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Replit Celebrates 10 Years with 24‑Hour Free Access
SocialMay 2, 2026

Replit Celebrates 10 Years with 24‑Hour Free Access

Replit, turned 10 🎂 To celebrate we’re making it totally free for 24 hours starting at 5am PT. But our work—to make coding accessible for all—goes back to 2011. Watch the highlights from the journey: It’s been an honor to...

By Amjad Masad
England Trials AI to Decide Planning Applications
SocialMay 2, 2026

England Trials AI to Decide Planning Applications

England is bringing AI into public decision-making. Councils will trial a tool from Google to help recommend whether to approve or reject planning applications. It marks a shift. AI is moving from advisory roles into processes that shape real-world outcomes. https://t.co/S88P3Q2SvJ @ft...

By Spiros Margaris
Wind and Solar Slash EU Power Prices by 24%
SocialMay 2, 2026

Wind and Solar Slash EU Power Prices by 24%

The data is in. Between 2023-2025, wind and solar slashed EU wholesale power prices by 24.2% on average. In Spain, the cut was nearly 40% This isn't a forecast, it already happened Renewables are the only cure for gas price insanity https://t.co/g6plOs37y2

By Assaad Razzouk
Docker Ensures Your Code Runs Everywhere, Not Just Locally
SocialMay 2, 2026

Docker Ensures Your Code Runs Everywhere, Not Just Locally

Most developers write code that works on their machine. Docker makes sure it works everywhere. With Docker, you can: • Package your application with all dependencies • Run the same setup on any system • Avoid environment mismatch issues • Deploy applications faster...

By Megha Bhardwaj
Chinese Hospital's Blood‑Drawing Robot Hits 94.3% Success
SocialMay 2, 2026

Chinese Hospital's Blood‑Drawing Robot Hits 94.3% Success

Chinese Hospital Deploys Blood-Drawing #Robot Achieving a 94.3% Success Rate by @Khulood_Almani #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/R8YvNL4xEr

By Ron van Loon
India Conducts Nationwide Emergency Alert Test with Loud Tone
SocialMay 2, 2026

India Conducts Nationwide Emergency Alert Test with Loud Tone

Indian government sent an emergency alter test to all phones with a loud alter sound. https://t.co/zjWg69iW2y

By Ivan Mehta
AI Entrepreneur Funds Candidate, Turning Race Into Regulation Battle
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Entrepreneur Funds Candidate, Turning Race Into Regulation Battle

AI is spilling into politics in a more direct way. Chris Larsen is backing a congressional candidate, turning a local race into a proxy battle over AI regulation. The shift is clear. AI is no longer just a policy topic, it is...

By Spiros Margaris
AI-Driven Sensors Simplify Carton Erector Design Challenges
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI-Driven Sensors Simplify Carton Erector Design Challenges

🔷💡In carton erector machines, accurate folding of cartons is very important. And in the design of an automatic carton erector machine, there are challenges due to the variety of carton thicknesses and different paper qualities with different technical specifications. How...

By Amir Sanatkar
Peter Thiel Creates AI-Powered Parallel Justice System
SocialMay 2, 2026

Peter Thiel Creates AI-Powered Parallel Justice System

Peter Thiel is building a parallel justice system — Powered by #AI by Nic Dawes @CodaStory Learn more: https://t.co/5Mr3hy7JZ8 #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/j3Cjb6gySv

By Ron van Loon
Pre‑Market AI Scanner Delivers One Clean Trade Early
SocialMay 2, 2026

Pre‑Market AI Scanner Delivers One Clean Trade Early

Everyone is reacting to the market… Something that moves before it. An AI scanner that runs daily before the open no noise, no guessing. It instantly shows: • Where big money is positioning • Which AI sector is taking control • ONE clean trade...

By Naveed Ullah
Writer Unveils Prompt-Free AI Agents to Challenge Tech Giants
SocialMay 2, 2026

Writer Unveils Prompt-Free AI Agents to Challenge Tech Giants

Writer launches AI agents that can act without prompts, taking on Amazon, Microsoft and Salesforce https://t.co/BEo4mhBfZY via @VentureBeat

By Glen Gilmore
Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning
SocialMay 2, 2026

Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning

Peruvian Entrepreneur Earns Big with #Drone-Powered Building Facade Cleaning by @Arcfunmi #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/k2zviLLrIU

By Ron van Loon
Day 10: Unlock Claude Hacks via Meta Ads
SocialMay 2, 2026

Day 10: Unlock Claude Hacks via Meta Ads

Day 10 or learn Claude with Sorav. Comment URL / Meta Ads for specific resources. [meta ads, latest in AI, AI news, Claude hacks, Claude prompts]

By Sorav Jain
Save 45% on Sony Audio & Cameras This May
SocialMay 2, 2026

Save 45% on Sony Audio & Cameras This May

Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for May https://t.co/bmvbZxMM4J https://t.co/qzkiGdCcCx

By Eric Vanderburg
AI Solves the Wrong Problem without Proper Context
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Solves the Wrong Problem without Proper Context

AI: solving the 100-meter walk problem while the car stays dirty. That is the risk of AI without context. It can give a perfectly logical answer: “Walk. It is only 100 meters.” But the goal was never to move the person. The goal was to...

By Pascal Bornet
Pentagon Deepens Classified AI Partnerships for National Security
SocialMay 2, 2026

Pentagon Deepens Classified AI Partnerships for National Security

The U.S. defense strategy is moving deeper into AI. The Pentagon is expanding classified partnerships with tech companies, even as tensions with Anthropic continue. The direction is clear. AI is becoming embedded in national security at an operational level. https://t.co/pNdMm84egt @nytimes @julianbarnes

By Spiros Margaris
Sky‑High Fuel Prices Accelerate Renewable and Low‑Carbon Shift
SocialMay 2, 2026

Sky‑High Fuel Prices Accelerate Renewable and Low‑Carbon Shift

A lot of silver-linings happening due to sky-high fossil fuels: renewables will boom, and people are turning to lower carbon-burning modes of travel, as seen below. The energy crisis — which will worsen — is forcing people to turn to...

By Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
User Urges Anthropic to Restore Access to Opus 4.7
SocialMay 2, 2026

User Urges Anthropic to Restore Access to Opus 4.7

Money grab while they can? I really hope Anthropic can figure this out because for a minute there, Opus 4.6 was amazing. I still do not have access to 4.7 in AWS Kiro CLI or access to Mythos.

By Teri Radichel
Claude AI Grows Tomatoes Autonomously for 100+ Days
SocialMay 2, 2026

Claude AI Grows Tomatoes Autonomously for 100+ Days

Anthropic’s Claude #AI #Autonomously Grows Tomatoes for 100+ Days in Groundbreaking Experiment by @d33v33d0 #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/GJ44Y0ItXN

By Ron van Loon
AccelerateEU Supports 200 GW
SocialMay 2, 2026

AccelerateEU Supports 200 GW

AccelerateEU backs 200 GW storage goal but omits dedicated mechanism #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/NA6DCaupvN

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data Centers' Inaudible Noise Sparks Heated Debate
SocialMay 2, 2026

Data Centers' Inaudible Noise Sparks Heated Debate

The Loud Fight Over Inaudible Data Center Noise #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/DYLxQYGaxD https://t.co/VXZ9wBjZn5

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Weighing Apple Studio Display Vs. 7‑Year‑Old LG 5K
SocialMay 2, 2026

Weighing Apple Studio Display Vs. 7‑Year‑Old LG 5K

thinking about getting the apple studio display 27", is it worth it? right now i have the lg 34" UltraWide 5K (about 7 years old, held up very well)

By Matthew Berman
Skipping AI Infographics: When Quality Beats Automation
SocialMay 2, 2026

Skipping AI Infographics: When Quality Beats Automation

This is the reason why I skip AI generated infographic and the Author can’t even know what’s was wrong. 😑 Fellows. Anyone here notice it? 🫣

By Curry Khoo
ERP Modules Match Specific Business Functions Like Finance
SocialMay 2, 2026

ERP Modules Match Specific Business Functions Like Finance

ERP systems, designed for integration, are built with modules. While names vary, each module addresses a core business function like finance, inventory, or sales. Think specific functionalities for specific business needs. #ERPSystems #BusinessSoftware https://t.co/iDnHwyCXlZ

By Eric Kimberling
Legal Residency Shouldn't Matter, but Stripe Still Cares
SocialMay 2, 2026

Legal Residency Shouldn't Matter, but Stripe Still Cares

“No matter where you live” … I’m not saying that SHOULD matter, but legally it does. You’d think @stripe knows that?

By Jason Mikula
Renewables Surge: Build, Not Talk, Drives Climate Action
SocialMay 2, 2026

Renewables Surge: Build, Not Talk, Drives Climate Action

Less talking about Climate more Deployment. The era of building solutions is just accelerating . 100% of TWh growth last year was from solar, wind, and nuclear. Battery storage is getting cheap and IEA upped 2030 target from 2TWh...

By Jigar Shah
IPad Apps Fail Except TikTok Shines
SocialMay 2, 2026

IPad Apps Fail Except TikTok Shines

I tried to use my iPad more often, but Threads, FB and LinkedIn app on iPad are not good. Surprisingly, TikTok was good on iPad.

By Curry Khoo
Agentic AI Threatens Traditional Grant‑funding Models
SocialMay 2, 2026

Agentic AI Threatens Traditional Grant‑funding Models

Could #AgenticAI topple grant-funding systems? by Geraint Rees James Wilsdon @Nature Learn more: https://t.co/G1fPmOWLSD #AI #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #MI https://t.co/MIiBDi0Lz9

By Ron van Loon
Open‑source AI Isn’t Fully Transparent; Hidden Trapdoors Persist
SocialMay 2, 2026

Open‑source AI Isn’t Fully Transparent; Hidden Trapdoors Persist

Look at the slope as well. And of course who knows if the Chinese models might have trapdoors and the like. Open source here doesn't mean open book. You can't simply inspect the weights and know what the model might...

By Peter Suzman
Suno's Weird Music Sparks Goblin-Inspired Fun
SocialMay 2, 2026

Suno's Weird Music Sparks Goblin-Inspired Fun

i’m having too much fun w suno. like wtf is this amazing weirdness 🎶 Where did the goblins come from https://t.co/dHIqeqwDVS

By Yohei Nakajima
Goblin Glitch: Unexpected Surge in Model Outputs
SocialMay 2, 2026

Goblin Glitch: Unexpected Surge in Model Outputs

Analysis of how goblins started appearing a bit too frequently in OpenAI model output. https://t.co/K2K22kVFpi

By Teri Radichel
Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price: Dekoni X HiFiMAN Cobalt
SocialMay 2, 2026

Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price: Dekoni X HiFiMAN Cobalt

Audiophile level headphones for much less than you expect? I check out the Dekoni x HiFiMAN Cobalt Closed-Back Headphones and find lots to like. Well, other than the humdrum styling, that is: https://t.co/J7kBkKGZ0Q #audio #audiophile #headphones @dekoniaudio @hifimanofficial https://t.co/psyIPD4miK

By Dave Taylor
AI Becomes a Behind‑the‑scenes Tool for Creators
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Becomes a Behind‑the‑scenes Tool for Creators

Studios are quietly moving past the "AI experiment" phase. Obsidian Studio is a good example. They're shipping work with Longchamp and Beyond Noise not as AI demos, but as actual commercial productions. The setup isn't what you'd expect: → Storyboard artists, cinematographers, and...

By Hasan Toor
Tesla Sees Cars as Self‑driving Delivery Platforms
SocialMay 2, 2026

Tesla Sees Cars as Self‑driving Delivery Platforms

“We’re starting to view our vehicles as just a way to deliver self-driving” — Tesla

By Whole Mars Catalog
Spaceflight Hubs Share Sunny, Theme‑park Locales
SocialMay 2, 2026

Spaceflight Hubs Share Sunny, Theme‑park Locales

The two hubs of spaceflight in the US are central Florida and southern California. They are also both very sunny and filled with theme parks. What's the connection?

By Max Lobovsky
AI Consciousness Is Illusion; Watch Anil K Seth’s TED Talk
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Consciousness Is Illusion; Watch Anil K Seth’s TED Talk

If you read Dawkins on AI and consciouness I hope you will take the time to also watch @anilkseth’s lucid TED talk on the same topic (link below).

By Gary Marcus
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Packs 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage
SocialMay 2, 2026

Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Packs 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

Sick of your boat anchor? I put a shockingly thin and light GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro Windows 11 Pro Laptop through its paces, and I'm not going to lie, I was impressed. Did I mention 32GB of RAM and 2TB...

By Dave Taylor
Agents Drive Rapid Shift From AI Bubble to Data‑Center Shortage
SocialMay 2, 2026

Agents Drive Rapid Shift From AI Bubble to Data‑Center Shortage

I was quoted a couple times in this Atlantic article, but that isn’t (the only) reason I think it is good. It lays out the reasons why we whipsawed from “AI is a bubble” to “there are not enough data...

By Ethan Mollick
Spent $3k Mac
SocialMay 2, 2026

Spent $3k Mac

I spent close to $3,000 for a Macbook Pro so that I can try running local models. At least, that was my excuse. In reality, I am running...😅 https://t.co/A0evP7Rddo

By Peter Yang
Left's Data Center Strategy Risks Massive Strategic Blunder
SocialMay 2, 2026

Left's Data Center Strategy Risks Massive Strategic Blunder

Is the Left Making a ‘Massive Strategic Blunder’ on Data Centers? #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/J7SibMDKhN https://t.co/08Kw7EE6ln

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Resistance Rising, Data Shows Time Is Running Out
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Resistance Rising, Data Shows Time Is Running Out

Most of You are Resisting AI. The Data Says You’re Running Out of Time by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/FtskQSGmrI @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Innovation #Tech #TechNews #Marketing #Strategy https://t.co/TanSp7uTnC

By Tim Hughes
AI Safety Requires Ecosystem-Wide Vigilance, Not Isolated Models
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Safety Requires Ecosystem-Wide Vigilance, Not Isolated Models

This perfectly illustrates why AI safety must be at the ecosystem level, not (just) at the individual model level. There are open weight models. They can be jailbroken. The AI genies are out of the bottle. No matter how safe...

By Ramez Naam
Agentic Data Creation Turns Inference Power Into Better Training
SocialMay 2, 2026

Agentic Data Creation Turns Inference Power Into Better Training

Meta's Autodata: an agentic data scientist to create high quality data They introduce a method for building agents that create high-quality training & evaluation data where they find that agentic data creation provides a way to convert increased inference compute into...

By Sung Kim
LG ES on Track for 50 GWh US Storage Capacity
SocialMay 2, 2026

LG ES on Track for 50 GWh US Storage Capacity

LG ES says manufacturing spend puts company on track for 50GWh+ US ESS production target #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/dKSZHLMEMb

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Exoskeleton Enables Stair Climbing with Heavy Loads
SocialMay 2, 2026

Exoskeleton Enables Stair Climbing with Heavy Loads

This powered exoskeleton allows you to go up and down stairs while carrying heavy objects. (GiGadgets) #Robotics @panasonic https://t.co/f1Fyao56r8

By James Gingerich
Conversational UX: Transform, Not Just Add‑On Feature
SocialMay 2, 2026

Conversational UX: Transform, Not Just Add‑On Feature

Conversational UX isn't a feature. It's a four-stage transformation, from bolting chat onto websites to voice and conversation converging as the primary interface. Are you budgeting for it? #CIO #UX #AIStrategy https://t.co/Vjv8aDlma4

By Isaac Sacolick
Modern Meds Are Precise; Older Drugs Are Broad-Spectrum
SocialMay 2, 2026

Modern Meds Are Precise; Older Drugs Are Broad-Spectrum

Modern drugs tend to be very tightly targeted. Older drugs like metformin or Tylenol cut a wider swath.

By Peter Suzman
Toyota's CUE7 Robot Scores Free Throws Like Pro
SocialMay 2, 2026

Toyota's CUE7 Robot Scores Free Throws Like Pro

Toyota's new AI robot CUE7 dribbled, moved, and made free throws like a pro. #toyota #CUE7 #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Static Linking Blocks Automatic Bug Fixes From Updates
SocialMay 2, 2026

Static Linking Blocks Automatic Bug Fixes From Updates

But if you statically link, how wold your program automatically benefit from all the bugs that Microsoft introduces with every system update?

By Iñigo Quílez