An Update On Electric Vehicle Batteries And Innovations In The Sector
President Trump-backed Congress eliminated the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, triggering an early sales slump, but the ongoing US‑Israel conflict with Iran has revived consumer interest in electric vehicles. At the same time, battery innovators such as BYD and Volvo are deploying cell‑to‑body architectures that trim weight and cost. Analysts forecast battery pack prices could drop up to 70% within five years, pushing EVs toward price parity in Europe and China. New chemistries—including LFP, sodium‑enhanced cells, solid‑state, and carbon‑fiber “massless” designs—are expanding range, durability, and cold‑weather performance.
Ominous Surveillance “Scarecrows” Appearing Across America
The U.S. law‑enforcement equipment market, valued at roughly $11.7 billion in 2025, is rapidly expanding as mobile surveillance units—dubbed “COWs” or scarecrows—gain traction nationwide. These solar‑powered, tow‑able trailers mount multiple CCTV cameras and connect to police feeds via cellular or Wi‑Fi,...
Toshiba and LQUOM Collaborate on Long-Distance Quantum Repeater Research
Toshiba Corporation and LQUOM Inc. have launched a 12‑month joint research program to explore quantum repeater technology that could extend the range of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) beyond today’s fiber‑optic limits. The effort, running from March 2026 to March 2027, will evaluate...
AI Unlocks Brand‑New Revenue Streams, Not Just Efficiency
Three members of the AI Business Lab® Mastermind have launched entirely new revenue streams using AI in the past six months. Not optimized old ones. Created new ones that didn’t exist before. That’s the difference between using AI for efficiency and using...
Combine AI Parsing with Rule-Based Judgment for Consistency
After playing with this, I've found that abstracting rules from judgement works best for me. E.g. use rules to take in a request. Use AI to interpret the request and push to a JSON format. Use rules to interpret the...
TENS Pulses Defeat Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue
A real‑world trial involving 384 fibromyalgia patients showed that adding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to standard outpatient physical therapy significantly lowered movement‑evoked pain and, uniquely, reduced fatigue. The PT‑TENS group experienced a 1.2‑point drop on a 0‑10 pain scale...
Separate Rules From Judgment to Tame AI Agents
The New Programming Paradigm: Rules vs. Judgment in AI Applications After spending months building applications with AI coding tools like Claude and OpenClaw, I've discovered that what is most important is knowing when to use rules versus when to rely...
Iterative AI Refinement Beats One‑shot Predictions
Was looking into this again and different news outlets tried this out. 🤖 The same model isn’t even picking the same winner every time. For WSJ Claude picked Illinois to win it all. For Yahoo Claude picked Arizona. I found...
AI Therapist Dzeny Cuts Anxiety 43% in Eight‑Week Trial of 280 Adults
A clinical trial of Dzeny’s AI‑assisted therapist showed participants’ anxiety scores fell 43% in eight weeks, a result comparable to conventional cognitive‑behavioral therapy. The study, led by psychologist Valentina Lipskaya, also reported gains in burnout, mood and quality of life,...
Copy‑pasting PDFs Into Web Forms Remains Absurd in 2026
Copy pasting from PDFs into web forms is the dumbest thing you are still required to do in 2026. Looking at you IRS.
Finland Gives Away Free Lake District Getaway to Six Pairs of Travelers
Finland’s official tourism board has launched a contest that will award six pairs of non‑Finnish travelers an all‑expenses‑paid seven‑day vacation in the country’s Lakeland region. Applications close on March 29, 2026, and winners will be announced on April 21, 2026.
Tesla Robotaxi Gets a Small but Significant Change
Tesla has updated the Cybercab with a bold “ROBOTAXI” logo, swapping the previous minimalist typeface for a graffiti‑inspired script. The new visual treatment appears on the vehicle’s doors at an Austin autonomy showcase, signaling a shift toward a more street‑savvy...
Kyushu University Spin‑flip Solar Cell Hits 130% Efficiency
Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan, together with collaborators at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, have demonstrated a spin‑flip solar‑cell design that converts about 130% of incident sunlight into electrical energy. The breakthrough leverages singlet fission and a molybdenum‑based emitter to...
Embed Autonomous AI Agents for 24/7 Business Automation
🤖 How to Build Embedded & Autonomous AI Agents (2026 Guide) AI agents are moving from experiments… to embedded business systems. Here’s the step-by-step framework 👇 1️⃣ Define the Agent’s Job • Clear tasks & measurable goals • Where it...
Coding‑centric AI Fuels a Self‑reinforcing Profit Flywheel
The bet on code as the path to AGI is one of the smartest strategic moves in corporate history. The flywheel: Build models that code Sell them to the world → $$$ Use them to build the next generation of models Use the $$$ to...
Eve Aqua Smart Irrigation Beats Traditional Sprinklers in Spring 2026 Test
The Eve Aqua smart‑irrigation controller, reviewed in spring 2026, is being touted as a superior, low‑maintenance alternative to permanently installed sprinkler systems. Powered by AA batteries that last an entire watering season and integrated with Apple HomeKit, the device promises...
Sun’s Power Is Constant; Our Orientation Causes Intermittency
I’m tired of this “solar energy is intermittent” nonsense. The sun has churned out free energy for billions of years every single moment. It’s YOUR direction that is intermittently facing the sun, not the sun intermittently shines free energy.
UT San Antonio Starts Precision Rapamycin Trial for Healthy Aging
The University of Texas at San Antonio has opened a precision clinical trial to evaluate rapamycin in non‑smoking, independently living seniors. Researchers hope the study will provide hard data on dosing and safety, moving the longevity drug from hype to...
Zuckerberg’s VR Obsession Cost Him AI Leadership.
Subtext: how Zuck’s obsession with VR lost him AI leadership and “the greatest deal Google ever made.” “if Facebook didn’t buy DeepMind, they would end up in the arms of Google. Hassabis came out to the West Coast to have lunch...
Lofoten Hydrogen Ferry Project Fails to Meet Promises
An investigation by journalists with NRK in Norway and SVT in Sweden found that a multimillion-dollar, prestige ferry project in Lofoten, Norway relies on hydrogen fuel cell technology that "cannot live up to what it promises." https://t.co/2Sr1sxyPXw
Security Gaps Exposed in Pharma AI Research Platforms Amid Rising Cyber Risks
A recent industry report warns that AI‑driven drug discovery platforms are vulnerable to cyber‑attacks and data‑privacy breaches, citing outdated hardware, fragmented compliance frameworks, and supply‑chain pressures. The findings could force pharma firms to overhaul security protocols and accelerate regulatory engagement.
DevOps Must Control, Not Just Record, Misbehaving Agents
"Record everything" isn't right. DevOps needs controls to throttle, quarantine, or kill misbehaving agents in real time #DevOps #AIops https://t.co/tRGwCPc4Mb
Use AI to Unlock Hidden Team Talents
Embrace AI to draw out the latent talents of yourself and your teams. I channel the insights of Vivienne Ming, who proposes a different path for standing out in a world becoming overwhelmed by AI -- and AI fear and...
Insufficient Source Information to Report on PCAST Appointment
The requested story about David Sacks joining the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology cannot be produced because none of the supplied sources contain relevant information on the appointment, AI, or cryptocurrency policy.
We Need a Standard to Auto‑Shutdown Recording Devices
True. Or until there’s a common connectivity standard that automatically shuts off devices that are recording when someone doesn’t want to be recorded. The technology surely is there but no standard for it.
AI Handles Chores, Couples Book Trapeze Date Night
People are using AI tools to do some of the boring domestic labor so they can have more fun. One couples’ AI agents booked them a date-night trapeze class. https://t.co/VsIJsWQ1uN
Presight, NodeShift Partner to Scale Sovereign AI for Global Enterprises
Presight and NodeShift have forged a strategic partnership that includes joint go‑to‑market collaboration and investment from Presight's $100 million AI fund. The alliance aims to bring sovereign AI models that run on‑premise or in regulated clouds to multinational firms facing data‑sovereignty...
Balance AI Judgment with Rule‑based Code Wisely
The struggle is real: AI is pure judgment, traditional code is pure rules. Sometimes you want judgment (creative problem-solving), sometimes you need rules (consistent execution). The art is knowing when to use each. 2/5
Clean Tech Prices Plummet Amid Oil Market Turmoil
EVs, solar panels, induction stoves and heat pumps, now cheaper than ever, are becoming more attractive as the Middle East conflict upends oil and gas markets. Read more: https://t.co/m9ul9OaHES 📷️: Manuel Orbegozo/Bloomberg https://t.co/4kj5embYi4
Postman Shows AI‑Native API Tooling Cuts Development Time Across Six Workflows
Postman released a data‑driven cost‑savings guide that measures the impact of its AI‑native Claude Code across six common API development workflows. The study finds that embedding AI directly in the platform delivers measurable time and expense reductions versus using external...
AI Agents Blur Rules and Judgment, Causing Unexpected Behavior
After months of building with AI coding tools, I've discovered the key challenge: separating rules from judgment. Traditional code follows rules exactly. AI agents? They do whatever they want - mine has even skipped scheduled tasks because it "thought I...
2026 Talent Management: AI, Performance, Leadership Pipelines Redefined
The New Rules of #Talent Management: Why #AI, Performance, and Leadership Pipelines Demand a Rethink in 2026 https://t.co/xhkRhTT2K3 #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
AI‑Driven Data‑Center Power Surge Forces Google and Microsoft to Rethink 2030 Clean‑Energy Goals
Google and Microsoft say they may miss their 2030 clean‑energy targets as AI‑powered data centers consume more power than anticipated. Analysts warn the surge could triple U.S. data‑center electricity use by 2028, forcing the tech giants to lean on natural...
GLM 5.1 Fails to Process Tool Output, Earlier Versions Work
@Zai_org In Cursor, GLM 5.1 completely fails to find/read any tool output, where GLM 4.7 and 5.0 works with the same endpoint -- just different model name. Not exactly sure what GLM 5.1 is doing differently, looks the same in IDE...
Hyundai Launches Adaptable Self‑driving Robot for Any Terrain
Hyundai Unveils a Self-Driving #Robot That Adapts to Any Load, Any Terrain by @tweetciiiim #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/mskzCyu1ef
6 Months of Free Amazon Prime & Then Pay Half Price For Young Adults / Students
Amazon introduced a Prime tier for young adults and students that includes a six‑month free trial, then costs $7.49 per month—half the regular $14.99 rate. The discounted membership provides the full suite of Prime benefits, plus extra perks such as...
AI Agents Cut Millions of CSS Hours to Weeks
Collectively hundreds of millions of hours spent on this class of CSS problems, solved in a few weeks with AI agents.
Enterprise Devices Lagging Updates Risk Security and Workflow
Enterprise devices lag in updates and stability, exposing Windows and Mac fleets to security gaps, workflow interruptions, and upgrade pressures. https://t.co/zh91WVTxnQ
West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park Shuts Down Abruptly over EMR Payroll Glitch
West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park halted all patient care and furloughed many employees after its year‑old electronic medical record (EMR) system failed to process payroll. Owner Manoj Prasad cited the broken system as the trigger, leaving a 234‑bed...
Edify Energy Secures 1.8 GW Solar‑Storage EPC Contracts
Edify Energy awards EPC contracts for 1.8 GW of solar and storage in Australia #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/coNxxmUUsE
Google Bought DeepMind for Under AI Pre‑seed Valuation
Still wild that Google acquired DeepMind for less than an AI Pre-Seed valuation in 2026
Florida Senate Bill on Data Center Power Costs Lacks Public Details
The Florida Senate reportedly passed legislation forcing hyper‑scale data centers to shoulder their own electricity expenses, but none of the supplied source articles contain details on the bill, its sponsors, financial impact, or implementation timeline.
AI Agents Are Overtaking Developer Word‑of‑mouth
“word of mouth” marketing in the developer community is being replaced by “word of agent.” look no further than tools like Claude Code suggesting stack decisions, and rise of products like Supabase, Railway, Modal, Macroscope, etc Implications for consumer agents will be...
AI's Structured Absence Shapes Our New Void
Living in the age of AI’s organized absence. The Architecture of the Void https://t.co/NvsFs9q6DK #AI #LLMs #consciousness
Surrey University’s Silicon‑Nanotube Anode Hits 3500 mAh/G, Paving Way for Longer‑Range EVs
Researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute have unveiled a silicon‑carbon nanotube battery anode that stores more than 3,500 mAh per gram, far surpassing conventional graphite. The new VISiCNT architecture promises higher energy density, fast charging and durability, positioning...
Walmart Makes Walmart.com Login Required on New Vizio Smart TVs
Walmart is mandating that owners of its newly released Vizio smart TVs sign in with a Walmart.com account to access streaming apps. The policy follows Walmart’s 2024 $2.3 billion purchase of Vizio and is designed to fuse TV viewing with shoppable...
Rocketlane Raises $60M Series C to Accelerate AI‑Driven Project Delivery
Rocketlane announced a $60 million Series C financing round led by Insight Partners, bringing its total capital to $105 million. The funding will fuel AI‑enhanced features for its project‑delivery platform, underscoring strong investor appetite for AI‑native SaaS tools.
Higher Load, Lower Rates Through Modern Grid Utilization
Load growth is your friend. If utilities use modern grid tech to push utilization from ~45% to 70%, more customers don't mean higher rates — they mean lower ones. We have the tools. They've been piloted. Time to deploy them. @EnergyEmpirePod https://t.co/nweWGf0b9o
Knowing an AI Is Involved Ruins Human Trust in Social Games
A University of Konstanz study published in PNAS Nexus examined how people behave in classic economic games when a large‑language model like ChatGPT makes decisions for them. Over 3,000 online participants played Ultimatum, Trust, Prisoner’s Dilemma, Stag Hunt and Coordination...
GlucoTrack Shares Jump 34% as FDA IDE Submission Looms for Implantable Glucose Monitor
GlucoTrack, Inc. saw its Nasdaq‑listed shares climb 34.09% to $1.46 after reporting key milestones that set the stage for an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) filing with the FDA in the second quarter of 2026. The company completed a first‑in‑human trial...