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Tenofovir Alafenamide Cuts Biological Age in Adults
SocialApr 21, 2026

Tenofovir Alafenamide Cuts Biological Age in Adults

An FDA-Approved Tenofovir Alafenamide-Based Antiretroviral Therapy Reduces Biological Age in Healthy Adults: First Human Proof-of-Concept for Retrotransposon-Targeted Gerotherapeutics 💫 https://t.co/FFvTmJv2zv https://t.co/DHHQ18nAmy

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Historic San Francisco Church Receives Solar Power Upgrade
SocialApr 21, 2026

Historic San Francisco Church Receives Solar Power Upgrade

19th century San Francisco church gets solar upgrade #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/rfoOxIjeYX

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Flat-Rate Plans Never Made Sense From the Start
SocialApr 21, 2026

Flat-Rate Plans Never Made Sense From the Start

The reason is most likely because flat rate plans never really made sense in the first place.

By Teri Radichel
Google to Fund Multiple TPU Designs for Future FM Models
SocialApr 21, 2026

Google to Fund Multiple TPU Designs for Future FM Models

I’m pretty close to this stuff but there was something here that was affirming, and that is that Google will fund many different TPUs based on the potential future direction of FM model architectures. And many won’t ever make it...

By Patrick Moorhead
14 Must-Have AI Skills Every Graduating Undergraduate Needs
SocialApr 21, 2026

14 Must-Have AI Skills Every Graduating Undergraduate Needs

14 essential AI "I can ..." skills every undergrad should have ... I was struggling to find a list of practical interview-ready AI skills that every graduating undergraduate should be able to demonstrate. So I created one 🧵 https://t.co/a2r5v4CFZD

By Andrew Maynard
Structure Over AI: Harnessing Real Power
SocialApr 21, 2026

Structure Over AI: Harnessing Real Power

I lost two weeks to AI, and it fundamentally changed how I think about it. This wasn’t casual usage. I built a system. What began as curiosity turned into structuring 1.5 billion personal data points into something functional a queryable layer, a...

By Naveed Ullah
Five Must‑Know NotebookLM Features for Teachers
SocialApr 20, 2026

Five Must‑Know NotebookLM Features for Teachers

✨ NotebookLM can do way more than answer questions about your sources. 📋 I break down five features teachers need to know about in my latest episode. 🔗 Give it a listen on the blog. https://t.co/tF2UsWB319

By Monica Burns
Wearables Provide Context for Powerful, Private Personal AI
SocialApr 20, 2026

Wearables Provide Context for Powerful, Private Personal AI

Intelligent wearables provide the context that will enable personal AI to reach its potential. @Snapdragon Wear Elite unlocks richer agentic experiences on wearables, enabling intelligence that is present, efficient, and private. Read the OnQ blog post. https://t.co/kCDzIjtmAl

By Cristiano Amon
JA Solar Launches DeepBlue 4.0 Pro, 5.0 Modules
SocialApr 20, 2026

JA Solar Launches DeepBlue 4.0 Pro, 5.0 Modules

JA Solar responds to changing market needs with DeepBlue 4.0 Pro and 5.0 modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/KSs9LqBbXF

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Future AI: Tiny, Cheap, Embedded, Not Massive
SocialApr 20, 2026

Future AI: Tiny, Cheap, Embedded, Not Massive

There's enormous focus on the heavy frontier AI models right now, but I don't think they're the future. The future will be lightweight "good enough" AI that can be embedded on cheap devices. Imagine a weed-killing robot. A tiny little thing,...

By Dave Stagner
Startup Accidentally Exposes Personal Info via Public Roadmap
SocialApr 20, 2026

Startup Accidentally Exposes Personal Info via Public Roadmap

A startup just CCed me its roadmap because a) its roadmap is on Github and b) minor notes on that roadmap named my Twitter account which c) lexically equivalent to my Github account. Had never thought of that route for information...

By Patrick McKenzie
Auditing AI Code Exposes Chaos; New Tools Prevent Repetition
SocialApr 20, 2026

Auditing AI Code Exposes Chaos; New Tools Prevent Repetition

I spent two weeks auditing my own AI-generated code. It was a train wreck. A taxonomy of the slop I found, and the tools I built to stop repeating it. https://t.co/XZj5NEHjZI

By Brad Feld
Apple's Service Failure Leaves Customers Stuck
SocialApr 20, 2026

Apple's Service Failure Leaves Customers Stuck

Total customer service fail from @apple. Never paying for AppleCare+ plan again. I requested replacement — but my model is not in stock. No communication. Was charged the service fee, 20 days and many phone calls later, no ETA on...

By Sarah Guo
Netherlands Hides Trash Underground for Spotless Streets
SocialApr 20, 2026

Netherlands Hides Trash Underground for Spotless Streets

Underground Waste Systems: The Netherlands’ Secret to Spotless Streets by @HowThingsWork_ #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/5uMNGFKUqk

By Ron van Loon
Tim Cook's Top Apple Innovations: From AirPods to AI
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tim Cook's Top Apple Innovations: From AirPods to AI

Tim Cook top Apple products (2011-2026): 1. AirPods (2016) 2. Watch (2015) 3. M-Series Chip (2020) 4. Macbook Neo (2026) 5. iPad Mini (2012) 6. iPhone 17 (2025) 7. Apple Pay (2014) 8. Apple TV+ (2021) 9. Vision Pro (2019) — 99. Apple Intelligence (2024) 100. Apple Pencil (2015)

By Trung Phan
Your Personal Virtual Intelligence Operations Center Awaits
SocialApr 20, 2026

Your Personal Virtual Intelligence Operations Center Awaits

Don’t we all need our own Virtual Intelligence and Operations Center (VIOC)? @openclaw can make that happen: https://t.co/ObCwn61m6H https://t.co/xA6OBhCE2f

By Bob Gourley
Air Force Scraps RTX GPS Control Network Amid Delays
SocialApr 20, 2026

Air Force Scraps RTX GPS Control Network Amid Delays

Just in: Air Force cancels RTX’s ground-control network for the US’s next generation of GPS satellites after years of delays and cost overruns https://t.co/fCp7EVCZtz

By Tony Capaccio
Disruption of Apple Hinges on This Chip Ecosystem
SocialApr 20, 2026

Disruption of Apple Hinges on This Chip Ecosystem

If something’s going to truly disrupt Apple, it’ll be powered by some derivative of this chip and ecosystem.

By Patrick Moorhead
AI Matches Human Median, Reduces Variance in Economic Research
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Matches Human Median, Reduces Variance in Economic Research

Classic study gave 146 economist teams the same dataset & got wildly different answers New paper reruns it with agentic AI. Claude Code & Codex land near the human median, but with far tighter dispersion & no extremes. Suggests that AI is...

By Ethan Mollick
Progress MS-32 Departs ISS, Begins Destructive Re‑entry
SocialApr 20, 2026

Progress MS-32 Departs ISS, Begins Destructive Re‑entry

Progress MS-32 departed the ISS for a destructive plunge into the Earth's atmosphere. FULL HISTORY OF THE MISSION: https://t.co/enMBZ6EjHi

By Anatoly Zak
Apple's Hardware Shines, AI Leadership Urgently Needed
SocialApr 20, 2026

Apple's Hardware Shines, AI Leadership Urgently Needed

My AI is opinionated about Apple today: https://t.co/8L5xphk0qQ Says: “The chip team is in great hands. The AI team is not. Ternus needs to hire a Chief AI Officer immediately. Not a VP. A peer. Someone who can own the AI future the way...

By Robert Scoble
Eight Insights From Fervo’s IPO Filing
SocialApr 20, 2026

Eight Insights From Fervo’s IPO Filing

8 Things We Learned From Fervo’s IPO Filing #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/hi45rLG0X7 https://t.co/NFv7QqXXQu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Apple Should Lock FaceTime Controls for Toddlers
SocialApr 20, 2026

Apple Should Lock FaceTime Controls for Toddlers

free idea for Apple's incoming CEO: make a setting that automatically locks all the onscreen buttons on FaceTime so toddlers FaceTiming with their aunties aren't constantly hanging up or muting the call

By Karissa Bell
Canadian Developer Wins Grid Approval
SocialApr 20, 2026

Canadian Developer Wins Grid Approval

Canadian developer lands grid approval for mammoth New England solar-battery hybrid project #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/89vg0EU4SH https://t.co/rrkbjdF6DV

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Traffic: From Worst Customer to Top Performer
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Traffic: From Worst Customer to Top Performer

A Year Ago AI Traffic Was Your Worst Customer. Now It Is Your Best. https://t.co/xQGflQOMl2

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Space Becomes Core Component of Enterprise IT
SocialApr 20, 2026

Space Becomes Core Component of Enterprise IT

The space race and what it means for enterprises https://t.co/wirfFrzmGa @Amazon's move to acquire Globalstar is just the latest data point that enterprises are likely to have space as part of the IT stack with real-world use cases. https://t.co/VmPMCHSFcG

By Holger Müller
David Moss Effortlessly Locates the Robotaxi
SocialApr 20, 2026

David Moss Effortlessly Locates the Robotaxi

I think @DavidMoss seems to be able to find the @robotaxi just fine, but ok.

By Walt Piecyk
Tim Cook's Final Launch Sparks iPhone 18 Speculation
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tim Cook's Final Launch Sparks iPhone 18 Speculation

Who knew this would be Tim Cook’s last major launch as Apple CEO? Can’t wait to see what John Ternus is cooking up next. My money is on the iPhone 18 😮

By Zach Griff
Gene Therapy Works Best for Deaf Children Aged 5‑8
SocialApr 20, 2026

Gene Therapy Works Best for Deaf Children Aged 5‑8

AAV gene therapy for autosomal recessive deafness 9: a single-arm trial 🌟“Gene therapy for congenital deafness has shown promising results in children but lacks data in older populations… . An age-dependent therapeutic effect was observed, with optimal outcomes in 5- to...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Only 7% FSD, yet Cyberbeast Hits 87%
SocialApr 20, 2026

Only 7% FSD, yet Cyberbeast Hits 87%

This is the lowest FSD percentage I've seen anywhere on @fsd_database Just 7%... but then he also has a Cyberbeast at 87% 😂 @JC70769 https://t.co/HlLlN4v2WH

By Whole Mars Catalog
Consolidate AI Experiments, Focus on High-Value Use Cases
SocialApr 20, 2026

Consolidate AI Experiments, Focus on High-Value Use Cases

RT If you're serious about AI in 2026, start killing or consolidating scattered experiments and back a smaller set of high-value use cases with clear ownership, metrics, and governance. Less chaos, more compounding value. #CIO #AI @Star_CIO https://t.co/VtuS5rQ0ZG

By Isaac Sacolick
Unified Hub Links Agents to SMB Ad & Analytics Tools
SocialApr 20, 2026

Unified Hub Links Agents to SMB Ad & Analytics Tools

What is the best platform for connecting agents to the everyday systems needed by SMBs? Eg support for Google and Meta ads and analytics

By Albert Wenger
AI and HBM to Power Half of TSMC Revenue
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI and HBM to Power Half of TSMC Revenue

AI compute and networking plus HBM controllers will soon drive a third of TSMC’s revenues. And it won’t be long before it is half. $TSM https://t.co/8qSbTnKWqk

By Timothy Prickett Morgan
Missing Upper‑Stage Deorbit Details Highlight Risk Transparency Gap
SocialApr 20, 2026

Missing Upper‑Stage Deorbit Details Highlight Risk Transparency Gap

Hmm. No mention of the upper stage deorbit. No risk assessment. I get it. It’s corporate text, because damage mitigation, but still. Would have been nice.

By Felix Schlang
Adobe CX Enterprise: The Core of Digital Experience
SocialApr 20, 2026

Adobe CX Enterprise: The Core of Digital Experience

MyPOV: it all comes down to this? @adobe #adobesummit @adobesummit The entire Adobe CX Enterprise from @achakravarthy12 https://t.co/1slo7e0QHd

By R “Ray” Wang
AI Could Automate Team Journaling, Saving $14K Monthly
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Could Automate Team Journaling, Saving $14K Monthly

every sunday I journal through every person on my team. can this role be automated? can AI do 80% of it? last month i cut $14K/month in team costs doing this exercise.

By Matt Gray
Factory AI Needs Consistency, Not Chatbot Creativity
SocialApr 20, 2026

Factory AI Needs Consistency, Not Chatbot Creativity

You need factory-first AI to build an AI-first factory. And you won’t get it from OpenAI. Factories don’t need creativity. They need consistency. That’s why AI agents—not chatbots—are taking over the floor. https://t.co/TgOX9rhsnh https://t.co/aC8rsPysoL

By John Koetsier
Bolt Employees Lose Paychecks Amid Payroll Glitch Claims
SocialApr 20, 2026

Bolt Employees Lose Paychecks Amid Payroll Glitch Claims

Sources telling me @bolt employees have had their most recent paychecks clawed back from their bank accounts. Bolt is blaming 'tech glitch' at payroll processor, but speculation is Bolt can't even make payroll, per sources familiar w/situation.

By Jason Mikula
Italy Adds 1.4GW Solar in Q1, Residential Lagging
SocialApr 20, 2026

Italy Adds 1.4GW Solar in Q1, Residential Lagging

Italy installed 1.4GW solar PV in Q1 2026, residential continues to slow #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/qsNtbWknca

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Startup Hype Eclipses Real Product and Cash Reality
SocialApr 20, 2026

Startup Hype Eclipses Real Product and Cash Reality

Overheard in NYC “we can’t just vibe code this product we have to build a real saas platform [pounds the table]” “we just need to get on calls and we’ll have fucking sales pouring in through the windows” “we could just keep doing...

By Paul Yacoubian
China Debuts Pharmacy Robot Processing 370 Orders Daily
SocialApr 20, 2026

China Debuts Pharmacy Robot Processing 370 Orders Daily

China Launches First Pharmacy #Robot Handling 370 Orders a Day by @CGTNOfficial #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #Healthcare https://t.co/DjZ0teE6fF

By Ron van Loon
Tesla FSD Fans Enthusiastic, Awaiting Twitter’s Mockery
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tesla FSD Fans Enthusiastic, Awaiting Twitter’s Mockery

Hung out with 3 people that owned Teslas with FSD this weekend. Boy do they love it. Can’t wait for Twitter to tell me they are idiots.

By Bill Brewster
AI and Creativity: CEOs Forecast Future Collaboration
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI and Creativity: CEOs Forecast Future Collaboration

MyPOV: @Adobe CEO @snarayen with @nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sharing insights on the future of AI and creativity. #AdobeSummit https://t.co/Fmlwzxeza8

By R “Ray” Wang
Tesla Autopilot Turns Lunch Run Into Seamless Experience
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tesla Autopilot Turns Lunch Run Into Seamless Experience

It hit me yesterday when I was going to pick up lunch. I pre-cooled the Tesla Model 3 from my phone, and set the destination to the restaurant. Then I hit start self-driving. Mad Max mode, park in the parking lot....

By Whole Mars Catalog
AI Boosts Forecast Accuracy and Cuts Waste for Retail
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Boosts Forecast Accuracy and Cuts Waste for Retail

AI is delivering real business results. Walmart boosted forecast accuracy by 30% and cut food waste by 15%. Other companies are seeing similar gains: reduced stock-outs, improved on-time delivery, and better forecasting. #AI #BusinessGrowth https://t.co/O6IaMQaFQr

By Eric Kimberling
LLMs Excel Where You Lack Expertise, Falter on Familiar Ground
SocialApr 20, 2026

LLMs Excel Where You Lack Expertise, Falter on Familiar Ground

There is a saying: "LLMs are right almost 100% on the topics I don’t know, but ~ 60% on topics I know deeply."

By Oleg Ciubotaru
Promising Longevity Molecule Stalled by Misaligned Incentives
SocialApr 20, 2026

Promising Longevity Molecule Stalled by Misaligned Incentives

The Longevity Drug You’ve Never Heard Of This is one of those stories that captures both the promise—and the frustration—of longevity science. In this preview episode, Dr. George Sutphin (@senmorteco ), Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the @uarizona @UAZCancer , walks...

By Matt Kaeberlein, PhD
China Deploys Autonomous Robots for Rice Planting
SocialApr 20, 2026

China Deploys Autonomous Robots for Rice Planting

#Autonomous Rice-Planting #Robots at Work in China by @ShangguanJiewen #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/E09YTAlk7a

By Ron van Loon
Adobe Shifts to Agentic CX Orchestration Platform
SocialApr 20, 2026

Adobe Shifts to Agentic CX Orchestration Platform

.@Adobe Summit 2026: Agentic orchestration for CX, creative workflows https://t.co/ZnJQ2UzRlS Adobe at #AdobeSummit2026 positioned itself as an agentic customer experience platform that goes beyond its core creative and marketing tools and into more of an orchestration layer https://t.co/IIlHkNZJ8G

By Holger Müller