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TomoCredit, Backed by Mastercard, Still Committing Fraud
SocialJan 8, 2026

TomoCredit, Backed by Mastercard, Still Committing Fraud

Periodic reminder that Mastercard- and Morgan Stanley-backed TomoCredit is still running a straight up fraud: https://t.co/rpegLuEn28

By Jason Mikula
AI-Powered Goal Setting: Mood Boards to Yearly Word
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI-Powered Goal Setting: Mood Boards to Yearly Word

The old way of setting goals is changing. You have a 24/7 brainstorm partner with the brain of a PhD in your pocket. Here are ways to use it. 👉 Step 1: Build a mood board Open ChatGPT or Gemini....

By Allie Miller
AI Taillight Eliminates Rider Blind Spots, Boosts Safety
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Taillight Eliminates Rider Blind Spots, Boosts Safety

LIVALL introduces an AI visual taillight eradicating rider blind spots with autonomous-grade safety. #AI #CES2026 @CES https://t.co/mxWjrMdLzx #AI #CES2026 @CES https://t.co/V8qtRkgXoK

By Harold Sinnott
AlphaFold Sparks Surge in Genome-Wide Drug Discovery
SocialJan 8, 2026

AlphaFold Sparks Surge in Genome-Wide Drug Discovery

In the post-AlphaFold era, drug discovery is on a tear —Genome-wide virtual screening @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/GPyjSK6PcM —Transforming the industry in many ways @TheEconomist https://t.co/ppAMkbFqMp

By Eric Topol
Humanoid Robots Will Build Their Own Successors
SocialJan 8, 2026

Humanoid Robots Will Build Their Own Successors

The Self-Manufacturing Future: Humanoid #Robots Building Robots by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/unO5zzSe1b

By Ronald van Loon
ESA 2026 Budget Rises 7.6%, Space Funding Decisions Loom
SocialJan 8, 2026

ESA 2026 Budget Rises 7.6%, Space Funding Decisions Loom

.@esa 2026 budget up 7.6% on effect of Nov ministerial; Earth obs, nav lead spending categories; @spacegovuk under pressure to decide on unallocated Euro Launch Challenge funding. @defis_eu @orbexspace @PLD_Space @rfa_space @isaraerospace @MaiaSpaceOff.https://t.co/USZeN1eUR1 https://t.co/ouL619DeZe

By Peter B. de Selding
NASA to Brief on ISS Crew Medical Concern
SocialJan 8, 2026

NASA to Brief on ISS Crew Medical Concern

NASA is holding a briefing at 5pm EST today to provide an update on the ISS after a "medical concern" reported with a crewmember. https://t.co/lat1JNoGy3

By Jeff Foust
NASA Holds ISS Update Press Conference Today at 5 PM
SocialJan 8, 2026

NASA Holds ISS Update Press Conference Today at 5 PM

NASA will have a press conference at 5:00 pm ET today (Thursday) re the situation on the ISS. NASA Admin Isaacman will participate along with Assoc Admin Amit Kshatriya and James Polk, Chief Health and Medical Officer. Watch...

By Marcia Smith
Pausing AI Avatar Test, Baking Bread for Balance
SocialJan 8, 2026

Pausing AI Avatar Test, Baking Bread for Balance

I’ve been working on embedding an LLM into an autonomously moving 3D avatar for several days and now I have to sit and let it run a few hours uninterrupted to see if it worked Disconnecting for a bit felt weird...

By Claire Silver
2000 Hours of L
SocialJan 8, 2026

2000 Hours of L

This guy literally spent 2,000 hours coding with LLMs in 2025 and shared advanced Claude Code usage patterns that actually work. download link to his free 17-page Google doc below 🧵↓ https://t.co/TQWSQNufRa

By Data Chaz
New GTM Era: From ChatGPT to Claude Code
SocialJan 8, 2026

New GTM Era: From ChatGPT to Claude Code

We’re entering a new era of GTM from ChatGPT > Clay > Claude Code. Here’s how I see the change…

By Jordan Crawford
Lilly Tests Zepbound to Drive Taltz Sales
SocialJan 8, 2026

Lilly Tests Zepbound to Drive Taltz Sales

$LLY runs a psoriatic arthritis marketing study of Zepbound hoping to boost sales of Taltz. @elaineywchen sees right through it. Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, on top of immunology drug, helped reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms https://t.co/pcmEhIZgWY

By Adam Feuerstein
AI Eliminates Execution Costs; Build 10 Projects in 90 Days
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Eliminates Execution Costs; Build 10 Projects in 90 Days

AI is taking the cost of execution to zero, and the value of ideas up (not down), because you will be able to build everything without constraints of execution. The best way to prepare for this shift, is to build 10...

By Paul Yacoubian
Users Demand Voice Cloning and Granular Editing Features
SocialJan 8, 2026

Users Demand Voice Cloning and Granular Editing Features

Feature requests for Suno (@MikeyShulman) Would love an ElevenLabs clone of my voice as an option. Would also love Descript style word by word editting or regeneration to keep the best phrases in.

By Paul Yacoubian
Doosan Robotics Debuts Award-Winning AI Robot at CES 2026
SocialJan 8, 2026

Doosan Robotics Debuts Award-Winning AI Robot at CES 2026

Doosan Robotics unveils an award-winning AI robot solution, marking a new path at CES 2026. #AI #CES2026 @CES https://t.co/EgFq3opaId

By Harold Sinnott
Inbound Leads Over 40% Drive 30% Growth
SocialJan 8, 2026

Inbound Leads Over 40% Drive 30% Growth

"Companies that have 40% or more of qualified pipeline coming from inbound hand raisers were the highest correlation to 30% or more growth rates" Ray Rike and Dave Kellogg on The Transaction .

By Craig Rosenberg
Join New Autonomous Humanoid Soccer League – Apply by Jan 31
SocialJan 8, 2026

Join New Autonomous Humanoid Soccer League – Apply by Jan 31

⚽Call for Participation: Humanoid Soccer League (HSL) The former Humanoid League and Standard Platform League into one exciting new competition focused on fully autonomous humanoid robots. 🗓️ Application Dates: Pre-application: Jan 10. Deadline: Jan 31 https://t.co/vStw7x0wyO https://t.co/JwV2aNGRy5

By RoboCup Federation
Rampart's Fall Highlights Struggles in Legacy Gene Therapy
SocialJan 8, 2026

Rampart's Fall Highlights Struggles in Legacy Gene Therapy

Ryan's story notes that it's hard to tell exactly what killed Rampart. The faltering gene therapy field, specific scientific challenges, (any internal conflict). Maybe all of the above? No matter what, though, another sign of the cold wind blowing through...

By John Carroll
AI Dashboards Transform Finance From Maintenance to Decision‑Making
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Dashboards Transform Finance From Maintenance to Decision‑Making

AI dashboards > spreadsheets 📊🤖 Describe the question AI builds the dashboard You tweak logic & visuals Insights arrive in the meeting Finance shifts from maintenance → decisions. #AI #FPandA #Dashboards #GenAI #Analytics https://t.co/F6j5I7rAAH

By Giuliano Liguori
Avoid Product Debt: Explore Four Directions Before Building
SocialJan 8, 2026

Avoid Product Debt: Explore Four Directions Before Building

AI has accelerated product execution far more than product discovery. This is going to lead to mountains of product debt - features that few customers use. Just because we can ship faster doesn't mean we should ship all the things....

By Brian Balfour
Break‑up Emails: Elite Reps’ Secret to Faster Funnels
SocialJan 8, 2026

Break‑up Emails: Elite Reps’ Secret to Faster Funnels

What you’re selling isn’t right for everyone. That’s why great sales reps aren’t afraid of break-up emails. They know when it’s time to lean in and when to qualify out. And in a scaling motion, that discipline matters more than...

By Mark Roberge
Outdated Credit Models Stifle Mobility and Bank Growth
SocialJan 8, 2026

Outdated Credit Models Stifle Mobility and Bank Growth

When outdated credit models deny access, education alone cannot fix the problem. Mobility stalls and banks lose the growth they claim to seek. This episode breaks down why. Watch the full episode: https://t.co/m6PArSdD2z https://t.co/LYFit4gX3H

By Jim Marous
Founder‑Led SaaS Thrives Amid Market Headwinds, 2025 Success
SocialJan 8, 2026

Founder‑Led SaaS Thrives Amid Market Headwinds, 2025 Success

Thank you to all of the founders, partners, and colleagues we worked with in 2025. Despite headwinds in the broader market, founder-led SaaS companies continued to outperform, drawing meaningful buyer interest and achieving strong valuations. Last year, Vista Point Advisors...

By Michael Lyon
AI Lets Service Firms Outpace In‑house Development
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Lets Service Firms Outpace In‑house Development

You’re going to see more and more service providers go big on AI coding and other AI automation. To understand why, it’s useful to think about the power of distribution and the nature of the firm in the age of...

By Aaron Levie
AI Speeds Site Building, but Can't Replace Strategic Judgment
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Speeds Site Building, but Can't Replace Strategic Judgment

Building a website with AI is faster than it has ever been. That speed exposes a problem most people miss. The reasons websites fail are rarely technical, and AI does not fix the underlying ones. At Crazy Egg, we built a site...

By Hiten Shah
Edge AI Enables Real-Time Rehab Robotics Without Cloud
SocialJan 8, 2026

Edge AI Enables Real-Time Rehab Robotics Without Cloud

This is edge AI in action. At #CES2026 , Oversonic Robotics is powering a rehab robot for neurological conditions using #IntelCoreUltra Series 3, running vision, motion, and reasoning fully on-device. No cloud. No latency. No power-hungry GPUs. Just efficient, real-time AI. @intel #AI #EdgeAI...

By Harold Sinnott
Day 2 Showcases AI, Autonomous Vehicles, Digital Health Innovations
SocialJan 8, 2026

Day 2 Showcases AI, Autonomous Vehicles, Digital Health Innovations

Day 2 of #CES2026 was incredible. CES Foundry opened at Fontainebleau, @CaterpillarInc delivered an inspiring keynote, @CNET revealed the Best of @CES 2026 winners on the @CTATech Stage, and the show floor buzzed with innovation, from autonomous vehicles and digital health...

By Harold Sinnott
Avoid Overreacting: Prioritize Consistent Long‑Term Growth
SocialJan 8, 2026

Avoid Overreacting: Prioritize Consistent Long‑Term Growth

One of the worst things you can do as a brand owner is make too many decisions / changes. If things are trending properly and you're reaching targets. Don't find ways to react or create problems just to react. Focus on net...

By Kody Nordquist
Bankers Split: Where They Stay Vs. Plan to Leave
SocialJan 8, 2026

Bankers Split: Where They Stay Vs. Plan to Leave

🔴 Banking talent retention: Tale of two extremes New data on where bankers actually want to stay - and where they're planning their exit. https://t.co/pJptl27mrB https://t.co/vTyi6YmB5r

By Efi Pylarinou
Most Americans Would Ditch Credit Cards if Rates Capped
SocialJan 8, 2026

Most Americans Would Ditch Credit Cards if Rates Capped

Correction to the Yahoo story @ChopraUSA cites: Most Americans would not have credit cards if credit card rates were capped as Trump proposed.

By Jason Mikula
Nvidia's 13 Open Models Signal AI's Move to Platforms
SocialJan 8, 2026

Nvidia's 13 Open Models Signal AI's Move to Platforms

At #CES2026, @nvidia unveiled 13 new open models spanning autonomous driving, robotics, healthcare, and agentic AI, a clear signal that AI is moving from models to systems and platforms. In this video, @Sam_Witteveen breaks it down: ✅ The NVIDIA Rubin Platform ✅...

By Harold Sinnott
AI-Driven Tracking of Tumor Evolution Reshapes Cancer Therapy
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI-Driven Tracking of Tumor Evolution Reshapes Cancer Therapy

The plan to revolutionize cancer treatment by tracking and responding to evolution of tumor, emergence of resistance, and multimodal AI https://t.co/9PhOrtkiBM @Cancer_Cell @ARPA_H

By Eric Topol
AI‑Era PCs Prioritize Efficient, Always‑On Performance
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI‑Era PCs Prioritize Efficient, Always‑On Performance

AI-era PCs are no longer about raw specs, they’re about efficient performance at scale. Intel Core Ultra Series 3 signals where compute is heading: better battery life, smarter performance across workloads, and devices built for always-on AI experiences. #CES2026

By Harold Sinnott
AI Evolves Into Core Infrastructure Like Electricity
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Evolves Into Core Infrastructure Like Electricity

AI is crossing the threshold from tool to infrastructure, on par with electricity and the internet. Jensen Huang breaks down why infrastructure + energy now matter as much as models, and how open ecosystems will shape global AI adoption at scale....

By Harold Sinnott
LiDAR Robot Maps Environment and Conquers Obstacles
SocialJan 8, 2026

LiDAR Robot Maps Environment and Conquers Obstacles

LiDAR-Powered #Robot Sees, Maps, and Overcomes Obstacles via @WevolverApp #AI #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/l5g3YDR7yT

By Ronald van Loon
AI Lifts Most Roles' Quality, but Engineers Lag
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Lifts Most Roles' Quality, but Engineers Lag

One of the biggest surprises in my newsletter reader AI survey is how many people reported that AI improved the quality of their work (not just their productivity). Over 70% of PMs and founders, and 60% of designers, reported that AI...

By Lenny Rachitsky
Robots Now Charge Wirelessly by Stepping Onto Stand
SocialJan 8, 2026

Robots Now Charge Wirelessly by Stepping Onto Stand

Figure 03 is capable of wireless inductive charging Charging coils in the robot’s feet allow it to simply step onto a wireless stand and charge at 2 kW In a home setting, this means the robot can automatically dock and recharge itself...

By Brett Adcock
Leaders Win by Embracing AI in the New Era
SocialJan 8, 2026

Leaders Win by Embracing AI in the New Era

I had a great conversation on today’s episode of The World Class Leaders Show with Andrea Petrone ! We talked about how leaders can win with AI and what’s changing for CEOs and leaders in the AI era. I hope...

By Nancy Duarte
Cellular Reprogramming Paves Path to Anti‑Aging Organs
SocialJan 8, 2026

Cellular Reprogramming Paves Path to Anti‑Aging Organs

Anti-aging and organ rejuvenation strategies, a review https://t.co/ZycCqjZwKk @CellStemCell Figure summary of cellular reprogramming efforts https://t.co/YKgGKukuYb

By Eric Topol
7 Banking and Fintech Trends Defining 2026
SocialJan 8, 2026

7 Banking and Fintech Trends Defining 2026

The 7 Banking and Fintech Trends That Will Define 2026 Banking and fintech are evolving fast — from digital payments to AI-driven financial services — these trends will shape how we handle money in 2026. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSVhcE5y #Fintech...

By Bernard Marr
AI Drone Defense and Green Space Launch Unveiled at CES
SocialJan 8, 2026

AI Drone Defense and Green Space Launch Unveiled at CES

David Hall returns to CES with breakthrough AI-powered drone defense and sustainable space launch technologies. #AI #CES2026 @CES https://t.co/URuPf4fEXZ

By Harold Sinnott
ESA Reports December Breach, Limited to Unclassified External Data
SocialJan 8, 2026

ESA Reports December Breach, Limited to Unclassified External Data

.@esa refers December cyber attack & data breach to France's public prosecutor's office for criminal inquiry but confirms that breach was limited to unclassified data housed in external databases outside ESA's firewall.https://t.co/JoHzEImeOA https://t.co/sw3VERl3u6

By Peter B. de Selding
Treg Breakthroughs: Nobel‑winning Science Moves Toward Clinics
SocialJan 8, 2026

Treg Breakthroughs: Nobel‑winning Science Moves Toward Clinics

The science of regulatory T cells (Tregs) got the @NobelPrize last year. Now a first-rate review of where they are headed in the clinical arena https://t.co/4xjNAeG3MV https://t.co/MZCDyBc4jq

By Eric Topol
Listen, Validate, Solve Together—Turn Angry Customers Into Advocates
SocialJan 8, 2026

Listen, Validate, Solve Together—Turn Angry Customers Into Advocates

A customer was ready to crash out. 30 minutes later he asked my team member "Are you the CEO?" All he did was let the guy talk, skip the defensiveness, and solve it together. Seen. Heard. Validated. That's the whole playbook.

By Lincoln Murphy
Make Customers Feel Heard, Turn Churn Into Advocacy
SocialJan 8, 2026

Make Customers Feel Heard, Turn Churn Into Advocacy

A customer was about to crash out. 30 minutes later, he asked a question no one expected: "Are you the CEO?" My team member laughed when he told me. He thought it was funny because all he did was let...

By Lincoln Murphy
OpenAI Health Aims to Ease Patient Journey
SocialJan 8, 2026

OpenAI Health Aims to Ease Patient Journey

This is an important step toward responsible AI in healthcare. OpenAI Health isn’t about replacing clinicians — it’s about helping people better navigate care, with context grounded in their own data. If done right, this could meaningfully reduce friction, confusion, and information...

By Harold Sinnott
Industrial AI Enters No‑Failure Zone, Like Aviation
SocialJan 8, 2026

Industrial AI Enters No‑Failure Zone, Like Aviation

“There’s no room for mistakes at 30,000 feet.” That quote from an airline engineer stuck with me. Because it perfectly captures where industrial AI stands today: We’ve entered the No-Failure Zone. Here’s how AI is becoming mission-critical in the physical world. ⬇️ #IFSpartner #IFS

By Ronald van Loon
FDA's Prasad Paradox: Conflicting Strictness on Bespoke Therapies
SocialJan 8, 2026

FDA's Prasad Paradox: Conflicting Strictness on Bespoke Therapies

Predictions for cell therapy and gene therapy in 2026. Most interesting is the "Prasad Paradox", meaning a general state of contradiction at the FDA biologics division around laxness and strictness, including misapplication of the concept of "bespoke" therapies.

By Antonio Regalado
Five Unpopular B2B GTM Predictions Threaten 2026
SocialJan 8, 2026

Five Unpopular B2B GTM Predictions Threaten 2026

And now for five WILDLY unpopular predictions for B2B GTM in 2026: 1️⃣ More heads of marketing will report to the CRO 2️⃣ Brand investments will increase, but will ultimately be judged on short-term pipeline impact creating more marketing ROI...

By Matt Heinz