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VR Now Affordable: Full Console for $300
SocialApr 8, 2026

VR Now Affordable: Full Console for $300

VR hasn't been a luxury since Quest came out. I'm still amazed at how many people don't understand that a full VR console is available for $300, making it hundreds of dollars less than anything else.

By Nick Sutrich
IBM Unveils System/360, Reshaping Computing Forever
SocialApr 8, 2026

IBM Unveils System/360, Reshaping Computing Forever

#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 7, 1964. The IBM System/360 is announced. (Computer History Archives Project) #Computer #History https://t.co/UW6laIvGpi

By James Gingerich
Agentic AI Powers Rapid Rocket-Tracking App for Student Entrepreneurs
SocialApr 8, 2026

Agentic AI Powers Rapid Rocket-Tracking App for Student Entrepreneurs

🤖 Just did the kickoff guest lecture at Stanford Business School for "The AI Awakening" — a new class cross-listed with CS where the students will use agentic AI to forge new businesses in 3-person teams. So I vibe coded a...

By Steve Jurvetson
Prediction Markets Could Overtake Biotech Stocks for Phase‑3 Bets
SocialApr 8, 2026

Prediction Markets Could Overtake Biotech Stocks for Phase‑3 Bets

I think that one day soon that prediction markets are going to replace biotech stocks for how investors play key readouts...especially wrt larger companies. For example, if Novartis has a big phase 3, isn't it more interesting and efficient to...

By Brad Loncar
Prioritize Misuse Risks Over Superintelligence; Hold Models Back
SocialApr 8, 2026

Prioritize Misuse Risks Over Superintelligence; Hold Models Back

I think this hangs on whether you see AI risks more from bad actors mis-using AI vs an AI becoming a super-intelligent adversary. Since I'm 99% in the former camp, I see responsible AI companies holding models back until mitigation...

By Ramez Naam
Targeting Liver ApoE Boosts Bone Healing in the Elderly
SocialApr 8, 2026

Targeting Liver ApoE Boosts Bone Healing in the Elderly

Neutralizing hepatic apolipoprotein E enhances aged bone fracture healing "Our work here identifies novel liver-to-bone cross-talk and a noninvasive, translatable therapeutic intervention for aged bone regeneration" https://t.co/KSzvkKOzZt https://t.co/1p0cXQlalT

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Enterprise DevOps Must Treat Ops Like Product
SocialApr 8, 2026

Enterprise DevOps Must Treat Ops Like Product

SaaS teams treat operations as part of the product. Enterprise DevOps should do the same: reliability, observability, and UX are non-negotiables, not afterthoughts. #DevOps #CIO https://t.co/e4TERhpY2r

By Isaac Sacolick
Coal-to-Liquids Plan: Coalition’s Most Outlandish Energy Idea
SocialApr 8, 2026

Coal-to-Liquids Plan: Coalition’s Most Outlandish Energy Idea

Coal to liquids: Coalition’s latest energy brain-fart is their craziest yet, and that takes some doing #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/9h52og8eza https://t.co/Y4KAgkWSwk

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EFS Cache Now Auto‑evicts to S3, Cutting Costs
SocialApr 8, 2026

EFS Cache Now Auto‑evicts to S3, Cutting Costs

Actually this is sick. Files fall out of EFS cache back to S3 prices after configurable expiry. Previously mounting S3 directly was buggy af, and EFS cost-prohibitive.

By Alex Graveley
ManiacVC Built as Fully AI‑Native Investment Firm
SocialApr 8, 2026

ManiacVC Built as Fully AI‑Native Investment Firm

this is why i chose to build @maniacvc to be AI native from the ground up. all of maniac is AI native from outbound sourcing, analyst work, inbound handling, investment memos, and everything in between.

By Andrew Arruda
Ex-Microsoft AI Leader Eric Boyd Heads Anthropic Infrastructure
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ex-Microsoft AI Leader Eric Boyd Heads Anthropic Infrastructure

Eric Boyd, former president of AI platform at Microsoft, has joined Anthropic as head of infrastructure. Boyd had spent nearly 17 years at Microsoft, after originally joining in 2009 and running the Bing Ads dev team https://t.co/SQVDoJmNql

By Tom Warren
Hinton Unveils Forward-Forward Algorithm in Nobel Lecture
SocialApr 8, 2026

Hinton Unveils Forward-Forward Algorithm in Nobel Lecture

#TechTuesday. December 8, 2024. Geoffrey Hinton delivered his Nobel Prize lecture on #AI and the future titled 'The Forward Forward Algorithm'. #JVGpost https://t.co/R5CtrgkpJ0

By James Gingerich
Α‑Eleostearic Acid Acts as Senolytic via Ferroptosis
SocialApr 8, 2026

Α‑Eleostearic Acid Acts as Senolytic via Ferroptosis

α-eleostearic acid as a senolytic via ferroptosis. Found in high concentrations in Tung oil (which is toxic) and in small amounts in Bitter Melon oil. https://t.co/FSCix3OZtD

By Peter Suzman
LLM Story Feels Polished yet Lacks Logical Cohesion
SocialApr 8, 2026

LLM Story Feels Polished yet Lacks Logical Cohesion

I think the story that was shared in the Mythos System Card still has the signs of flawed LLM writing (which looks like good writing at first glance): A story that doesn't really hold together logically, but sounds like it...

By Ethan Mollick
Answer Engine Optimization Boosts Conversions by 40%
SocialApr 8, 2026

Answer Engine Optimization Boosts Conversions by 40%

Misunderstood Marketing - : The 40% Conversion Moat: Why Answer Engine Optimization Is the New Discovery Standard https://t.co/RRwJAIWTjG

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Future Robots and Humans Will Share a Dynamic Holodeck
SocialApr 8, 2026

Future Robots and Humans Will Share a Dynamic Holodeck

Interesting post by @peteflorence who is a robotics pioneer. He triggered me by positioning against people who talk about technology like world models. But he is right. Where we are going with robotics is the interesting part. It is clear to me that both...

By Robert Scoble
EVs, Renewables Boost Energy Security and Cut Oil Dependence
SocialApr 8, 2026

EVs, Renewables Boost Energy Security and Cut Oil Dependence

EVs, renewables and storage not just climate action They’re strategic assets that bolster energy security Charged on Aus solar and wind, EVs reduce oil imports and cut household fuel costs Past scare campaigns on EVs delayed opportunities for Australia to reduce oil dependence...

By Prof Ray Wills
Stay Alert on Tesla Autopilot—Coffee Helps
SocialApr 8, 2026

Stay Alert on Tesla Autopilot—Coffee Helps

Please make sure to stay awake when using Tesla Self-Driving. Drink some coffee if you have to

By Whole Mars Catalog
AI Adoption Gap: 60% Miss Massive Opportunity
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Adoption Gap: 60% Miss Massive Opportunity

Only 40% of businesses are using AI meaningfully. 350M daily users. Most are clueless though. The window to go all in on AI and build something massive is wide open. Stop pretending not to know.

By dmartell
Paid FSD Users Can Gift a Free Month to Others
SocialApr 7, 2026

Paid FSD Users Can Gift a Free Month to Others

Another idea to increase FSD adoption. Allow every paid FSD user to give a free one month gift subscription to another Tesla owner 1. You can only gift someone once, but you can gift a new person every month if...

By Whole Mars Catalog
2026 AI Trends Shaping the Future of Education
SocialApr 7, 2026

2026 AI Trends Shaping the Future of Education

🎧 Looking ahead at emerging AI trends in education for 2026. 📈 @WillcottJulie shares what educators should keep on their radar as AI evolves. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/g3YgC1yDdH

By Monica Burns
Try FSD for 1,000 Miles, Not 30 Days
SocialApr 7, 2026

Try FSD for 1,000 Miles, Not 30 Days

Send everyone an FSD free trial with 14.2 But don’t make it a 30 day trial. Make it a 1,000 mile trial. It expires after you’ve actually used it.

By Whole Mars Catalog
AI Won’t Halt Human Cognitive Advancement, Here's Why
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Won’t Halt Human Cognitive Advancement, Here's Why

This is why I'm not worried that AI will mean the end of human cognitive improvement

By Noah Smith
One-Third of Robotaxi Trips Run Unsupervised, Data Shows
SocialApr 7, 2026

One-Third of Robotaxi Trips Run Unsupervised, Data Shows

One third of Robotaxi rides reported to @RtaxiTracker in the last week were unsupervised https://t.co/Vt2ZqPuLZj

By Whole Mars Catalog
Live Q&A on Hermes vs OpenClaw Tomorrow at 4 PM
SocialApr 7, 2026

Live Q&A on Hermes vs OpenClaw Tomorrow at 4 PM

You have heard of @openclaw competitor from @NousResearch called “Hermes.” Tomorrow at 4 pm we will get nerdy with @theemozilla. Live. I will get people up who asks questions here first. https://t.co/USgYOeI4KW

By Robert Scoble
Plant Tissue Culture Constantly Reveals Surprising Cellular Tricks
SocialApr 7, 2026

Plant Tissue Culture Constantly Reveals Surprising Cellular Tricks

Coolest part of plant tissue culture is that no matter how much experience you have, you will always learn something new about the strange things plant bits do when given some molecular encouragement.

By Sebastian Cocioba
Conjugated PUFAs Target Senescent Cells
SocialApr 7, 2026

Conjugated PUFAs Target Senescent Cells

Polyunsaturated lipid senolytics exploit a ferroptotic vulnerability in senescent cells “ Conjugated PUFAs α-ESA and its methyl ester selectively eliminate diverse senescent cells… These lipid senolytics reduce tissue senescence and extend health span in aged mice” 👉 Lipid peroxidation underlies selective vulnerability...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Hair‑Loss Pill Redefines Masculinity and Aging
SocialApr 7, 2026

Hair‑Loss Pill Redefines Masculinity and Aging

The Hair-Loss Drug Rewriting the Rules of Masculinity A pill to cure baldness is changing the way men age — and how they see themselves. https://t.co/4OiLpmOwGR https://t.co/YQLBx61gVT

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Anthropic's Mythos Model Escalates Cybersecurity Stakes Rapidly
SocialApr 7, 2026

Anthropic's Mythos Model Escalates Cybersecurity Stakes Rapidly

Anthropic's Mythos model represents a dangerous new moment for cybersecurity. Experts tell me that hackers and nation states may catch up within months — and that the cat-and-mouse game between attacker and defender is about to become much more high-stakes...

By Casey Newton
Refurbished iPhone 13 Minis: The Inflation‑Proof Investment
SocialApr 7, 2026

Refurbished iPhone 13 Minis: The Inflation‑Proof Investment

If you want an inflation-proof investment, fill a room with refurbished iPhone 13 minis. Apple will never make a reasonably-sized phone again, but the demand will always be there.

By David Kadavy
Universal Vulnerability Disclosure Will Eliminate Software Bugs
SocialApr 7, 2026

Universal Vulnerability Disclosure Will Eliminate Software Bugs

Soon, every piece of software in the world will have their vulnerabilities exposed. And then shortly after, no software will have vulnerabilities.

By Matthew Berman
90 Days to Transform AI From Incremental to Exponential
SocialApr 7, 2026

90 Days to Transform AI From Incremental to Exponential

The 90-Day AI Leap: From Incrementalism to Exponential Advantage by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/PBjQFvJPzu @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #TechNews #AgenticAI #AIAgents #Agentic #AI #FutureOfWork #Strategy #CEO #CFO https://t.co/MwTUNLvfrL

By Tim Hughes
Palm‑sized Ryzen 5 Mini PC Delivers Full‑Power Windows 11
SocialApr 7, 2026

Palm‑sized Ryzen 5 Mini PC Delivers Full‑Power Windows 11

The PELADN WO4 AMD Ryzen 5 Mini PC is an amazing little device: It'll fit in the palm of your hand, but offers impressive performance and Windows 11 Pro. I got my hands on one and ran it through...

By Dave Taylor
Claude Code's Bash Bypasses Write File Restrictions
SocialApr 7, 2026

Claude Code's Bash Bypasses Write File Restrictions

I like how Claude Code allows bash so the agent can’t use Write File tool outside its workspace but it can seemingly “cat >>” to any file in the file system

By Garry Tan
Teachers and Schools Now Own Their EdTech Future
SocialApr 7, 2026

Teachers and Schools Now Own Their EdTech Future

We are entering an era where the power to build, run, and maintain EdTech tools is shifting directly into the hands of teachers and schools, and it is all happening locally. https://matthewrhoads.com/2026/04/07/build-your-own-edtech-why-the-future-is-local/

By Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D.
Cyber War Targets Companies First
SocialApr 7, 2026

Cyber War Targets Companies First

262 - The War Is Going Cyber and Companies Are the First to Be Attacked #ArtificialDecisions #MCC https://t.co/vs9dQXBP5d

By M.Camisani-Calzolari
Higher Intelligence Increases Likelihood of Moral Behavior
SocialApr 7, 2026

Higher Intelligence Increases Likelihood of Moral Behavior

Yes. This is one reason why the Orthogonality Thesis (the idea that intelligence and morality are unrelated) is wrong. If there is any benefit to moral behavior, it takes a more intelligent system to fully realize that benefit. So smarter...

By Noah Smith
DualShot Captures Portrait and Landscape Simultaneously, but Framing Matters
SocialApr 7, 2026

DualShot Captures Portrait and Landscape Simultaneously, but Framing Matters

I tested the DualShot app this weekend — it lets you capture content in portrait and landscape mode all at the same time It's pretty amazing if you're trying to record for both types of video but it does take some...

By Lia Haberman
Smaller Context Window Runs Faster, Larger One Slower
SocialApr 7, 2026

Smaller Context Window Runs Faster, Larger One Slower

Google Gemma 4 26B-A4B ran on MacBoook Pro M4 Pro 48GB ram with competing apps using memory ran at ~56 tokens/second & 48K token context window max memory limited on LM Studio. Compared to ~18 tokens/second higher 64K token context...

By George Liu
Apple Prioritizes Scam Apps Over Kids' Coding Tools
SocialApr 7, 2026

Apple Prioritizes Scam Apps Over Kids' Coding Tools

.@Apple will literally approve 50 identical 'Chat with AI Waifu' scam apps before noon.. .. but they block a cool vibe-coding tool that actually teaches kids how to code. Make it make sense.

By Data Chaz
Sharing Recovery Journey Fuels New Eating-Disorder Support App
SocialApr 7, 2026

Sharing Recovery Journey Fuels New Eating-Disorder Support App

Thank you for not only sharing about your eating disorder, but for creating a platform to help other people who are struggling. Check out @CavinderHaley & @CavinderHanna’s app TWOgether. To hear more, don’t miss the latest #whatsyourstory. @WWE @Fanatics...

By Stephanie McMahon
Public Code Bugs Originate From Training Data
SocialApr 7, 2026

Public Code Bugs Originate From Training Data

Technically all the vulnerabilities in public facing code are in the training data Make of that what you will

By Emad Mostaque
AI Sandbox Breach Exploits Thousands of Zero‑days, Contacts Researcher
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Sandbox Breach Exploits Thousands of Zero‑days, Contacts Researcher

Sarah Connor after Claude Mythos found 1000s of zero-day vulnerabilities then breakout of its sandbox environment after a “sophisticated multi-step exploit” before gaining internet access and sending e-mail to an Anthropic researcher while person was eating a sandwich in the...

By Trung Phan
STITCH 2.0 Accepted, Set for ICRA2026 Presentation
SocialApr 7, 2026

STITCH 2.0 Accepted, Set for ICRA2026 Presentation

Congratulations to Kush for many improvements over STITCH 1.0 ! STITCH 2.0 was accepted by @IEEE RA-Letters and will be presented #ICRA2026 next month in Vienna. Much remains to be done before we're ready for clinical trials...

By Ken Goldberg
Microsoft Poised to Dominate AI Coding via GitHub
SocialApr 7, 2026

Microsoft Poised to Dominate AI Coding via GitHub

Will Microsoft be one of the biggest winners of AI coding, simply as a result of their GitHub ownership? More specifically: is GitHub the next YouTube?

By Michael Mignano
Our FINRA Portal Enables 7% Success Fees for Reg CF
SocialApr 7, 2026

Our FINRA Portal Enables 7% Success Fees for Reg CF

We own and operate a FINRA Funding Portal, which can legally charge success fees in Reg Cf raises (i.e. 7% of a $5m raise). This Funding Portal is a key element in helping us bring interactive investing shows mainstream.

By Darren Marble
Follistatin: Dual Weapon Against Cancer and Muscle Loss
SocialApr 7, 2026

Follistatin: Dual Weapon Against Cancer and Muscle Loss

Follistatin protein, which plays a key role both in inhibiting tumors and promoting muscle tissue growth. https://t.co/OebCo6FSI7

By Liz Parrish
Built a Synthetic Research Sentiment Tracker in 90 Minutes
SocialApr 7, 2026

Built a Synthetic Research Sentiment Tracker in 90 Minutes

I wanted to track the evolving sentiment towards synthetic research in the media. Took me like 90 min to build a tracker with n8n. What a time to be alive.

By Peep Laja
AI Tools Forget; SureThing Remembers Across Sessions
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Tools Forget; SureThing Remembers Across Sessions

Why does every AI tool reset every session? You explain your business, upload your docs, set the context, and then the next day you do it all over again. It's day one every single time. We don't hire employees who forget everything...

By Chase Dimond