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2026 feels like a turning point.
AI stops assisting and starts acting.
Quantum moves from labs to use cases.
Digital twins, smart infrastructure, and bio-digital tech blur reality and simulation.

The future gets… operational.

#EmergingTech #Tech2026 #AI #QuantumComputing #DigitalTwins
2026 Is Closer Than You Think: The Tech That Will Change Everything
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December 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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1D-PACMAN

"Run, chase, and devour" — a minimalist twist on the arcade classic.

No install needed — play instantly on iPhone, Android, or desktop:

➡️ beep8.org

#IndieGame #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #IndieLove #PixelArt #beep8
August 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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​​Antarctica’s melting ice is raising global sea levels, worsening damage from floods and storm surges. Our reporter explains why the Thwaites Glacier is crucial for scientists who are trying to pin down how much extra water to expect, and how soon.

Learn more: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...
December 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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iOS 26.3 might be the most interesting.
New iPhone ⇄ Android transfer flow being tested, so you can switch without losing your digital life.
EU‑centric upgrades for wearables
Feels like Apple is quietly preparing iOS for a more open, less sticky future.
#iOS263 #Apple #iPhone #Interoperability
December 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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DeepSeek Server is the new open‑source inference engine that lets you run V3/R1 yourself with vLLM‑style optimizations, better throughput, and fewer bottlenecks.

Broke it down here ⬇️
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#DeepSeek #DeepSeekServer #LLM #OpenSourceAI
The DeepSeek Server: Building a $800 Mac Mini AI Station to Replace ChatGPT-5
Then I built something different. A DeepSeek Server using a Mac Mini M4 and an external SSD for around $800. Three months later I'm running DeepSeek-V3 and
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December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Cockpit (LM Studio) vs Engine (Ollama): Local AI face-off! Test models with clicks or run 'em forever via API? Ollama wins resources + tools, but LM Studio owns ease. My trick: Use both! techglimmer.io/ollama-vs-lm... #LocalAI #Ollama #LMStudio
Ollama vs LM Studio: Do You Need a Command Line to Run Local AI?
Ollama vs LM Studio showdown. Ease of use, RAM usage, API, speed tested on Mac M3/RTX. Which wins for daily local AI? 2026 guide with scores, pro tips, hardware matchups
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December 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Ollama is the modem that lets you dial out. 🔓🤖
Ollama shows up as “Docker for AI,” turning chaotic local LLM installs into one‑line runs for Llama 3, Phi‑4, Mistral, DeepSeek‑R1 and more.
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#Ollama #SovereignAI #LocalAI #LLM #TechGlimmer
What is Ollama? The Engine Behind the Sovereign AI Revolution
Ollama lets you run Llama 3, Phi-4, DeepSeek on YOUR hardware. No subscriptions, no cloud spying. Complete 2026 guide: hardware check, 3-step install, Docker for AI explained. Own your AI now
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December 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Alexa+ is quietly becoming a full on agentic assistant:

- Ask Expedia to sort hotels by vibe, budget, or pet-friendliness

- Use Yelp + Angi to compare local pros, reviews, and quotes

-Let Square surface nearby salons, spas, and barbers with open slots

#AlexaPlus #AI #VoiceFirst #SmartHome
December 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Humanoid robots just did synchronized Webster backflips at a packed concert in Chengdu. 6 Unitree G1 bots danced alongside Wang Leehom’s crew, blew up social feeds, & even got an "Impressive" from Elon Musk.
Read here: techglimmer.io/unitree-g1-h...
#UnitreeG1 #HumanoidRobots #Robotics #FutureTech
Unitree G1 Robots Do Backflips at Concert, Impress Musk
Unitree G1 humanoid robots performed synchronized backflips at Wang Leehom's Chengdu concert. Elon Musk called it "Impressive." Learn specs, price, and future uses.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Gemini is now powering Google Translate and some Search translations, so it can:
- Decode idioms and local slang without changing the meaning.
- Factor in cultural context, tone, and implied intent.
​- Deliver more natural text for travel, work, & multilingual content.
#Gemini #GoogleTranslate
December 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Amazon is taking Alexa beyond Echo speakers with Alexa Plus on the web, a generative AI assistant that chats, plans, summarizes files, and plugs into your Amazon account.
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#AlexaPlus #AI #ChatGPT #Gemini #Amazon
Amazon Launches Alexa Plus on the Web to Compete With ChatGPT and Gemini
Amazon is bringing Alexa Plus to the web so people can use it like a normal AI chatbot, not just through Echo speakers. This is an important step in the AI
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December 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Mistral OCR 3 claims a 74% win rate over its previous gen on forms, scanned docs, complex tables, and handwriting, while staying small + cheap enough for serious scale (around $2 per 1,000 pages, with batch down to about $1).​

#AI #OCR #DocAI #Mistral #Handwriting #TableExtraction
December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Apple SHARP takes one normal photo and “lifts” it into a tiny 3D scene in under a second, using 3D Gaussian splats instead of old-school depth tricks. 📸✨
Curious what that means for AR, VR, and spatial photos? Full explainer: techglimmer.io/what-is-appl...
#Apple #SHARP #AI #3D #TechGlimmer
Apple Sharp: The AI That Turns One Photo Into 3D
That is what Apple sharp model tries to do. It takes a single 2D image and turns it into a 3D view you can move around a little.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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AI video just leveled up in China. Wanxiang 2.6 from Alibaba lets you upload a short reference clip and then generate 15‑second videos where the AI keeps your face + voice perfectly consistent.
Full breakdown: techglimmer.io/what-is-wanx...
#Wanxiang #AIvideo #Alibaba #Qwen #TechGlimmer
Alibaba Wanxiang 2.6 AI Video Model With Role Playing Capability
Alibaba just launched something that changes how we think about AI video generation. On December 16 2025 the company unveiled Wanxiang 2.6 and it does
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December 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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AI workflows, scene switching, macros, and smart home controls- all on physical keys.
In the new post on TechGlimmer, I explain what the Elgato Stream Deck is, why it’s become a “must-have” desk upgrade to automate daily tasks.
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#Elgato #StreamDeck@elgato.com
Why Every AI User Needs an Elgato Stream Deck 2026
Most people think the Elgato Stream Deck is for streamers who want to play sound effects. They are wrong. It is the ultimate AI Control Panel. I am obsessed
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December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Adobe now lets you use Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat inside ChatGPT. Edit images, design invites and social assets, and organize PDFs with clear prompts and simple adjustments, all in a single conversational workspace.

#Adobe #Photoshop #ChatGPT
@adobe.com @photoshop.adobe.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Perplexity is still one of the best answer engines on the planet.
But Genspark’s multi-agent Sparkpages are starting to feel like an actual research assistant for 2026.

Read it: techglimmer.io/genspark-vs-...
#Genspark #PerplexityAI #AIsearch #SearchAgents
Genspark vs Perplexity: Why Search Agents Are Better Than Answer Engines
Genspark vs Perplexity compared: Which AI search tool is better for research in 2026? Deep dive into answer engines vs autonomous search agents, features, and pricing
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December 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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🚀 Amazon Leo Ultra: The new enterprise terminal uses a full‑duplex phased array to deliver up to 1 Gbps down / 400 Mbps up from low Earth orbit. With direct hooks into AWS & private network interconnects for secure, low‑latency workloads.​
#AmazonLeo #SatelliteInternet #LEO #Connectivity #AWS
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Data brokers have more on you than your best friend.
Addresses, phone numbers, relatives, property history. Packaged and sold in neat little profiles.

Full review + hands on results:
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#Incogni #PrivacyFirst #DataBrokers #Cybersecurity
Incogni Review: I Hired an Automated Agent to Delete My Data
Honest Incogni review after 30 days of testing. I removed my data from 180+ broker sites automatically. See results, pricing, and how it compares to DeleteMe.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Cursor’s new visual editor is like having Figma wired straight into your code. 🎨💻

Drag elements across the DOM, flip React states from the sidebar, tune styles visually, then “point and prompt” agents to turn your tweaks into code.​

#CursorAI #AIcoding #DevTools #React #Frontend
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Hardware keys are like 2FA on “hard mode” for attackers. 🔐
Using FIDO2/WebAuthn, keys from YubiKey, Google Titan, Feitian, and others lock each login to a specific site, making phishing far harder.​ Learn more:
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#SecurityKeys #Passkeys #FIDO2 #CyberSecurity #TechGlimmer
The Anti-SMS Manifesto: Why I Switched to Hardware Keys
After testing multiple hardware keys over the past two years. I use the YubiKey 5C NFC as my primary security key. This is not a product review. This is the
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December 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Instagram is handing the reins to users 🕹️ you can now shape the Reels algorithm to match your vibe!
Curate. Control. Reset. Repeat.
It’s personalization with purpose.
#Instagram #Reels #AlgorithmControl
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Tap to pay was just the beginning.
NFC is turning into a quiet “invisible OS” for smart homes, digital IDs, secure keys, and even tiny wireless charging. 🔐⚡
Broke it all down here:
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#NFC #Contactless #AmbientComputing #DigitalIdentity #IoT
NFC Decoded: Why Tap to Pay Was Just the Beginning
NFC decoded 2026 why passive tags need no battery, and how Near Field tech is quietly powering payments, smart homes, and digital identity in 2026
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December 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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In 1999 we were “beaming” money between Palm Pilots. Now digital wallets hold IDs, tickets, cards, rewards, even crypto.​

Over half the world uses one and value is heading toward ~$17T by 2029. The wallet app is basically the new branch.​

#DigitalWallets #Fintech
December 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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One UI 8.5 beta on the Galaxy S25 line
✅ Continuous AI Photo Assist with edit history
✅ Smarter Quick Share that knows who’s in your pics
✅ Audio Broadcast + Storage Share
✅ New Theft Protection tools
Really solid “polish & power user” update from @sumsung.bsky.social
#OneUI85 #GalaxyS25 #Android16
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM