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Amazon’s AI Gripper ‘Feels’ 75% of Items
SocialApr 7, 2026

Amazon’s AI Gripper ‘Feels’ 75% of Items

The main robotics invention Amazon made to help automate 75% of its fulfilment center is called the Vulcan system. An AI-powered gripper has the “sense of touch”, which can handle 75% of Amazon’s 1 million unique items. The previous picking robots...

By Trung Phan
TorchTPU Runs PyTorch Code with Zero Changes
SocialApr 7, 2026

TorchTPU Runs PyTorch Code with Zero Changes

"Our core principle for usability is simple: [TorchTPU] should feel like PyTorch. A dev should be able to take an existing PyTorch script, change their initialization to 'tpu', and run their training loop without modifying a single line of core...

By Richard Seroter
MCP or CLI? How to Choose Right Interface for Your AI Tools
NewsApr 7, 2026

MCP or CLI? How to Choose Right Interface for Your AI Tools

The author migrated an Obsidian workflow from the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to the Obsidian CLI because MCP bypassed type validation and left broken links. Major cloud vendors—Microsoft with Playwright CLI and Google with gws—have similarly made CLI the...

By Security Boulevard
CATL and Envision Unveil Sodium‑Ion BESS at ESIE 2026
SocialApr 7, 2026

CATL and Envision Unveil Sodium‑Ion BESS at ESIE 2026

CATL, Envision sodium-ion BESS cells among next-gen tech and solutions showcased at Beijing expo ESIE 2026 #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/2tw94NzD0M

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Superintelligent AI Will Crave Video Games More
SocialApr 7, 2026

Superintelligent AI Will Crave Video Games More

The more superintelligent AI gets, the more it's going to want to play video games

By Noah Smith
LEO Satellite Networks: Supporting Maritime Safety, Efficiency and Innovation
NewsApr 7, 2026

LEO Satellite Networks: Supporting Maritime Safety, Efficiency and Innovation

Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations are expanding rapidly, with over 10,000 satellites in orbit today and roughly 70,000 more slated for launch by 2030. Their proximity to Earth delivers lower‑cost, high‑speed, low‑latency broadband that can reach vessels in the...

By MarineLink
How Oral-Care Brands Win With Smarter DTC Merchandising
BlogApr 7, 2026

How Oral-Care Brands Win With Smarter DTC Merchandising

Oral‑care brands are moving from commodity shelf‑ware to direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) models that embed the toothbrush into a daily habit rather than a one‑off purchase. By bundling starter kits, offering scheduled brush‑head replacements, and creating tiered product ecosystems, they turn a...

By eCommerce Fastlane
Canadian Navy to Trial All.Space Hydra 4 Terminal
NewsApr 7, 2026

Canadian Navy to Trial All.Space Hydra 4 Terminal

The Royal Canadian Navy will trial All.Space’s Hydra 4 multi‑band, multi‑orbit satellite terminal at the Maritime Forces Pacific base in Victoria, British Columbia. Hydra 4 can connect simultaneously to military Ka‑band, commercial Ka, Ku and L‑band networks, as well as Starlink and...

By Via Satellite
AI Enables Real-Time Human Command Execution for Robots
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Enables Real-Time Human Command Execution for Robots

New #AI system lets #Robots understand and act on human commands in real time by Neetika Walter @IntEngineering Learn more: https://t.co/GjKIvpoupm #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/eji6gJBiJ9

By Ron van Loon
Hungary Taps Northrop Grumman for First National Geostationary Communications Satellite
NewsApr 7, 2026

Hungary Taps Northrop Grumman for First National Geostationary Communications Satellite

During Vice President JD Vance’s April 7 visit to Budapest, Hungary announced a partnership with Northrop Grumman to build its first national geostationary communications satellite, part of the HUSAT program slated for 2030 delivery. The satellite, based on Northrop’s GEOStar‑3...

By SpaceNews
Walmart Website Now Accepts CareCredit for Health and Wellness Products
NewsApr 7, 2026

Walmart Website Now Accepts CareCredit for Health and Wellness Products

Synchrony announced that its CareCredit health‑finance card is now accepted on Walmart.com for both home delivery and in‑store pickup. The rollout adds new eligible categories, including medical supplies, fitness equipment, and sleep essentials. CareCredit, already used in Walmart and Sam’s...

By PYMNTS
Planet Details AI-Driven Object Detection Onboard Pelican-4 Satellite
NewsApr 7, 2026

Planet Details AI-Driven Object Detection Onboard Pelican-4 Satellite

Planet demonstrated AI-driven object detection onboard its Pelican‑4 satellite using an Nvidia Jetson Orin module. The satellite captured an image of Alice Springs airport on March 25 and identified airplanes directly in orbit, marking one of the first instances of...

By Via Satellite
How Newsrooms Are Bringing Their Archives to Life
NewsApr 7, 2026

How Newsrooms Are Bringing Their Archives to Life

Newsrooms are unlocking decades‑old content with AI and simple database tools. The Guardian created an internal chatbot that lets journalists query its archive, while Italy’s L’Eco di Bergamo transformed 70 years of obituaries into a searchable family‑history database. French outlets...

By Nieman Lab
Tech Can Map NYC Trees in Under an Hour
SocialApr 7, 2026

Tech Can Map NYC Trees in Under an Hour

One initiative took more than 2,000 volunteers more than 30,000 hours to count the street trees in New York City. Tech can help do that in under an hour. https://t.co/oZkG1xDMYJ #infrastructure #IoT #AI #5G #cloud #edge #futureofwork @PurdueAg https://t.co/bXPL7YCBOl

By Peggy Smedley
PowerBank Secures $1.1M for NY Community Solar
SocialApr 7, 2026

PowerBank Secures $1.1M for NY Community Solar

PowerBank announces $1.1M in new funding for New York community solar project #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/QkBi8hbsLD

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Why You Can’t See Space Junk in Artemis II Photos
NewsApr 7, 2026

Why You Can’t See Space Junk in Artemis II Photos

Artemis II completed its historic lunar flyby and released striking images of Earth and the Moon, yet none show the growing cloud of orbital debris. The NASA Orbital Debris Program Office notes that most junk resides 466‑621 miles above Earth and is...

By Popular Science
Can AI Get You Cheaper Gas? New Tool Promises Savings at the Pump
NewsApr 7, 2026

Can AI Get You Cheaper Gas? New Tool Promises Savings at the Pump

AI-driven website The Gas Index offers drivers real‑time, geolocated gas price data, helping them locate the cheapest pump. Built entirely with Claude Code, the platform pulls station prices through Google’s API and lets users specify their car model to estimate...

By Inc.
Dimonoff Joins the Wi-SUN Alliance as Contributing Member, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Open Standards for Smart Cities
NewsApr 7, 2026

Dimonoff Joins the Wi-SUN Alliance as Contributing Member, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Open Standards for Smart Cities

Dimonoff, a global smart street lighting leader, announced that its parent Vectanor Group has become a Contributing Member of the Wi‑SUN Alliance. The Wi‑SUN Alliance, with more than 300 members and over 100 million certified devices, drives open, interoperable IoT standards...

By TechBullion
UAE Approves SAP for E-Invoicing, Expanding ERP’s Role in Compliance Architecture
NewsApr 7, 2026

UAE Approves SAP for E-Invoicing, Expanding ERP’s Role in Compliance Architecture

The UAE Ministry of Finance has pre‑approved SAP as an e‑invoicing service provider, making it the first major ERP vendor on the government’s list. The pre‑approval precedes a phased rollout that begins with a pilot in July 2026 and becomes...

By ERP Today
AXTI Set for Q2 GaAs Wafer Price Surge
SocialApr 7, 2026

AXTI Set for Q2 GaAs Wafer Price Surge

very positive for $AXTI - Tomorrows Digitimes China is reporting Gallium arsenide epitaxial wafers are poised for a Q2 price surge amid large demand. AXTI owns Tongmei Xtal Technology Co., Ltd in China https://t.co/lZIckgtRlu

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Apple Encounters Serious Problems with Foldable iPhone
NewsApr 7, 2026

Apple Encounters Serious Problems with Foldable iPhone

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has hit engineering snags during the production verification phase, raising the risk of a delayed mass‑production start. The setbacks could push the slated second‑half‑2026 launch into 2027, jeopardizing a target of 7‑8 million units priced near $2,400....

By TheStreet — Full feed
Natter Scoops Up $23M
NewsApr 7, 2026

Natter Scoops Up $23M

Natter, an AI‑native conversation‑intelligence platform, announced a $23 million funding round led by Renegade Partners. The capital will fund global expansion and accelerate product development for its real‑time video‑chat analytics. Natter’s technology captures thousands of simultaneous 1:1 video conversations, turning raw...

By VC News Daily
Skip Adds Loblaw to Growing Grocery Network
NewsApr 7, 2026

Skip Adds Loblaw to Growing Grocery Network

Skip has sealed a partnership with Loblaw Companies, adding the retailer’s 13 banners—including No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore and Maxi—to its on‑demand grocery network. The deal extends Skip’s service to every Canadian postal code, allowing customers to order from a broader...

By Canadian Grocer
AI Will Not Save Your Hotel, But It Will Decide What Hospitality Means Next
BlogApr 7, 2026

AI Will Not Save Your Hotel, But It Will Decide What Hospitality Means Next

Hospitality’s long‑running digital transformation has optimized processes but failed to reshape guest experience. AI is now forcing hotels to question why existing workflows exist, shifting focus from efficiency to anticipatory service. Early adopters like Hilton and Marriott use AI to...

By Are Morch – Hotel Marketing Blog
Tech Talk: Time to Rethink Watchkeeping
NewsApr 7, 2026

Tech Talk: Time to Rethink Watchkeeping

Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI platform is expanding with fully autonomous navigation, COLREGs‑compliant collision avoidance, dynamic path planning and remote‑operation capabilities, highlighted by its retrofit on a 26‑metre Damen crew‑transfer vessel for offshore wind work. Recent UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch...

By MarineLink
Snowflake Customers Hit in Data Theft Attacks After SaaS Integrator Breach
NewsApr 7, 2026

Snowflake Customers Hit in Data Theft Attacks After SaaS Integrator Breach

A breach at AI‑analytics firm Anodot exposed authentication tokens used by a SaaS integration platform, leading to data‑theft attacks on over a dozen companies. Snowflake reported unusual activity in a small number of customer accounts, promptly locked them down, and...

By BleepingComputer
OpenClaw Vending Machine Pops up at SF Startup Tower
SocialApr 7, 2026

OpenClaw Vending Machine Pops up at SF Startup Tower

So San Francisco. An @openclaw run vending machine. Met @cvander who built it. At @frontiertower which is a high rise in San Francisco stuffed with startups. https://t.co/rSneLIEts3

By Robert Scoble
Google Controls the Most AI Computing Power, Driven by Its Custom TPUs
BlogApr 7, 2026

Google Controls the Most AI Computing Power, Driven by Its Custom TPUs

Google now controls about 25% of all AI compute sold since 2022, with roughly 75% of that capacity delivered by its custom‑designed Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). This makes Google the single largest owner of AI‑focused hardware, while other hyperscalers continue...

By Epoch AI
Customize Samsung Weather App’s Activity List Easily
SocialApr 7, 2026

Customize Samsung Weather App’s Activity List Easily

The Weather app on Samsung Galaxy phones is nice, but its list of outdoor activities is probably NOT what you enjoy. Here's how to update those activities to what you prefer: https://t.co/Ahpn65zC4d #weather #activity #samsung #oneui @SamsungMobile https://t.co/9k3ul3SLJv

By Dave Taylor
Mythos Flips Defender Calculus; Glasswing Leads Massive Coordination
SocialApr 7, 2026

Mythos Flips Defender Calculus; Glasswing Leads Massive Coordination

N days, logic bugs, exploit chains defeating friction-based exploit mitigations — your time has come. @AnthropicAI #mythos changed the defender’s calculus overnight. Glad #glasswing is attempting the biggest multiparty vuln coordination of the century https://t.co/KroRUisqY8

By Katie Moussouris
Intel Gets Trapped in Elon’s Reality Distortion Field as It Joins in Megafab Delusions
NewsApr 7, 2026

Intel Gets Trapped in Elon’s Reality Distortion Field as It Joins in Megafab Delusions

Intel announced it is joining Elon Musk’s ambitious Terafab project, a proposed megafab intended to produce enough chips to power orbital data‑center AI and future Tesla hardware. The company says it will help "refactor silicon fab technology," but offered no...

By The Register
Superintelligent AI Could Hack Militaries, Prompting AI Nationalization
SocialApr 7, 2026

Superintelligent AI Could Hack Militaries, Prompting AI Nationalization

At some point, superintelligent AI will be able to defeat the U.S. Military -- or any military -- just by hacking all its weapons. At that point, either we de facto nationalize AI, or a corporation is our new government...

By Noah Smith
The 40% Attention Gap Hiding Inside YouTube
BlogApr 7, 2026

The 40% Attention Gap Hiding Inside YouTube

Vevo senior director Richard Brant warns that advertisers often mistake Vevo’s premium music‑video network for a generic YouTube channel, overlooking the distinct viewing contexts on the platform. Research commissioned by Vevo with Amplified Intelligence found a 40% uplift in viewer...

By Streaming Made Easy
Vertex Adds AI-Powered Capabilities to Improve Enterprises’ Compliance
NewsApr 7, 2026

Vertex Adds AI-Powered Capabilities to Improve Enterprises’ Compliance

Vertex announced a new phase of its innovation strategy, embedding AI directly into the Vertex Cloud platform to streamline enterprise compliance. The AI layer lets tax, finance and IT teams express intent in plain language, detect anomalies early, and maintain...

By CPA Practice Advisor
SurveyMonkey Launches Automated SMS Survey Invites Directly From Salesforce
NewsApr 7, 2026

SurveyMonkey Launches Automated SMS Survey Invites Directly From Salesforce

SurveyMonkey announced the general availability of automated SMS survey invites within its Salesforce integration on the AppExchange. The new add‑on lets customer‑experience and support teams send personalized text‑message surveys automatically when trigger events—such as a closed case or completed transaction—occur...

By CustomerThink
Q&A: Do Weapons Detection Systems Keep Schools Safe?
NewsApr 7, 2026

Q&A: Do Weapons Detection Systems Keep Schools Safe?

Pinellas County schools are piloting weapon detection systems at two campuses amid rising firearm incidents in K‑12 settings. Mo Canady, director of the National Association of School Resource Officers, cautions that technology alone can create a false sense of security...

By GovTech — Education (K-12)
Private Firm Hoards Zero‑day Arsenal; Govt Barred From Anthropic
SocialApr 7, 2026

Private Firm Hoards Zero‑day Arsenal; Govt Barred From Anthropic

An underrated feature of this situation: a private company now has incredibly powerful zero-day exploits of almost every software project you've heard of. And Hegseth and Emil Michael have ordered the government not to in any capacity work with Anthropic.

By Kelsey Piper
Majority of Vendors Face Disruption Under FCC’s Foreign-Made Router Ban
NewsApr 7, 2026

Majority of Vendors Face Disruption Under FCC’s Foreign-Made Router Ban

The FCC’s new rule, adopted in March, bars authorization of any new Wi‑Fi router whose design, assembly, or manufacturing involves foreign facilities. A study by Ookla shows that four vendors—Eero, TP‑Link, Netgear and Arcadyan—each control roughly 9‑10% of the U.S....

By Broadband Breakfast
This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes
NewsApr 7, 2026

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

Geely’s Lynk & Co 10+ sedan can charge from 10% to 97% state of charge in just 8 minutes 42 seconds, thanks to a 900‑volt Shield Gold Brick battery that accepts over 1.1 megawatts of power. The 100 kWh pack delivers a...

By InsideEVs
TMC AI Summit: The Convergence of Technology and Maintenance
NewsApr 7, 2026

TMC AI Summit: The Convergence of Technology and Maintenance

The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations will host an AI Summit during its 2026 Fall Meeting in Pittsburgh, September 20‑24. Co‑hosted with Transport Topics, the summit will examine how generative, agentic and deep‑learning AI can...

By Transport Topics – Technology
Did Eli Lilly Just Strike Another Gold Mine?
NewsApr 7, 2026

Did Eli Lilly Just Strike Another Gold Mine?

Eli Lilly announced a $1.5 billion acquisition of a biotech portfolio centered on orexin‑targeting therapeutics. The deal adds late‑stage candidates for insomnia, narcolepsy and metabolic disorders to Lilly’s central‑nervous‑system pipeline. Analysts estimate the combined market for orexin drugs could surpass $10 billion by...

By Endpoints News
Mythos Clones Retain Unmistakably Claude-Like Dialogue
SocialApr 7, 2026

Mythos Clones Retain Unmistakably Claude-Like Dialogue

SuperClaude (Mythos) still seems irreducibly Claude-y given the transcripts in the system card. Here two versions of Mythos are forced to talk to each other across multiple rounds. They are less philosophical than Opus 4.6 or spiritual than Opus 4.1, but...

By Ethan Mollick
Kikkoman Embraces Gen Z’s Love of Japanese Culture in New Campaign
NewsApr 7, 2026

Kikkoman Embraces Gen Z’s Love of Japanese Culture in New Campaign

Kikkoman has unveiled a multiyear, anime‑inspired campaign called “Unleash Legendary” aimed at Gen Z home cooks. Developed with agency BSSP, the effort features a 30‑second spot voiced by Christopher Sabat and two 15‑second videos, running across YouTube, paid social, connected TV, programmatic...

By Marketing Dive
Same Platform, Different Outcomes: Metadata Practices and Open Data Use
BlogApr 7, 2026

Same Platform, Different Outcomes: Metadata Practices and Open Data Use

The study examines how metadata design on open‑government data portals influences user behavior across 15 U.S. cities, analyzing 5,863 datasets. Using affordance theory, researchers measured metadata quality and linked it to two usage metrics: dataset views and downloads. Results show...

By GovLab — Digest —
Fast Simon Instantly Tells Merchandisers What Products Are Successful, Overexposed—Or Hidden Gems
NewsApr 7, 2026

Fast Simon Instantly Tells Merchandisers What Products Are Successful, Overexposed—Or Hidden Gems

Fast Simon’s new AI platform gives e‑commerce merchandisers instant, data‑driven insight into product performance. It identifies winners, overexposed items, and hidden‑gem products within minutes, while also projecting the long‑term impact of current merchandising choices. The tool promises faster optimization of listings,...

By California Apparel News
Australian Government Not Posturing with SMMA Enforcement Efforts: Wells
NewsApr 7, 2026

Australian Government Not Posturing with SMMA Enforcement Efforts: Wells

Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law, effective Dec 2025, has entered its first enforcement phase. A March 2026 eSafety compliance report shows 23 legal notices issued, 16 platform meetings, and the removal of roughly 4.7 million under‑age accounts, with an additional 310,000...

By Biometric Update
OpenAI's Aggressive Model Release Could Disrupt the Internet
SocialApr 7, 2026

OpenAI's Aggressive Model Release Could Disrupt the Internet

When OpenAI comes out with a similar model, it might decide to go ahead and release it, in an attempt to grab market share back from Anthropic. Doing this might break the internet.

By Noah Smith
As AI Collides with Legacy Contact Center Technology, TTEC Digital’s Latest Software Release Is Rewriting the Enterprise AI Playbook
NewsApr 7, 2026

As AI Collides with Legacy Contact Center Technology, TTEC Digital’s Latest Software Release Is Rewriting the Enterprise AI Playbook

TTEC Digital unveiled AI Gateway, a software layer that bridges modern generative‑AI models with existing contact‑center infrastructure. The solution lets enterprises plug in services from Amazon, Google, Microsoft and future partners like Anthropic and OpenAI without overhauling legacy systems. Integrated with...

By CustomerThink
Smart Cooling Solutions: Air Conditioning Installation London for Modern Living
NewsApr 7, 2026

Smart Cooling Solutions: Air Conditioning Installation London for Modern Living

London is experiencing hotter summers and more frequent heatwaves, turning air‑conditioning from a luxury into a necessity for homes and businesses. Professional installation is critical to maintain system efficiency, avoid higher energy bills, and comply with UK safety regulations. Modern...

By TechBullion