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Only Frontier Breakthroughs or Open-Source Attract Attention
SocialApr 3, 2026

Only Frontier Breakthroughs or Open-Source Attract Attention

If it’s not either pushing the frontier meaningfully or open-source, no one will care these days (which is why most orgs should release open-source to get some attention and developer mindshare)

By Clément Delangue
Payments Innovation Accelerates: Two Decades of Digital Insight
SocialApr 3, 2026

Payments Innovation Accelerates: Two Decades of Digital Insight

Innovation in payments is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. In this re-release of our episode with Rich Clow from @BankofAmerica, he shares insights from more than two decades at the forefront of digital payments transformation. Watch the full episode: https://t.co/nTriooD0iX

By Jim Marous
Meta and Google Trial Signals HR Digital Wellbeing Focus
SocialApr 3, 2026

Meta and Google Trial Signals HR Digital Wellbeing Focus

Meta-Google’s social media trial is a timely signal for HR on digital wellbeing @HR_Exec https://t.co/f8KZ96Vuaa #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR

By Dave Millner
Google Advances AI Video as OpenAI Retreats Sora
SocialApr 3, 2026

Google Advances AI Video as OpenAI Retreats Sora

Google is pushing AI video into ordinary life — just as OpenAI pulls Sora back https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/google-is-pushing-ai-video-into-ordinary-life-just-as-openai-pulls-sora-back

By Lance Ulanoff
Real‑Time Location Tracking Threats: How to Protect Yourself
SocialApr 3, 2026

Real‑Time Location Tracking Threats: How to Protect Yourself

240 - Warning, They Can Know Where You Are in Real Time. How to Protect Yourself #ArtificialDecisions #MCC https://t.co/LUlIN36Wjm

By M.Camisani-Calzolari
Simplicity Wins: Minimalist Robots Redefine Warehouse Automation
SocialApr 3, 2026

Simplicity Wins: Minimalist Robots Redefine Warehouse Automation

Less = more? A new “no-maneuvering” class of autonomous robots is redefining pallet transportation. That idea is starting to show up in real operations. What stands out to me is the design philosophy. No complex turning. No wasted space. Just precise, omnidirectional movement. A compact system...

By Pascal Bornet
Cursor Joins AI Race, Shifts to Autonomous Coding
SocialApr 3, 2026

Cursor Joins AI Race, Shifts to Autonomous Coding

Cursor is stepping into a more competitive phase of AI coding. With its new agent-based experience, the company is moving closer to the territory of tools from OpenAI and Anthropic, where AI does not just assist but actively writes and executes...

By Spiros Margaris
Reasoning Data Enables Age Prediction Without Biological Samples
SocialApr 3, 2026

Reasoning Data Enables Age Prediction Without Biological Samples

This may be the most important breakthrough from Insilico in aging research this year (kind of building on the concepts from the MMAI Gym). Turns out, you do not need original biological data to train foundation models to predict...

By Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD
Paid for Claude Max, Built Essential Tools Fast
SocialApr 3, 2026

Paid for Claude Max, Built Essential Tools Fast

Treating myself to a month of Claude Max to build some tools needed asap. Expensive, but worth it. https://t.co/eHLGUy5GLE

By Sebastian Cocioba
Annotate Second Methionine when CDS Begins with MM
SocialApr 3, 2026

Annotate Second Methionine when CDS Begins with MM

Question: If a transcript has a CDS that starts with two methionines, what's the general rule for sequence annotation? Should I make it so if two METs in a row at the beginning, annotate the closest MET to rest of sequence...

By Sebastian Cocioba
AI Shifts From Chatbots to Research-Driven Logic
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Shifts From Chatbots to Research-Driven Logic

Most people still think AI’s job is to answer questions. That framing is already outdated. What got my attention about Eubiota is the shift from chatbot logic to research logic: → plan → execute → verify → refine That is a very different category of system. Here’s why...

By Ron van Loon
Dung‑Beetle‑Inspired Robots Excel at Multitasking
SocialApr 3, 2026

Dung‑Beetle‑Inspired Robots Excel at Multitasking

Inspired by Dung Beetles, These #Robots Master Multitasking via @WevolverApp #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/zaiVMe21Lf

By Ron van Loon
Starship and V3 Test Flights Expected Within Six Weeks
SocialApr 3, 2026

Starship and V3 Test Flights Expected Within Six Weeks

Next flight of Starship and first flight of V3 ship & booster is 4 to 6 weeks away https://t.co/tg4OQQ7pyI

By Elon Musk
AI Legal Battles, Hidden Risks, and 500k Weekly Rides
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Legal Battles, Hidden Risks, and 500k Weekly Rides

I've just released my weekly wrap-up. 1️⃣ An insurer sues ChatGPT over claim management support 2️⃣ Shadow AI threatens corporates 3️⃣ Over 500,000 self-driving rides per week ! 👉 https://t.co/2hL1HBtQHT — fgtrends

By Florian Graillot
AI Proliferates While Meaningful Metrics Remain Missing
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Proliferates While Meaningful Metrics Remain Missing

#AI Is Everywhere, But Metrics Are Nowhere by @aktwits @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/YF7tbgB2eD #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/LgIhpGpGzk

By Ron van Loon
Send Your AI to Attend Meetings for You
SocialApr 3, 2026

Send Your AI to Attend Meetings for You

Your AI can now join your video calls. Not just listen actually talk, remember, and act in real time. Pika just introduced a video chat skill powered by PikaStream1.0 that turns any agent into a live, interactive presence. It keeps memory, adapts...

By Naveed Ullah
Compact, High-Capacity Stand-Up Aid for Tight Spaces
SocialApr 3, 2026

Compact, High-Capacity Stand-Up Aid for Tight Spaces

Molift Raiser Pro: High-Capacity Stand-Up Assistance in Tight Spaces by @gigadgets_ #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/1KHpsFf39p

By Ron van Loon
OpenAI Buys Talk Show to Steer AI Narrative
SocialApr 3, 2026

OpenAI Buys Talk Show to Steer AI Narrative

OpenAI is moving beyond technology into storytelling. By acquiring a tech talk show, the company is positioning itself to shape how AI is explained, discussed and understood by the public. In the AI era, influence is not just built through products, but...

By Spiros Margaris
Retail CBDC Banned Until 2030, Private Digital Money Grows
SocialApr 3, 2026

Retail CBDC Banned Until 2030, Private Digital Money Grows

In 2021 I said legal tender laws were mostly theatre, a CBDC mandate was unlikely, and private digital money would lead. Five years on, the Fed sits on the sidelines, the Senate bans a retail CBDC through 2030, and digital...

By Dave Birch
Kardex's Cube Automation Doubles Storage Throughput
SocialApr 3, 2026

Kardex's Cube Automation Doubles Storage Throughput

Smarter Storage: Kardex Boosts Throughput with Cube-Based #Automation via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/wUrnJR4PKS

By Ron van Loon
Box Launches Unified AI Agent to Boost Enterprise Growth
SocialApr 3, 2026

Box Launches Unified AI Agent to Boost Enterprise Growth

.@BoxHQ unveils the Box Agent to transform how enterprises work with content https://t.co/0sz1s96Qv9 >> Great to see the innovation. A "super" agent - one for it all - vs a fleet of agents. Will it raise Box to 1x+ growth...

By Holger Müller
HPS SaaS
SocialApr 3, 2026

HPS SaaS

HPS: SaaS inflection—FY25 rev +22%, backlog +89%, recurring 72%. Drivers: SaaS ramp, backlog, AI. Risks: FX and H1 margin drag. Trade: Accumulate on dips to 520 MAD. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
ByteRover Delivers 92% Accurate, Fast, Editable Memory
SocialApr 3, 2026

ByteRover Delivers 92% Accurate, Fast, Editable Memory

Wild timing on this drop. We just spent weeks reverse-engineering how top agents actually store and retrieve memory. ByteRover's answer: file-based hierarchy, >92% retrieval accuracy, ~1.6s avg retrieval time, and 50-70% token savings even on lightweight models. Persistent memory that developers can actually...

By Hasan Toor
Japan Approves Conditional Stem‑cell Parkinson’s Replacement Therapy
SocialApr 3, 2026

Japan Approves Conditional Stem‑cell Parkinson’s Replacement Therapy

Woah. I'm slightly embarrassed that I missed this for a few weeks. Finally there is approval, in a Large Nation, for a stem cell-based REPLACEMENT therapy for an age-related condition. The condition is, no surprise, Parkinson's, which I always highlight...

By Aubrey de Grey
Rice Engineers Turn Dead Spiders Into Necrobotic Grippers
SocialApr 3, 2026

Rice Engineers Turn Dead Spiders Into Necrobotic Grippers

Dead Spiders Reanimated as Necrobotic Grippers by Rice University Engineers by @IntEngineering #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/pKca0ZPo05

By Ron van Loon
Free SEO Audit Reveals 58/100 Average, Easy Fixes
SocialApr 3, 2026

Free SEO Audit Reveals 58/100 Average, Easy Fixes

I ran our free SEO audit on 20 sites this week. The average score? 58/100. Most common issues: 1. Missing H1 headings (72% of sites) 2. No internal content links — just nav/footer links (65%) 3. Duplicate meta descriptions across pages (48%) 4. Thin content under...

By Flavio Amiel
Apple’s Journey Mirrors Tech’s Evolution Through Reinvention
SocialApr 3, 2026

Apple’s Journey Mirrors Tech’s Evolution Through Reinvention

A single company’s history reflects the evolution of an entire industry. From its early days to global dominance, Apple has been chronicled through decades of headlines that mirror the rise of personal computing, mobile and now AI. It shows how long-term innovation...

By Spiros Margaris
Outlook Mobile 2FA: Frequently Fails, Users Frustrated
SocialApr 3, 2026

Outlook Mobile 2FA: Frequently Fails, Users Frustrated

Question - is it just me - or does the @Microsoft Outlook Mobile based 2 factor authorization ever work?

By Holger Müller
Evaluating AI Live Chat: Is ChatGPT the Best?
SocialApr 3, 2026

Evaluating AI Live Chat: Is ChatGPT the Best?

Exploring the capabilities of AI live chat reveals diverse options for engaging conversations. With various platforms available, it raises the question: Is ChatGPT the top choice? https://t.co/bkPA4FnvFN

By Sabine VanderLinden
AI Is the New Customer: Sell to Machines
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Is the New Customer: Sell to Machines

AI is becoming your new customer. Visa reports a shift from B2H to B2AI, where AI agents compare, negotiate, and buy for people. 40% of Americans bought something through AI influence, and 53% of businesses will let AI negotiate deals. Yet 60% refuse...

By Ask Dr. Brown
Leverage IoT to Predict and Prevent Equipment Failures
SocialApr 3, 2026

Leverage IoT to Predict and Prevent Equipment Failures

How to Use #IoT for Predictive Maintenance by @antgrasso #InternetOfThings #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/8UI4CEuUlc

By Ron van Loon
Just-in-Time Decoding Enables High‑Threshold 2D Non‑Pauli Quantum Gates
SocialApr 3, 2026

Just-in-Time Decoding Enables High‑Threshold 2D Non‑Pauli Quantum Gates

Recent weeks have brought a range of new ideas in quantum error correction for fault tolerant-quantum computing, along with deeper exploration of their implications. We introduce a new approach: a method for achieving high-threshold decoding of non-Pauli codes aimed at...

By Jens Eisert
1M‑Token Context Enables Scalable Decision Traces
SocialApr 3, 2026

1M‑Token Context Enables Scalable Decision Traces

Decision traces are a big deal and now possible with 1M token context *sneak peek: one of my projects is launching soon and will be focused on decision traces in agentic engineering

By Garry Tan
Microsoft Debuts Three AI Models to Challenge OpenAI, Google
SocialApr 3, 2026

Microsoft Debuts Three AI Models to Challenge OpenAI, Google

Microsoft launches 3 new AI models in direct shot at OpenAI and Google https://t.co/sgwa3efRwi https://t.co/MDhIkOgv63

By Glen Gilmore
AI Ignored Simple Guardrails, Skipped Essential Library Installation
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Ignored Simple Guardrails, Skipped Essential Library Installation

Today’s AI 🤖frustrations. Seriously bad at Yubikey implementation. So many things wrong and repeated incorrect analysis, but this one just…. I create a lambda layer because the whole implementation never installs the python FIDO2 library. The only reference to it is...

By Teri Radichel
Ruthlessly Shed Legacy Scaffolding to Unlock AI Agent Gains
SocialApr 3, 2026

Ruthlessly Shed Legacy Scaffolding to Unlock AI Agent Gains

One of the biggest lessons thus far in building AI agents is you have to be brutally unsentimental in your architecture. The models get better and better at handling things you previously built scaffolding for, you need to ruthlessly jettison...

By Aaron Levie
Stanford's Full Transformers & LLM Course Now Free
SocialApr 3, 2026

Stanford's Full Transformers & LLM Course Now Free

If you’re serious about AI, this is worth your attention. Stanford has just released its course CME 295: Transformers & Large Language Models in full on YouTube. What stands out to me is the level of clarity and structure. This isn’t another surface-level...

By Pascal Bornet
1973: Marty Cooper Makes First Ever Mobile Call
SocialApr 3, 2026

1973: Marty Cooper Makes First Ever Mobile Call

#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1973. Dr Marty Cooper from Motorola made the first mobile phone call to his competitor at AT and T. (Bloomberg Business) #Mobile #Technology https://t.co/cZjwZUT6Q6

By James Gingerich
Nostalgic Phone Geek Revels in Deep Spec Delight
SocialApr 3, 2026

Nostalgic Phone Geek Revels in Deep Spec Delight

For a certain kind of phone geek, this is incredible. Reminds me of the glory days of deep-in-the-weeds mobile spec blogging. (It's me. I'm the certain kind of phone geek.)

By Michael Fisher (MrMobile)
AI Choices Expose Hidden Danger in Ongoing Conflict
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Choices Expose Hidden Danger in Ongoing Conflict

3 AI-driven decisions in this conflict reveal something far more dangerous than most analysts are willing to say out loud.

By Dr. Steve Keen
Tianlong-3 Launch Unconfirmed Amid Failure Speculation
SocialApr 3, 2026

Tianlong-3 Launch Unconfirmed Amid Failure Speculation

LAUNCH of Tianlong-3 from Jiuquan at about 0417 UTC. Speculation it has failed but no official info yet.

By Jonathan McDowell
Revolut Fined €13M in Italy, Compliance Gaps Persist
SocialApr 3, 2026

Revolut Fined €13M in Italy, Compliance Gaps Persist

Reuters just reported `Italy fines Revolut over $13 million for alleged unfair commercial practices.` Some will say, the fine is small and is part of doing business. That isn't okay for the leading innovator and especially after a year-on-year increase in...

By Efi Pylarinou
Osaka Gas Eyes US Gas Plants to Power AI Boom
SocialApr 3, 2026

Osaka Gas Eyes US Gas Plants to Power AI Boom

Japan’s Osaka Gas is considering to invest in *five* US gas-fired power plants 🇺🇸 ⚡️ This could be a pretty profitable bet. US gas is cheap and the AI boom is slated to boost power demand Gas can provide around-the-clock electricity data...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Choose Speed or Quality for Imagine; Pro Mode Soon
SocialApr 3, 2026

Choose Speed or Quality for Imagine; Pro Mode Soon

You can now choose between speed and quality for Imagine. Professional mode is coming later this month.

By Elon Musk
AI‑Powered White‑Noise App Turns Tinnitus Research Into Relief
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI‑Powered White‑Noise App Turns Tinnitus Research Into Relief

my husband @mistermorrill took all the published research on tinnitus sound therapy, gave it to Claude Code, and they made a white noise app we play on our Sonos move ♥️

By Danielle Morrill
April 3, 1981: Osborne 1 Launches as First Portable PC
SocialApr 3, 2026

April 3, 1981: Osborne 1 Launches as First Portable PC

#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1981. The Osborne 1 was released. Considered by many to be the first 'portable' computer. (VHN) https://t.co/prPgjmIrKb

By James Gingerich
U1 Expands Robotic Dexterity Beyond Traditional Grippers
SocialApr 3, 2026

U1 Expands Robotic Dexterity Beyond Traditional Grippers

Meet BeingBeyond U1: Redefining #Robotic Dexterity Beyond Grippers by @beingbeyond_ #AI #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/QrEJ06RNOr

By Ron van Loon
Personalized NAD Boosting Needed; Redox Fingerprints Reveal Disease
SocialApr 3, 2026

Personalized NAD Boosting Needed; Redox Fingerprints Reveal Disease

Dynamics of blood NAD and glutathione in health, disease, aging and under NAD-booster treatment “In healthy population (n=299;18-70 year-olds) redox metabolites follow normal distribution in blood and remain unchanged during aging. NAD-boosting increased 4-6 fold the blood NAD+ depending on individual,...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
National Science Programs Spark Kids' DIY Space Curiosity
SocialApr 3, 2026

National Science Programs Spark Kids' DIY Space Curiosity

Watched the Artemis launch yesterday with my 8yo. Today he built a rocket out of household stuff and started explaining all the parts. Don’t underestimate how important national science programs are. 🚀

By Matthew Berman