Social•Jan 18, 2026
Robotic Arm Rows Boat Without Human Guidance
When #Robots Take the Oars: A #Robotic Arm Rows a Boat #Autonomously via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robot #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/FfrGSDphXK
By Ronald van Loon
Social•Jan 18, 2026
Even Skeptics Are Wowed by Flawless Autonomous Rides
Overcoming pioneer skepticism. The other night had a dinner with autonomous vehicle pioneer @AdrianKaehler1 who wrote the computer vision system for the Stanford team that became @waymo. He told me at dinner that he didn’t believe @elonmusk could finish Robotaxi. I answered “let’s...
By Robert Scoble
Social•Jan 18, 2026
AI Adoption Enters Quiet, Operational Second Act
One thing feels very clear at the moment: We’re entering the second act of AI adoption. The first act was excitement. Demos. Pilots. Bold claims. Useful learning, but also a lot of noise. The second act is quieter. More disciplined....
By Ian Barkin
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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)
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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
Social•Jan 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