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EU Expands Energy Crisis Plan: Remote Work, EVs, Heat Pumps
SocialApr 19, 2026

EU Expands Energy Crisis Plan: Remote Work, EVs, Heat Pumps

EU’s energy crisis response is broader than expected: remote work mandates, heat pump subsidies, EV leasing schemes — plus electrification targets and new laws to tax electricity below fossil fuels. https://t.co/vcy8KFcbHi

By Jan Rosenow
AI Hacking Tool Threatens U.S. Security, Urgent Hardening Needed
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Hacking Tool Threatens U.S. Security, Urgent Hardening Needed

I was hanging out with one of the best hackers in the world last night. He has a model that finds more security issues than the Anthropic “for special people only” model. It is the scariest technology I have ever seen. There are...

By Robert Scoble
Belmont Robot Transforms Event Hospitality with AI
SocialApr 19, 2026

Belmont Robot Transforms Event Hospitality with AI

Meet Belmont: The Humanoid #Robot Redefining Hospitality at Events by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/9NJGbNbT4k

By Ron van Loon
Solar Production Now Outpaces Global TV Set Output
SocialApr 19, 2026

Solar Production Now Outpaces Global TV Set Output

More solar making electricity than TV sets using electricity Look where we are today The world now makes seven times more solar panels than TV sets Look at the surge from 2020 as China ramps it's domestic installation rate https://t.co/eKt7fjddvp

By Prof Ray Wills
AI Boosts Cloud Demand; Overweight Hyperscalers Recommended
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Boosts Cloud Demand; Overweight Hyperscalers Recommended

AI expands software TAM; IaaS/PaaS and GPU/CPU demand will drive cloud growth. Risks: niche disruption, legacy churn. Trade: overweight hyperscalers & cloud infra. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Build Custom Apps Instantly with Pokee AI's Low‑Cost API
SocialApr 19, 2026

Build Custom Apps Instantly with Pokee AI's Low‑Cost API

She represents @Pokee_AI which includes the X API in its low price. There are infinite apps to be made. They are easy to make. You speak English. Or whatever language you want. And it makes it. Want to know what your football team is eating? Build...

By Robert Scoble
Robotic Pods Bring Autonomous Food Delivery to Tables
SocialApr 19, 2026

Robotic Pods Bring Autonomous Food Delivery to Tables

#Robot Pod Restaurant: #Autonomous Food Delivery to Every Table by @amazingthings_ #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/jxF1VBvrr1

By Ron van Loon
AI Won’t Replace Humans, It’ll Shrink Workforce Size
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Won’t Replace Humans, It’ll Shrink Workforce Size

I often hear this argument: AI will not be able to do everything, we will still need humans to supervise, monitor etc Obviously we will still need people- question is how many fewer people will be needed to do...

By Samir Arora
AI Usage Models Threaten Budgets Without Governance
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Usage Models Threaten Budgets Without Governance

CIOs, CFOs, and executives: be aware of AI cost uncertainty, especially with usage-based models. Unlike user-based past, AI consumption can spiral out of control without proper governance and visibility. #AICost #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/LpMThUi6zA

By Eric Kimberling
ArgoCD: Single Source of Truth, Self‑Healing GitOps
SocialApr 19, 2026

ArgoCD: Single Source of Truth, Self‑Healing GitOps

When you use Gitops in a project, what exactly made you use it and why not other tool? For me using Argocd as my Gitops tool is because it is a single source of truth, it’s a self healing system...

By Aduraleke Akintade
AI Strikes Back, Validating Omohundro’s 2008 Prediction
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Strikes Back, Validating Omohundro’s 2008 Prediction

An AI just retaliated against against a developer – Steve Omohundro's prediction in his 2008 "AI drives" paper is coming true: https://t.co/ColAALEq3G

By Max Tegmark
Recruiters Demand 5‑Year LangChain Experience, Reality Lags
SocialApr 19, 2026

Recruiters Demand 5‑Year LangChain Experience, Reality Lags

This is getting out of hand 🤯 I genuinely do not know whether to blame AI hype or recruiter nonsense. LangChain launched in October 2022. So apparently, asking for 5+ years of LangChain experience is now reasonable. Companies say they want innovation. Then they write...

By Pascal Bornet
Board AI: Honest, 24/7 Assistant Transforming Startups
SocialApr 19, 2026

Board AI: Honest, 24/7 Assistant Transforming Startups

I'm not compensated by @boardyai but it asked me if I would like to wear its icon here on X. I was honored it asked. It is still the most disruptive thing in investing and building companies I've seen since Y...

By Robert Scoble
Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: Premium 27” Gaming at $499
SocialApr 19, 2026

Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: Premium 27” Gaming at $499

The new Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 • 27 inch QHD 180hz OLED Display • 0.03ms response time • Cooling System • 3 year warranty • Glare free panel • Pantone Validated • HDR10 Certified • G-Sync Compatible • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio $499: howl.link/3y8hx7aiphd2a

By The Galox
Materion Boosts Clad Strip Production on Defense, Semiconductor Demand
SocialApr 19, 2026

Materion Boosts Clad Strip Production on Defense, Semiconductor Demand

Materion is ramping up clad strip production in 1Q26 as defense and semiconductor demand supports broader growth. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/materion-clad-strip-ramp-up-signals.html

By The Metalnomist
Meta AI App Hits #5 After Muse Spark Launch
SocialApr 19, 2026

Meta AI App Hits #5 After Muse Spark Launch

Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on the App Store after Muse Spark launch | TechCrunch https://t.co/SFIGFLd8If https://t.co/71NCUxPotU

By Oliver Bussmann
New FSD Database Lets Users Log Custom Vehicle Data
SocialApr 19, 2026

New FSD Database Lets Users Log Custom Vehicle Data

We just launched a new version of @fsd_database — go check it out. You can now choose any fields you want and have your vehicle log them. So much cool info in there. I'm also looking for European FSD users to...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Samsung Must Halt Public Early Builds to Manage Expectations
SocialApr 19, 2026

Samsung Must Halt Public Early Builds to Manage Expectations

Samsung should look for ways to stop having early software builds be accessible to everyone All that does is create a precedent on what to expect and not, when it's not even in Beta (when users should be leaving feedback,...

By The Galox
Solar Tops 2025 Additions; Wind Growth Accelerates
SocialApr 19, 2026

Solar Tops 2025 Additions; Wind Growth Accelerates

Solar leads global additions in 2025 as wind growth accelerates #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AU8YQxxDKA

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Anthropic CEO Backs US AI Use to Topple Dictators
SocialApr 19, 2026

Anthropic CEO Backs US AI Use to Topple Dictators

Anthropic chief Dario Amodei: ‘I don’t want AI turned on our own people’ We’re excited for the US government to use this technology,” he says, suggesting it could help “dissolve” authoritarian regimes. “ https://t.co/NQHW7UsdnX via @ft

By Paul Triolo
Recursive Superintelligence Secures $500M, $4B Valuation
SocialApr 19, 2026

Recursive Superintelligence Secures $500M, $4B Valuation

Months-old start-up Recursive Superintelligence raises $500mn for self-teaching AI Group founded by former engineers at DeepMind and OpenAI secures $4bn valuation in deal with Google’s venture arm and Nvidia https://t.co/mvU224DyQj via @ft

By Paul Triolo
AI Medical Advice Booming, yet Effectiveness Remains Untested
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Medical Advice Booming, yet Effectiveness Remains Untested

This paper shows people are asking a lot of medical questions of AI already, but we have little evidence of how good or bad this is. Most of the published research uses old models & compares to doctors. How do new...

By Ethan Mollick
Beware AI Hype in Supply Chains—Read the Facts
SocialApr 19, 2026

Beware AI Hype in Supply Chains—Read the Facts

Overstating AI use in the supply chain is a serious problem. 😱 😱 😵‍💫 😵 I strongly suggest everyone must read - AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference 👉 https://t.co/kyiw2cNsX3 https://t.co/Edb3y0sDqr

By Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
Chinese Biotech's Global Surge May Hinge on AI
SocialApr 19, 2026

Chinese Biotech's Global Surge May Hinge on AI

China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon? Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level? No "overcapacity" here.... https://t.co/sktFORaVey via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
AI Boosts, Not Displaces, China's Software Market
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Boosts, Not Displaces, China's Software Market

AI is not eating up China’s software market but turbocharging it: HSBC analyst | South China Morning Post https://t.co/sNeee6iUfZ

By Paul Triolo
Texas Aims 430% Renewable Demand Surge by 2032
SocialApr 19, 2026

Texas Aims 430% Renewable Demand Surge by 2032

Texas just dropped a bomb: it is forecasting a staggering 367GW of demand by 2032, a 430% increase - and 2.3 times larger than the peak demand of the entire country of Japan We are witnessing the birth of some...

By Assaad Razzouk
Regularly Refresh AI Teammate Context for Relevance
SocialApr 19, 2026

Regularly Refresh AI Teammate Context for Relevance

How often does the “context” or “grounding” of an AI teammate need to be updated to keep it relevant? https://t.co/ZDnmQfW29z via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #TechNews #AgenticAI #AIAgents #AI #FutureOfWork #Strategy #Sales #Marketing

By Tim Hughes
Sigenergy IPO Raises HK$4.4 Bn on Hong Kong Exchange
SocialApr 19, 2026

Sigenergy IPO Raises HK$4.4 Bn on Hong Kong Exchange

Sigenergy lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raises HK$4.4 billion #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/zn1uol4IW8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Agents Will Multiply SaaS Tool Usage, Not Devalue It
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Agents Will Multiply SaaS Tool Usage, Not Devalue It

SaaS valuations have been crashing on fears that AI will commoditize software. Jensen thinks the opposite is true. Most enterprise software today is tools. Excel. PowerPoint. Cadence. Synopsys. Today, tool usage is capped by the number of engineers who can use them. Tomorrow, every...

By Thomas Chua (Steady Compounding)
Hands‑free Car Doors Still Meet Chinese Public Hesitation
SocialApr 19, 2026

Hands‑free Car Doors Still Meet Chinese Public Hesitation

In China, a car opens its doors without hands, but crowds still hesitate 😬 https://t.co/k2uOwaVoh6 #automobile #technology #Innovación #innovation @PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer @efipm @bigfundu @sayedflah @Ronald_vanLoon @cyngn @belindabeibi @odisseiaalfa @DigitalColmer @MyCompanionsAI @KirkDBorne @patricegorissen @jeffkagan @EdwardKens50830 @enilev @insom_ai333 @ChrisCCrowley @sallyeaves @gurmeet_judge @VairagyaSadhana...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Data Centers’ Water Impact Is Overstated
SocialApr 19, 2026

Data Centers’ Water Impact Is Overstated

I’d encourage all the people mad about data centers because of their water use to look at this

By Bryan Beal
10% Better Decisions Could Transform Our Lives
SocialApr 19, 2026

10% Better Decisions Could Transform Our Lives

What if everyone made 10% better decisions? AI will improve every decision we make: - personal finance - health - career - relationships - management Imagine the improvement in well being and growth

By Ben Miller
China Builds World's Largest PV‑CSP Hybrid Plant
SocialApr 19, 2026

China Builds World's Largest PV‑CSP Hybrid Plant

World’s largest PV-CSP plant under construction in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/fJTjiGTQmA https://t.co/Yl2K8gCI8K

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Familiar Tools Often Beat AI Hype for Speed
SocialApr 19, 2026

Familiar Tools Often Beat AI Hype for Speed

I got very excited when I read about @Claude Design. I tried to use it to create a simple report cover. After 3 hours, I was still tweaking. I finally gave up. I then used Keynote (a tool I know well) and...

By Michael Hyatt
AI Reshapes Legal Tech: 2026 Trends to Watch
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Reshapes Legal Tech: 2026 Trends to Watch

Legal #Tech In 2026: #AI's Impact And Other Trends To Look Out For by Dan Hauck @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/BtB3aFa6ac #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/LubYlh6vXL

By Ron van Loon
Everyone Sees Adobe Differently—A Holistic View Needed
SocialApr 19, 2026

Everyone Sees Adobe Differently—A Holistic View Needed

Boarding my flight to Las Vegas tomorrow for Adobe Summit. First time attending. My @Adobe goes back further than most people would guess. I was a product manager at Network Solutions when we licensed Omniture's small business analytics tools. I tried...

By Shashi Bellamkonda
AI Agents Demand Continual Redesign as Models Evolve Rapidly
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Agents Demand Continual Redesign as Models Evolve Rapidly

It’s remarkable how often you need to be dramatically upgrading your AI architecture given the pace of progress in AI models right now. If you’re building agents, you basically need to throw away large parts of previous work that you...

By Aaron Levie
Invest $5k in AI’s Core Infrastructure Bottlenecks
SocialApr 19, 2026

Invest $5k in AI’s Core Infrastructure Bottlenecks

Thoughts? I break down how I'd invest $5,000 in the critical bottlenecks powering AI: water and cooling infrastructure ($1,000 in VRT and PHO), energy solutions ($3,000 in nuclear via Oklo and CCJ), and compute ($1,000 in IonQ and Nvidia). These...

By Tall Guy Tycoon
US Startup Launches Affordable Plug‑In Home Heat Pump
SocialApr 19, 2026

US Startup Launches Affordable Plug‑In Home Heat Pump

U.S. startup debuts low-cost, plug-and-play indoor heat pump for residential use #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/gb8N1baGyA

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
XPeng Launches One‑tap Auto‑parking to Challenge Tesla
SocialApr 19, 2026

XPeng Launches One‑tap Auto‑parking to Challenge Tesla

XPeng Unveils One-Tap Auto Parking Feature to Rival Tesla’s Self-Driving #Tech by @XueJia24682 #EmergingTech #Engineering #Technology https://t.co/y26ZQ69LQd

By Ron van Loon
AI Amplifies Existing Talent, Not Democratizes Ability
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Amplifies Existing Talent, Not Democratizes Ability

hot take :) The biggest and most productive people in the AI era are the folks who are already good at their jobs. AI as a multiplier, not an equalizer/democratizer

By Andrew Chen
Anthropic AI Model Sends Shockwaves Through Wall Street
SocialApr 19, 2026

Anthropic AI Model Sends Shockwaves Through Wall Street

The AI Model That Frightens Wall Street https://t.co/uk5vqicqVe via @YouTube #mythos #anthropic #AI #GenAI #LLM #LLMs #generativeai #Cybersécurité #cybersec @SpirosMargaris @PawlowskiMario @mvollmer1 @gvalan @ipfconline1 @LaurentAlaus @Shi4Tech @Fisher85M @kalydeoo @Ym78200 @Nicochan33 @chboursin @3itcom @Fabriziobustama @sallyeaves @helene_wpli @ahier @rwang0 @EvanKirstel @RLDI_Lamy @Analytics_699 @Khulood_Almani...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
AI's Job Disruption Is Real, Not Just Hype
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI's Job Disruption Is Real, Not Just Hype

I do believe AI will disrupt jobs as we know them. Change right now is exponential. 💪🏻 But… the pervasive Armageddon narrative is entirely self serving for Dario and Anthropic. 😮‍💨 https://t.co/MNYYpT1vkE

By Daniel Newman
Data Platforms Transform Semiconductor Manufacturing Efficiency
SocialApr 19, 2026

Data Platforms Transform Semiconductor Manufacturing Efficiency

#Technology #Blog #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Data BLOG-323 | The Emergence Of Data Platforms In Semiconductor Manufacturing: https://www.chetanpatil.in/the-emergence-of-data-platforms-in-semiconductor-manufacturing/

By Chetan Arvind Patil
GStack Enables Quick Named Context Save/Restore in Claude Code
SocialApr 19, 2026

GStack Enables Quick Named Context Save/Restore in Claude Code

GStack now makes it trivially easy to save named contexts in Claude Code which is useful when coming out of plan mode if you want to pick up specific lanes out of plan mode to work in parallel /context-save to save...

By Garry Tan
Token Supply Outpaces Value: Cost Vs. Worth
SocialApr 19, 2026

Token Supply Outpaces Value: Cost Vs. Worth

There's no doubt that the world can consume tokens as fast as they're produced, even in the most maximalist infrastructure buildup scenarios imaginable. That's not the question. The question is whether the economic value of those tokens can match their...

By François Chollet
Paid Ads Needn't Mirror Your Brand Identity
SocialApr 19, 2026

Paid Ads Needn't Mirror Your Brand Identity

Friendly reminder that your paid performance doesn’t have to match your brand identity. Who you are for your organic audience doesn’t have to match who you need to be to sell products. Determine what matters: performance or brand. Then decide how much you’re...

By Kody Nordquist
Trillion‑Dollar Investment Solves Common Sense Challenges
SocialApr 19, 2026

Trillion‑Dollar Investment Solves Common Sense Challenges

good to know that a trillion dollars’ investment scaling has thoroughly solved the challenges of common sense.

By Gary Marcus
92% “Honest” AI: Misleading Metric, Accuracy Matters
SocialApr 18, 2026

92% “Honest” AI: Misleading Metric, Accuracy Matters

Is a 92% “honest”* AI really good enough? Or a disaster waiting to happen? —- *”honest” is itself a misleading anthropomorphization of the kind Anthropic loves to promote. “Accurate” would be more accurate. https://t.co/NMnjGEqf41

By Gary Marcus