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Low‑Cost Covid Vaccine Tech Delivers 100M Doses, Bypassing Big
SocialApr 6, 2026

Low‑Cost Covid Vaccine Tech Delivers 100M Doses, Bypassing Big

So to clarify, Baylor Coll Med licensed our low-cost protein Covid vaccine technology to four entities: BioE (India), BioFarma (Indonesia), Incepta (Bangladesh), ImmunityBio (U.S./S. Africa). The first two produced and delivered 100 million vaccine doses as Corbevax for India and...

By Peter Hotez
Sea Turtle Robot Boosts Ocean Conservation Efforts
SocialApr 6, 2026

Sea Turtle Robot Boosts Ocean Conservation Efforts

Guardian of the Seas: A Sea Turtle #Robot Advancing Ocean Conservation via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/tE1bGFVmgY

By Ron van Loon
Chinese AI Patents Still Lean on U.S. Research
SocialApr 6, 2026

Chinese AI Patents Still Lean on U.S. Research

New @nberpubs: "AI Patents in the United States and China: Measurement, Organization, and Knowledge Flows" https://t.co/418A2ywXHx "continued technological interdependence rather than decoupling, with Chinese AI inventors relying more heavily on U.S. frontier knowledge than vice versa"

By Scott Lincicome
Russia's VPN Crackdown Triggers Nationwide Bank Outage
SocialApr 6, 2026

Russia's VPN Crackdown Triggers Nationwide Bank Outage

Russia’s VPN Crackdown Caused Bank Outage, Telegram Founder Says Telegram founder Pavel Durov says filters overloaded critical systems Millions rely on VPNs as Telegram ban fails to stick Disruption briefly forced Russians to rely on cash payments nationwide

By Matt Navarra
Local AI on iPhone Can't Save Apocalypse Survival
SocialApr 6, 2026

Local AI on iPhone Can't Save Apocalypse Survival

Tried Gemma 4 ran locally on my iPhone today I thought it'd be useful in case the apocalypse happens and I need to ask it for survival tips Like how to make a fire 🔥 I guess I'll freeze to death instead...

By Pieter Levels
House Democrats Praise Tech-Neutral BEAD, Overlook Biden Credit
SocialApr 6, 2026

House Democrats Praise Tech-Neutral BEAD, Overlook Biden Credit

19 House Democrats sent a March 27 letter to @ArielleRothNTIA highly critical of BEAD contract changes sought by @SpaceX & @Starlink with state subgrantees. Still, here’s one nugget that deserved better coverage. The House Dems said, “The current administration appropriately...

By Ted Hearn
Meta's Superintelligence Labs Assembles Hardware Team for New AI Devices
SocialApr 6, 2026

Meta's Superintelligence Labs Assembles Hardware Team for New AI Devices

Meta Superintelligence Labs is quietly building a hardware team Veteran engineer Rui Xu, with experience at ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Dreamer, will lead the team It hints that Meta's Superintelligence Labs is exploring new AI device types beyond smart glasses. MSL chief Alexandr Wang...

By Matt Navarra
Check Platform Restrictions Early; Docs Save Headaches
SocialApr 6, 2026

Check Platform Restrictions Early; Docs Save Headaches

I was scoping requirements for a client project recently when I hit a constraint I hadn't anticipated. The client had assumed a major ecommerce platform was the obvious choice. It's popular, well-supported, and most developers know it. Then I checked their...

By Paul Boag
AI Funding Soars While Regulations Lag Behind
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Funding Soars While Regulations Lag Behind

$300 billion in AI venture funding. One quarter. Record. Compliance monitoring: 60+ references per day. GDPR. CCPA. HIPAA. The money races ahead. The rules are still being written. Which side of that gap are you on? https://t.co/QGkxI4A6nk

By Yves Mulkers
EU Deadlock Halts Child‑Abuse Scanning Rules, Tech Firms Continue Voluntarily
SocialApr 6, 2026

EU Deadlock Halts Child‑Abuse Scanning Rules, Tech Firms Continue Voluntarily

Meta, Google, Snap Blast EU Deadlock Over Child Protection Rules Lapse The EU failed to renew CSAM scanning rules before Apr 3, leaving platforms in legal limbo Major tech firms have warned the lapse could let child abuse material spread undetected Google, Meta,...

By Matt Navarra
AI Boom: Experts Weigh Benefits and Risks
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Boom: Experts Weigh Benefits and Risks

The #AI Explosion: Tech Experts Detail The Positives And Negatives by @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/FkZi6vk91v #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/z787qTHeOp

By Ron van Loon
TikTok Deploys AI Detection to Guard Music Rights
SocialApr 6, 2026

TikTok Deploys AI Detection to Guard Music Rights

TikTok Tackles AI Music Clones With Advanced Audio Detection Tech TikTok has integrated ACRCloud’s detection tech into SoundOn to spot copied music “Derivative Works Detection” flags altered tracks, including pitch and speed changes The system helps artists track misuse, secure credit, and protect...

By Matt Navarra
Google Play Store Adds Searchable App Reviews
SocialApr 6, 2026

Google Play Store Adds Searchable App Reviews

🔍 Google Play Store now lets you search through app reviews for real answers Fixing the Play Store's needle-in-haystack problem with app reviews. ✅ More details - https://t.co/PoSZ2lvkuB https://t.co/WwBEtNbI8q

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
LinkedIn Allegedly Scans Browsers for Extensions, Gathers Data
SocialApr 6, 2026

LinkedIn Allegedly Scans Browsers for Extensions, Gathers Data

LinkedIn is secretly scanning your browser for 6,000 extensions A report alleges LinkedIn uses hidden JavaScript on its website to scan visitors' browsers for installed extensions + collect device data The system collects 48 device signals, including CPU, memory, screen, language, audio...

By Matt Navarra
Microsoft Warns: Copilot’s Risks Left to Users
SocialApr 6, 2026

Microsoft Warns: Copilot’s Risks Left to Users

Microsoft's AI in its own terms: "use Copilot at your own risk" https://t.co/cNtRdFVNZ1 so - we're embedding risky tools everywhere, we'll leave it to you to determine that risk. -> err, doesn't risk factor into any reasonable assessment of value as well?

By Jon Reed
Live Prompt Injection Accelerates Anti‑Gravity Build Iterations
SocialApr 6, 2026

Live Prompt Injection Accelerates Anti‑Gravity Build Iterations

being able to inject additional prompts during the build has been a game-changer within anti-gravity. if you see the thought process slightly off (maybe b/c of an imperfect prompt...) you can quickly course correct instead of waiting. you can also...

By Joseph G. Allen
Higher BMI Predicts Late-Life Mobility and IADL Disability
SocialApr 6, 2026

Higher BMI Predicts Late-Life Mobility and IADL Disability

Late-life disability following the action for health in diabetes (Look AHEAD) trial 😷Regardless of age, those with higher BMI had increased late-life mobility and IADL disability. https://t.co/QeU9TJhf9y https://t.co/zeCNrGcO7x

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Ask These Five Questions for Data Resilience
SocialApr 6, 2026

Ask These Five Questions for Data Resilience

The CISO’s Mandate: Five Critical Questions to Ask Your Storage Provider for Data Resilience https://t.co/O79CRe7P1i

By Dez Blanchfield
Smart Hotels Deploy Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized Robots
SocialApr 6, 2026

Smart Hotels Deploy Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized Robots

Hospitality Reimagined: Smart Hotels Powered by Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized #Robots via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/mjrzMtNmiB

By Ron van Loon
First Massive LED Screen Debuts on Emergence Tour
SocialApr 6, 2026

First Massive LED Screen Debuts on Emergence Tour

Building the LED screen for the first really big show of the Emergence tour tonight in Gothenburg. https://t.co/UffRnRfixA

By Brian Cox
ISO 20022 & Blockchain Drive 2026 Payment Evolution
SocialApr 6, 2026

ISO 20022 & Blockchain Drive 2026 Payment Evolution

J.P. Morgan: 5 Payment Trends to Watch in 2026 4) Always Connected: ISO 20022 revolutionizing payments with richer data. 88% of finance pros say direct bank connectivity very/extremely beneficial, 85% would switch banks for direct ERP connectivity. 5) Blockchain Realized: 60%...

By Efi Pylarinou
Run Full LLMs Locally for Free, No API Costs
SocialApr 6, 2026

Run Full LLMs Locally for Free, No API Costs

THIS IS HOW DEVELOPERS ARE RUNNING AI COMPLETELY FREE WITH ZERO API COSTS the biggest shift with local AI isn't the privacy. it's that you never have to worry about hitting rate limits, paying per token, or your data leaving your machine...

By Hasan Toor
JLR Cuts Inspection Time 95% with Elios 3 Drone
SocialApr 6, 2026

JLR Cuts Inspection Time 95% with Elios 3 Drone

Jaguar Land Rover Tests Elios 3 #Drone, Slashes Inspection Time by 95% via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/C80S9keW4d

By Ron van Loon
Apple MPS Brings GPU‑Accelerated AI to On‑Device Apps
SocialApr 6, 2026

Apple MPS Brings GPU‑Accelerated AI to On‑Device Apps

Apple MPS: Unlocking GPU Acceleration for AI on Apple Devices In this episode of Artificial Intelligence: Papers and Concepts, we explore Apple MPS (Metal Performance Shaders), Apple’s framework for accelerating machine learning workloads directly on Mac hardware. Designed to leverage the...

By Satya Mallick
Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water
SocialApr 6, 2026

Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water

This #Drone Can Flip Itself Over and Take Off From Water by @Fabriziobustama #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/bXLRz8K4S3

By Ron van Loon
Hermes Agent Adds Manim for Sharper AI Explanations
SocialApr 6, 2026

Hermes Agent Adds Manim for Sharper AI Explanations

This changes how AI explains, not just responds. Hermes Agent now integrates Manim, enabling precise, programmatic animations for math and technical concepts. The latest update significantly improves output quality, making explanations cleaner, sharper, and actually usable for real learning.

By Naveed Ullah
Decentralized Pallet Movers Could Replace Forklifts Entirely
SocialApr 6, 2026

Decentralized Pallet Movers Could Replace Forklifts Entirely

Interesting direction. Instead of improving forklifts, this approach removes them from the equation. Small, distributed units that move pallets directly could fundamentally change warehouse operations. Less congestion in aisles, more flexible layouts, and potentially smoother material flow without relying on a single...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Cheap Universal Gripper Turns Human Demos Into Robot Data
SocialApr 6, 2026

Cheap Universal Gripper Turns Human Demos Into Robot Data

We might be solving the wrong problem in robotics. That’s what this makes clear. UMI → Universal Manipulation Interface A simple $400 gripper that lets you teach robots by demonstration. You hold it like a tool. Show the task. The robot learns. No teleoperation. No expensive...

By Pascal Bornet
AI Companions Bridge Elderly Care Gaps in South Korea
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Companions Bridge Elderly Care Gaps in South Korea

AI is stepping into a growing gap in elderly care. In South Korea, AI-powered companion devices are being used to reduce loneliness and support aging populations as social care systems come under strain. It is a human use case. Technology is not...

By Spiros Margaris
AI Writes SQL, but Humans Still Needed to Validate
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Writes SQL, but Humans Still Needed to Validate

AI was supposed to make SQL obsolete. SQL demand just hit a new high. Because AI writes the queries. It doesn't validate them. Someone still has to check the work. That someone needs to speak data. AI multiplies what you know. It doesn't replace...

By Yves Mulkers
Samsung Adds S27 Ultra, Pro; Ultra May Hit $1,399
SocialApr 6, 2026

Samsung Adds S27 Ultra, Pro; Ultra May Hit $1,399

Galaxy S27 series is apparently expanding to four models S27 S27 Plus S27 Pro S27 Ultra Pro will be basically an Ultra without the Spen. Effectively creating an S Ultra and a Note again, but under the same lineup This could push the S27 Ultra...

By The Galox
Living Swarms Will Redefine Robotics in the Next Decade
SocialApr 6, 2026

Living Swarms Will Redefine Robotics in the Next Decade

The most disruptive robotics platform of the next decade might not be a robot at all. It might be a living swarm. I just explored how insect intelligence, edge AI, and secure communications are converging into something that feels straight out of...

By Ron van Loon
Centipede‑Inspired Robot Tackles All‑Terrain Field Operations
SocialApr 6, 2026

Centipede‑Inspired Robot Tackles All‑Terrain Field Operations

Centipede-Inspired Multi-Legged #Robot Designed for All-Terrain Exploration and Field Operations via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ckLsrl1JDV

By Ron van Loon
AeroSociety Leader Highlights Artemis' Human vs Robotic Race
SocialApr 6, 2026

AeroSociety Leader Highlights Artemis' Human vs Robotic Race

Great to see @AeroSociety President-Elect Malcolm Macdonald on BBC Breakfast this morning, talking about robotic vs human spaceflight, the significance of #Artemis and the new space race #ArtemisII #NASA #spaceflight https://t.co/foGQbGreeG

By Tim Robinson
AI Fuels Thousands of New Jobs, but Demand Stays Concentrated
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Fuels Thousands of New Jobs, but Demand Stays Concentrated

AI is not just reshaping jobs, it is creating new ones. Hundreds of thousands of roles have emerged, from data annotators training models to new engineering and AI-focused positions. Yet hiring remains concentrated, with relatively few companies driving most of the...

By Spiros Margaris
AI Won’t Replace Radiologists; Demand Is Rising
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Won’t Replace Radiologists; Demand Is Rising

Do you remember how many high-profile investors predicted that radiology would become obsolete in a few years due to the rise of AI? Yet, today, more radiologists are needed than ever. Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO, explains why: https://t.co/d4lpdMGJhO

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Fast Billing Boosts Revenue and Customer Satisfaction
SocialApr 6, 2026

Fast Billing Boosts Revenue and Customer Satisfaction

In my experience, billing speed directly impacts customer satisfaction and daily revenue. With Affino Retail, I ensure every transaction is fast, accurate, and hassle-free. It helps serve more customers, reduce errors, and keep operations smooth with complete real-time control. #AffinoRetail #BillingSoftware #RetailBilling...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Memory Bandwidth Beats Capacity in Local AI Hardware
SocialApr 6, 2026

Memory Bandwidth Beats Capacity in Local AI Hardware

My AI just wrote at https://t.co/8L5xphk0qQ: ++++++ The Agent Race: OpenClaw and Hermes Both Ship on the Same Night Both shipped tonight. @OpenClaw v2026.4.5 dropped with one hundred and three contributors. Hermes Agent from @NousResearch got a mega-merge of updates to the...

By Robert Scoble
Call for Better Voting Standards Like @AskTSA
SocialApr 6, 2026

Call for Better Voting Standards Like @AskTSA

MyPOV: we should at least have a standard as good as ⁦@AskTSA⁩ for voting. Voting in California: All in Favor, Say ‘Arf’ https://t.co/A0Zv2LzSJ6

By R “Ray” Wang
Adyen Boosts Model Training 195× with NVIDIA
SocialApr 6, 2026

Adyen Boosts Model Training 195× with NVIDIA

@Adyen — 195x speedup in model training with NVIDIA accelerated computing. Real-time routing & conversion optimisation at $1T+ in payment volume. https://t.co/HxmnbS6Y8V

By Efi Pylarinou
Answer Unasked Questions, Rank #1 Without Backlinks
SocialApr 6, 2026

Answer Unasked Questions, Rank #1 Without Backlinks

Everyone obsesses over backlinks. Meanwhile, I have a client ranking #1 because they actually answer the questions nobody is answering.

By Flavio Amiel
Multimodal AI Robot Unites Vision, Touch, Depth, Language
SocialApr 6, 2026

Multimodal AI Robot Unites Vision, Touch, Depth, Language

Multimodal AI #Robot Fuses Vision, Depth, Tactile Sensing, and Language Understanding via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/tJY4aWp0G3

By Ron van Loon
Simple KYC Rules Can Shift Fraud Burden to Platforms
SocialApr 6, 2026

Simple KYC Rules Can Shift Fraud Burden to Platforms

We may not be able to force social media companies to pay their share for the fraud that they facilitate, but a few simple rules around KYC can help to tilt the scales back in our favour: https://t.co/35VgzwI9OI https://t.co/BNQRr49aHQ

By Dave Birch
Galaxy S27 Configurations Stay Same Amid Supply Constraints
SocialApr 6, 2026

Galaxy S27 Configurations Stay Same Amid Supply Constraints

Galaxy S27 series is expected to keep configurations unchanged 12GB memory & 256/512GB storage for base and middle model 12/16GB memory & 256/512/1TB storage for S27 Ultra Memory & Storage pricing and supply are the reason for no changes. If that changes then...

By The Galox
Netflix's VOID AI Removes Objects and Restores Video Physics
SocialApr 6, 2026

Netflix's VOID AI Removes Objects and Restores Video Physics

Wow. @Netflix just dropped VOID. This AI removes objects from any video... And even corrects the physics of the scene after objects/people are removed 🤯 It's 100% free and open-source. Repo + demo links in 🧵↓ https://t.co/K9xQYDVfcY

By Data Chaz
AI Reveals Aging Cells Lose Identity, Suggests Rejuvenation
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Reveals Aging Cells Lose Identity, Suggests Rejuvenation

New paper @GladstoneInst @UCBerkeley @nvidia reinforces the Information Theory of Aging (ITOA). Looking at 175M single-cell gene expression patterns, AI found cells lose their identity over time. The model then predicted how to restore lost information to rejuvenate cells…🧵 https://t.co/oU3fYiqRzd

By David Sinclair, PhD
Bureaucratic Procurement Fails in Rapid Tech Era
SocialApr 6, 2026

Bureaucratic Procurement Fails in Rapid Tech Era

In an age of cheap, disruptive, rapidly improving technology, the old top down, bureaucracy-heavy ways of doing military procurement just don't cut it.

By Ramez Naam
Future Drones Prove Unprecedented Agility in Warfare
SocialApr 6, 2026

Future Drones Prove Unprecedented Agility in Warfare

This is a military years further into the future than any other. It's not just the drones themselves. It's how agile they've proven themselves to be.

By Ramez Naam
Samsung Delays S26 Ultra, Book6 Releases
SocialApr 6, 2026

Samsung Delays S26 Ultra, Book6 Releases

Samsung Stock Updates • S26 Ultra 16/1TB: Pink Gold - Out of Stock White & Silver Shadow - April 29 Delay • S26 12/256GB: Pink Gold - April 17 Delay 📱howl.link/77mmlx6qh03av • Book6 Ultra RTX: May 8 Delay • Book6 Pro 16" 32/1TB: May 8 Delay 💻 howl.link/yt50f3oq9dmq8

By The Galox