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Google Rounds Play Store Icons for a Bubble Look
SocialApr 8, 2026

Google Rounds Play Store Icons for a Bubble Look

Google has increased the corner radius for app icons on the Play Store As you probably noticed in the "New" vs. "Old" comparison, this shift makes the icons look significantly more circular and "bubbly" compared to the previous squircle design....

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
ARK & Cathie Wood Praise Musk's Space Data Center Push
SocialApr 8, 2026

ARK & Cathie Wood Praise Musk's Space Data Center Push

ARK discussing space-based data centers, and @CathieDWood excited that @elonmusk has set his mind to "focus on this space "

By Alexandra Merz
Google’s March 2026 Core Update Rolled Out in 12 Days
SocialApr 8, 2026

Google’s March 2026 Core Update Rolled Out in 12 Days

OK, the March 2026 core update is complete. Now to assess the impact... From Google on X -> The rollout was complete as of April 8, 2026 (at 5:12 ET). So it was 12 days, 4 hours. https://x.com/googlesearchc/status/2041867321552027833

By Glenn Gabe
March Core Update Hits; Easter Traffic Skews Results
SocialApr 8, 2026

March Core Update Hits; Easter Traffic Skews Results

The March Core update has finished rolling out. Keep in mind when looking at your traffic that it included the Easter weekend which often causes seasonal changes for sites. I see a few sites with increases and a number with significant hits....

By Marie Haynes
Scale AI by Redesigning Work: Replace or Augment?
SocialApr 8, 2026

Scale AI by Redesigning Work: Replace or Augment?

The AI super-cycle: from growth to scale. Focus on work redesign: redesign workflows, define where AI replaces vs. augments work https://t.co/hJerCizN1R

By Vala Afshar
New Plan Unveiled for Assembling Post‑ISS Russian Space Complex
SocialApr 8, 2026

New Plan Unveiled for Assembling Post‑ISS Russian Space Complex

The latest scenario for the assembly of the post-ISS ROS complex from Roskosmos and its prime piloted spacecraft developer RKK Energia. Context: https://t.co/81bSOWHp9D https://t.co/5GW8HQkApg

By Anatoly Zak
Build New Relationships to Unlock LinkedIn’s Reach
SocialApr 8, 2026

Build New Relationships to Unlock LinkedIn’s Reach

Why “developing new relationships” is the only sustainable way to force the Linkedin algorithm to show you to new audiences https://t.co/OJa5Sg1oQj via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence

By Tim Hughes
Australia's Utility Solar and Wind Hit 4.7 TWh
SocialApr 8, 2026

Australia's Utility Solar and Wind Hit 4.7 TWh

Australian utility-scale solar and wind generation reaches 4.7TWh in March 2026 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/KdahDOa0NM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI-Powered NotebookLM Gives Investors a Market Edge
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI-Powered NotebookLM Gives Investors a Market Edge

How do you stay ahead of the market? Is traditional research enough? Or is AI the edge we’ve all been waiting for? Find out how NotebookLM transformed my investment process 👇🏻 (no paywall; link below)

By Rene Sellmann
AI Build‑Out to Spark $1T Infrastructure Spend by 2029
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Build‑Out to Spark $1T Infrastructure Spend by 2029

IDC: AI capacity build out drives $1T in infra spending by 2029 - 15X growth since 2023 https://t.co/YrrNmy8LTe

By Vala Afshar
Add Post‑purchase Upsell, Boost Revenue 36% in 30 Days
SocialApr 8, 2026

Add Post‑purchase Upsell, Boost Revenue 36% in 30 Days

1 Today, I was reviewing an account spending $2,200/month with a steady 1.9X ROAS. The founder said, “It’s working… but it doesn’t feel like growth.” There was that subtle doubt — “Is this all it can do?” The gap wasn’t ads — it was...

By Premlata (Meta + Google Ads)
NRH Prevents Age‑related Hearing Loss via Sirt3‑mediated Ferroptosis Suppression
SocialApr 8, 2026

NRH Prevents Age‑related Hearing Loss via Sirt3‑mediated Ferroptosis Suppression

NRH attenuates age-related hearing loss by suppressing cochlear ferroptosis and cellular senescence via Sirt3 activation https://t.co/MOqQblWYNM https://t.co/uhSMXRIxDK

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Limited Mythos Details Fuel Unfounded FUD, Awaiting Evidence
SocialApr 8, 2026

Limited Mythos Details Fuel Unfounded FUD, Awaiting Evidence

It is both annoying and sad to see how this one scorecard release of Anthropic’s Mythos is spreading so much FUD, esp on social media. It’s like the less information released, the more the dramatic assumptions. There’s sparse information - I’ll hold...

By Gergely Orosz
Xcel Minnesota Launches Pioneering Virtual Power Plant
SocialApr 8, 2026

Xcel Minnesota Launches Pioneering Virtual Power Plant

Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its kind virtual power plant #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/ze8g7Dcead

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
NVIDIA Jetson Powers Real-Time AI on Lunar Spacecraft
SocialApr 8, 2026

NVIDIA Jetson Powers Real-Time AI on Lunar Spacecraft

$FLY 🤝 $NVDA “Integrating the NVIDIA Jetson platform into Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft enables autonomous, on-orbit AI processing that transforms raw lunar imagery into actionable insights in real time.” 🚀🌖 https://t.co/Uk3IGXn8jp https://t.co/nqePqTPMlk

By Michael Sheetz
Seeking Practical Tips to Run 754B Model Locally
SocialApr 8, 2026

Seeking Practical Tips to Run 754B Model Locally

does anyone have advice for how to run a 754b parameter model at home? i am quite serious.

By Will Knight
AI‑Assisted Development: Incremental Boost or Enterprise Transformation?
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI‑Assisted Development: Incremental Boost or Enterprise Transformation?

What is the real impact of AI-assisted development in large enterprises? On personal projects, it feels like a step change. At scale, I am not sure yet. Is it incremental or transformational?

By Sean D. Mack
ClearVue Earns IEC Certification for Metal-Backed Panels
SocialApr 8, 2026

ClearVue Earns IEC Certification for Metal-Backed Panels

ClearVue secures IEC certification for metal-backed solar panels #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/XtGcP97nYv

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Claude Opus 4.5 Codes Hour for $0.65 vs $21
SocialApr 8, 2026

Claude Opus 4.5 Codes Hour for $0.65 vs $21

In the METR benchmark: Cost for Claude Opus 4.5 to do 1h coding task: $0.65 Cost to pay humans to do the same: $21 AI is extremely cheap.

By Benjamin Todd
AI Adoption Threatens Tax Base, Prompting Capital Tax Shift
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Adoption Threatens Tax Base, Prompting Capital Tax Shift

OpenAI is starting to think beyond technology and into economic consequences. The concern is that widespread AI adoption could erode the tax base by reducing labor income, putting pressure on systems like Social Security and healthcare. One idea is to shift...

By Spiros Margaris
Mythos Beats Opus 4.6, Elevates Cybersecurity Coding Power
SocialApr 8, 2026

Mythos Beats Opus 4.6, Elevates Cybersecurity Coding Power

Anthropic Mythos: some of the conversation I had with Mike Krieger yesterday at HumanX. "If you look at the system card it vastly outperforms Opus 4.6 on coding, agentic behaviour. So it's an amazing general purpose model already, but it also...

By Ed Ludlow
Business Queries Demand More than Basic SQL Skills
SocialApr 8, 2026

Business Queries Demand More than Basic SQL Skills

There is a gap between knowing SQL and knowing enough SQL to answer the questions a business actually asks. "Show me each customer's rank within their segment." "Give me a running total of revenue by month." "Flag anyone earning above their...

By Karina | Python | Excel | Stats | DataScience | DataAnalytics
DIY Glucose Monitoring Revealed Hidden Liver Disease and Tech Limits
SocialApr 8, 2026

DIY Glucose Monitoring Revealed Hidden Liver Disease and Tech Limits

I spent over a year testing over-the-counter CGMS (also known as glucose biosensors) as a non-diabetic. The process helped me get an official MAFLD diagnosis. It also highlighted the shortcomings of wearable tech, data overload, and how mental health remains...

By Victoria Song
AI Set to Revolutionize Hacking—Follow @Adversariel
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Set to Revolutionize Hacking—Follow @Adversariel

If you want to understand how AI is about to completely change hacking, follow @adversariel.

By Will Knight
5 Years of SaaS SEO Secrets Unlocked
SocialApr 8, 2026

5 Years of SaaS SEO Secrets Unlocked

Reverse-engineered 5 years of SEO knowledge in the SaaS industry to bring you this article 👇🏼

By Flavio Amiel
Enter Pro Bundles AI Models and Backend in One Subscription
SocialApr 8, 2026

Enter Pro Bundles AI Models and Backend in One Subscription

Was scrolling through product updates today like I always do Saw Enter Pro's new drop and literally stopped mid-scroll. wait, I don't need to pay Supabase anymore? One subscription = all top models + real backend?? let me break this down https://t.co/SOyZTu8KmF

By Hasan Toor
Earn a Social Media Marketing Certificate Starting April 29
SocialApr 8, 2026

Earn a Social Media Marketing Certificate Starting April 29

Our 2026 Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising program starts April 29! https://www.nptechforgood.com/certificate-programs/earn-a-certificate-in-social-media-marketing-fundraising-from-nonprofit-tech-for-good/ The three-webinar program provides an honest, practical approach to using social media at a time when organic reach and engagement are at an all-time low. To earn the...

By Heather Mansfield
Google Photos Adds Digital Wardrobe for AI Styling
SocialApr 8, 2026

Google Photos Adds Digital Wardrobe for AI Styling

And since you can connect Google Photos as part of Personal Intelligence, your "Wardrobe" could influence AI responses in Gemini and AI Mode -> Google Photos wants to remember what you wore so you don't have to *Google is working on...

By Glenn Gabe
Export Controls Separate H200 From Vera Rubin Supply Chains
SocialApr 8, 2026

Export Controls Separate H200 From Vera Rubin Supply Chains

Export Controls: National Security Tool or Industrial Policy Lever? H200 exports do not pose a meaningfully trade off against newer Vera Rubin due to distinct supply chains. Yes, have been saying this for some time, fully debunks this TP.... https://t.co/WJlqCYF9zG

By Paul Triolo
Meta's New Attribution Inflates Conversions by 30‑35%
SocialApr 8, 2026

Meta's New Attribution Inflates Conversions by 30‑35%

Meta’s over attribution over performance the last 2 weeks has been absolutely horrendous. Some of the worse case brands are showing 30-35% more conversions on Meta than is being shown on Shopify. Truly feels like they broke something when updating the attribution.

By Kody Nordquist
Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol Onboarding Guide
SocialApr 8, 2026

Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol Onboarding Guide

Focus on ecommerce? -> Google Publishes Universal Commerce Protocol Onboarding Guide (Enabling agentic shopping) "To participate, merchants must complete the technical implementation first, then submit an interest form and wait for approval. Once selected, they can access onboarding in Merchant...

By Glenn Gabe
Sharing Artemis II Coverage with Kids Is Pure Fun
SocialApr 8, 2026

Sharing Artemis II Coverage with Kids Is Pure Fun

it's a lot of fun to show all the Artemis II coverage (photos, interviews) to your kids. highly recommend.

By Sriram Krishnan
Anthropic Flaunts Top AI, Refuses to Release It
SocialApr 8, 2026

Anthropic Flaunts Top AI, Refuses to Release It

anthropic: "our new model scores 99th percentile on everything" also anthropic: "anyway we're not releasing it" the "look what i can do (no you can't have it)" era of ai is so unserious 😭

By Nabil Chiheb
AI Now Drafts Policies Reliably with Peer Review
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Now Drafts Policies Reliably with Peer Review

And instead of having to hand-craft these policies, we now have magical thinking machines that can do it for us, reliably, and with peer review.

By Arvid Kahl
Apple Watch Replaces Whoop with Built‑in Health Apps
SocialApr 8, 2026

Apple Watch Replaces Whoop with Built‑in Health Apps

Ditched whoop for the Apple Watch again, you can just install apps that have recovery, body battery, daily health score

By Sander Belaen
IRS Expands Business Tax Account to More Entities
SocialApr 8, 2026

IRS Expands Business Tax Account to More Entities

The IRS just expanded its Business Tax Account 👀 Access is now available to partnerships
, tax-exempts
, and gov’t entities. The goal is less paper, fewer calls. (I'm a big fan.) Details: https://t.co/TEyOyvkOwg

By Kelly Phillips Erb
Software Update Frenzy Mirrors AI Model Hype
SocialApr 8, 2026

Software Update Frenzy Mirrors AI Model Hype

Everyone suddenly being asked to update all their software and operating systems is going to be the ‘pizza orders near the pentagon’ for major new AI models isn’t it? https://t.co/aHFPp01TiH

By Tom Ellis
AI Eye Scans Reveal Heart Risk, Yet Care Pathway Lags
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Eye Scans Reveal Heart Risk, Yet Care Pathway Lags

My eye doctor gave me a cardiovascular risk score from my retinal scan. New data from ACC.26: an AI system analyzing routine eye exam images identified elevated heart disease risk with 91% sensitivity. Matched the standard cardiologist risk calculator. One in...

By Ami Bhatt, MD
Controversial Drugs Once Feared, Now Offer Hope
SocialApr 8, 2026

Controversial Drugs Once Feared, Now Offer Hope

A decade ago, these drugs tore apart the FDA. Today, they might be some patients’ best hope  Another wonderful piece from @Jasonmmast https://t.co/zOvLrdAPKi via @statnews

By Matthew Herper
Free No‑Spam Countdown Widget for iPhone Homescreen
SocialApr 8, 2026

Free No‑Spam Countdown Widget for iPhone Homescreen

I wanted the simplest-possible customizable countdown widget for my iPhone homescreen that didn't have any spammy features. I couldn't find one that fit the bill, so I tried vibe-coding my own and it went better than expected. I've put it...

By Matt Richardson
Travel‑Ready iPhone Charger: Powering Your Cool Tech
SocialApr 8, 2026

Travel‑Ready iPhone Charger: Powering Your Cool Tech

Cool tech & the cool tech that powers that cool tech #travel #charger #iphone best phone charger

By Brett (brett.tech_)
Simplify Checkout, Double Revenue Faster than More Traffic
SocialApr 8, 2026

Simplify Checkout, Double Revenue Faster than More Traffic

Almost every week, I see accounts spending $2,000/month with decent traffic… but flat revenue. There’s always that quiet thought — “Maybe we just need more volume.” But more traffic was only amplifying the leak. The real issue sat in a weak checkout flow. We...

By Premlata (Meta + Google Ads)
Essential DevOps Toolkit: 9 Tools Every Engineer Needs
SocialApr 8, 2026

Essential DevOps Toolkit: 9 Tools Every Engineer Needs

🚀 Want to break into DevOps? Start HERE. These are the tools every DevOps engineer uses daily 👇🏿 🐧 Linux & Shell – the foundation 🔧 Git & GitHub – version control everything ⚙️ Jenkins – automate build, test, deploy 🏗️ Terraform – infrastructure as...

By AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Beehiiv Article Links Missing Dofollow Attribute, Why?
SocialApr 8, 2026

Beehiiv Article Links Missing Dofollow Attribute, Why?

I wrote articles on @beehiiv with links but they aren't dofollow backlink. Which is weird as I have seen many websites with dofollow backlink from beehiiv posts. Any idea why? Did I do something wrong?

By Pauline Clavelloux
AI Fuels Cyber Arms Race; Speed Decides Advantage
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Fuels Cyber Arms Race; Speed Decides Advantage

AI is set to transform cybersecurity on both sides. New systems from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are making it easier to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks, while defenders are turning to AI to keep up. It is becoming an arms race....

By Spiros Margaris
Simplify Agent Architecture: Choose Workflow Over Multi-Agent
SocialApr 8, 2026

Simplify Agent Architecture: Choose Workflow Over Multi-Agent

You don't need to overcomplicate your Agent Architecture. Do you also jump to multi-agent when a simple workflow would do the job faster, cheaper, and with far less debugging? I made a free Agent Architecture Cheatsheet to help you decide: - Workflow vs...

By Louis Bouchard
SAP Embraces Open Data; ERP Outlook 2026 Discussed
SocialApr 8, 2026

SAP Embraces Open Data; ERP Outlook 2026 Discussed

Podcast Ep267: SAP Partnering With Open Data, State of ERP in 2026, ERP Vendor Blame https://t.co/OpJbrTUVTy

By Eric Kimberling
Free GitHub Repo Becomes Ultimate AI Agent Playground
SocialApr 8, 2026

Free GitHub Repo Becomes Ultimate AI Agent Playground

🚨 A free GitHub repo just became the best place to learn AI agent development in 2026. 70+ working projects. Every framework. Every pattern. All copy-paste ready. It's called Awesome AI Apps and it covers everything from a 3-line weather bot all...

By Hasan Toor
Google Photos Restores Video Editing Effects Feature
SocialApr 8, 2026

Google Photos Restores Video Editing Effects Feature

Google Photos is bringing back Effects in video editing tool which it lost months ago with the redesign ✅ More details - https://t.co/jnAYrfhV83 https://t.co/vhZTAE3E79

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)