get into every Beta products. Google Fi Workspace Photos Pixel Mail Drive Home etc Recently moved from Nest WiFi to Xfinity modem and WiFi. There's no comparison. From 31 Mbps to an average...

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Gesture‑Controlled Desk Projects Interactive Holographic Displays
SocialMay 2, 2026

Gesture‑Controlled Desk Projects Interactive Holographic Displays

Next-Gen Desk Turns Simple Gestures into Interactive Holographic Displays by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/b2UHbj8kcU

By Ron van Loon
AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes

Tired of taking notes or forgetting key points from lectures and meetings? I check out the AILITH RecNote N1 AI Voice Recorder and find it a smart solution with lots of useful tech inside. Here's my detailed demo and review:...

By Dave Taylor
U.S. Steel Supply Chain: Cleveland Cliffs Dominates Specialty Steel
SocialMay 2, 2026

U.S. Steel Supply Chain: Cleveland Cliffs Dominates Specialty Steel

The Frontier Map substack has a lot of great stuff on infrastructure, such as this post on 'the steel that runs the grid'. Cleveland Cliffs is the sole domestic supplier of the specialty steel; Hitachi, Vernova, and Siemens make...

By Lawrence Hamtil
Powerful Older Apple Devices Still Worth Finding
SocialMay 2, 2026

Powerful Older Apple Devices Still Worth Finding

While not the latest models, these powerhouse Apple devices are well-worth checking out - if you can find them. https://t.co/QQy04n810R

By TechRadar
Upcoming Fiber Race Promises Biggest Consumer Surplus Ever
SocialMay 2, 2026

Upcoming Fiber Race Promises Biggest Consumer Surplus Ever

This race will produce the largest consumer surplus since WorldCom, JDS Uniphase, Lucent, Alcatel, and Nortel bankrupted themselves building out fiber networks for broadband internet.

By Adam Butler
All Viable Accelerators Could Win Hyperscaler Adoption.
SocialMay 2, 2026

All Viable Accelerators Could Win Hyperscaler Adoption.

I maintain my thesis that all viable compute (in this context accelerators) has a chance of being adopted by hyperscalers and frontier labs. Hence why @cerebras is getting more attention and now @tenstorrent. BUT, @AMD has more upside, and maybe...

By Ben Bajarin
Rain‑Ready Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 Performs Anywhere
SocialMay 2, 2026

Rain‑Ready Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 Performs Anywhere

I took the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 on a rainy trip, and its features and design ensured it was just as useful outdoors as on the dining table https://t.co/eiKumgJzGX

By TechRadar
Wireless Base Station Delivers Tight, Low‑distortion Audio
SocialMay 2, 2026

Wireless Base Station Delivers Tight, Low‑distortion Audio

A wireless, base station model with similarities to Nacon’s existing R5 that impresses with tight, distinctive, low-distortion audio. https://t.co/zpNqTchYbu

By TechRadar
Reviving Old PCs Gains Unexpected Popularity
SocialMay 2, 2026

Reviving Old PCs Gains Unexpected Popularity

There's a new option for giving new life to an aging computer, and it's apparently as popular as it should be. https://t.co/9T0ALcnEvJ

By TechRadar