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1‑Bit Model Cuts Size 14×, Matches Top LLMs
SocialApr 1, 2026

1‑Bit Model Cuts Size 14×, Matches Top LLMs

This is a very exciting result, but it’s not evidence we’re overbuilding. The hyperscalers know that software and model improvements are driving a lower cost per token. But we’re also very early in the demand curve for tokens.

By Brad Porter
Future Tech Beyond Phones Unveiled with MediaTek
SocialApr 1, 2026

Future Tech Beyond Phones Unveiled with MediaTek

Spending the day with @MediaTek to learn more about what’s coming and I have the feeling we’ll spend little time talking phones https://t.co/Uj9JOH2TLl

By Carolina Milanesi
New Transcriptome Browser Streamlines BLAST DB Creation
SocialApr 1, 2026

New Transcriptome Browser Streamlines BLAST DB Creation

Another feature adding to my terminal plasmid editor is a transcriptome browser. Helps you quickly build blast databases from a heap of transcripts in a single fasta file. Gonna add HMM/Pfam detection and Pfam search. I really love this current...

By Sebastian Cocioba
March Core Update Appears to Influence Rankings
SocialApr 1, 2026

March Core Update Appears to Influence Rankings

GSC has updated as far as March 30 and now I am starting to see some movement that looks like core update impact. Still far too early to investigate or make any conclusions. But yes, it does look like the March...

By Marie Haynes
NASA Shares Live Artemis II Updates Alongside Livestream
SocialApr 1, 2026

NASA Shares Live Artemis II Updates Alongside Livestream

In addition to the livestream, NASA is also posting live Artemis II updates here: https://t.co/9gcpALfGtC

By Marcia Smith
Prompt Injection in LinkedIn Bio Actually Delivered Recipe
SocialApr 1, 2026

Prompt Injection in LinkedIn Bio Actually Delivered Recipe

My silly prompt injection in my LinkedIn bio asking for crème brûlée recipe actually worked

By Jane Manchun Wong
Moon Mission Could Help Humanity Rediscover Earth
SocialApr 1, 2026

Moon Mission Could Help Humanity Rediscover Earth

Science is transcendent -- true to nature in another galaxy on other side of the observable Universe. Humanity could use some of that transcendence here on Earth...by leaving Earth to go to the Moon. "58 Years After ‘Earthrise,’ NASA’s New...

By Janna Levin
AI Shifts Firm: Seniors Rise, Juniors Fall
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Shifts Firm: Seniors Rise, Juniors Fall

Deeply misunderstood. Within firm behavior has shifted dramatically due to AI/LLM implementation. Senior employee value up, junior employee value negative. No fire, no hire… for now.

By Michael Green
Thomson Reuters Ruling Set to Shape All AI Lawsuits
SocialApr 1, 2026

Thomson Reuters Ruling Set to Shape All AI Lawsuits

"the pending appeals in thomson reuters and ongoing litigation in other cases may significantly shape the legal landscape.” 👀 - what gets decided in thomson reuters v. ross will apply to all other AI cases (all 90+ of them right now)

By Andrew Arruda
AI Will Replace Tableau and PowerBI with Instant Dashboards
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Will Replace Tableau and PowerBI with Instant Dashboards

AI is about to kill Tableau and PowerBI. Every dashboard can now be created in seconds with these Free Agents:

By Matt Dancho
Microsoft's Xbox PC Remote Tools Accelerate Game Testing
SocialApr 1, 2026

Microsoft's Xbox PC Remote Tools Accelerate Game Testing

Microsoft has launched new Xbox PC Remote Tools that are designed for developers to deploy, test, and debug PC games to remote Windows devices. Devs don’t need to use the GDK with these tools and they should help speed up...

By Tom Warren
US Modules Launches Texas Solar Panel Assembly Plant
SocialApr 1, 2026

US Modules Launches Texas Solar Panel Assembly Plant

US Modules opens solar panel assembly plant in east-central Texas #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/5vjljqcFwu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
VR‑Controlled Humanoid Robot Safely Welds at Height
SocialApr 1, 2026

VR‑Controlled Humanoid Robot Safely Welds at Height

#VR-Controlled Bipedal Humanoid #Robot Performs High-Altitude Welding Tasks Safely by @BotKepler #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/BLab1fCqBn

By Ron van Loon
AI Transforms Chip Design: Promise and Pitfalls
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Transforms Chip Design: Promise and Pitfalls

Interesting discussion on the opportunities and challenges of using AI in chip design (part 1) https://t.co/izxyUVZPSf #semiEDA #semiconductor #chipdesign @intel @AMD @nvidia @Synopsys @Microsoft @UCBerkeley #agenticAI https://t.co/XGRc1mfUFg

By Ed Sperling
Startups Swarm Mercury for Business and Personal Banking
SocialApr 1, 2026

Startups Swarm Mercury for Business and Personal Banking

LOVE @mercury for business banking services (not an investor but wish I was). 90%+ of startups I work with use them (including myself) and they now have personal banking services... so good.

By Kevin Rose
Chrome Extensions Silently Adding Tracking—Build Your Own
SocialApr 1, 2026

Chrome Extensions Silently Adding Tracking—Build Your Own

I think I'll just vibe code all my Chrome extensions with Claude Code to avoid having to use any and being dependent on someone getting bribed to add malware to their extension It's not a question IF it happens, just WHEN

By Pieter Levels
Customers Choose Vertical SaaS to Avoid AI Overhype
SocialApr 1, 2026

Customers Choose Vertical SaaS to Avoid AI Overhype

Former head of M&A at $CSU on why the AI risk is overblown "At the end of the day, basically why customers use Constellation of vertical market software providers is to make the managing of their own business easier. They don't...

By Speedwell Research
AI‑Assisted Development: Small Gains or Ten‑fold Leap?
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI‑Assisted Development: Small Gains or Ten‑fold Leap?

What is the actual impact of AI-assisted development in large enterprises? On my own projects, it feels like a step change. But at scale? Is it 10 percent faster or 10x?

By Sean D. Mack
BObsweep MAXIM: The Ferrari of Robot Vacuums
SocialApr 1, 2026

BObsweep MAXIM: The Ferrari of Robot Vacuums

With its amazing features and capabilities, I'm not exaggerating when I call the @bObsweep MAXIM Robot Vacuum and Mop the "Ferrari of robot vacuum cleaners". Watch my video to see why it finally offers a clean that other devices just...

By Dave Taylor
Sustainable Infrastructure Essential for Scalable Digital Growth
SocialApr 1, 2026

Sustainable Infrastructure Essential for Scalable Digital Growth

As data demand grows, so does its carbon footprint. Sustainability must be built into infrastructure. From efficient systems to lower-carbon materials, change is underway. Digital growth will only scale if it’s sustainable. https://t.co/N8XkUfJf6L

By Cristina Dolan
Restrict Agent Permissions to Mitigate Data Exfiltration
SocialApr 1, 2026

Restrict Agent Permissions to Mitigate Data Exfiltration

Why I am using agents on locked down sandboxes on EC2 instances and still have more to do. I don’t give agents credentials for the most part. The data needs to somehow be exfiltrated and sent back to the attacker....

By Teri Radichel
New Scalable Method Improves LLM Evaluation Beyond Benchmarks
SocialApr 1, 2026

New Scalable Method Improves LLM Evaluation Beyond Benchmarks

The current science of evaluating AI models, such as primarily relying on benchmarks, is far from optimal. @Nature today a new scalable way used to assess 15 LLMs with absolute demand scales, enhancing predictor power and expandability https://t.co/fH2k1WrsHX https://t.co/k2L5QdyMeh

By Eric Topol
AI Agents Challenge Vendor Control Over Software Use
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Agents Challenge Vendor Control Over Software Use

We’re about to spend the next decade in tech arguing about something that used to feel settled: who actually gets to decide how software is used once it’s deployed. For most of the last 30 years, the answer was straightforward. The...

By Brendan Keeler
Pick the Right System: WMS, SCM, or ERP
SocialApr 1, 2026

Pick the Right System: WMS, SCM, or ERP

Automate warehouse processes with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Choose between best-of-breed WMS, broader supply chain management solutions, or comprehensive ERP systems that cover financials, inventory, CRM, and HR. #WMS #SupplyChain https://t.co/9wuuojXMdF

By Eric Kimberling
Amazon AI Chatbot Ads Get Few Clicks, Cost Half the Price
SocialApr 1, 2026

Amazon AI Chatbot Ads Get Few Clicks, Cost Half the Price

88 clicks versus 500K. Whoa -> More data about ads in AI: Amazon's "sponsored prompts" for its Rufus AI assistant are yielding significantly lower traffic than traditional ads, but are more cost-effective "Amazon’s new form of chatbot ads have only...

By Glenn Gabe
Oracle Embeds Agentic AI Directly Into Fusion Cloud Workflows
SocialApr 1, 2026

Oracle Embeds Agentic AI Directly Into Fusion Cloud Workflows

1/ For those tracking the enterprise agentic AI race closely, @Oracle just made a significant move. They didn’t launch another agent framework or chatbot layer. They dropped new agentic apps embedded directly inside Fusion Cloud workflows. This is a key architectural play.

By Dion Hinchcliffe
SpaceX Rumored to Acquire Globalstar at SatShow 2026
SocialApr 1, 2026

SpaceX Rumored to Acquire Globalstar at SatShow 2026

"Rumors that SpaceX will buy GlobalStar were the buzz at SatShow 2026 last week." https://t.co/YuUnHqkpoE “I think everyone’s convinced that there will be a sale of Globalstar,” @TMFAssociates , founder of the satellite research firm TMF Associates, told @malleven33

By Mike Dano
AI Agents Cause Job Loss, Developers Feel Guilty
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Agents Cause Job Loss, Developers Feel Guilty

The guilt of building AI agents that have led to lay-offs https://t.co/6GeZKoMlRW via @YouTube #layoff #jobloss #artificialintelligence #AI #AIagent @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 @tewoz...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Copper Demand Set to Surge Across Infrastructure, Tech, and Defense
SocialApr 1, 2026

Copper Demand Set to Surge Across Infrastructure, Tech, and Defense

Road Ahead 1. Data Centers, $2.5T Capex. 2. $2T US Power Grid Rebuild - copper, aluminum. 3. Currency Debasement: USA $1.9% Defecit / 6.2% of GDP vs 3% average last 40 years. 4. Re-Build: Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, Israel - copper. 5. Robotics -...

By Lawrence McDonald
Tesla FSD Deftly Weaves Through Downtown Traffic Obstacles
SocialApr 1, 2026

Tesla FSD Deftly Weaves Through Downtown Traffic Obstacles

Living downtown you see a lot of this, people just in the way. I have to admit, Tesla's FSD did a pretty good job of navigating around these obstacles. The parked truck and the parked car, with a third vehicle moving around...

By Driven By EVs
Chinese Chipmakers Seize Half of Market as Nvidia Wanes
SocialApr 1, 2026

Chinese Chipmakers Seize Half of Market as Nvidia Wanes

Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks Nvidia's share has gone from 95 to basically 0 in the data center, except for legacy GPUs. With H200s on the way, this could change.... https://t.co/KeYmyyAu7C

By Paul Triolo
Artemis II Fueling Progresses Smoothly, Sparking Cautious Optimism
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis II Fueling Progresses Smoothly, Sparking Cautious Optimism

Excited to see that the Artemis II fueling is going so well, but can't but feel ... https://t.co/gJGnTj2Cc7

By Eric Berger
Artemis Repeats Apollo’s Uneconomic, Bureaucratic Moon Missteps
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis Repeats Apollo’s Uneconomic, Bureaucratic Moon Missteps

I'm genuinely excited to see America headed back to the Moon. But Artemis is a moondoggle and shows we haven't learned the deepest lessons of the Apollo era. Remember that Apollo did *not* result in durable progress in space. It marked...

By Blake Scholl
US Hits Record 18.9 GW Energy Storage in 2025
SocialApr 1, 2026

US Hits Record 18.9 GW Energy Storage in 2025

US installs record 18.9 GW of energy storage in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/y8DCRggizl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Shark Tank's $700K Rejection Became $1B Sale
SocialApr 1, 2026

Shark Tank's $700K Rejection Became $1B Sale

In 2013, Shark Tank rejected this “useless” doorbell. The company asked for $700K investment. The Sharks laughed. But 5 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1B... And Shaq invested $1M of his OWN money into the business. Here's the story...

By Early Startup Days
FCC Backs US Drone Industry Amid Anduril Showcase
SocialApr 1, 2026

FCC Backs US Drone Industry Amid Anduril Showcase

AMERICAN DRONE DOMINANCE I just visited with Anduril for demonstrations of their drone & counter-drone technologies. Today, the FCC is launching a proceeding to support our domestic drone industry. President Trump has been clear that America’s innovators will lead the way. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/IETZQ5S08H

By Brendan Carr
AI Connector Could Have Revolutionized Pre‑Oracle NetSuite
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Connector Could Have Revolutionized Pre‑Oracle NetSuite

I Used NetSuite Before Oracle Bought It. The New AI Connector Service Would Have Changed Everything. https://t.co/MvmEO5k2KP

By Shashi Bellamkonda
AI Script Analyzer Quilty Delivers Jaw‑Dropping Insights
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Script Analyzer Quilty Delivers Jaw‑Dropping Insights

New @TheWrap: Don't drop your agent just yet. We tried Quilty, a new AI tool that promises to analyze and provide insightful feedback on your scripts, feeding it the screenplays for “Sinners,” “Barbie,” “Christy” and “Die Hard,." The results left us slack-jawed. https://t.co/ux0gB0XBTN

By Sharon Waxman
Chief Communicators Lag in AI Adoption, Need Faster IT Enablement
SocialApr 1, 2026

Chief Communicators Lag in AI Adoption, Need Faster IT Enablement

AI can transform how Chief Communicators communicate, and it’s surprising how few are using it. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) just surveyed more than 200 corporate affairs and communication leaders at large companies. 68% of them described their team as “AI...

By Nancy Duarte
Seeking Testers for Advanced Agent Workflow Project
SocialApr 1, 2026

Seeking Testers for Advanced Agent Workflow Project

Looking for more people to try out something I've been working on. Comment below if you're running sophisticated agent workflows.

By Matthew Berman
Firma Power Delivers Clean, Firm Grid‑connected Portfolios
SocialApr 1, 2026

Firma Power Delivers Clean, Firm Grid‑connected Portfolios

Amen. This is what Firma Power is focused on delivering clean firm portfolios of grid-connected assets. This is the way...

By Jesse D. Jenkins
March Sets Record: More Robots Built Than Ever
SocialApr 1, 2026

March Sets Record: More Robots Built Than Ever

March marked a milestone: more robots manufactured than in our whole history to date. Congrats to everyone at BotQ who manufacture F.03 robots, made in California. https://t.co/10e0D5mN5k

By Brett Adcock
Claude Code Turns AI Prompts Into Self‑Driving Execution
SocialApr 1, 2026

Claude Code Turns AI Prompts Into Self‑Driving Execution

AI is like a GPS, but Claude Code is like a self-driving car. It doesn't give you a to-do list, it executes the list. You're not the middleman between AI and the tool where the work actually happens anymore. It just does...

By Corey Haines
Artemis Astronauts Brave Unproven Systems on Moon Mission
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis Astronauts Brave Unproven Systems on Moon Mission

Imagine the sheer courage of today's Artemis astronauts: testing aspects of the Orion capsule, a new and more distant orbit around the moon, a heat shield that previously disappointed, and...worst of all...an as yet untested. . . um. . ....

By Janna Levin
Memory Shortage Will Persist for Years, Says Cantor
SocialApr 1, 2026

Memory Shortage Will Persist for Years, Says Cantor

$MU Cantor gets it. We don’t have enough and won’t have enough memory for many years. https://t.co/RVEiSu5wgd

By Daniel Newman
Supply Chain Memory Issues Set to Worsen Next Year
SocialApr 1, 2026

Supply Chain Memory Issues Set to Worsen Next Year

Came across some interesting things from supply chain friendlies on memory. And... Not going to get better anytime soon. Next year will be worse than this year.

By Ben Bajarin
AI-Powered Personalization Boosts Diabetes Control and Reduces Medication
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI-Powered Personalization Boosts Diabetes Control and Reduces Medication

The transformative use of AI in healthcare isn't just about discovering new drugs and treatments — it's also about applying the known science to our daily behaviors in new ways. A great example comes from a recent study by Dr....

By Arianna Huffington
FDA Threatens Unprecedented Ban Lift on Untested Injectables
SocialApr 1, 2026

FDA Threatens Unprecedented Ban Lift on Untested Injectables

If FDA does this, which is highly likely succumbing to pressure from RFK Jr, it crosses a new red line and, as far as I know, is unprecedented. Lifting a ban on drugs that are injected into the bloodstream without...

By Eric Topol
Scaling Quality Early Literacy Through AI-Powered One‑On‑One Support
SocialApr 1, 2026

Scaling Quality Early Literacy Through AI-Powered One‑On‑One Support

The biggest barrier to solving early literacy? Our latest guest on Class Disrupted argues that it’s how we scale good instruction without losing sight of relationships. Diane Tavenner and I sat down with @mattpasternack, CEO of @once_reading, an AI-powered software...

By Michael B. Horn