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Undeniable Offers Make Prospects Click Before They’re Ready
SocialJan 18, 2026

Undeniable Offers Make Prospects Click Before They’re Ready

If your offer doesn’t get people to stop, it’s a line of copy. • A real offer makes them curious. • A great offer makes them hesitate. • A strong offer makes them click before they’re ready. People buy because...

By Kody Nordquist
Robot Dogs Join Firefighters on Frontlines
SocialJan 18, 2026

Robot Dogs Join Firefighters on Frontlines

Firefighting #Robot Dogs: Brave Machines on the Frontline by @chris_j_paxton #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/8ebrMXz6ms

By Ronald van Loon
I’m Unable to Create a Headline without Knowing the Content of the Link. Could You Provide a Brief Summary of...
SocialJan 18, 2026

I’m Unable to Create a Headline without Knowing the Content of the Link. Could You Provide a Brief Summary of...

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By Hunter Walk
AI-Generated Musicians Redefine the Music Creation Process
SocialJan 18, 2026

AI-Generated Musicians Redefine the Music Creation Process

#AI-Generated Musicians Are Changing How Music Is Made by @anand_narang #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #Technology https://t.co/vPK6SNlwOY

By Ronald van Loon
Menteebot Introduces Agile Humanoid Automation Vision
SocialJan 18, 2026

Menteebot Introduces Agile Humanoid Automation Vision

Menteebot Unveiled: Mentee #Robotics’ Vision for Agile Humanoid #Automation by @MenteeBot #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/bvRxZEhgrR

By Ronald van Loon
Humanoid Robots Fail Commercially, Fit only Entertainment
SocialJan 18, 2026

Humanoid Robots Fail Commercially, Fit only Entertainment

The simple reality that everyone is finally is waking up to is that humanoid robots actually suck for commercial applications. They’re slow, they’re weak, they’re expensive, they’re power hungry, and they’re dangerous. They’re at best entertainment robots for...

By Brad Porter
Qijia Q1 Enhances Home and Facility Elderly Care
SocialJan 18, 2026

Qijia Q1 Enhances Home and Facility Elderly Care

RobotGym’s Qijia Q1 Supports Elderly Care at Home and in Facilities by @IntEngineering #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/dN3dIs9XrV

By Ronald van Loon
How an 11‑Million‑Pound Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad
SocialJan 18, 2026

How an 11‑Million‑Pound Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad

If you’ve ever wondered how you get an 11 million pound moon rocket 🚀 to the launch pad…now you know. I’ll never complain about my gas mileage again. ⛽️😳 #artemis | #NASA | #moonrocket | #nasaartemis | #artemisii

By Kate Magill (ThePlaneKate)
Exploring AI, Economics, and Faith at Davos
SocialJan 17, 2026

Exploring AI, Economics, and Faith at Davos

Very excited to be speaking at Davos at the House of God and a few other Houses with a new speech called, "The Inmost Core of Reality." I'll be focusing on aspects of AI (all methods and types, not just...

By John C. Havens
AI Drives Healthcare's Major Leap in 2026
SocialJan 17, 2026

AI Drives Healthcare's Major Leap in 2026

Beyond The Hype: How #Healthcare #AI Makes The Next Leap In 2026 by Adam Farren @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/WZFfHRkG9b #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/MxMMb1Zduh

By Ronald van Loon
DUD‑E Bias Inflates Deep‑learning Virtual Screening Results
SocialJan 17, 2026

DUD‑E Bias Inflates Deep‑learning Virtual Screening Results

Hidden bias in the DUD-E dataset leads to misleading performance of deep learning in structure-based virtual screening https://t.co/NEAe3zdQrq

By Ming Tang
Voice‑AI Printer Turns Kids’ Ideas Into Stickers
SocialJan 17, 2026

Voice‑AI Printer Turns Kids’ Ideas Into Stickers

Stickerbox Unveils a Voice-Powered #AI Printer That Turns Kids’ Ideas into Instant Stickers by @ritwikpavan #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/Cy92cgoAsm

By Ronald van Loon
VC Expectations Escalate: From $1B to $100B Targets
SocialJan 17, 2026

VC Expectations Escalate: From $1B to $100B Targets

10 years ago, VC was optimized around $1B+ outcomes, for the most part. 5 years ago, VC was optimized around $10B+ outcomes. Today, VC is optimized around $100B+ outcomes. It’s exciting and bold and startups in the Age of AI...

By Jason Lemkin
AI Diabetes Prevention Program Matches Human-Led Outcomes
SocialJan 17, 2026

AI Diabetes Prevention Program Matches Human-Led Outcomes

#AI-Powered Diabetes Prevention Program Shows Similar Benefits to Those Led by People by Rebekah Mikeasky @HubJHU Learn more: https://t.co/4Xs9wCHAPf #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #MedTech #HealthTech https://t.co/OryFWrOc5O

By Ronald van Loon
AI Drones Track Strawberry Factory Health and Yield
SocialJan 17, 2026

AI Drones Track Strawberry Factory Health and Yield

#AI #Drones Monitor Strawberry Plant Factories for Yield, Health, and Harvest Readiness via @ZappyZappy7 #AgriTech #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/GkPqJHGDeR

By Ronald van Loon
US Drops Rotavirus Vaccine Despite Preventable Illness
SocialJan 17, 2026

US Drops Rotavirus Vaccine Despite Preventable Illness

In affluent countries with accessible healthcare, most kids survive #rotavirus infection. But that doesn't mean kids & their families should have to go through a nasty illness. Rotavirus vaccine was one of those recently dropped from the US "recommended for...

By Helen Branswell
Robots Create Nighttime Digital Twins of Dm Stores
SocialJan 17, 2026

Robots Create Nighttime Digital Twins of Dm Stores

Nighttime #Robots Build #Digital Twins of dm-Drogerie Markt Stores by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #ML #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/MuUFRXQ26Z

By Ronald van Loon
Real‑time High‑Resolution Touch Empowers Robot Teleoperation
SocialJan 17, 2026

Real‑time High‑Resolution Touch Empowers Robot Teleoperation

Humans usually guess what robots feel. This system actually lets you feel it. This is an end-to-end high resolution touch teleoperation demo built with Samsung. Real tactile signals from a robot hand were streamed directly into a human fingertip display...

By Ilir Aliu
Atlas Upgrades: From Walking to Shelf Tasks and Tire Flips
SocialJan 17, 2026

Atlas Upgrades: From Walking to Shelf Tasks and Tire Flips

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Evolves: From Walking to Shelf Work, Tire Flips, and Even Folding Spot #Robots by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #MI #ML #Tech https://t.co/zOELNtJnif

By Ronald van Loon
Newsrooms Must Adopt Holistic Safety Beyond Digital Checklists
SocialJan 17, 2026

Newsrooms Must Adopt Holistic Safety Beyond Digital Checklists

I spoke to @CJR about the FBI seizing devices from a @washingtonpost reporter and what newsrooms should know. The way forward here is more than just a digital security checklist, but a holistic focus on safety: physical, digital, emotional, legal....

By Runa Sandvik
AI‑Powered Dashboards Shift Finance to Real‑Time Decisions
SocialJan 17, 2026

AI‑Powered Dashboards Shift Finance to Real‑Time Decisions

Create dashboards with AI — without rebuilding spreadsheets every time. This visual nails why traditional finance reporting feels slow and how AI changes the game: • Describe the business question in plain language • AI generates the dashboard (logic +...

By Giuliano Liguori
Red Oceans Win: Leverage Existing Budgets Over Blue Ocean Education
SocialJan 17, 2026

Red Oceans Win: Leverage Existing Budgets Over Blue Ocean Education

Esben Friis-Jensen scaled Userflow to $4.6M ARR with just 3 people inside a bloody "Red Ocean" market. Most founders spend their lives looking for a "Blue Ocean." They want a market with zero competitors, wide open space, and the freedom...

By Wes Bush
Four Key Factors for Choosing B2B Keynote Speakers
SocialJan 17, 2026

Four Key Factors for Choosing B2B Keynote Speakers

Finding the right keynote speaker for your next corporate event can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially with the myriad of options available. You want a compelling speaker who can inspire your audience to embrace...

By Pam Didner
T‑bet+ CD8 T Cells Predict Neoadjuvant PD‑1 Response
SocialJan 17, 2026

T‑bet+ CD8 T Cells Predict Neoadjuvant PD‑1 Response

Antigen-specific profiling identifies T-bet+ melanoma-specific CD8+ T cells associated with response to neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade https://t.co/VSwMpdqjqO https://t.co/DXc8P28oIZ

By Ming Tang
Estimating Assembly Time for Large CNC Gantry Machines
SocialJan 17, 2026

Estimating Assembly Time for Large CNC Gantry Machines

💡How long does it take to assemble a large CNC gantry machine tool in a new location❓ #CNC #machinery #tools #assembly

By Amir Sanatkar
Legacy Records Must Evolve Into Ecosystem‑Driven Platforms
SocialJan 17, 2026

Legacy Records Must Evolve Into Ecosystem‑Driven Platforms

"Why can or can't legacy systems of record just add AI?" Great reflections by Jamin Ball in his latest "Clouded Judgment" newsletter (link in comments). I'll just add that this is one of the best arguments for those legacy systems...

By Scott Brinker
How to Leverage Claude Code for Your Business
SocialJan 17, 2026

How to Leverage Claude Code for Your Business

I have many founders asking me about how to make Claude Code work for their business. Here are some of my responses: https://t.co/qAIwWiPKYh

By Eric Siu
Hidden Stripe Fees Lurk Beyond Dashboards
SocialJan 17, 2026

Hidden Stripe Fees Lurk Beyond Dashboards

I wonder how much of Stripe’s margin comes from junk fees that aren’t on any of the pretty dashboards, only the CSV that takes 24 hours to generate.

By Benedict Evans
AI Agents Redefine Organizations—Prepare Now
SocialJan 17, 2026

AI Agents Redefine Organizations—Prepare Now

#AIAgents Are Reshaping The Modern Organization: How You Should Prepare by Robbie Morrison @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/IiAWkb9GXM #GenAI #AI #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MachineLearning https://t.co/ZjSKaXZFNO

By Ronald van Loon
One Year In, Code Works—Beware Self‑Deception
SocialJan 17, 2026

One Year In, Code Works—Beware Self‑Deception

1/ A year into bioinformatics, your code starts to work. But that’s also when it gets dangerous. Because now you can fool yourself. https://t.co/7QCMSpI30A

By Ming Tang
Biotech Success Now Hinges on De‑risking and Speed
SocialJan 17, 2026

Biotech Success Now Hinges on De‑risking and Speed

We asked the biotwit some interesting industry questions. The answers were telling... 5 takeaways from last week’s biotech polls: 1️⃣ When efficacy ceilings are hit, risk wins. Safety, tolerability, and long-term risk profile now beat novelty and precision once drugs work “well enough.” 2️⃣...

By BowTiedBiotech
IBRX Surge Fueled by 700% Revenue Forecast, Not Anecdote
SocialJan 17, 2026

IBRX Surge Fueled by 700% Revenue Forecast, Not Anecdote

$IBRX is trending on the TL - but the +40% pop more likely driven by prelim 2025 net product revenue of ~$113M, up ~700% y/y and not this tiny N CD19 CAR-NK + ritux anecdote in a rare lymphoma. https://t.co/64wkMTGX9v

By BowTiedBiotech
SIAE Variant Linked to Autoimmunity Lacks Control Evidence
SocialJan 17, 2026

SIAE Variant Linked to Autoimmunity Lacks Control Evidence

1/ Eight patients had a genetic variant. Zero controls did. That 2010 Nature paper claimed SIAE variants increased autoimmune risk 8-fold. The mouse data was clean. The functional assays checked out. https://t.co/tFKXjXEr1y

By Ming Tang
Artemis II Crew and Isaacman Ready for Countdown
SocialJan 17, 2026

Artemis II Crew and Isaacman Ready for Countdown

NASA press conf with Artemis II crew and Isaacman at the Countdown Clock at KSC should start in a minute or so. https://t.co/UpTBoErSmo

By Marcia Smith
Spot Robot Uses AI to Precisely Stack 15 Kg Tires
SocialJan 17, 2026

Spot Robot Uses AI to Precisely Stack 15 Kg Tires

Boston Dynamics’ Spot Masters Whole-Body Manipulation — Using AI to Drag, Roll, and Stack 15 kg Tires with Precision by @rai_inst #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/zyWCK9iULG

By Ronald van Loon
Agentic AI Requires Full Ladder, Not Shortcut Demos
SocialJan 17, 2026

Agentic AI Requires Full Ladder, Not Shortcut Demos

Agentic AI isn’t a skill. It’s a ladder. You climb from: perception → planning → action memory → feedback → optimization integration → governance → scale Skip steps and you don’t get agents — you get demos. Real agents survive reality. https://t.co/QjucapFS7K

By Giuliano Liguori
AI Shifts to Enterprise Infrastructure and Revenue Engines
SocialJan 17, 2026

AI Shifts to Enterprise Infrastructure and Revenue Engines

11 top AI stories this week worth paying attention to in today's AI to ROI: Just the News 👇 🍎 Apple picks Google Gemini for Apple Intelligence & Siri This isn’t a win for “better answers.” It’s a pragmatic admission...

By Ray Rike
Structured, Clear Content Outranks Messy AI‑skimmed Pages
SocialJan 17, 2026

Structured, Clear Content Outranks Messy AI‑skimmed Pages

Most marketers assume AI “finds the best content” wrong. AI skims just like humans do, and if your content is messy, unstructured, or hard to parse, it gets skipped. Clean headings, clear sections, fast summaries. That’s what gets cited. If...

By Neil Patel
Massive Crawler Transports Artemis 2 Rocket to Launch Pad
SocialJan 17, 2026

Massive Crawler Transports Artemis 2 Rocket to Launch Pad

This behemoth machine is carrying the Artemis 2 Moon rocket out to the launch pad. It carried the Shuttles I launched in too. A massive, clanking crawler and skilled crew, taking infinite care. Watch live nasa

By Chris Hadfield
Quantum Materials Conference Unites Theory, Info, Hardware in Barcelona
SocialJan 17, 2026

Quantum Materials Conference Unites Theory, Info, Hardware in Barcelona

⚛️ QUANTUMatter 2026 — Barcelona 🇪🇸 | Apr 27–30, 2026. Quantum materials + quantum info + hardware: one room, four days. Talks, expo, partnerships. Let’s build the future. 🔗 https://t.co/nSZk9pTpyU @QuantumConf #QUANTUMatter2026 #QuantumMaterials https://t.co/x8y1WMZAPr

By Stephan Roche
Deep Dialogue on Quantum Futures and Science Outreach
SocialJan 17, 2026

Deep Dialogue on Quantum Futures and Science Outreach

It has been a great pleasure—and both fun and insightful—to speak with Thomas Ramge about the future of quantum technologies, broader aspects of science and technology, and what makes science so exciting in the first place. I especially appreciate the...

By Jens Eisert
AI Robot Cleaner Maps Every City Corner
SocialJan 17, 2026

AI Robot Cleaner Maps Every City Corner

Meet the Street-Smart Cleaner: Cowa’s #AI #Robot Navigates Every Corner of the City by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/HQmisjcs7y

By Ronald van Loon
Starship's New Phase Sparks Multi‑Site Buildout and Missions
SocialJan 17, 2026

Starship's New Phase Sparks Multi‑Site Buildout and Missions

Starship is entering a wild new phase. We’ve now got major pad construction happening across three sites at the same time, plus the Crew-11 return, Artemis II rolling out, a Blue Moon update, and loads more. 👇 It’s a packed one...

By Marcus House
Therapy Sessions Reveal Concerning Behaviors in AI Models
SocialJan 17, 2026

Therapy Sessions Reveal Concerning Behaviors in AI Models

#AI models were given four weeks of therapy: the results worried researchers by Elizabeth Gibney @Nature Learn more: https://t.co/oroBNI7yAy #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #DL https://t.co/LKhgW9DnOP

By Ronald van Loon
Bercankilic Supplies World’s Top Robotics Video Data
SocialJan 17, 2026

Bercankilic Supplies World’s Top Robotics Video Data

The world model builder, or the guy who is keeping America competitive with China in robotics AI. Most people don't know @bercankilic but you should. Almost every robotics company in San Francisco/Silicon Valley buys his data. Video data. He is largely seen...

By Robert Scoble
Plan Biotech Catalysts Early to Capture Stock Moves
SocialJan 17, 2026

Plan Biotech Catalysts Early to Capture Stock Moves

Investors should know WHAT will move a stock and WHEN, especially in biotech with the outsized moves. Build your catalyst calendar ahead of time. You won't have time to thoughtfully analyze the data when it hits #learnbiotechinvesting #biotech #investing #BiotechPrometheus https://t.co/iFc6oc4jll

By Biotech Investor
Tiny Bipedal Robot Achieves 10 Steps per Second
SocialJan 17, 2026

Tiny Bipedal Robot Achieves 10 Steps per Second

World’s Smallest #Autonomous Bipedal #Robot Walks at 10 Steps per Second via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/yevqfp5ajC

By Ronald van Loon
Google Gemini Adds Visual Intelligence to Deep Research
SocialJan 17, 2026

Google Gemini Adds Visual Intelligence to Deep Research

Google Gemini Expands Deep Research with Visual Intelligence by @Google #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MachineLearning https://t.co/7xhydKbeFY

By Ronald van Loon
China Endures Two Rocket Failures in 24 Hours
SocialJan 17, 2026

China Endures Two Rocket Failures in 24 Hours

China has suffered 2 launch failures within hours of each other. A Long March 3B lifted off from Xichang at 1655 UTC Jan. 16, but Shijian-32 was lost after a 3rd stage anomaly. The debut launch of the solid Ceres-2...

By Andrew Jones