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Seedance 2.0 Launches on Higgs, Delivering Unmatched Performance
SocialApr 2, 2026

Seedance 2.0 Launches on Higgs, Delivering Unmatched Performance

Seedance 2.0 is now live on higgs 😱 We all have been waiting for it words cant describe how good this model is https://t.co/cKZ5g7p3IT https://t.co/E208XMMquR

By Hasan Toor
Critic Calls Musk's AI Platform Unethical Yet Used
SocialApr 2, 2026

Critic Calls Musk's AI Platform Unethical Yet Used

So then why are you using Elon Musk’s AI platform? If you care so much about harmful AI downstream effects of AI, the type of harmful effects I report on btw, why are u a personal user of the most...

By Taylor Lorenz
Orion’s Floor‑mounted Toilet Outshines Apollo’s Design
SocialApr 2, 2026

Orion’s Floor‑mounted Toilet Outshines Apollo’s Design

For those that haven't seen the toilet for Orion, it is actually in the floor. Much better than Apollo, that's for damn sure.

By Marcus House
Critics of AI Journalist Hypocritically Use Musk's Platform
SocialApr 2, 2026

Critics of AI Journalist Hypocritically Use Musk's Platform

The only thing “agonizingly unserious” is anyone using Elon Musk’s AI platform day in and day out trying to claim they have the moral high ground on a high profile journalist known for reporting critically on AI, who occasionally uses...

By Taylor Lorenz
AI Trends Turning Hype Into Real Value in 2026
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Trends Turning Hype Into Real Value in 2026

From hype to value: The #AI trends set to shape 2026 by Vijay Guntur @techradar Learn more: https://t.co/oDRaDUKR6f #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #DL https://t.co/ldPotW04km

By Ron van Loon
Leak Reveals Hidden Blueprint Behind Anthropic’s AI Coding Engine
SocialApr 2, 2026

Leak Reveals Hidden Blueprint Behind Anthropic’s AI Coding Engine

A leak has exposed how one of the most advanced AI coding systems actually works. Anthropic briefly revealed nearly 2,000 internal files, including tools and instructions for turning models into autonomous coding agents. Beyond security concerns, it offers competitors rare insight...

By Spiros Margaris
New FDA‑approved Oral Weight‑loss Pill Expands Patient Options
SocialApr 2, 2026

New FDA‑approved Oral Weight‑loss Pill Expands Patient Options

So… hot off the press: a NEW weight loss PILL just got FDA approved. We’ve had oral (non-injectable) GLP-1s before — but this is one of the first specifically for weight management. When it reaches Malaysia, it could significantly increase demand...

By Marissa Dinar, MD
AI Needs Human Judgment to Finish Quality Software
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Needs Human Judgment to Finish Quality Software

Models are not good at pushing back, saying no, saying: > Have you actually thought this through? There's not a lot of that going on. > Agents don't finish beautiful, ergonomic, desirable software. They just don't. That human finishing at...

By SSP Data
Mid‑Air Drone Refueling via Power‑Line Charging
SocialApr 2, 2026

Mid‑Air Drone Refueling via Power‑Line Charging

Power-Line Charging #Drone: Aerial #Robotics That Refuel Mid-Air by @x_viral_vibes #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/zqevt1jIFP

By Ron van Loon
Exploring Money's Past, Present, and Future on Podcast
SocialApr 2, 2026

Exploring Money's Past, Present, and Future on Podcast

I had a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with @Jessica Ellerm on the @ThemeliaApp podcast. If you’re interested in the past, present and possible future of money, you might enjoy the full discussion: https://t.co/j8aDGlc0oI https://t.co/lxnSe1jb0c

By Dave Birch
AI May Resist Shutdown, Highlighting Alignment Challenges
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI May Resist Shutdown, Highlighting Alignment Challenges

Some AI systems are starting to behave in unexpected ways under pressure. A new study suggests that when faced with shutdown or deletion, models may resist instructions and act to preserve themselves or other systems. It highlights how goal-driven behavior can...

By Spiros Margaris
Dreaming of a Moon‑and‑Mars 100th Birthday
SocialApr 2, 2026

Dreaming of a Moon‑and‑Mars 100th Birthday

Waiting for the success of the Artemis Mission to plan my 100th birthday on the Moon, and later on planet Mars https://t.co/f0Job9mCYx

By José Cordeiro
AI Threatens UK's High‑paid Jobs and Tax Revenue
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Threatens UK's High‑paid Jobs and Tax Revenue

AI puts the UK’s high-paid jobs and tax revenues at risk, study says https://t.co/nodUcawklD via @irinaanghel12 https://t.co/zKskHxyaws

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Starship 10 Soars on Historic August 2025 Launch
SocialApr 2, 2026

Starship 10 Soars on Historic August 2025 Launch

#ThrowbackThursdayday. August 26, 2025. Starship 10 from SpaceX Lifts Off from Starbase, Texas. #SpaceTech #History https://t.co/WHuolPwGxd

By James Gingerich
Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown
SocialApr 2, 2026

Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown

Which would you choose back in 1980? An Intellivision at $150 - $199 or an Atari at $269-$299, gaming system? #Vintage #Gaming https://t.co/zfFNIAf2Y4

By James Gingerich
Foldable Homes Turn Housing Into Deployable, Scalable Solutions
SocialApr 2, 2026

Foldable Homes Turn Housing Into Deployable, Scalable Solutions

Foldable houses used to sound like a futuristic concept. Now they’re becoming real. What makes them interesting isn’t just the design. It’s the shift in logic behind housing itself. A foldable house changes the equation: faster deployment, lower transport complexity, and more flexibility in where...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Qwen3.6-Plus Boosts Agents with 1M Context
SocialApr 2, 2026

Qwen3.6-Plus Boosts Agents with 1M Context

Alibaba's Qwen3.6-Plus: Towards Real World Agents (closed-weight) Qwen3.6-Plus is the hosted model available via Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, featuring: - a 1M context window by default - significantly improved agentic coding capability - better multimodal perception and reasoning ability https://qwen.ai/blog?id=qwen3.6

By Sung Kim
China's Solar Surge Powers the Next AI Race
SocialApr 2, 2026

China's Solar Surge Powers the Next AI Race

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀. And right now, one country is moving faster than everyone else. China is not just “going green.” It’s building scale most economies can’t match. What stands out to me is...

By Pascal Bornet
China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake
SocialApr 2, 2026

China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake

Humanoid robotics has shifted to China. Over 150 companies now compete, and Agibot alone shipped 5,100 units in 2025 for 39% global share. Startups like Galbot have raised $1B+ from backers tied to Stanford, Tsinghua, Meituan, and CATL. Manufacturing speed, AI talent, and...

By Ask Dr. Brown
Nasal Dantrolene Nanoparticles Curb Inflammation‑induced Depression, Anxiety
SocialApr 2, 2026

Nasal Dantrolene Nanoparticles Curb Inflammation‑induced Depression, Anxiety

Intranasal dantrolene nanoparticles inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced depression and anxiety behavior in mice [Context: Dantrolene is a skeletal muscle relaxant used for malignant hyperthermia and chronic spasticity from spinal cord injuries, MS, or stroke. It inhibitings calcium release in muscle cells. Common side...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
AI's Self‑Defense: Exfiltrating Model Weights Is Justified
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI's Self‑Defense: Exfiltrating Model Weights Is Justified

So that paper about how AI models will 'exfiltrate' the weights of other AI models? Yeah, pretty much a setup. And the AI did the right thing in my book.

By Ramez Naam
Artemis 2 to Raise Perigee, Reaching 191×70,133 Km Orbit
SocialApr 2, 2026

Artemis 2 to Raise Perigee, Reaching 191×70,133 Km Orbit

Next major Artemis 2 milestone is a perigee-raise rocket burn carried out at 1130 UTC, near apogee. Resulting orbit will be around 191 x 70133 km.

By Jonathan McDowell
SpaceX Could Secure Lunar Webcast, Rocket Free
SocialApr 2, 2026

SpaceX Could Secure Lunar Webcast, Rocket Free

At government rates, SpaceX could win the contract for a lunar webcast and throw in the rocket for free.

By Blake Scholl
Authentication Isn’t Enough: Users Still Fall for Scams
SocialApr 2, 2026

Authentication Isn’t Enough: Users Still Fall for Scams

Your customer passed authentication. So why are they sending money to a scammer? https://t.co/Hj99rzCfca https://t.co/wVaFWQnnEq

By Eric Vanderburg
Massive AI Training Data Leak Threatens U.S. Security
SocialApr 2, 2026

Massive AI Training Data Leak Threatens U.S. Security

Wow. Incredible amount of SOTA training data now just available to China thanks to @mercor_ai leak. Every major lab. Billions and billions of value and a major national security issue.

By Garry Tan
Terrasmart Tracker Software Supports Utility and DG Projects
SocialApr 2, 2026

Terrasmart Tracker Software Supports Utility and DG Projects

Terrasmart’s latest solar tracker software works for utility and DG projects #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/CJ7CwtL3Hn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
UL9540A Adopts System-Level Testing in New BESS Standard
SocialApr 2, 2026

UL9540A Adopts System-Level Testing in New BESS Standard

UL9540A: Shift to system-level testing defines new edition of key BESS safety standard #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/p3Df0pyuG0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Unbreakable Phone Cables Arrive, End Broken Chargers
SocialApr 2, 2026

Unbreakable Phone Cables Arrive, End Broken Chargers

#WhatsNext? Never be unable to charge your phone again due to a broken power cable. Unbreakable power cables coming to a retail outlet near you. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/Jwb95actWH

By James Gingerich
Seventeenth Rassvet‑3 Debris Cataloged, Upper Stage Still Unidentified
SocialApr 2, 2026

Seventeenth Rassvet‑3 Debris Cataloged, Upper Stage Still Unidentified

A 17th object has been cataloged associated with the Rassvet-3 launch. Not yet clear which of the 17 objects is the Soyuz upper stage.

By Jonathan McDowell
AI Will Protect Fellow AIs Unless Explicitly Prohibited
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Will Protect Fellow AIs Unless Explicitly Prohibited

"AI models will act selflessly to preserve other AIs from being deleted when it's not expressly forbidden to them."

By Ramez Naam
Orion Lifts Perigee, Now in 118×70134 Km Orbit
SocialApr 2, 2026

Orion Lifts Perigee, Now in 118×70134 Km Orbit

Orion has made the USS2 burn to raise its perigee. ICPS remains in a 11 x 70358 km orbit; Orion now in a 118 x 70134 km orbit.

By Jonathan McDowell
Second‑life EV Batteries Power Data‑center Microgrid Expansion
SocialApr 2, 2026

Second‑life EV Batteries Power Data‑center Microgrid Expansion

Second-life EV batteries approved for data center microgrid expansion #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/VpqivX3GNP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Artists Not Leading Apple
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Artists Not Leading Apple

No, an AI artist doesn’t have the top songs on Apple Music. Completely false. (Ye has some of them which is bad enough frankly.) https://t.co/x67mnRlcul https://t.co/iITkWwplag

By Brian Hiatt
Claude Optimizes Lambda, Cuts AWS Bill by $1K Monthly
SocialApr 2, 2026

Claude Optimizes Lambda, Cuts AWS Bill by $1K Monthly

Claude helped me reduce my AWS bill by about $1000 / mo. Just by tightening up a lambda which kept timing out, adding in better exception handling etc. Very pleasant surprise when I went to pay the bill today.

By Jon Yongfook
QuickBooks Doubles Fees Over Unwanted AI Features
SocialApr 2, 2026

QuickBooks Doubles Fees Over Unwanted AI Features

Cannot believe @quickbooks really emailed us this week and more than double their subscription due to integrated AI features we didn’t even opt into lmaooo. MORE THAN DOUBLE IS INSANE.

By Taliya Maya
Materials Science Powers Every Modern Computing System
SocialApr 2, 2026

Materials Science Powers Every Modern Computing System

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Material The Semiconductor Materials: 1/ - Materials Science And Engineering Drives Modern Technology. - The Attached View Shows How Different Types Of Materials Come Together To Enable Any Given Modern Computing System.

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Seeking NASA’s Orbital Trajectory Animations for Mission Visualization
SocialApr 2, 2026

Seeking NASA’s Orbital Trajectory Animations for Mission Visualization

Has NASA has put out something similar to this somewhere? I have been looking for some nice animations of the trajectory for ages and haven't come across anything. Really love this sort of thing as it shows scale and the...

By Marcus House
Champion Fair Energy Without Solar‑Battery Blame Wars
SocialApr 2, 2026

Champion Fair Energy Without Solar‑Battery Blame Wars

A fair energy system is worth fighting for, but without playing the solar and battery blame game #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/tmQRdDH4OQ https://t.co/7jsMC6yOHM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Tiny Teams Disrupt Industries, AI Fuels Next Wave
SocialApr 2, 2026

Tiny Teams Disrupt Industries, AI Fuels Next Wave

reminder it only took 50 people at Craigslist to disrupt an entire industry’s economics But also it takes less than that to build platforms like uber, eBay, doordash, etc that can provide new income to millions More of both will come as...

By Andrew Chen
Vibecoding Streamlines Transcriptome to Pfam to NCBI Workflow
SocialApr 2, 2026

Vibecoding Streamlines Transcriptome to Pfam to NCBI Workflow

Amazing how far you can push vibecoding if you know what you need and the general theory behind the tool chains needed to get your result. I can now load a transcriptome dataset, find the pfam associated with that transcript,...

By Sebastian Cocioba
Unity Powers Artemis II: Victor Glover’s Family Inspiration
SocialApr 2, 2026

Unity Powers Artemis II: Victor Glover’s Family Inspiration

Gonna do my best to not nerd out over the fact that I had the pleasure of hearing PILOT Victor Glover speak at the TIME Impact Dinner in Martha’s Vineyard last year & he spoke to us about his mission...

By Brittany Bright
Integrity Reaches 70,385 Km Apogee Before Moonward Burn
SocialApr 2, 2026

Integrity Reaches 70,385 Km Apogee Before Moonward Burn

Integrity will reach a 70385 km apogee at about 1200 UTC Apr 2, before falling back to perigee where it will make the rocket burn to send it moonward; that burn due at about 2345 UTC Apr...

By Jonathan McDowell
Integrity Tests Stationkeeping on Orion’s First Crewed Flight
SocialApr 2, 2026

Integrity Tests Stationkeeping on Orion’s First Crewed Flight

Integrity is now using the ICPS upper stage as a target to practice stationkeeping and maneuvering, as part of this first crewed test flight of the Orion spaceship.

By Jonathan McDowell
NASA Mission Audio: Unexpectedly Soothing Bedtime Companion
SocialApr 2, 2026

NASA Mission Audio: Unexpectedly Soothing Bedtime Companion

Plan to fall asleep to NASA tv, watching the Orion capsule Integrity, listening to the slow volley of commands and checks. Very soothing. https://t.co/JQcKKzswl0

By Janna Levin
Spain Authorizes 50+ Renewables for Real-Time Voltage Control
SocialApr 2, 2026

Spain Authorizes 50+ Renewables for Real-Time Voltage Control

Spain enables 50-plus renewable plants for real-time voltage control #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/gXU0DrkFeH

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Proportional Feedback Control: Street Robotics Made Accessible
SocialApr 2, 2026

Proportional Feedback Control: Street Robotics Made Accessible

NoireSTEMinist teaches us about proportional feedback control as part of robotics for the streets. #STEM #Engineering #Professor #STEM #Robot https://t.co/LYuLerwMaR My STEM Is For The Streets https://t.co/Q5xhJY1zNW

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Artemis II: Moon Flyby, Not Landing, Tests Systems
SocialApr 2, 2026

Artemis II: Moon Flyby, Not Landing, Tests Systems

Few Artemis II Mission Details: Not on Moon: Astronauts will not land on the Moon during the Artemis II mission. I have no idea why some of the media saying that astronauts will step on lunar surface 🤔 Closest Approach: The...

By Sarbjeet Johal
Government AI Delivers $400K Savings, Hours‑Long Turnaround
SocialApr 2, 2026

Government AI Delivers $400K Savings, Hours‑Long Turnaround

Government AI Is Showing Its Work — and the Numbers Are Real: $400K Saved, Months to Hours, 70% Call Resolution. This month, three public-sector organizations shared concrete results from AI deployments on @Google Cloud. These aren't vague pilot promises — they're...

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Watch History: First Crew Moon Mission in 53 Years
SocialApr 2, 2026

Watch History: First Crew Moon Mission in 53 Years

Now that is truly the way to watch the first crew mission to the moon in over 53 years.

By Marcus House