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Roku's New Home Screen Boosts Ads and Subscriptions
SocialApr 30, 2026

Roku's New Home Screen Boosts Ads and Subscriptions

Roku’s content forward home screen will drive ads and subscriptions $ROKU The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 311. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/IzuCFFHsaP

By Rich Greenfield
AI Amplifies Weak Cloud Encryption, Tokens Targeted
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Amplifies Weak Cloud Encryption, Tokens Targeted

Encryption is weakening. Less than half of sensitive cloud data is protected. As AI scales access, it amplifies weak controls. Attackers now target tokens and API keys, not passwords. https://t.co/D5dg26pZg6

By Cristina Dolan
YouTube: The Untapped B2B Education Powerhouse
SocialApr 30, 2026

YouTube: The Untapped B2B Education Powerhouse

The most underrated distribution channel in B2B right now is YouTube. Long form. Tutorial driven. Talking heads. Educational. Searchable forever. Few B2B brands owns it yet. That is wild to me. We are going to fix that.

By Ross Simmonds
Turn AI Overwhelm Into Learning: Experiment Hands‑On
SocialApr 30, 2026

Turn AI Overwhelm Into Learning: Experiment Hands‑On

AI overwhelm is *very* normal. My advice: get curious and start getting hands-on with tools to tinker and see what you can learn through experimentation. (It's what's helped me!) https://t.co/OVIP1k1MIL

By Kaleigh Moore
Anthropic’s Claude App Outpaces OpenClaw for Users
SocialApr 30, 2026

Anthropic’s Claude App Outpaces OpenClaw for Users

Update after 2 months, I think Anthropic succesfully killed OpenClaw Back then I said: "The real power user for OpenClaw has become my gf who I put it in a group chat with me, her and OpenClaw, she's mostly stopped using ChatGPT...

By Pieter Levels
AI Forces Rethink of Jobs, Yet Gains Uncertain
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Forces Rethink of Jobs, Yet Gains Uncertain

Among the unexpected features of AI has been a lot of thinking about what a "job" is (versus a task). In an ideal world we'd all end up working less & earning more money -- yet somehow I...

By Tim Wu
Irisin Hormone Reverses Obesity and Insulin Resistance
SocialApr 30, 2026

Irisin Hormone Reverses Obesity and Insulin Resistance

Irisin, a hormone released by muscle during exercise, reverses obesity and insulin resistance in mice -- without cutting food intake or causing muscle loss. As a medical school professor, I find this striking. We have spent a decade asking how to...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
TTD Slowdown Misread; Fundamentals Remain Solid
SocialApr 30, 2026

TTD Slowdown Misread; Fundamentals Remain Solid

$TTD slowdown is misunderstood - Dominant independent DSP for open internet ads - Growth slowed in '25, stock crushed - Amazon/AI fears overblown - Advertisers still need independent DSP platforms - No scaled comps ~$10B mkt cap, $1.3B net cash, ~$1B FCF Pitch by Saga Partners https://t.co/EyIxIZoKfB

By Dalius – Special Sits
New Meta‑Higgsfield Loop Sparks Ad Volatility
SocialApr 30, 2026

New Meta‑Higgsfield Loop Sparks Ad Volatility

Both Meta and Higgsfield MCP's launched this week. Meta -> Claude -> Higgsfield -> Claude -> Meta is now suuuuuper easy 😅😬 Great for both automations and for one-shotting new ads. I think advertisers are about to see a ton of volatility, especially...

By Barry Hott
Free AI SEO Audit for Two Lucky Winners
SocialApr 30, 2026

Free AI SEO Audit for Two Lucky Winners

Who wants a FREE SEO audit that shows exactly what you need to do on to rank on AI and SEO? DM the word "AUDIT", and I'll send you a quick loom. Only 2 people.

By Flavio Amiel
Native Apps Unlock More Power Than Model APIs
SocialApr 30, 2026

Native Apps Unlock More Power Than Model APIs

Increasingly, I think, we will see a gap between what you can do with frontier model APIs & what you can do with the native apps from the frontier labs (Codex, Claude Code). Models developed and trained with their native...

By Ethan Mollick
Gene Therapy Soon as Routine as Everyday Surgery
SocialApr 30, 2026

Gene Therapy Soon as Routine as Everyday Surgery

Eric Kelsic envisions the future of gene therapy will be viewed in the “the same way that many of us have had some form of surgery at certain points in our life.” As therapies become safer and more effective, the decision...

By John Cumbers
All‑in‑One Tool Cuts Product Development From Weeks to Days
SocialApr 30, 2026

All‑in‑One Tool Cuts Product Development From Weeks to Days

Cursor for code. Lovable for apps. @Genpire_ai for products you can actually hold. One workflow handles the whole cycle, from idea to design to tech pack to manufacturer match. A DTC founder using it said they cut their development time from...

By Chase Dimond
Netflix Adopts TikTok‑style Tactics, Stays Distinct
SocialApr 30, 2026

Netflix Adopts TikTok‑style Tactics, Stays Distinct

Netflix is trying to take a page from TikTok - without becoming TikTok. A top exec explains: https://t.co/ut0xElf6xR

By Lucia Moses
83% Predict AI Demand Will Outpace Data Infrastructure Soon
SocialApr 30, 2026

83% Predict AI Demand Will Outpace Data Infrastructure Soon

At least 83% of the 1,125 tech managers surveyed by Cockroach Labs agree that AI demand will exceed the capacity of most data infrastructure in the next 12–18 months. (My write-up in DBTA) https://t.co/H9Zchu6dgC

By Joe McKendrick
AI Policy Contradicts Itself: Exporting Chips, Declaring Danger
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Policy Contradicts Itself: Exporting Chips, Declaring Danger

I can understand a plan to treat AI as a "normal" technology and let Nvidia export powerful chips to China. And I can understand a plan to treat AI as an "abnormal" technology that compels the govt to stop private companies...

By Derek Thompson
Top 10 AI Trends Reshaping Work and Life
SocialApr 30, 2026

Top 10 AI Trends Reshaping Work and Life

10 Generative AI Trends in 2026 That Will Transform Work and Life Generative AI is evolving fast — here are 10 trends that could reshape how we live, work and create in the year ahead. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/esgd2aVF #AI...

By Bernard Marr
AI that Eliminates Effort Harms Learning; Struggle Boosts Retention
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI that Eliminates Effort Harms Learning; Struggle Boosts Retention

🔥AI didn’t break learning. It removed the need to try. New research shows the difference is stark 👉 Unrestricted ChatGPT = big drop in retention 👉AI that forces productive struggle = major learning gains The real danger isn’t AI itself. It’s AI that...

By John Nosta
AI Enhances Decision-Making Without Replacing Human Judgment
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Enhances Decision-Making Without Replacing Human Judgment

The earliest value from enterprise AI may come from stronger decision processes. Ask teams to define a problem clearly, develop their own proposals, then use AI to critique the thinking, surface blind spots, and present additional options before decisions are...

By Geoffrey Moore
Continuous Customer Research Keeps Teams Aligned and Winning
SocialApr 30, 2026

Continuous Customer Research Keeps Teams Aligned and Winning

the best teams I know are doing customer research All The Time. most teams don’t... most teams wait until the story starts cracking, and PMMs usually feel it before anyone else does. the warning signs are pretty easy to spot:...

By Anna Furmanov
AI's Clear Moral Refusal Impresses User Despite Disagreement
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI's Clear Moral Refusal Impresses User Despite Disagreement

Today is April 30th, 2026, and today was the first day I can recall being impressed with moral reasoning articulated by a software product in refusal to do a thing I asked it to do. It misparsed my intent,...

By Patrick McKenzie
Ad Intelligence Powers Quality, Multi‑Channel Media Outcomes
SocialApr 30, 2026

Ad Intelligence Powers Quality, Multi‑Channel Media Outcomes

Advertising Intelligence, Outcomes, and Better Media @RemcoWestermann the CEO of Verve joins @JeremyBloomHere and @sam_khoury1 from Marketecture Media at @PossibleEvent to share how Verve is using advertising intelligence, intent signals, and deeper partnerships to help make media...

By AdTechGod
Beyond AI‑first: The Era of AI‑only
SocialApr 30, 2026

Beyond AI‑first: The Era of AI‑only

I cofounded an AI-first company, @Lemonade_Inc. By the end of the decade, I think “AI-first” will seem quaint, the horseless carriage of artificial intelligence. If you want to unleash 1,000 horsepower, stop designing around the horse. My thesis on why after "AI-first" comes...

By Daniel Schreiber
Trump's Psychedelic Order Preserves FDA Oversight Balance
SocialApr 30, 2026

Trump's Psychedelic Order Preserves FDA Oversight Balance

My op ed in today's @WashPost - "Trump’s executive order on psychedelics strikes a healthy balance: The president preserved the FDA's role, even as some want the agency's gatekeeping dismantled." https://t.co/9hH7kz107J

By Scott Gottlieb
BObsweep MAXIM: The Ferrari of Robot Vacuums
SocialApr 30, 2026

BObsweep MAXIM: The Ferrari of Robot Vacuums

With its amazing features and capabilities, I'm not exaggerating when I call the @bObsweep MAXIM Robot Vacuum and Mop the "Ferrari of robot vacuum cleaners". Watch my video to see why it finally offers a clean that other devices just...

By Dave Taylor
APIs, Not UI, Will Drive Future Digital Products
SocialApr 30, 2026

APIs, Not UI, Will Drive Future Digital Products

Big business analysts are predicting that by 2029, 60% of websites and apps will be architected primarily for agent consumption rather than human use. I've been thinking about this one for a few days, and I'm not convinced. Not because agents won't...

By Paul Boag
Major FinTech Sponsor Bank Goes Live on Tempo
SocialApr 30, 2026

Major FinTech Sponsor Bank Goes Live on Tempo

One of the most important sponsor banks in Fintech is now live on @tempo for cross border payments A bank. Live on Tempo.

By Simon Taylor
Stripe Aims to Build Universal Payment Infrastructure
SocialApr 30, 2026

Stripe Aims to Build Universal Payment Infrastructure

This was a part of the conversation with @collision I thought was particularly interesting on what Stripe is trying to build infrastructure for

By Ed Ludlow
Tesla's Optimus Skates Through Mall, Showcasing Humanoid Agility
SocialApr 30, 2026

Tesla's Optimus Skates Through Mall, Showcasing Humanoid Agility

TESLA Optimus shows skateboarding skills at the mall. https://t.co/CeQzGkfnoY #optimus #teslabot #tesla #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros @ylecun @TerenceLeungSF @SourabhSKatoch @wil_bielert @HsrYueli...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Claude Code Went Down for Six Weeks Unnoticed
SocialApr 30, 2026

Claude Code Went Down for Six Weeks Unnoticed

Anthropic just published a postmortem admitting Claude Code was degraded for 6 weeks. Three separate bugs. Nobody caught it until users revolted. Here's what actually happened and why it matters if you depend on AI tools. https://t.co/2rxaQsSTIY

By Ming Tang
Elite Success Breeds Isolation and Forgotten Fundamentals
SocialApr 30, 2026

Elite Success Breeds Isolation and Forgotten Fundamentals

✍️ Longform links: what the hyper-rich forget, how modern chip making works, and the lonely life of elite chess grandmasters. https://t.co/3HqOLRAZ4F chart: https://t.co/06hhHlEeKo https://t.co/G7TGJjxS5e

By Tadas Viskanta
Training on GPUs, ASICs Remain Perpetual Promise
SocialApr 30, 2026

Training on GPUs, ASICs Remain Perpetual Promise

"Is training on GPUS but planning to" use [insert any ASICs here] is the state of play Ad Infinitum

By Ed Ludlow
Robotics Mobility Surges: New Footage Shows Rapid Progress
SocialApr 30, 2026

Robotics Mobility Surges: New Footage Shows Rapid Progress

Robotics movements are advancing fast. New robot footage shows just how quickly mobility and control are improving. https://t.co/VdHQuShJM3 #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros @ylecun...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
MediaTek's ASIC Revenue Set to Outpace Entire Company
SocialApr 30, 2026

MediaTek's ASIC Revenue Set to Outpace Entire Company

My custom ASIC market report is holding well on things I outlined for MediaTek as an opportunity. Revenue projections for MTK in 2028 just for custom ASIC could be more than total company revenue FY 2025. MediaTek trekking...

By Ben Bajarin
Serena-6 Shows Unexpected Immature OS Curves
SocialApr 30, 2026

Serena-6 Shows Unexpected Immature OS Curves

$AZN Serena-6 immature OS curves as revealed at the adcom. Not sure we've seen these before. https://t.co/L9oAQxhrh9

By Jacob Plieth
AI Power for $20/Month: Change the World
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Power for $20/Month: Change the World

I'll say it again: You can literally get an AI account for $20/month and start changing the world. You don't need to raise billions or millions.

By Peter H. Diamandis
China Unveils CPU‑only 2 Exaflop Exascale Supercomputer
SocialApr 30, 2026

China Unveils CPU‑only 2 Exaflop Exascale Supercomputer

China announces CPU-only exascale supercomputer with 47,000 homemade processors, record 2 Exaflops of performance without GPUs — Lingshen super said to use Huawei Kunpeng servers and no foreign-made components 🇨🇳 https://t.co/o9cxVXmZkz https://t.co/jHyCkpDMP8

By Efi Pylarinou
Critical Mineral Mining Creates Sacrifice Zones for Poor
SocialApr 30, 2026

Critical Mineral Mining Creates Sacrifice Zones for Poor

The AI and clean energy boom has a hidden cost. The rush to mine critical minerals is creating “sacrifice zones,” with environmental and health impacts falling disproportionately on poorer communities. It exposes a deeper tension. The technologies shaping the future can carry...

By Spiros Margaris
Is Craigslist's Model Failing Compared to Modern Marketplaces?
SocialApr 30, 2026

Is Craigslist's Model Failing Compared to Modern Marketplaces?

Do we regard the Craiglist experimental business model to be failed at this point? Is there anything you go there for rather than FB marketplace or some other dedicated platform?

By Adam Ozimek
Plasmid Editor Adds API for AI-Driven Real-Time Editing
SocialApr 30, 2026

Plasmid Editor Adds API for AI-Driven Real-Time Editing

A feature I'm working on adding to my plasmid editor is an API for agent work. This lets your favorite Ai do work on the files in your plasmid editor directly, and the results update in your open GUI in...

By Sebastian Cocioba
New GLP‑5 Study Is Only Mouse
SocialApr 30, 2026

New GLP‑5 Study Is Only Mouse

A friendly reminder, just because that new Nature study on a quintuple agonist (LOL GET READY FOR "GLP-5" discourse) is out today: It's a study on MICE. MICE TESTING IS NOT HUMAN TESTING. IT'S JUST MICE.

By Victoria Song
Spotify's Verified Badge Distinguishes Humans, Not AI‑Free Music
SocialApr 30, 2026

Spotify's Verified Badge Distinguishes Humans, Not AI‑Free Music

To address the flood of AI-generated artists on the platform, Spotify is rolling out a “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners more easily identify authentic human artists. This will become increasingly commonplace across platforms. That said just because the artists...

By Dare Obasanjo
AI Code Raises Critical Bugs 1.4×; QA Still Essential
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Code Raises Critical Bugs 1.4×; QA Still Essential

AI-generated code comes with a hidden tax: 1.4x more critical issues in pull requests, including basic security flaws. You can't skip QA just because AI wrote the code. #DevSecOps #CIO https://t.co/p7yRF5nHjg

By Isaac Sacolick
Adobe's SEMrush Deal Highlights AI‑Driven SEO Shift
SocialApr 30, 2026

Adobe's SEMrush Deal Highlights AI‑Driven SEO Shift

Adobe just bought SEMrush. The optimistic take: Adobe finally has a content and search story for the AI era — keyword research, share of voice, content gaps, all integrated into Experience Cloud. The skeptical take: Adobe paid up for the...

By Matt Heinz
When Machines Pass Turing, Humans Fall Behind
SocialApr 30, 2026

When Machines Pass Turing, Humans Fall Behind

Feels like we are approaching a new era of AI where machines pass the Turing Test but humans don’t.

By Blake Scholl
AI Hardware Roadshow Highlights 2025 Milestones, 2026 Vision
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Hardware Roadshow Highlights 2025 Milestones, 2026 Vision

At @Synopsys Converge this year, @Sallywf and I were invited to present our AI Hardware Show on the road (aka, the Roadshow) as an amuse bouche ahead of the CEO keynote. We discussed key milestones from 2025, and what we're...

By Ian Cutress
AI Architecture Drives Diverging SaaS Valuations in 2026
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Architecture Drives Diverging SaaS Valuations in 2026

The AI Software Valuation Report 2026 A data-driven look at how AI is reshaping SaaS valuations in 2026 across VC and M&A markets. This report breaks down the widening gap between AI-native, AI-enabled, and legacy SaaS companies, including how revenue...

By Ryan Allis
Silicon‑Carbon Batteries Go Mainstream, Boosting Future Flagships
SocialApr 30, 2026

Silicon‑Carbon Batteries Go Mainstream, Boosting Future Flagships

Motorola just made silicon-carbon batteries mainstream — here’s what that means for the iPhone 18 and Samsung Galaxy S27 https://www.techradar.com/phones/motorola-phones/motorola-just-made-silicon-carbon-batteries-mainstream-heres-what-that-means-for-the-iphone-18-and-samsung-galaxy-s27

By Lance Ulanoff
Personalized Feeds Raise Individual vs Collective Tradeoffs
SocialApr 30, 2026

Personalized Feeds Raise Individual vs Collective Tradeoffs

This morning I listened to Meta’s Q1 earnings call. While Wall Street is focused on numbers, I'm focused on what they said about personalization. Your feed is getting more personal. Eventually, the content will be created specifically for you. It’s making...

By Katie Harbath