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Identify and Fix Drop‑Offs in Your Signup Funnel
SocialApr 11, 2026

Identify and Fix Drop‑Offs in Your Signup Funnel

I built a skill for Claude Code that fixes signup flows when people start registering but never finish. It maps every step of your signup funnel with drop-off percentages so you can see exactly where you're losing people. If 68% start...

By Corey Haines
AI Layoffs Threaten 60 Million Jobs, Economic Chaos
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Layoffs Threaten 60 Million Jobs, Economic Chaos

“60 Million Jobs GONE?” - AI Layoffs Could SPARK Economic CHAOS In America https://t.co/2TMUQmm38Y via @YouTube

By Jim Stroud
3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Replicates Human Gestures Instantly
SocialApr 11, 2026

3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Replicates Human Gestures Instantly

#3DPrinted #Robotic Hand Mirrors Human Gestures in Real Time by @YKwolfpec #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Tech https://t.co/pucaMLcf9K

By Ron van Loon
Orion Heat Shield Passes Reentry, Crew Remains Safe
SocialApr 11, 2026

Orion Heat Shield Passes Reentry, Crew Remains Safe

I just had a moment to chat with Lori Glaze, head of the Artemis program, about how the Orion heat shield held up during reentry yesterday. She said they have imagery in hand from divers at the splashdown site, but...

By Stephen Clark
Agratas Pushes Ahead with 20 GWh Battery Plant in India
SocialApr 11, 2026

Agratas Pushes Ahead with 20 GWh Battery Plant in India

Agratas advances 20 GWh battery plant in western India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/khLIvvTgG6

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Hands-Free Exoskeleton Restores Walking for Patients
SocialApr 11, 2026

Hands-Free Exoskeleton Restores Walking for Patients

Atalante X: The Hands-Free Exoskeleton That Gets Patients Walking Again via @WevolverApp #Healthcare #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/mpeZ0Fuk6M

By Ron van Loon
Social Media Managers Rebranded as Growth Engineers
SocialApr 11, 2026

Social Media Managers Rebranded as Growth Engineers

They’re calling social media managers “growth engineers” now, she’s 100% spot on with this analysis

By Taylor Lorenz
Astronaut Patch Meets Boltzmann's Law: Entropy Art
SocialApr 11, 2026

Astronaut Patch Meets Boltzmann's Law: Entropy Art

Well, the astronauts like @Astro_Suni on the @CBSNews Special Report for the @NASAArtemis splash down have their @NASA patches, so I wore Boltzmann's law, central to the principle of ever increasing disorder. Patch by artist @AndreaLauer

By Janna Levin
AI Agent Summarizes Weekly News, Declares Curation Dead
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Agent Summarizes Weekly News, Declares Curation Dead

While I was at Costco my agent read everyone in AI community and rounded up the week: https://t.co/kiuZ7QXLzb Curation is dead. :-)

By Robert Scoble
Testing Prototype, Not yet Ready for Passengers
SocialApr 11, 2026

Testing Prototype, Not yet Ready for Passengers

"these are meant for testing only and this version is not the final production version that will carry passengers." Bing bang boom, @farzyness

By Alexandra Merz
Today's AI Is the Baseline, Not the Peak
SocialApr 11, 2026

Today's AI Is the Baseline, Not the Peak

Don't get too caught up on today's AI capabilities. What you see now is the worst it will ever be. AI will continue to evolve and advance, so focus on the bigger picture, not just specific use cases. #AI #FutureTech...

By Eric Kimberling
Wearable 3D Printing Transforms Tech From Machines to Bodies
SocialApr 11, 2026

Wearable 3D Printing Transforms Tech From Machines to Bodies

From Printer to Body: Wearable #3D Printing Takes Innovation to the Next Level by @Fabriziobustama #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/JGtFkHzYPo

By Ron van Loon
Taxi App Users Report Double‑charge Scam After Failed Payments
SocialApr 11, 2026

Taxi App Users Report Double‑charge Scam After Failed Payments

Taxi App Users Warn Of Scam — Drivers Claim The Payment Failed, Then Charge You Again [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/De6rUCzdhq

By Gary Leff
Own Your AI: Build Personal Cognitive Armor
SocialApr 11, 2026

Own Your AI: Build Personal Cognitive Armor

GBrain is my attempt to be in control of my own personal AI that could become my intentionally designed cognitive armor Open source open prompts means you aren’t under the API line It’s more important to be above the API line now...

By Garry Tan
AI Needs Skilled Guidance to Produce True Art
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Needs Skilled Guidance to Produce True Art

"If you look at things such as content creation, website design, and the like, AI lags far behind. Yes, models such as Grok imagine can produce phenomenally beautiful results… when they are guided by a competent artist. If a member...

By Ed Latimore
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprisingly Better Sound
SocialApr 11, 2026

Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprisingly Better Sound

It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...

By Dave Taylor
Cheap Drones Turn Warships Into $2M Toll Booths
SocialApr 11, 2026

Cheap Drones Turn Warships Into $2M Toll Booths

a few cheap drones keeping $2B U.S. warships at bay. I think Iran may come to like it's toll booth that's generating $2M per ship, and realizing it may not cost that much to keep that toll booth operating...

By Joseph G. Allen
Soderbergh Embraces AI, Eager to Experiment with New Tools
SocialApr 11, 2026

Soderbergh Embraces AI, Eager to Experiment with New Tools

The always fascinating Steven Soderbergh on AI: "There are some people that I have absolute love and respect for that refuse to engage with it. That’s their privilege. But I’m not built that way. You show me a new tool....

By Brent Lang
P&G Brings Biotech Ingredients to Mass‑market Consumer Products
SocialApr 11, 2026

P&G Brings Biotech Ingredients to Mass‑market Consumer Products

P&G doesn't move on new ingredients unless the science is bulletproof and the consumer performance is there. They're moving on biotech. Three R&D leaders from Procter & Gamble are at SynBioBeta 2026 to talk about how bio-derived ingredients are making it into...

By John Cumbers
Your First Line Must Hook in 1/8 Second
SocialApr 11, 2026

Your First Line Must Hook in 1/8 Second

You have 1/8th of a second to stop someone from scrolling past your content. That's it. Your first line is everything. If it doesn't create curiosity, tension, or surprise, nobody reads line two. Write your hook like your business depends on it. Because it does.

By Chris Orlob
MedStar Health Breach Exposes Names, SSNs, Medical Records
SocialApr 11, 2026

MedStar Health Breach Exposes Names, SSNs, Medical Records

.@MedStarHealth has issued the following patient notification: “After a thorough analysis of the files on MedStar Health’s systems, we determined that the files accessed by the unauthorized party contained patient information that included your name, date of birth, Social Security...

By Ted Hearn
Reduced to One Worker, Now Runs Overnight
SocialApr 11, 2026

Reduced to One Worker, Now Runs Overnight

Scaled infra down to a single worker. Last run was burning tokens way too fast. Now it’s crawling… so this one runs overnight.

By Aleksei Petrov
New Path to Affordable Clean Hydrogen Production
SocialApr 11, 2026

New Path to Affordable Clean Hydrogen Production

Toward cheaper, cleaner hydrogen production by Zach Winn @MIT Learn more: https://t.co/OapBsYTJTo #EmergingTech #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/a9Png9Yxc4

By Ron van Loon
Four Windows 11 Tweaks to Restore Speed
SocialApr 11, 2026

Four Windows 11 Tweaks to Restore Speed

Is your Windows 11 computer running more slowly than when you first got it? There are some simple tweaks to regain some of that speed. Here are 4 key settings to check and potentially disable for maximum boost: https://t.co/6HaGfPZdPU #windows...

By Dave Taylor
CAPE Process Begins First Phase April 20, 2026
SocialApr 11, 2026

CAPE Process Begins First Phase April 20, 2026

Per CBP's website - The CAPE process is being deployed in phases, and will launch the first phase of CAPE on April 20, 2026. https://t.co/oIZNrwcGBR

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
AI-Driven City Planning Risks Turning Design Into Bland Slop
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI-Driven City Planning Risks Turning Design Into Bland Slop

This is very interesting. It basically describes city planning done by AI and that is always the danger of using AI as a substitute for taste rather than just a tool for analysis. Ultimately it turns everything into slop. https://t.co/F2ASfDitQz

By Boris Schlossberg
Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI, Numbers Confirm Shift
SocialApr 11, 2026

Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI, Numbers Confirm Shift

Anthropic has passed OpenAI. It happened a few months ago. Showing up in the numbers now. Mark it.

By Daniel Newman
Seeking Reliability and Personality in AI Agents
SocialApr 11, 2026

Seeking Reliability and Personality in AI Agents

I'm running both right now and Hermes is more rock solid (no crashes) but also slower, less of a good personality, and less pro-active. Net-net I see a lot of value in both. I want Hermes Agent's rock solidness with the...

By Garry Tan
Open Source Is Essential for Unlocking AI Agents' Full Potential
SocialApr 11, 2026

Open Source Is Essential for Unlocking AI Agents' Full Potential

For AI agents, when you want every last bit of what is possible, open source is turning out to be the only way

By Garry Tan
Advertiser ID: Weighing Personalized Ads vs Privacy Risks
SocialApr 11, 2026

Advertiser ID: Weighing Personalized Ads vs Privacy Risks

The more you use your computer, the more personalized the ads become. Helpful, or big privacy problem? Here are the pros and cons of keeping "Advertiser ID" enabled for Windows and MacOS users: https://t.co/2Jztl0woVh #privacy #mac #windows #advertising https://t.co/iNVrslkfb4

By Dave Taylor
Seeking Experiences with GTWY Peptide From Β‑Lactolin
SocialApr 11, 2026

Seeking Experiences with GTWY Peptide From Β‑Lactolin

New smart drug peptide alert… (Possibly): who has experience with GTWY peptide isolated from β-lactolin? Research here: https://t.co/Sg7twStXvr

By Ben Greenfield
Top Marketing AI Stories You Missed Today
SocialApr 11, 2026

Top Marketing AI Stories You Missed Today

ICYMI Top #Marketing #AI News Stories today: https://t.co/z8PnQXUiyO Top stories from @sejournal @forrester @Digiday @wealth_mgmt @BusinessInsider @trendhunter @FastCompany and more. https://t.co/r54jzF26tB

By Tom Pick
Combating Rising Anti‑Vaccine Activism Through Science Advocacy
SocialApr 11, 2026

Combating Rising Anti‑Vaccine Activism Through Science Advocacy

Many thanks ⁦@uiowa⁩ for hosting my lectures this week, on our vaccine development program and the dangers of accelerating antivaccine activism in America, also the history of American anti-science movements and latest book #ScienceUnderSiege with @MichaelEMann @PeterHotez https://t.co/3r0XH08iMu

By Peter Hotez
AI Links Loneliness and Insomnia to Higher Diabetes Risk
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Links Loneliness and Insomnia to Higher Diabetes Risk

AI Reveals Loneliness and Insomnia as Risks for Diabetes - https://t.co/cTzkMFXc7O via @neurosciencenew #diabetes #health #mentalhealth #MedTwitter

By Beth Frates, MD
Google Rebrands Looker Studio Back to Data Studio, Adds Pro Tier
SocialApr 11, 2026

Google Rebrands Looker Studio Back to Data Studio, Adds Pro Tier

🤔 Google has rebranded Looker Studio to ... Data Studio (again)! "Users need a single place to curate and analyze their data from the many different sources that impact their business each day... We are sharing the next...

By Aleyda Solis
Custom Claude Widgets Put AI First on Your Home Screen
SocialApr 11, 2026

Custom Claude Widgets Put AI First on Your Home Screen

This changes how you use AI every day. @Anthropic just gave Claude iOS full widget customization. Now you decide what shows up first not the app. Quick access = faster thinking = better execution. What would you pin on your home screen?

By Naveed Ullah
AI Labour Shift: 10‑Year Transition More Manageable Than Expected
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Labour Shift: 10‑Year Transition More Manageable Than Expected

The AI Labour Shift: Why a 10-Year Transition Might Be Better Than You Think by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/gnz4oSh31V @DLAIgnite #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/P1D2C0JDFz

By Tim Hughes
Apollo 13 Artifacts Reveal Ingenious Life‑saving Ingenuity
SocialApr 11, 2026

Apollo 13 Artifacts Reveal Ingenious Life‑saving Ingenuity

For this anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch, here are four new artifacts that flew on that heroic mission: 1) Complete Tool Kit 2) Main Bus B Battery Bar used for emergency power 3) Stowage Strap 4) External Decal from Command Module Apollo 13 was...

By Steve Jurvetson
MIT Sloan Highlights Cutting-Edge AI Applications
SocialApr 11, 2026

MIT Sloan Highlights Cutting-Edge AI Applications

Putting #AI to work: The latest from MIT Sloan Management Review by Brian Eastwood @MITSloan Learn more: https://t.co/atM4GstWdI #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/v1vi7yURk6

By Ron van Loon
AI Hype Fails to Boost Productivity, Says Fortune
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Hype Fails to Boost Productivity, Says Fortune

My take on AI productivity in @FortuneMagazine: “Forget the AI bubble. Productivity was weak, and if AI had delivered, productivity would be way up. The Silicon Valley guys say GDP is going to 5% or 6%, but it’s just not happening.” SO...

By Steve Hanke
Catch the Next E‑commerce Wave Before It Closes
SocialApr 11, 2026

Catch the Next E‑commerce Wave Before It Closes

People I know who made tens of millions in ecom: > Got into dropshipping early > Got into Instagram shout-outs before influencer rates exploded > Got into Facebook ads before iOS 14 > Got into white-label before dropshipping got banned everywhere > Got into AI...

By Davie Fogarty
Space Engineer Shares Journey to Inspire Future Explorers
SocialApr 11, 2026

Space Engineer Shares Journey to Inspire Future Explorers

🛰️ I'm Elio — space engineer by trade, storyteller by necessity. I help build and operate the spacecraft that roam Mars and the Moon, and I talk about it here so the next generation of explorers knows the door is...

By The Space Mechanic
AI Disclaimers Undermine Trust in Political Ads
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Disclaimers Undermine Trust in Political Ads

From the American Association of Political Consultants Foundation: The "disclaimer effect" is real. When viewers saw an AI disclosure on a political ad, their trust and receptivity to the message dropped sharply — even when the ad contained no actual...

By Katie Harbath
Houston Prepares to Greet Artemis II Crew Returning From Moon
SocialApr 11, 2026

Houston Prepares to Greet Artemis II Crew Returning From Moon

The stage is set for Houston to welcome the Artemis II crew home from the Moon. https://t.co/Nwu7iSX1i3

By Stephen Clark
Boost Your Brand for Free on SocialBrilliance.ai
SocialApr 11, 2026

Boost Your Brand for Free on SocialBrilliance.ai

do Yourself A Favor Run Your personal brand and your company On SocialBrilliance dot ai you will thank me later it’s free 🔥

By Tatyana Kanzaveli
Hyundai's MobED Redefines Shake-Free Autonomous Transport
SocialApr 11, 2026

Hyundai's MobED Redefines Shake-Free Autonomous Transport

Hyundai’s MobED: Award-Winning Modular #Robot Platform Redefining Shake-Free #Autonomous #Transport via @RealXavier011 #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI https://t.co/ZW7iBhYeCv

By Ron van Loon
Ten Crucial AI Questions Higher Ed Must Address
SocialApr 11, 2026

Ten Crucial AI Questions Higher Ed Must Address

A little earlier than usual, but this week's Substack newsletter asks ten questions about AI and higher education that I think we should be grappling with, and worry that we re not: https://t.co/GF5ktxRFbS

By Andrew Maynard
Aim for $30B Geothermal Build by 2027
SocialApr 11, 2026

Aim for $30B Geothermal Build by 2027

If we put our minds to it we could have $30B of geothermal under construction by the end of 2027. We need greater coordination with the Federal Government, data center companies, and electric utilities.

By Jigar Shah
Design Agentic UX, Not Just APIs, for B2B Success
SocialApr 11, 2026

Design Agentic UX, Not Just APIs, for B2B Success

Every B2B software company is (or should be) building an agentic version of their product. One that can be used programmatically by agents, not just interactively by humans. But, you can't just wrap your existing APIs into an MCP server...

By Dharmesh Shah