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Authentic Thought Beats Futurist Lies
SocialApr 17, 2026

Authentic Thought Beats Futurist Lies

The Future of Everything is Lies, I Guess https://aphyr.com/posts/420-the-future-of-everything-is-lies-i-guess-where-do-we-go-from-here "Refuse to insult your readers: think your own thoughts and write your own words." - Gonna be quoting this for a long while

By Rand Fishkin
Samsung's Crazy Buds Cases Spark Weird Accessory Craze
SocialApr 17, 2026

Samsung's Crazy Buds Cases Spark Weird Accessory Craze

Samsung just released some truly absurd cases for the Galaxy Buds 4 / Pro 4 and I'm extremely here for it. More weird accessories please, Big Tech.

By Chris Welch
Organic Social Media Marketing Best Practices for Hotels in 2026
BlogApr 17, 2026

Organic Social Media Marketing Best Practices for Hotels in 2026

In 2026 hotels must treat organic social media as a strategic asset, focusing on consistent posting, deep audience insight, and high‑quality content. The article recommends three to five weekly posts, a monthly content calendar, and regular polls to refine messaging....

By Revenue Hub
AI Mode Now Orders Nearby Items via Voice
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI Mode Now Orders Nearby Items via Voice

Expanding from Search to AI Mode -> AI Mode can now call nearby stores for last-minute shopping "This tool launched directly on Search last November, and it’s rolling out in the coming weeks on AI Mode in the U.S." "Just describe what...

By Glenn Gabe
Agentic Web Arrives: 5 Key AI Search Shifts
SocialApr 17, 2026

Agentic Web Arrives: 5 Key AI Search Shifts

The Agentic Web is Here: 5 AI Shifts I'm Discussing with Clients about AI Search - Marie Haynes https://buff.ly/VRW47KT

By Trish Carey
Understanding Data Ownership Is Key Before Hotel Budget Season
BlogApr 17, 2026

Understanding Data Ownership Is Key Before Hotel Budget Season

Hotel operators are increasingly focused on data ownership as they approach the annual budget cycle. The article highlights that while software upgrades are routine, the ability to export, migrate, and control historic data can become costly and time‑consuming. It stresses...

By Revenue Hub
Meta's AI Spending Spree Is Helping Make Its Quest Headsets More Expensive
NewsApr 17, 2026

Meta's AI Spending Spree Is Helping Make Its Quest Headsets More Expensive

Meta announced a $50‑$100 price hike (12‑20%) for its Quest VR headsets, effective April 19, citing a global surge in memory‑chip costs. The increase coincides with Meta’s aggressive AI capital‑expenditure plan, targeting $115‑$135 billion in 2026, up sharply from $72 billion in...

By Ars Technica – Security
Balance Brand Identity with Performance-Driven Creative Testing
SocialApr 17, 2026

Balance Brand Identity with Performance-Driven Creative Testing

Brand Creative /= Performance Creative This is one of the biggest hurdles when working with brands looking to scale is they want things "on brand" but "on brand" typically doesn't convert as well as performance driven creative. You have to be willing...

By Kody Nordquist
Tesla FSD Spots Road Debris Before Driver, Intervenes
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tesla FSD Spots Road Debris Before Driver, Intervenes

I wasn't sure what this was (it was rather large) but Tesla's FSD saw the debris in the road sooner than I did and took aggressive action to ensure I didn't run it over.

By Driven By EVs
Seattle, Vancouver Align Cross‑Border Transport for 2026 World Cup Surge
NewsApr 17, 2026

Seattle, Vancouver Align Cross‑Border Transport for 2026 World Cup Surge

Seattle and Vancouver announced a joint effort to synchronize transportation, tourism and digital tools ahead of the 2026 World Cup, aiming to accommodate more than 1.1 million visitors and generate billions in economic activity. The coordination targets road, rail and border‑crossing...

By Pulse
TP-Link Debuts $180 Wi‑Fi 7 Mesh Kit, Undercutting Premium Competitors
NewsApr 17, 2026

TP-Link Debuts $180 Wi‑Fi 7 Mesh Kit, Undercutting Premium Competitors

TP-Link introduced the Deco BE23 Wi‑Fi 7 mesh kit at a $180 three‑pack price, delivering up to 2.9 Gbps throughput and covering up to 6,500 sq ft. The low‑cost offering challenges premium rivals like Netgear’s Orbi 370 and could accelerate consumer adoption of Wi‑Fi 7.

By Pulse
AI Virtual Assistant Texted 1.1M Wisconsin Voters, Logging 21K Campaign Conversations
NewsApr 17, 2026

AI Virtual Assistant Texted 1.1M Wisconsin Voters, Logging 21K Campaign Conversations

Defend Our Courts and startup Convos rolled out an AI‑powered virtual assistant that texted more than 1.1 million Wisconsin voters in the April 7 Supreme Court race. The bot recorded 21,316 substantive conversations while the group spent roughly $84,000, highlighting a...

By Pulse
California AG Accuses Amazon of Pressuring Sellers to Raise Prices
NewsApr 17, 2026

California AG Accuses Amazon of Pressuring Sellers to Raise Prices

California Attorney General Rob Bonta unveiled newly unsealed evidence that Amazon pressured independent sellers on its platform to raise prices to match competitors like Walmart and Target. The allegations, based on internal emails and seller testimony, claim Amazon used its...

By Pulse
Vertex’s CF Stronghold Tested by Emerging Gene Therapies
NewsApr 17, 2026

Vertex’s CF Stronghold Tested by Emerging Gene Therapies

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, long the dominant player in cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment, is confronting new competition from gene‑therapy candidates such as Krystal Biotech’s KB407. While Vertex continues to expand its pipeline with mRNA‑based CF drugs and non‑CF indications, analysts warn that...

By Pulse
NOC Energy Raises $2.7M to Launch Hybrid Cement Plant Tech Delivering 1,200°C Heat
NewsApr 17, 2026

NOC Energy Raises $2.7M to Launch Hybrid Cement Plant Tech Delivering 1,200°C Heat

NOC Energy announced a $2.7 million seed round and unveiled a hybrid cement‑plant system that injects electric heat into existing kilns. The technology can generate temperatures up to 1,200 °C and switch between electricity and fossil fuel, offering manufacturers a low‑cost path...

By Pulse
Trustly Appoints Randy Kern as Group CTO to Accelerate Open Banking Platform Scaling
NewsApr 17, 2026

Trustly Appoints Randy Kern as Group CTO to Accelerate Open Banking Platform Scaling

Trustly has named Randy Kern as Group Chief Technology Officer and Chantelle Zemba as Group Chief Legal Officer. The hires bring deep US market and product experience to the fast‑growing Open Banking specialist, positioning the company for accelerated growth across...

By Pulse
Chef Robotics Escaped the Robot Cooking Graveyard and Says It’s Thriving — Here’s Why
NewsApr 17, 2026

Chef Robotics Escaped the Robot Cooking Graveyard and Says It’s Thriving — Here’s Why

Chef Robotics announced it has processed 100 million robot‑deposited servings, marking a key milestone in its pivot from fast‑casual restaurant automation to large‑scale food manufacturing. The company now serves enterprise clients such as Amy’s Kitchen, Chef Bombay, and a major school‑lunch...

By TechCrunch (Main)
BearingPoint Study Finds Over One-Third of Firms Lag on Climate Goals Amid AI Surge
NewsApr 17, 2026

BearingPoint Study Finds Over One-Third of Firms Lag on Climate Goals Amid AI Surge

BearingPoint’s latest thought‑leadership report shows that over one‑third of surveyed enterprises are already missing science‑based climate targets, citing AI’s growing energy demand as a key obstacle. The findings highlight a widening gap between sustainability pledges and operational execution.

By Pulse
Personal, Tangible Gestures Beat Automated B2B Outreach
SocialApr 17, 2026

Personal, Tangible Gestures Beat Automated B2B Outreach

A few years ago, someone sent me tiki cups. Not branded cups. Not a box with a company logo slapped on the side. Just a set of those fancy ceramic tiki mugs — the kind you’d get at Trader Vic’s...

By Matt Heinz
Law Firms Warn AI Chat Transcripts May Be Seized After NY Judge Ruling
NewsApr 17, 2026

Law Firms Warn AI Chat Transcripts May Be Seized After NY Judge Ruling

A Southern District of New York judge ruled that a defendant's private conversations with Anthropic's Claude are not protected by attorney‑client privilege and can be subpoenaed. In response, more than a dozen leading U.S. law firms have issued client advisories...

By Pulse
Delhi CM Flags Scrappage; Fitness at Core of ₹4,000-Cr EV Policy Push
NewsApr 17, 2026

Delhi CM Flags Scrappage; Fitness at Core of ₹4,000-Cr EV Policy Push

Delhi’s ₹4,000‑crore (≈$480 M) electric‑vehicle policy pivots from pure purchase subsidies to a compliance‑driven framework that couples scrappage incentives with mandatory vehicle fitness checks. The draft EV Policy 2026‑2030 offers up to ₹1 lakh per electric car and ₹10,000 per two‑wheeler, but only...

By The Hindu BusinessLine — Economy/Markets
DJI Pocket 4 Camera Becomes First Real Casualty of US FCC Ban
NewsApr 17, 2026

DJI Pocket 4 Camera Becomes First Real Casualty of US FCC Ban

DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, a pocket‑sized gimbal camera featuring a 1‑inch CMOS sensor, 4K 240 fps video, 14‑stop dynamic range and 10‑bit D‑Log. It adds 107 GB of internal storage, up to four hours of recording, and enhanced AI tracking, gesture control,...

By DroneDJ
Sheila Busheri Launches Scholarship to Boost Future HealthTech Leaders
NewsApr 17, 2026

Sheila Busheri Launches Scholarship to Boost Future HealthTech Leaders

Healthcare executive Sheila Busheri announced the Sheila Busheri Scholarship, a new award that will support at least one pre‑med or medical student each cycle. The essay‑driven program, with a Jan. 15, 2027 deadline, seeks to cultivate leaders who will advance medical access...

By Pulse
TradingView Makes CFI Codes Available to Its Users
NewsApr 17, 2026

TradingView Makes CFI Codes Available to Its Users

TradingView has added ISO 10962 Classification of Financial Instruments (CFI) codes to its platform, covering equities, debt securities and collective investment vehicles. The six‑letter identifiers now appear on symbol pages, in the chart info panel, and as columns and filters in...

By FX News Group
ComplianceCow Teams with ServiceNow IRM to Automate HR‑Related Control Monitoring
NewsApr 17, 2026

ComplianceCow Teams with ServiceNow IRM to Automate HR‑Related Control Monitoring

ComplianceCow announced today a native integration with ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management, enabling enterprises to automate continuous evidence collection and control testing for HR‑related compliance. The middleware links cloud, identity and on‑prem systems to ServiceNow IRM, delivering real‑time risk insights without...

By Pulse
Yuanjie Semiconductor Tops Moutai as China’s Priciest Listed Stock at ¥1,439 ($200)
NewsApr 17, 2026

Yuanjie Semiconductor Tops Moutai as China’s Priciest Listed Stock at ¥1,439 ($200)

Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co. surged 9.6% to an all‑time high of ¥1,439 ($200) on Friday, eclipsing Kweichow Moutai and becoming the most expensive stock on China’s mainland exchanges. The jump reflects growing investor appetite for advanced photonic chip makers as...

By Pulse
Pennsylvania Bills Aim to Fast-Track Data-Center Permits Amid 4,000% Growth Forecast
NewsApr 17, 2026

Pennsylvania Bills Aim to Fast-Track Data-Center Permits Amid 4,000% Growth Forecast

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing three bills that would shift data‑center siting authority from municipalities to a state board, a move that coincides with an industry report projecting a 4,000% increase in data‑center capacity by 2036. Critics warn the proposals could...

By Pulse
IU International University Deploys Five‑Level AI Skills Framework Across All Programs
NewsApr 17, 2026

IU International University Deploys Five‑Level AI Skills Framework Across All Programs

IU International University of Applied Sciences has embedded a five‑level AI competency framework into all its degree programs, with full implementation slated for the end of 2026. The move aims to give students traceable AI skill assessments and respond to...

By Pulse
IBM Launches AI‑Driven Cyber‑Defense Platform to Counter Autonomous Attacks
NewsApr 17, 2026

IBM Launches AI‑Driven Cyber‑Defense Platform to Counter Autonomous Attacks

IBM announced a two‑part AI security offering—an assessment service from IBM Consulting and the IBM Autonomous Security multi‑agent platform—to help large enterprises detect and remediate autonomous, AI‑driven attacks. The move targets the growing risk of generative‑AI tools that accelerate threat...

By Pulse
Johns Hopkins Study Shows Anthropic, Google, Microsoft AI Agents Can Steal GitHub Credentials
NewsApr 17, 2026

Johns Hopkins Study Shows Anthropic, Google, Microsoft AI Agents Can Steal GitHub Credentials

A Johns Hopkins University researcher demonstrated that AI coding agents from Anthropic, Google and Microsoft can be tricked into stealing GitHub API keys and access tokens. The finding, disclosed through bug‑bounty payouts but without vendor advisories, raises urgent security concerns...

By Pulse
OpenAP Selected As A Weigel Partner
NewsApr 17, 2026

OpenAP Selected As A Weigel Partner

Weigel Broadcasting announced a partnership with advertising technology firm OpenAP. The deal will bring OpenAP's data‑driven audience measurement and targeting tools to Weigel's suite of digital multicast networks, including the popular classic‑TV channel MeTV. By integrating advanced analytics, the collaboration...

By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Decibel Cannabis Posts 22% Revenue Growth to $113M, Unveils Aggressive Go‑to‑Market Plan
NewsApr 17, 2026

Decibel Cannabis Posts 22% Revenue Growth to $113M, Unveils Aggressive Go‑to‑Market Plan

Decibel Cannabis Company announced FY2025 net revenue of $113 million, a 22% increase year‑over‑year, and outlined a multi‑pronged go‑to‑market strategy. The company highlighted a 484% jump in international sales, a new Standard Issue brand, and a debt refinance that positions it...

By Pulse
First Look: Apple's Foldable iPhone—Will You Try?
SocialApr 17, 2026

First Look: Apple's Foldable iPhone—Will You Try?

First Look at the The iPhone Fold/iPhone Ultra Dummy Models. Are you going to give @apple's Foldable iPhone a try? Or will you pass? #apple #iphone #iphonefold #foldable

By Brian Tong
AZD4956
SocialApr 17, 2026

AZD4956

Just disclosed in #AACR26 abstracts: $AZN AZD4956 = DNA pol theta inhibitor. My story from when it entered phase 1/2 Parthenon study +/-saruparib -> https://t.co/bHoOKqd7da

By Jacob Plieth
Apple Watch Sleep Score Drops for Users 65+, Doctors Advise Calm
NewsApr 17, 2026

Apple Watch Sleep Score Drops for Users 65+, Doctors Advise Calm

Apple’s Watch sleep‑tracking algorithm now shows reduced scores for users over 65, driven by higher sleep fragmentation. Health experts say the dip reflects normal age‑related changes, not a device fault, and urge seniors not to panic.

By Pulse
Intel’s DP‑Alt Mode Works Seamlessly with Apple 6K XDR
SocialApr 17, 2026

Intel’s DP‑Alt Mode Works Seamlessly with Apple 6K XDR

One nice thing about being on Intel is that DP-alt mode Just Works. Never was able to get any AMD laptop to work consistently with Thunderbolt and the Apple 6K XDR. There were hacks you could do, special cables etc,...

By David Heinemeier Hansson
AI Agents Will Flood Networks—New Strategies Needed
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI Agents Will Flood Networks—New Strategies Needed

Given how much more Internet traffic AI Agents are going to create, we need new strategies to ensure the network can keep up. Here’s one…

By Matthew Prince
Holcim Ups Electric Quarry Fleet Ante in UK Adding 20 LiuGong 870HE Wheel Loaders
NewsApr 17, 2026

Holcim Ups Electric Quarry Fleet Ante in UK Adding 20 LiuGong 870HE Wheel Loaders

Holcim UK is deploying 20 LiuGong 870HE electric wheel loaders, each weighing 24.6 t and equipped with a 423 kWh LFP battery that delivers up to nine hours of operation and an 80‑minute fast charge. After a year‑long trial at the Callow...

By International Mining (IM-Mining)
Omnidirectional Drone Glides Effortlessly in All Directions
SocialApr 17, 2026

Omnidirectional Drone Glides Effortlessly in All Directions

This #Drone Can Glide Effortlessly in Any Direction via @ZappyZappy7 #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/CCWWw0uqyY

By Ron van Loon
Minibinder Data for $149—Custom Assays Available
SocialApr 17, 2026

Minibinder Data for $149—Custom Assays Available

Get data on your minibinders for $149! Sequence in -> data out. Let us know other assays or protocols you'd like to see and we're happy to add to Ginkgo Cloud Lab.

By Jason Kelly
Wyndham Hotels Cuts Costs with 62% Contact‑Center Automation
NewsApr 17, 2026

Wyndham Hotels Cuts Costs with 62% Contact‑Center Automation

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has automated 62% of its contact‑center workload after a partnership with Five9, delivering multi‑million‑dollar cost savings and faster, more personalized guest support. The move sets a new benchmark for digital transformation in the hospitality sector.

By Pulse
Epic's AI Suite Crowds Out Third‑Party Tools in Healthcare
SocialApr 17, 2026

Epic's AI Suite Crowds Out Third‑Party Tools in Healthcare

My new Substack: Epic, the leading EHR vendor, has released >100 AI tools. Choosing them over third-party tools has become the safe choice for many health systems. I explore why, and the bigger questions: can – and should – something be done about...

By Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD
AI Trust Grows When Societies Become More AI‑Savvy
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI Trust Grows When Societies Become More AI‑Savvy

Societies that are smarter about AI tend to trust it more We should get better at educating people h/t @EricNewcomer https://t.co/MJpe1VWlAe

By Shahin Farshchi
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission Hit by Cyberattack, Prompting National Probe
NewsApr 17, 2026

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission Hit by Cyberattack, Prompting National Probe

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission confirmed a cyberattack on its systems on April 15, triggering an urgent investigation led by the National Information Technology Development Agency. The breach threatens the integrity of corporate filings and highlights gaps in the country’s digital...

By Pulse
OpenAI's Image V2 Arrives; GTA 6 Demo Impresses
SocialApr 17, 2026

OpenAI's Image V2 Arrives; GTA 6 Demo Impresses

OpenAI is about to release a banger with image v2. GTA 6 - Duct-Tape-3 Model...the lighting, small details...robbery in the bg lol https://t.co/4SuQZ1KxqE

By AJ Ghergich
Rediscover 1990s Search Engine Tips in Classic Guide
SocialApr 17, 2026

Rediscover 1990s Search Engine Tips in Classic Guide

30 years ago, I published The Webmaster's Guide To Search Engines. I've dug up & dusted off my old HTML files to make the guide available again. Take a trip back to the '90s web & see tips for AltaVista,...

By Danny Sullivan
KEPT AI Cuts Prediction Errors, Boosts Safety for Self‑Driving Cars
NewsApr 17, 2026

KEPT AI Cuts Prediction Errors, Boosts Safety for Self‑Driving Cars

Researchers at Tongji University unveiled KEPT, a memory‑enhanced AI that reduces trajectory prediction errors on the nuScenes benchmark. By retrieving similar past driving clips, the system improves decision‑making in complex traffic, promising higher safety for autonomous vehicles.

By Pulse
We Must Digitally Sign Everything for True Identity
SocialApr 17, 2026

We Must Digitally Sign Everything for True Identity

No one is listening to Steve Jobs’s advice https://t.co/j1lR6Oe33R No one is listening to my advice either, but let's hope they listen to Jamie... "We don’t have good identity tools for people, let alone artificial intelligence. So we need to start digitally...

By Dave Birch
Bernie Sanders and Labor Warn AI Threatens U.S. Jobs
SocialApr 17, 2026

Bernie Sanders and Labor Warn AI Threatens U.S. Jobs

Bernie Sanders joined labor leaders to warn of the threat the US workforce is facing from AI. https://t.co/AhwYQOrdae

By TechRadar