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Nemotron V3 Optimized for NVIDIA Delivers Strong Results
SocialMar 23, 2026

Nemotron V3 Optimized for NVIDIA Delivers Strong Results

The new nemotron v3 models look great and optimized for nvidia hardware. Getting some great results.

By Dave Kennedy
US Battery Production Surge Powers Grid Expansion
SocialMar 23, 2026

US Battery Production Surge Powers Grid Expansion

Suddenly, the US manufactures a ton of grid batteries #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/1sjR9THvtK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US‑Made Routers Rare; Waiver Requires Specific Criteria
SocialMar 23, 2026

US‑Made Routers Rare; Waiver Requires Specific Criteria

Is any router made within the US? What will it take to receive a waiver?

By Dave Zatz
Agentic AI Demands an Observability Control Plane
SocialMar 23, 2026

Agentic AI Demands an Observability Control Plane

“In this era of Agenetic AI, organizations will need an ‘observability control plane’”, says Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Security, @Microsoft during her Monday keynote ‘Ambient and Autonomous Security: Building Trust in the Agentic Al Era’ at #RSAC2026 in...

By Sarbjeet Johal
Smart PDLC Film Instantly Privatizes Any Glass Surface
SocialMar 23, 2026

Smart PDLC Film Instantly Privatizes Any Glass Surface

Smart PDLC Film Turns Any Glass Surface Instantly Private by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/ROsC05VsoX

By Ron van Loon
Claude's Surprising Take on AI Search Citations
SocialMar 23, 2026

Claude's Surprising Take on AI Search Citations

Working on some new analysis of AI search citations and Claude just said this… 🤔 https://t.co/3tMq0fbAGF

By Lily Ray
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Impressively Cleans Floors
SocialMar 23, 2026

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Impressively Cleans Floors

Yes, it's another robot vacuum and mop in the spotlight, but I have to admit, this Roborock unit does a splendid job cleaning. Here's my detailed demo and review of the brand new Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Robot Vacuum...

By Dave Taylor
EU Child Abuse Detection Rules Lapse Before 2026 Law
SocialMar 23, 2026

EU Child Abuse Detection Rules Lapse Before 2026 Law

EU lawmakers have days to act. On 3 April, the rules allowing platforms to detect and remove child sexual abuse material expire — and permanent legislation won't be finalised until July 2026 at the earliest. We have been here before. 🧵...

By Joanna Shields
SenseGlove R1 Brings Force Feedback to Robotics
SocialMar 23, 2026

SenseGlove R1 Brings Force Feedback to Robotics

SenseGlove R1 Enables Force Feedback and Precise Finger Tracking for #Robotics by @SenseGlove #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/xyI6SnpkCo

By Ron van Loon
Keyboard Shortcuts Let You Reposition Plasmid Origins Instantly
SocialMar 23, 2026

Keyboard Shortcuts Let You Reposition Plasmid Origins Instantly

I love this so much lololol You can use the arrow keys to circularly permute the plasmid to shift the reference origin as you please, you can use . and , to adjust the circularity of the...

By Sebastian Cocioba
Copper Demand Stays Resilient Despite Iran Conflict Worries
SocialMar 23, 2026

Copper Demand Stays Resilient Despite Iran Conflict Worries

HOUSTON - Freeport-McMoRan expects demand for copper for use in electrification, data centers and other ​high-tech areas to remain resilient despite market jitters tied to the Iran conflict, CEO Kathleen Quirk told Reuters ‌on Monday. $FCX

By Ernest Scheyder
Meta Now Controls Both Human and AI Social Networks
SocialMar 23, 2026

Meta Now Controls Both Human and AI Social Networks

Meta recently acquired the largest social network for AI agents. The largest human social network now owns the largest AI/Agent social media platform.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Uni-1 Generates Complex Images From Single Prompt
SocialMar 23, 2026

Uni-1 Generates Complex Images From Single Prompt

Most image models need you to engineer the perfect prompt. Uni-1 is different. It reasons through what you're actually trying to create. I asked for "a giant luxury perfume bottle the size of a skyscraper in the middle of a desert,...

By Chase Dimond
Vibecoding Peaks Between PCRs, Meeting at 9
SocialMar 23, 2026

Vibecoding Peaks Between PCRs, Meeting at 9

Vibecoding between PCR's has hit an all time high. See you at 9pm, Claude. https://t.co/8mJv5GJIut

By Sebastian Cocioba
Heavy Computing Demands Lots of CPU Power
SocialMar 23, 2026

Heavy Computing Demands Lots of CPU Power

Also, since I’m publishing on this topic tomorrow… computer use require A LOT of CPUs.

By Ben Bajarin
AI's Boring-Task Era Soon Giving Way to True Research
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI's Boring-Task Era Soon Giving Way to True Research

The era in which AI can solve boring problems but can't do truly novel research will not last long, I predict https://t.co/jbGgU4vK4h

By Noah Smith
Finland's ReOrbit Secures $173M Deal for First GEO Satellites
SocialMar 23, 2026

Finland's ReOrbit Secures $173M Deal for First GEO Satellites

Finland's @ReOrbitOy sells first 2 GEO sats, to @thelibragroup's SLI leasing company, for $173M. SLI says ultimate users/orbital slots TBD. Deal follow's December 'heads of agreement' w/ startup GEO sat builder #AscendArc, also for 2 satellites, for $200M. https://t.co/LQZFwwRbdM https://t.co/VZFZgfbJV5

By Peter B. de Selding
AI Boosts Job Satisfaction, Yet Increases Insecurity
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Boosts Job Satisfaction, Yet Increases Insecurity

The results from our latest reader poll: How has AI changed how you feel about your job? The short version: most people better about their work with AI, and yet also less secure in their role. People are also feeling more productive,...

By Lenny Rachitsky
Ohio Solar Project Rejection Sparks Process Concerns, Climate Group Warns
SocialMar 23, 2026

Ohio Solar Project Rejection Sparks Process Concerns, Climate Group Warns

Rejected 94MW Ohio solar project ‘raises serious questions’ about process, climate group says #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/8mqhPBBRBg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Robotic Vessels Skim Waves Like Water Striders
SocialMar 23, 2026

Robotic Vessels Skim Waves Like Water Striders

These #Robotic vessels glide over waves like water striders by @gigadgets_ #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/CwrgjcQYes

By Ron van Loon
Higher WWS Share Cuts U.S. Electricity Prices
SocialMar 23, 2026

Higher WWS Share Cuts U.S. Electricity Prices

Increasing wind-water-solar (WWS) on the electricity grid decreases electricity prices - 2025 data from 50 U.S. states States with 33-124% of demand met by WWS have electricity prices averaging 2.9 cents/kWh below those with <33% WWS. Results statistically significant. https://t.co/kEDy3HQltg

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Own Site Flat, Client Work Demands More Effort
SocialMar 23, 2026

Own Site Flat, Client Work Demands More Effort

Thanks @AirOpsHQ for reminding me I have a lot of work to do on my own site vs that of clients 😅😅😅 Up 0% WoW (wow indeed) https://t.co/zOFQn31Ucd

By Kaleigh Moore
Vibe Coding Risks SEO; AI‑generated Sites Fail without JavaScript
SocialMar 23, 2026

Vibe Coding Risks SEO; AI‑generated Sites Fail without JavaScript

I think vibe coding is going to create a lot of these types of SEO issues

By Lily Ray
Smart Doormat Forces Ads Before You Enter
SocialMar 23, 2026

Smart Doormat Forces Ads Before You Enter

Just imagine it: you get to your front door and your smart doormat starts an unskippable 30-second ad before it even says 'Welcome.' 🤦‍♂️ I’m just trying to get inside, not subscribe to more soap. We’ve officially gone too far....

By David Strausser
Why Law Firms Fail: People, Tech, Finance Patterns
SocialMar 23, 2026

Why Law Firms Fail: People, Tech, Finance Patterns

Swipe through this to see how many times I failed 👉 I found a pattern in failing. It all revolved around 1. People 2. Technology 3. Finance Join us with our Vice president of Finance & Risk (Ahmed Awad) as we go over...

By Ali Jamal Awad (CEO Lawyer)
AI Actors Form Union to Secure Stable Diffusion Rights
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Actors Form Union to Secure Stable Diffusion Rights

AI actors are reportedly forming a union to demand 'stable diffusion' of their residuals. Pixel-perfect rights are human rights... wait. 📢💻 #AIUnion #DigitalRights #HollywoodTech https://t.co/DwxDg6Lunm

By David Strausser
Clinician Endorsement Drives Patient Adoption of Digital Health
SocialMar 23, 2026

Clinician Endorsement Drives Patient Adoption of Digital Health

I found a Digital Health tool in our patient portal early in my wife's pregnancy. Even though I knew what it was, even though I literally build Digital Health tools for a living - we did NOT use it. Why? Because...

By Joshua Liu, MD
Pay‑not‑to‑play Scheme to Block Offshore Wind Wastes Taxpayer Money
SocialMar 23, 2026

Pay‑not‑to‑play Scheme to Block Offshore Wind Wastes Taxpayer Money

“Using a pay-not-to-play scheme to pressure a company to not build offshore wind is an outrageous abuse of taxpayer dollars”

By Michael E. Mann
Algorithm vs Human Advice: Which Do We Trust?
SocialMar 23, 2026

Algorithm vs Human Advice: Which Do We Trust?

Which advice would you trust more: advice from an algorithm or advice from another person? To launch a brand new season of the #Choiceology podcast, I interviewed @Georgetown Prof. Jenn Logg about her research on algorithm appreciation. Have a listen: https://t.co/rmN4fsiC23...

By Katy Milkman
User Requests WHOOP Sleep Data Editing After Device Removal
SocialMar 23, 2026

User Requests WHOOP Sleep Data Editing After Device Removal

I wish I could edit my @WHOOP sleep data because today I took it off in my sleep at 4am so now it shows 33% sleep score and 2.5h of sleep but I actually slept till 11am and it was...

By Pieter Levels
AI Firms Sprinting with Nonstop Talent Acquisitions
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Firms Sprinting with Nonstop Talent Acquisitions

AI talent wars continue 👀 Dec 3: Anthropic acquires Bun Dec 8: Meta acquires Limitless Dec 29: Meta acquires Manus Jan 12: OpenAI acquires Torch Feb 15: OpenAI acqui-hires OpenClaw Feb 25: Anthropic acquires Vercept Mar 9: OpenAI acquires Promptfoo Mar 10: Meta acqui-hires Moltbook Mar 19: OpenAI acquires...

By Alex Konrad
Community Solar and Battery Project Launches After 12 Years
SocialMar 23, 2026

Community Solar and Battery Project Launches After 12 Years

Pioneering community solar and battery project launches after “12 years of hard work” #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/FD3yT4CRwt https://t.co/bmZFQ5hfhQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Boosts Productivity for 96% of Transport Firms
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Boosts Productivity for 96% of Transport Firms

🚛"... 96% of transportation companies reported productivity improvements from AI over the past 12 months, typically in the 1–20% range. For an industry characterised by fragmented systems, labour intensity and thin margins, AI is becoming a central lever for operational...

By Sam Ro
SMS Bill Payment Skips Transparency, Risks HIPAA Compliance
SocialMar 23, 2026

SMS Bill Payment Skips Transparency, Risks HIPAA Compliance

Interesting payment UX: Wife received an SMS saying “This is [medical professional]. You have a bill for $X. Reply 1 to pay the bill with your credit card ending in 1234.” No actual bill or option to see the bill,...

By Patrick McKenzie
Join Live Chat on Managing AI Anxiety Now
SocialMar 23, 2026

Join Live Chat on Managing AI Anxiety Now

If you want to join our chat around AI anxiety and how to deal with it, it's here live now: https://substack.com/chat/396235/post/a3a54558-70e7-402a-a141-becce4b1daf7

By Michael Kevin Spencer
From 3‑DOF to Human‑like Dexterity in 16 Years
SocialMar 23, 2026

From 3‑DOF to Human‑like Dexterity in 16 Years

2009 @CarnegieMellon I built a robotic hand that could listen to a song and replay its tune on a Casio keyboard (~4 keys/sec). Getting it to work 3 degrees of freedom felt like a massive upgrade. Watching the level of...

By Rohan Malhotra
Clarifying the Confusing “We Secure AI” Narrative
SocialMar 23, 2026

Clarifying the Confusing “We Secure AI” Narrative

Lots of conversations about the intersection of security and AI. Security for AI and AI for security. It seems everyone has the messaging “We secure AI”…which is incredibly confusing. At the same time, some interesting approaches. More to come… #CIO #CISO #AI...

By Tim Crawford
Investing 892 Hours to Automate a 30-Second Task
SocialMar 23, 2026

Investing 892 Hours to Automate a 30-Second Task

Currently 892 hours into automating a 30-second task I do 4 times a year It's gonna be so worth it once I get everything working

By Thomas Frank
Meta Trims AI Settings to Two Checkboxes After Backlash
SocialMar 23, 2026

Meta Trims AI Settings to Two Checkboxes After Backlash

Meta, after getting roasted over the last UI has updated it to now only include 2 checkboxes for their AI features. Dying https://t.co/bhMFS0qzwz

By David Herrmann
Sweden Trials eRoadArlanda: Charging EVs on the Move
SocialMar 23, 2026

Sweden Trials eRoadArlanda: Charging EVs on the Move

Sweden Tests eRoadArlanda Electrified Road That Charges #EVs While Driving by @_fluxfeeds #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/beRq3hfFwZ

By Ron van Loon
Meta Partnership Ads Glitch Blocks Approved Creators
SocialMar 23, 2026

Meta Partnership Ads Glitch Blocks Approved Creators

We are seeing a lot of bugs on partnership ads today in Meta land. Seeing eligible creators and already approved creators suddenly not able to publish ads getting these error messages. https://t.co/m72tEMQJeZ

By David Herrmann
Ann Arbor to Launch Its Own Clean Energy Utility
SocialMar 23, 2026

Ann Arbor to Launch Its Own Clean Energy Utility

Ann Arbor, Michigan, prepares to launch its own clean energy utility #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/BKweRPU2zr

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Web Interface Lets You Control Alexa Remotely
SocialMar 23, 2026

Web Interface Lets You Control Alexa Remotely

Did you know that there's now a Web interface to the Alexa universe that allows you to interact and configure things even miles away from the device? You can chat with Alexa+ too, if you want. Here's how... https://t.co/d65g02lJ3H #echo...

By Dave Taylor
OpenAI Launches Search Bar to Track Discontinued Models
SocialMar 23, 2026

OpenAI Launches Search Bar to Track Discontinued Models

in other news, @OpenAI has a new search bar. probably to search the many models they’ve killed in the last 2 months. https://t.co/V8Ap9nPZoS

By Data Chaz
Roadrunner: One‑Wheel Biped Redefines Micro‑Mobility
SocialMar 23, 2026

Roadrunner: One‑Wheel Biped Redefines Micro‑Mobility

Meet Roadrunner 🏁 A new wheeled biped that stands, balances on one wheel, and adapts in real time. A glimpse of where micro mobility is going. More stable. More accessible. More human. Small device, big shift. 🤖 @rai_inst #Robotics #MicroMobility https://t.co/ZlMiuMkoTi

By Glen Gilmore
WWDC June 8: Apple’s Final Shot at Siri AI
SocialMar 23, 2026

WWDC June 8: Apple’s Final Shot at Siri AI

Apple sets WWDC for June 8 — and this may be its last best chance to fix Siri and deliver the AI we were promised https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apple-sets-wwdc-for-june-8-and-this-may-be-its-last-best-chance-to-fix-siri-and-deliver-the-ai-we-were-promised

By Lance Ulanoff
College Graduates See Rising Unemployment Amid AI Boom
SocialMar 23, 2026

College Graduates See Rising Unemployment Amid AI Boom

If Generative AI is empowering people? Why are college educated graduates having a harder time finding employment? Source: a16z via Economic Innovation Group, BLS Data. The unemployment rate for young, college-educated workers has deteriorated more so than the field, and...

By Michael Kevin Spencer
Debating Grid Buildout vs Utilization: Defining Conversation Parameters
SocialMar 23, 2026

Debating Grid Buildout vs Utilization: Defining Conversation Parameters

I've been watching a really interesting debate here on grid buildout vs grid utilization. This week on Open Circuit, I've got @BrianJanous and @CarolineBGolin together on the show to hash this out. Where should I focus the parameters of the...

By Stephen Lacey
Illinois Probes Data Center Cost Consumer Protections
SocialMar 23, 2026

Illinois Probes Data Center Cost Consumer Protections

Illinois regulators launch investigation into consumer protection against data center costs #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/aw3WBbqTms

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza