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Booster 19 Conducts Tests to Activate Pad 2
SocialMar 9, 2026

Booster 19 Conducts Tests to Activate Pad 2

Here's the official word: Booster 19 will perform a series of tests to activate Pad 2. ❤️🚀 https://t.co/XaOvA5XgFg

By Felix Schlang
Low‑budget Ads Often Beat Polished Productions
SocialMar 9, 2026

Low‑budget Ads Often Beat Polished Productions

Like it or not... In my experience, low production jenky ads almost always outperform more well thought out, highly produced ads. I want to be wrong. Because highly produced stuff is fun to make. Anyway have a diff experience/result?

By Sam Parr
Human Oversight Essential: Owners Remain Accountable for AI‑Driven CX
SocialMar 9, 2026

Human Oversight Essential: Owners Remain Accountable for AI‑Driven CX

Even with AI, business process owners remain accountable for customer experience. AI agents need human governance and oversight to prevent them from going awry, as AI currently lacks human-like judgment. #AI #BusinessProcess #CustomerExperience https://t.co/rFquTf4QxN

By Eric Kimberling
Foundation Models Set to Transform Drug Discovery
SocialMar 9, 2026

Foundation Models Set to Transform Drug Discovery

Would you like to hear an opinion on how the future of drug discovery will look like as foundation models become more capable in drug discovery tasks? Check out our dialogue and the first pilot with the foundation model genius @ramin_m_h...

By Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD
Dump AST Branch for Full Code Coverage Before Refactoring
SocialMar 9, 2026

Dump AST Branch for Full Code Coverage Before Refactoring

if you've noticed dead code or messy refactors from claude or codex, tell them to dump the related AST branch from a tool before starting this'll give it every class & function name instead of it relying only on search as...

By Aaron Ng
Drones Refuel Mid‑Air Using Power‑Line Charging
SocialMar 9, 2026

Drones Refuel Mid‑Air Using Power‑Line Charging

Power-Line Charging #Drone: Aerial #Robotics That Refuel Mid-Air by @x_viral_vibes #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/Pt5nJhTEyo

By Ron van Loon
X Users Prefer Personal Product Endorsements Over Ads
SocialMar 9, 2026

X Users Prefer Personal Product Endorsements Over Ads

X/twitter is about individual expression and has the most sophisticated community — I don’t think they default to clicking on ads (or being influenced by ads) like the drones on FB or instagram Endorsements of products might work better… ie...

By Jason Calacanis
Tesla Leads the Way in Consumer Autonomy
SocialMar 9, 2026

Tesla Leads the Way in Consumer Autonomy

“We view [Tesla] as the current leader in consumer autonomy,” BofA equity analyst Alexander Perry 🤔

By Alan Ohnsman
Sony Cuts Storage 91% and Costs Half with Spanner
SocialMar 9, 2026

Sony Cuts Storage 91% and Costs Half with Spanner

"Sony Interactive recently rebuilt Entitlements from the ground up on Google Cloud Spanner, cutting storage by 91%, reducing costs by half (~48%), and completing the entire migration with zero downtime on a live production system." https://t.co/KpfYKfgaSE https://t.co/N2JO6jwxkn

By Richard Seroter
Engineers Embrace AI, Yet Trust Remains Minimal
SocialMar 9, 2026

Engineers Embrace AI, Yet Trust Remains Minimal

86% of Engineers in the US Are Using AI. Only 6% Trust It Without Hesitation. (2026 Study) While adoption of AI is widespread, only 6% of engineers actually trust AI results without hesitation, while the rest either verify every result (89%)...

By Jim Stroud
Own Your Data: Open-Source Agents Over SaaS Giants
SocialMar 9, 2026

Own Your Data: Open-Source Agents Over SaaS Giants

New agent technology dropping at a consistent pace… Notion, Google and Microsoft all dropped respectable agents in the same week. I’m going to stay in the minority of users and focus on making the cross-platform, open source project @openclaw work OC...

By Jason Calacanis
Worrying About Credit Card Fraud Isn't Rational
SocialMar 9, 2026

Worrying About Credit Card Fraud Isn't Rational

While no one wants to deal with credit card fraud, is it rational to worry about it, especially selectively? Here's why I think the answer is "no." https://t.co/YrRjx9Mdvr

By Ben Schlappig
Safe‑Harbored Panels Drive Six‑Project Solar Acquisition
SocialMar 9, 2026

Safe‑Harbored Panels Drive Six‑Project Solar Acquisition

Safe-harbored panel strategy enables acquisition of six-project community solar portfolio #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Cr4Jue98Yl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Compute Limits or Surplus Define Meta's Ad Revenue Future
SocialMar 9, 2026

Compute Limits or Surplus Define Meta's Ad Revenue Future

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Meta's investments into GEM and its LLaTTE architecture, and last week, I wrote about Meta's use of LLMs for ad re-ranking (prioritizing the ad shown from a candidate set). Both of these approaches are...

By Eric Seufert
LLMs: Math Beneath Language, Still Astonishing
SocialMar 9, 2026

LLMs: Math Beneath Language, Still Astonishing

LLMs feel intelligent because language feels intelligent But under the hood it’s math Vectors Probabilities Token predictions Still ✨amazing✨ though

By DevOps Girl
Bootstrapped Founder Scales to $4M ARR with Ten Employees
SocialMar 9, 2026

Bootstrapped Founder Scales to $4M ARR with Ten Employees

He planned to go full-time in 2020. COVID happened. He kept his job. Didn't quit until $500K ARR. "I've got family that relies on this." Joel Griffith bootstrapped Browserless to nearly $4M ARR with under 10 people. https://t.co/eAgxCVuXB4

By Omer Khan
Omnisend Guarantees 5-Day Full Migration, Done Personally
SocialMar 9, 2026

Omnisend Guarantees 5-Day Full Migration, Done Personally

Most software companies tell you migration is easy. Then they hand you a help doc and disappear. Omnisend did something different. Their leadership team migrated brands themselves. Felt the friction. Found the answer. Now they handle the entire process for you. 5 days. Start...

By Taylor Holiday
AI-Driven Workflows Boost Cyber Risk; Security Platforms Poised for Growth
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI-Driven Workflows Boost Cyber Risk; Security Platforms Poised for Growth

As AI agents begin operating across enterprise systems, cybersecurity becomes even more critical. Autonomous workflows increase API calls, expand attack surfaces, and accelerate the speed of cyber threats. Security platforms that combine AI detection, real-time telemetry, and integrated infrastructure are becoming...

By Sergey CYW
Origin Energy Commissions 650 MWh Grid‑forming BESS in Australia
SocialMar 9, 2026

Origin Energy Commissions 650 MWh Grid‑forming BESS in Australia

Origin Energy’s 650MWh grid-forming BESS begins commissioning in Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/61QbfMJxsW

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Vegan, Net‑Zero Homes Blend Japanese‑Shaker Minimalism
SocialMar 9, 2026

Vegan, Net‑Zero Homes Blend Japanese‑Shaker Minimalism

"The new structures would need to settle gently into the landscape while meeting passive house and net-zero standards, adhere to a strictly vegan material palette, and channel a restrained Japanese-Shaker sensibility." 🥦🌞 #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/WXbkAIbKSQ https://t.co/zWCzag2ZOA

By Elrond Burrell
Refresh Tiny Touchpoints to Revive B2B Campaigns
SocialMar 9, 2026

Refresh Tiny Touchpoints to Revive B2B Campaigns

As a B2B marketer, have you ever hit campaign fatigue? That moment when performance keeps dipping, you’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to work. It happens to the best of us, especially if we lean on the same channels over...

By Pam Didner
Silfab Solar Plant Shut Down After Chemical Spill
SocialMar 9, 2026

Silfab Solar Plant Shut Down After Chemical Spill

Silfab solar cell manufacturing site temporarily closed after chemical incident #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/wPNqIx1Taf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
This Week's Top Exploits: Qualcomm, iOS, AirSnitch, Vibe Malware
SocialMar 9, 2026

This Week's Top Exploits: Qualcomm, iOS, AirSnitch, Vibe Malware

⚡ Weekly Recap: Qualcomm 0-Day, iOS Exploit Chains, AirSnitch Attack & Vibe-Coded Malware https://t.co/fIYq27CN68 https://t.co/fsqh6jPvJv

By Eric Vanderburg
MacBook Air M5: The Best Ultraportable Yet
SocialMar 9, 2026

MacBook Air M5: The Best Ultraportable Yet

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) is still the best ultraportable I've ever used — and I wrote this review on it https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-m5-review

By Lance Ulanoff
Warehouse-Scale Computing Fuels Next Semiconductor Boom
SocialMar 9, 2026

Warehouse-Scale Computing Fuels Next Semiconductor Boom

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #EPDT The Semiconductor EPDT Article On Warehouse-Scale Computing: 1/ - Published In Electronic Product Design And Test (EPDT), My Latest Article Explains Why Warehouse Scale Computing (WSC) Is Emerging As A Foundational Architecture Driving Modern Semiconductor Demand And...

By Chetan Arvind Patil
February 2026 Digital & Email Marketing Highlights
SocialMar 9, 2026

February 2026 Digital & Email Marketing Highlights

The Last Word on February 2026: A roundup of #digitalmarketing and #emailmarketing articles, posts, and social buzz you might have missed last month… https://t.co/R7ABOWoDIi https://t.co/hTXFy4YjBY

By Chad S. White
AI-Driven Eligibility Redefines Marketing Decision-Making
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI-Driven Eligibility Redefines Marketing Decision-Making

Learn more about the future of marketing as AI visibility to eligibility transforms how decisions are made in advertising and beyond. https://t.co/8pkrAjZI1x via @purnavirji, @sejournal

By Tom Pick
Shopify's Growth Fuels a Surge in Scams
SocialMar 9, 2026

Shopify's Growth Fuels a Surge in Scams

Shopify's ecosystem is now mature enough to have more bad actors than any of us can stop. - Shopify app store: people clone your app. - Shopify agencies: people impersonate you. - Shopify merchants: people clone your store or use it to test...

By Kurt Elster
US Deploys Ukrainian Drone Interceptors to Middle East
SocialMar 9, 2026

US Deploys Ukrainian Drone Interceptors to Middle East

The US Army is rushing Ukrainian cheap drone interceptors to the Middle East, which is a hugely welcome development. These are cost-effective, battlefield-tested solutions for defeating Shaheds & should proliferate quickly. https://t.co/bfY0oYf45R

By Stacie Pettyjohn
Mixed-Module Sourcing Boosts FEOC Compliance Outcomes
SocialMar 9, 2026

Mixed-Module Sourcing Boosts FEOC Compliance Outcomes

Could mixed-module sourcing give more than mixed results for FEOC compliance? #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/YidQzjWZo0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Microsoft's New Cowork Clone Raises Transparency and Longevity Concerns
SocialMar 9, 2026

Microsoft's New Cowork Clone Raises Transparency and Longevity Concerns

Microsoft seems to be launching its own branded version of Cowork (though I hesitate to discuss products I haven’t tried) A big question is whether it will continue to use lower-end models without telling you. Also whether it will keep up...

By Ethan Mollick
Lemon Adds 10 Hours Weekly by Auto‑clustering Feedback
SocialMar 9, 2026

Lemon Adds 10 Hours Weekly by Auto‑clustering Feedback

Product Managers: your week just got 10 hours longer. The amount of time we waste clustering raw user feedback or formatting Jira tickets is insane. With Lemon, you just highlight the messy notes, press Ctrl, and say "cluster this into 3...

By Hasan Toor
China's Chip Sector Demands State Aid for AI Supremacy
SocialMar 9, 2026

China's Chip Sector Demands State Aid for AI Supremacy

China’s chip industry seeks more state support for AI dominance Scholars and entrepreneurs in semiconductor sector urge Beijing to regulate prices of AI computing power, leverage strategic raw materials and fund tech solutions for self-reliance https://t.co/hbIwwTM12K via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
China Rushes to Adopt OpenClaw for Everything
SocialMar 9, 2026

China Rushes to Adopt OpenClaw for Everything

OpenClaw fever: why is China rushing to ‘raise a lobster’? Chinese consumers are using OpenClaw for everything from stock picking and report writing to slide decks, emails and coding Wait, thought US was "winning"? https://t.co/VXuCPQLiPz via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
Meta's AI Analyst Can't Grasp Business Fundamentals, Risks Spend
SocialMar 9, 2026

Meta's AI Analyst Can't Grasp Business Fundamentals, Risks Spend

Meta just dropped a $2B AI agent inside your Ads Manager. Everyone's asking if they should test it. • It pulls reports • Does audience research • Analyzes campaign data But it can’t: • Create campaigns • Change bids • Touch your budget It's an analyst sitting...

By Kody Nordquist
Chinese Cities Subsidize OpenClaw Despite Privacy Trade‑offs
SocialMar 9, 2026

Chinese Cities Subsidize OpenClaw Despite Privacy Trade‑offs

Chinese local governments offer OpenClaw subsidies as security questions linger Shenzhen and Wuxi pledge subsidies to fuel OpenClaw adoption even as analysts warn of a ‘tricky trade-off between ease of use and privacy’ https://t.co/L1hQozQ83s via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
Andreessen: AI Will Replace Everything Except Pure Art
SocialMar 9, 2026

Andreessen: AI Will Replace Everything Except Pure Art

Marc Andreessen: AI will replace all the jobs I've never done. But mine? Pure art. Can't be automated. https://t.co/g1J1r81H0c

By Rebecca Bellan
Virtual Power Plants Quickly Stabilize State Electricity Bills
SocialMar 9, 2026

Virtual Power Plants Quickly Stabilize State Electricity Bills

Jigar Shah sees virtual power plants as the fastest way for states to stabilize electric bills #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/3OfaRaDPp7

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Bilt Card Subjects Rent Payments to CARD Act Rules
SocialMar 9, 2026

Bilt Card Subjects Rent Payments to CARD Act Rules

Either rent/mortgage payments are via Bilt card (CARD Act, TILA apply) or they are not. I suspect some users' confusion is due to Bilt's communication of how housing payments work in "Bilt 2.0" https://t.co/vORPcpuwYe

By Jason Mikula
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Set to Disrupt Industry
SocialMar 9, 2026

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Set to Disrupt Industry

The MacBook Neo ‘isn’t leaving rivals room’... Apple's $599 laptop is about to rattle the entire computing industry based on my own hands-on and speaking with analysts https://t.co/u2vmIdjyCN

By Mark Spoonauer
CLI‑first Analytics: DuckDB, MotherDuck, and Rill Empower Agents
SocialMar 9, 2026

CLI‑first Analytics: DuckDB, MotherDuck, and Rill Empower Agents

CLI-first is eating development. Email, calendar—they all have CLIs now. Why not your business metrics? For data/analytics engineers building with agents: DuckDB + MotherDuck + Rill give you an agentfriendly, #localfirst frontend—exact context via SQL and YAML. https://www.rilldata.com/blog/building-an-agent-friendly-local-first-analytics-stack-with-motherduck-and-rill

By SSP Data
Human-in-the-Loop: AI vs Judgment on Brainfood Live
SocialMar 9, 2026

Human-in-the-Loop: AI vs Judgment on Brainfood Live

Ai recommendation vs Human judgement - what does it really mean to be a human-in-the-loop? Doing this debate on Brainfood Live this Friday

By Hung Lee
Unmanned Ships Signal New Defense Inflection Point
SocialMar 9, 2026

Unmanned Ships Signal New Defense Inflection Point

Truist note re Iranian conflict and autonomous sea power: @TheTerminal “We believe the impending shift toward unmanned maritime systems in the Persian Gulf represents the next major inflection point for defense technology, mirroring the rapid ‘Ukraine-style’ adoption cycle."

By Ed Ludlow
AI iMessage Buddy Plans Your Weekend Instantly
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI iMessage Buddy Plans Your Weekend Instantly

This is the future of local discovery. An AI that texts you back on iMessage - no app, no login, no scroll hole. Just send your mood, playlist, or craving. It plans your weekend. The best products don't feel like products. They feel like a...

By Hasan Toor
Utah's AI Prescription Plan Faces Conflict‑of‑interest Critique
SocialMar 9, 2026

Utah's AI Prescription Plan Faces Conflict‑of‑interest Critique

Appropriate critique of Utah going with AI for prescriptions based on a @Doctronic preprint written by the company, by @JosephSakran gift link https://t.co/HcFqBy86wb https://t.co/QpVA7HGjRT

By Eric Topol
Robotic Plastering Machine Automates Construction Walls
SocialMar 9, 2026

Robotic Plastering Machine Automates Construction Walls

#Robotic Wall Plastering Machine Brings Automation to Construction by @gigadgets_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/HQWA6OVy1F

By Ron van Loon
Telecoms Transform Into Real‑Time, Self‑Optimizing AI Orchestrators
SocialMar 9, 2026

Telecoms Transform Into Real‑Time, Self‑Optimizing AI Orchestrators

As 5G, IoT, and Agentic AI converge, telecom networks are no longer passive infrastructure, they’re becoming adaptive, self-optimizing systems that sense, decide, and act in real time. How connectivity is evolving from moving data to orchestrating intelligence ⬇️ Read: ➡️ https://t.co/uwh6kF4fVy #AI...

By Harold Sinnott
Innovative Pitch Self-Selects Ideal Sales Talent for Clay
SocialMar 9, 2026

Innovative Pitch Self-Selects Ideal Sales Talent for Clay

Definitely the most innovative, modern pitch I've seen for hiring salespeople. Will self-select the right profiles and attitudes for Clay.

By Chris Fralic
Even AI Creators Aren't Immune to Automation
SocialMar 9, 2026

Even AI Creators Aren't Immune to Automation

Even AI experts aren’t immune to the disruption they helped create. A machine learning engineer who thought his role was safe from automation was told AI could eventually replace much of his work. The lesson is becoming clear, no profession is entirely...

By Spiros Margaris