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AI Agents Behave Like Users, Not Service Accounts
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Agents Behave Like Users, Not Service Accounts

AI agents are not service accounts. They are closer to users accounts, but more complex. They act on behalf of others. They change behavior. They can create more agents. How are you handling Agentic identity?

By Sean D. Mack
KTC Introduces Master 25M3 24.5-Inch 1440p 320Hz Gaming Monitor
NewsApr 7, 2026

KTC Introduces Master 25M3 24.5-Inch 1440p 320Hz Gaming Monitor

KTC has launched the Master 25M3, a 24.5‑inch gaming monitor that pairs a 2560 × 1440 Fast IPS panel with up to 320 Hz refresh, while its native frequency sits at 300 Hz. Priced around $207, it offers a rare combination of high resolution...

By Guru3D
Sprinklr Unveils Spring '26 (26.4) Release
NewsApr 7, 2026

Sprinklr Unveils Spring '26 (26.4) Release

Sprinklr launched its Spring ’26 (26.4) release, adding a suite of AI‑powered features to its Unified‑CXM platform. New capabilities include Customer Feedback Copilot, Marketing Copilot, Autonomous Evaluation, and AI‑driven governance tools that promise more transparent, test‑backed automation. The update also...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
From One Demo to Reliable Automation: How GPA Reimagines GUI Process Automation
NewsApr 7, 2026

From One Demo to Reliable Automation: How GPA Reimagines GUI Process Automation

Salesforce AI Research unveiled GPA, a GUI Process Automation system that learns a workflow from a single human demonstration and replays it with deterministic precision on the local machine. Unlike traditional RPA, GPA avoids brittle scripts, and unlike vision‑language models,...

By Salesforce Blog (Sales/CRM)
OptifiNow Integrates with PhoneBurner
NewsApr 7, 2026

OptifiNow Integrates with PhoneBurner

OptifiNow, a CRM provider for wholesale mortgage lenders, has launched a two‑way integration with PhoneBurner, a power‑dialer platform. The link lets users push contact lists directly into PhoneBurner for rapid outbound calls and automatically syncs call outcomes back into the...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
Segra Launches SkyVoice
NewsApr 7, 2026

Segra Launches SkyVoice

Segra, a fiber network provider, has introduced SkyVoice, a unified cloud communications platform that combines voice, collaboration, and contact‑center capabilities. The solution is accessible via desktop and mobile apps and integrates directly with major business systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
High-Throughput Platform for Fast-Acting Covalent Protein Therapies
NewsApr 7, 2026

High-Throughput Platform for Fast-Acting Covalent Protein Therapies

Researchers at Westlake University unveiled a high‑throughput yeast‑surface‑display platform to engineer fast‑acting covalent protein therapeutics. The system screens diverse crosslinkers and millions of protein variants, enabling precise spatial positioning of warheads that dramatically speeds covalent bond formation. Using the platform,...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Commenting Generates Referrals Better Than Cold Outreach
SocialApr 7, 2026

Commenting Generates Referrals Better Than Cold Outreach

Nobody talks about this enough: Commenting on other people's posts is a referral machine. I've gotten more introductions from simply engaging with other entrepreneurs online than from any outbound campaign. Build your network before you need it. The referrals that come from genuine relationships...

By Chris Orlob
PAR Technology Announces PAR Intelligence
NewsApr 7, 2026

PAR Technology Announces PAR Intelligence

PAR Technology unveiled PAR Intelligence, an agentic AI layer woven through its restaurant and retail platform. Leveraging two decades of data—including 12 billion annual transactions, 640 million guest profiles, and 400 million loyalty members—the system powers agents that spot performance gaps, auto‑generate offers,...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
LiveRamp and Akkio Partner
NewsApr 7, 2026

LiveRamp and Akkio Partner

LiveRamp, a leading data collaboration firm, has teamed up with AI infrastructure provider Akkio to embed Akkio's artificial‑intelligence tools into its platform. The integration adds a conversational AI layer that surfaces media measurement insights in natural language and powers end‑to‑end...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
Get More Done with New Vertical Tabs and Immersive Reading Mode in Chrome
NewsApr 7, 2026

Get More Done with New Vertical Tabs and Immersive Reading Mode in Chrome

Google announced the rollout of two Chrome enhancements aimed at boosting productivity. Users can now enable vertical tabs, moving the tab strip to the side for clearer titles and easier group management. A revamped reading mode offers a full‑page, distraction‑free...

By Google Analytics Blog
The Insightful Leader Live: AI and Advertising … This Time It’s Personal
NewsApr 7, 2026

The Insightful Leader Live: AI and Advertising … This Time It’s Personal

Kellogg professors Jacob Teeny and Brett Gordon hosted a free webinar on April 7, 2026 discussing how AI will reshape advertising through hyper‑personalized content. The session covered AI‑driven customer profiling, the latest research on personalized persuasion, emerging industry trends, and the ethical...

By Kellogg Insight (Northwestern)
Another Chip Shortage Is on the Horizon
NewsApr 7, 2026

Another Chip Shortage Is on the Horizon

AI’s explosive growth is creating a surge in demand for high‑bandwidth memory (HBM), outpacing the supply of both HBM and traditional DRAM. Industry leaders such as SK Hynix and Micron warn that memory shortages could last until 2030, with current...

By IndustryWeek
Voice AI: The Dos, the Don?ts, and What?s Next
NewsApr 7, 2026

Voice AI: The Dos, the Don?ts, and What?s Next

Voice AI has reached a maturity level where it can stabilize call‑center workforces by handling after‑hours calls, scheduling, and multilingual support with a word‑error rate under 5 percent. The technology leverages advanced neural networks and large language models to assess urgency,...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
Chrome Finally Adds a Better Way to Deal with Too Many Open Tabs
NewsApr 7, 2026

Chrome Finally Adds a Better Way to Deal with Too Many Open Tabs

Google Chrome announced the rollout of vertical tabs, moving the tab strip to the side of the browser window for easier title visibility and tab‑group management. The feature can be toggled via a right‑click menu and will stay enabled until...

By TechCrunch (Main)
Energy Storage Pricing Beginning to ‘Fracture’ by Product Type: Report
NewsApr 7, 2026

Energy Storage Pricing Beginning to ‘Fracture’ by Product Type: Report

Anza Renewables reports a widening price gap between U.S. utility‑scale and distribution‑scale energy storage in Q1 2026, with utility‑scale costs dropping up to 20.9% while distribution‑scale prices remain flat around $203/kWh (AC) and $175/kWh (DC). The United States installed a...

By Utility Dive (Industry Dive)
Bolt, Facing Financial Struggles, Pivots From Super App to AI
NewsApr 7, 2026

Bolt, Facing Financial Struggles, Pivots From Super App to AI

Bolt, the checkout platform that raised nearly $1 billion, has laid off roughly one‑third of its staff and is struggling to meet basic expenses such as AWS fees. Its consumer‑focused super app, launched a year ago, attracted only about 5,000 downloads,...

By PaymentsJournal
Walmart to Close Illinois Fulfillment Center
NewsApr 7, 2026

Walmart to Close Illinois Fulfillment Center

Walmart announced the permanent closure of its Matteson, Illinois fulfillment center, affecting 111 employees. Operations will be transferred to other NextGen facilities in the retailer’s network, and affected workers receive a $7,500 incentive to relocate or transition to open roles....

By Supply Chain Dive
LG UltraGear EVO GX9 and GM9 Pricing, Specs, and Pre-Order Details
NewsApr 7, 2026

LG UltraGear EVO GX9 and GM9 Pricing, Specs, and Pre-Order Details

LG has launched two new UltraGear EVO gaming monitors: the 39‑inch OLED GX9 priced at $1,799.99 and the 27‑inch Mini‑LED GM9 at $1,199, both available for pre‑order. Each panel offers a dual‑mode refresh scheme—165 Hz at native 5K resolution and 330 Hz at...

By Guru3D
Motivational Composition in Digitally Supported and Conventional Prevention Programs: A Three-Wave Study Based on Self-Determination Theory
NewsApr 7, 2026

Motivational Composition in Digitally Supported and Conventional Prevention Programs: A Three-Wave Study Based on Self-Determination Theory

A three‑wave quasi‑experimental study compared a digitally supported occupational prevention program with a conventional in‑person format among 163 German employees. While the digital cohort logged significantly higher attendance over 12 and 24 weeks, its Relative Autonomy Index—a measure of autonomous...

By Research Square – News/Updates
Google Starts Showing Sponsored Ads in the Images Tab on Mobile Search
NewsApr 7, 2026

Google Starts Showing Sponsored Ads in the Images Tab on Mobile Search

Google has begun serving sponsored ads inside the mobile Images tab, inserting full‑image creatives labeled “Sponsored” directly into the grid. The placement leverages existing image assets from Search or Performance Max campaigns, requiring no changes to keyword targeting or campaign structure....

By Search Engine Land
OpenAI Expands AI Ecosystem with App Integrations, Venture Fund Launch, and Economic Policy Push
NewsApr 7, 2026

OpenAI Expands AI Ecosystem with App Integrations, Venture Fund Launch, and Economic Policy Push

OpenAI has added third‑party app integrations to ChatGPT, letting users trigger services such as Spotify directly from the chat interface. Former OpenAI staff launched the Zero Shot venture fund, targeting a $100 million raise to back early‑stage AI startups and already investing...

By The AI Insider
ASUS Expands ProArt Ecosystem with High-Speed Router and Multi-Gig Switch
NewsApr 7, 2026

ASUS Expands ProArt Ecosystem with High-Speed Router and Multi-Gig Switch

ASUS has expanded its ProArt line with the PRT‑BE5000 router and PQG‑U1080 switch, targeting creators who need high‑bandwidth, low‑latency networking. The router delivers dual‑band Wi‑Fi 7 with up to 5 Gbps throughput and dual 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, while the switch provides eight...

By Guru3D
Vertafore Cuts Clicks with Project Impact Workflow Gains
NewsApr 7, 2026

Vertafore Cuts Clicks with Project Impact Workflow Gains

Vertafore’s Project Impact initiative has achieved its target of returning up to two hours a day to account managers by streamlining agency workflows. The program eliminated redundant steps, cut manual work and reduced clicks in high‑volume servicing tasks. Improvements to...

By Fintech Global
Gilead to Acquire Tubulis for Up to $5B, Expanding Cancer ADC Capabilities
NewsApr 7, 2026

Gilead to Acquire Tubulis for Up to $5B, Expanding Cancer ADC Capabilities

U.S. drugmaker Gilead Sciences announced a definitive agreement to acquire German ADC specialist Tubulis for up to $5 billion, including $3.15 billion upfront cash and up to $1.85 billion in milestones. The acquisition brings Tubulis’ next‑generation antibody‑drug conjugate platform, highlighted by the TUB‑040...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Russian Military Hackers Reroute British Internet Users’ Traffic
NewsApr 7, 2026

Russian Military Hackers Reroute British Internet Users’ Traffic

Russian military hackers linked to the GRU executed a BGP hijack that rerouted traffic from British internet users to malicious servers. The intrusion affected multiple UK ISPs, exposing users to potential data interception and malware. Network monitoring tools eventually detected...

By Financial Times » Start-ups
Trim ASML Position Amid Stretched Valuation Despite Strong Demand
SocialApr 7, 2026

Trim ASML Position Amid Stretched Valuation Despite Strong Demand

Macro: robust EUV demand supports ASML. Key: €100m buyback, Q4 rev beat, large SK hynix order. Risk: stretched valuation despite 113% YTD gain. Insight: trim position to lock gains. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Forecast-Driven Dynamic Physician Staffing in a Pediatric Emergency Department: A Prospective Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study
NewsApr 7, 2026

Forecast-Driven Dynamic Physician Staffing in a Pediatric Emergency Department: A Prospective Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study

A prospective quasi‑experimental pilot at Hacettepe University Children’s Hospital tested forecast‑driven physician scheduling in its pediatric emergency department. Using the TiDE‑RIN deep‑learning demand model and linear programming, daily evening shift staffing was adjusted between three and six physicians. Compared with...

By Research Square – News/Updates
Correlates of Viral Load Suppression Among People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Treatment in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo: A...
NewsApr 7, 2026

Correlates of Viral Load Suppression Among People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Treatment in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo: A...

A cross‑sectional study of 561 people living with HIV in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo identified key behavioral determinants of viral load suppression. Strict antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence increased suppression odds elevenfold, while having no casual sexual partners doubled the...

By Research Square – News/Updates
One in Five ChatGPT Clicks Go to Google: Study
NewsApr 7, 2026

One in Five ChatGPT Clicks Go to Google: Study

A Semrush study of over 1 billion U.S. clickstream events shows that Google accounts for 21.6% of all outbound clicks from ChatGPT, making it the single largest referral destination. The top ten domains together receive just over 30% of ChatGPT referrals,...

By Search Engine Land
Pulsed Intra-Arterial Infusion with Synchronously Controlled Blood Flow: A Novel Strategy for Optimizing Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy
NewsApr 7, 2026

Pulsed Intra-Arterial Infusion with Synchronously Controlled Blood Flow: A Novel Strategy for Optimizing Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy

Researchers introduced a pulsed intra‑arterial infusion technique with synchronized blood‑flow control (PBC‑IA) to improve chemotherapy delivery. In rabbit models, the method produced more than 20‑fold higher doxorubicin concentrations in the target gastrocnemius muscle compared with standard intravenous injection, while heart...

By Research Square – News/Updates
Opus 4.6 May Swap Models During Overload
SocialApr 7, 2026

Opus 4.6 May Swap Models During Overload

I had this theory that when Opus 4.6 if overloaded they switch you to another model. It it could be when it’s suffering downtime. Just a thought. I’m not use how anyone could prove this until we have a way...

By Teri Radichel
Crew’s Heartfelt Tribute Names Crater After Astronaut’s Wife
SocialApr 7, 2026

Crew’s Heartfelt Tribute Names Crater After Astronaut’s Wife

Okay. I said this crew is my favorite. And this is the epitome of why: Jeremy Hansen is the one who put in the request to name that crater after Reid's late wife, Carroll. Reid didn't know he was going...

By Astropartigirl
CRM for Small Business: Benefits, Top Tools, and How to Choose
NewsApr 7, 2026

CRM for Small Business: Benefits, Top Tools, and How to Choose

Choosing a CRM in 2026 is a critical yet daunting task for small businesses constrained by time and budget. This guide outlines essential CRM functions—lead tracking, automation, AI insights—and reviews ten top solutions, including free tiers from HubSpot, Salesforce Starter,...

By Slack – Blog
Most Content Doesn’t Build Credibility: Let’s Fix That
NewsApr 7, 2026

Most Content Doesn’t Build Credibility: Let’s Fix That

Marketing teams are flooding the market with content, yet most of it fails to earn buyer trust. As AI‑driven research tools synthesize information from multiple sources, they quickly expose generic, self‑referential messaging. Surveys reveal 68% of buyers are more skeptical...

By Forrester Generative AI
Best Headphone Deals on Sony, Bose, and Beats for April 2026
NewsApr 7, 2026

Best Headphone Deals on Sony, Bose, and Beats for April 2026

April 2026 sees deep discounts on top‑tier headphones, with Sony’s WH‑1000XM5 now $248, a near‑record low, and Beats Studio Pro falling to $179.95, delivering premium active‑noise‑cancellation at half price. Bose’s flagship QuietComfort Ultra is reduced to $329, while its mid‑range...

By Consequence
Android XR Gets Tweaks, Still Trails visionOS Reality
SocialApr 7, 2026

Android XR Gets Tweaks, Still Trails visionOS Reality

Some nice quality-of-life Android XR updates here, though they exemplify how Google and Samsung are still playing catchup with visionOS. https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-immersive-features-update-april-2026/ But I must say, the idea of anyone using a Galaxy XR in a coffee shop (as shown below) is...

By Chris Welch
AI Reveals Who’s Engaged, Ambitious, and Brave
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Reveals Who’s Engaged, Ambitious, and Brave

AI tests your company's 1 Engagement: who's paying attention in their role, company, industry over the past 4 years 2 Ambition: who wants to win, who just wants to stay alive, who's happy to fade away slowly… 3 Leadership: who'll make brave decisions...

By Des Traynor
Uber Is the Latest to Be Won over by Amazon’s AI Chips
NewsApr 7, 2026

Uber Is the Latest to Be Won over by Amazon’s AI Chips

Uber is expanding its Amazon Web Services contract, adding more Graviton ARM‑based servers and launching a trial of AWS's Trainium3 AI chip. The shift moves additional ride‑sharing workloads from Uber's own data centers and from earlier Oracle and Google agreements...

By TechCrunch (Main)
AI Hallucinates Fake Diseases, Undermining Medical Trust
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Hallucinates Fake Diseases, Undermining Medical Trust

🚨 For nearly two years - and even now depending on the day and model - AI models could tell you all about bixonimania, a totally made-up disease in a paper funded by “the Professor Sideshow Bob Foundation". My @Nature...

By Chris Stokel-Walker
Claude's Performance Disappoints Many Users, Not Just Me
SocialApr 7, 2026

Claude's Performance Disappoints Many Users, Not Just Me

Good analysis on the total shit show I've been experiencing with Claude. For all the haters out there that got pissed for me saying Claude was broke, it wasn't just me 😂😂

By Dave Kennedy
Bridging the Hybrid Data Gap with ETL Pipelines: A Strategic Approach to Legacy and Cloud Migration
NewsApr 7, 2026

Bridging the Hybrid Data Gap with ETL Pipelines: A Strategic Approach to Legacy and Cloud Migration

Enterprises operating in hybrid environments face data silos, inconsistent formats, security gaps and costly manual transfers. The article proposes a hybrid data layer powered by automated ETL pipelines as the strategic bridge between on‑premise legacy systems and cloud applications. By...

By Zoho CRM Blog
Speculating Satellite Weapon Threat vs Taco Tuesday
SocialApr 7, 2026

Speculating Satellite Weapon Threat vs Taco Tuesday

What’s the over/under on the use of a satellite 🛰️ weapon tonight? Non nuclear but similar damage no half life. Or are we TACO Tuesday?

By Adam Cohen
Deploy AI Agents Safely Without Enterprise Risk
SocialApr 7, 2026

Deploy AI Agents Safely Without Enterprise Risk

How To Build #AIAgents Without Building Risk In The Enterprise by Quang Tuan Dang @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/WV2Onxg0d0 #LLM #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning https://t.co/oskawvWFWj

By Ron van Loon
The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed
NewsApr 7, 2026

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI‑enabled cyberwarfare has moved from theory to reality, highlighted by Anthropic's September 2025 disclosure of an autonomous attack that operated with minimal human input. A 2026 Armis report shows 64% of U.S. IT decision‑makers already suffered AI‑generated attacks, while 92%...

By SecurityWeek
Record Your Chores to Teach Future Home Robots
SocialApr 7, 2026

Record Your Chores to Teach Future Home Robots

How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future https://t.co/LDpB30sx4c The dream of deploying humanoid robots in every home has created a new type of job. The only requirements are a head strap, a smartphone and a...

By Jim Stroud
Anthropic's ARR May Be 25% Overstated Compared to OpenAI
SocialApr 7, 2026

Anthropic's ARR May Be 25% Overstated Compared to OpenAI

Context on Anthropic's recent revenue announcement. Still incredible, but probably slightly overstated relative to OpenAI, due to differences in how they report.

By Ramez Naam
Boost Your Site’s AI Visibility in Free Moz Webinar
SocialApr 7, 2026

Boost Your Site’s AI Visibility in Free Moz Webinar

Learn How To Optimize Your Website for AI Visibility and Agentic Features with me in the free @Moz webinar I’ll do on April 22nd 🤖 register now: https://t.co/WN8gYkfzgl https://t.co/D65saPSyzG

By Aleyda Solis
Kalshi Secures Global Partnerships Across Retail, Institutional, and Sports
SocialApr 7, 2026

Kalshi Secures Global Partnerships Across Retail, Institutional, and Sports

This is in addition to @CNN @CNBC & several trading integrations/partnerships in both Retail: $HOOD $COIN & Institutional: $FIS $TW & Int'l: $XP (Brazil) as well as the @NHL and various athletes. The word "Kalshi" means "Everything" and I guess...

By Danny Moses