Industry Social Media and Updates

Questioning SpaceX, Starlink Subscriber Numbers for BEAD Program
SocialApr 13, 2026

Questioning SpaceX, Starlink Subscriber Numbers for BEAD Program

Aren't @SpaceX and @Starklink behind trend in reporting new subscriber totals, @elonmusk ? Asking for @NTIAgov's BEAD program. https://t.co/mqR6fUsklF

By Ted Hearn
AI Generates Weekly Social Calendar for Consistent Growth
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Generates Weekly Social Calendar for Consistent Growth

I built a skill for Claude Code that plans and writes your social media content — LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok, and more. You tell it your product and audience, and it builds a weekly content calendar with specific post types, topics,...

By Corey Haines
Ohio County Bans Renewables, Voters May Reconsider
SocialApr 13, 2026

Ohio County Bans Renewables, Voters May Reconsider

This Ohio county put a ban on wind and solar. Will voters reverse it? #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/zboRHlxwNu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Zoning Rules Shape Typology, Not Design Trends
SocialApr 13, 2026

Zoning Rules Shape Typology, Not Design Trends

I think single-stair discourse has habituated a lot of oneweirdtrick thinking among urbanists. Yes, the five-over-one typology exists because of zoning, building codes, and financing. But they don't explain design trends.

By Nolan Gray
Private Credit Market Remains Small versus Private Equity
SocialApr 13, 2026

Private Credit Market Remains Small versus Private Equity

GS: The size of the private credit market is modest in comparison to private equity https://t.co/heQ1kgO2hF

By Mike Zaccardi
Recessions Reduce Deaths, Especially From Fewer Commutes
SocialApr 13, 2026

Recessions Reduce Deaths, Especially From Fewer Commutes

Ironically a well-established finding in health economics is that deaths *fall* during recessions. This is, in part, because people aren’t commuting and so driving-related deaths fall.

By Dylan Matthews
Housing Shortage, Not Money, Solves California Homelessness
SocialApr 13, 2026

Housing Shortage, Not Money, Solves California Homelessness

If we just keep throwing money at the California homelessness crisis without addressing the underlying issue, which is severe shortage of housing, voters are eventually going to get fed up over the lack of results and stop voting to throw...

By Nolan Gray
Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet
SocialApr 13, 2026

Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet

Zipline Unveils #Autonomous Charging Stations for Its #Drone Delivery Fleet by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/oDTgz8BhB7

By Ron van Loon
US Public Listings Decline From Pandemic High
SocialApr 13, 2026

US Public Listings Decline From Pandemic High

IPO Watch: The number of publicly listed companies in the US has moderated from the post-pandemic peak https://t.co/fSezuKjPTz

By Mike Zaccardi
Minimum Lot Sizes Compel Larger Homes in Texas Suburbs
SocialApr 13, 2026

Minimum Lot Sizes Compel Larger Homes in Texas Suburbs

In co-authored research we found that minimum lot sizes had a clear binding effect, forcing lot sizes to be larger, across Texas suburbs. https://t.co/ZA8OZLGXlY

By Nolan Gray
Nokia Poised for Growth via Hyperscalers, 800G, Nvidia AI‑RAN
SocialApr 13, 2026

Nokia Poised for Growth via Hyperscalers, 800G, Nvidia AI‑RAN

"Analyst Oliver Wong and his team are positive on Nokia $NOK due to hyperscaler-driven growth in optical systems, inflection in pluggable revenues on shift to 800G... a potential advantage in AI-RAN with an Nvidia (NVDA) partnership." https://t.co/rQSQErgiEK

By Mike Dano
QCOM Margins Squeezed; Hold Off New Longs Till June
SocialApr 13, 2026

QCOM Margins Squeezed; Hold Off New Longs Till June

QCOM: handset volumes fall; memory-price shock squeezes margins. Auto/IoT gain offsets but Apple modem exit and licensing risk persist. Trade: avoid new longs until June analyst day. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Iran's Hormuz Chokehold Gives It Geopolitical Leverage
SocialApr 13, 2026

Iran's Hormuz Chokehold Gives It Geopolitical Leverage

Geopolitics expert Alexander Mercouris on why Iran holds MOST OF THE CARDS: “[Iran] has this chokehold [Strait of Hormuz] over the global economy… and they intend to retain control of it indefinitely.” https://t.co/iRoLyxzVKl

By Steve Hanke
Healthcare Shifts From Cost Center to Strategic Risk
SocialApr 13, 2026

Healthcare Shifts From Cost Center to Strategic Risk

We’re seeing this firsthand in many places. Healthcare is no longer a line item, it’s a strategic risk. If we don’t fundamentally rethink how care is delivered and paid for, it will continue to erode margins and limit growth. https://t.co/rOx2TUN5yM

By Jon Warner
Personal Loss Exposes Danger of Dismissing Cancer Breakthroughs
SocialApr 13, 2026

Personal Loss Exposes Danger of Dismissing Cancer Breakthroughs

Hype is bad. That includes calling an unprecedented advance in cancer treatment hype when it is not. Don’t think about the knee jerk comment this tweet is replying to. Think about this man’s wife getting three vacations.

By Matthew Herper
House Appropriations Markup Dates Set for FY2027 Bills
SocialApr 13, 2026

House Appropriations Markup Dates Set for FY2027 Bills

Haven't heard anything yet about a NASA FY2027 hearing, but House Appropriations will markup the CJS bill at sbcmte level on April 30 and full cmte on May 13. Sbcmte markup and full cmte markup of the Defense bill are...

By Marcia Smith
Suez Canal Traffic Plummets as Houthi Attacks Intensify
SocialApr 13, 2026

Suez Canal Traffic Plummets as Houthi Attacks Intensify

The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. It carries about 12%-15% of global trade.  Since 2023, vessel traffic has COLLAPSED. CONTRARY TO WESTERN PROPOGANDA, THE HOUTHIS CALL THE SHOTS IN THE RED SEA. https://t.co/3ti8ThWrDE

By Steve Hanke
Funding Surge Won’t Fix Missile Production Bottlenecks
SocialApr 13, 2026

Funding Surge Won’t Fix Missile Production Bottlenecks

The FY27 DoD budget bets big on munitions — and Congress funding it. But money won’t solve everything: bottlenecks in solid rocket motors and seekers will still constrain missile production. My thoughts for @ValerieInsinna @BreakingDefense : https://t.co/nApt3Xul7I

By Becca Wasser
Artists' Rights: Legal Guide Against Police Harassment
SocialApr 13, 2026

Artists' Rights: Legal Guide Against Police Harassment

Artists tend to get harassed by the police a lot. The Afroman case is just one of a king string of examples. If you want to know how to leverage yiur rights as an artist and when you’re dealing with...

By Rocky Retrograde, Esq.
Crumbl's Sweet Surge Faces Economic Reality Check
SocialApr 13, 2026

Crumbl's Sweet Surge Faces Economic Reality Check

I've been a fan of Crumbl; while snack concepts have generally been doing well as consumers look for affordable indulgences, at some point the economic realities catch up with them. Crumbl isn't going away but the cracks are starting to...

By David Henkes
TBEA Launches Grid-Forming Converter for Large‑scale Storage
SocialApr 13, 2026

TBEA Launches Grid-Forming Converter for Large‑scale Storage

TBEA unveils grid-forming converter for large-scale storage, renewables #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/KbW9lyd3ai

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Stair‑Climbing Electric Chair Revolutionizes Mobility
SocialApr 13, 2026

Stair‑Climbing Electric Chair Revolutionizes Mobility

This Electric Chair Climbs Stairs Effortlessly—A Game-Changer for Mobility by @Khulood_Almani #Healthcare #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/cmPXzZc7II

By Ron van Loon
5G Spending Wasted; Trust Now Drives Telecom Churn
SocialApr 13, 2026

5G Spending Wasted; Trust Now Drives Telecom Churn

.@ATT @Verizon @TMobile wasted $150B on 5G. Churn is rising. The network is no longer the product. Trust is. 📉🚨 #Telecom #5G

By Roger Entner
Fast Support Ships Enable High‑Speed Cape Route
SocialApr 13, 2026

Fast Support Ships Enable High‑Speed Cape Route

🚨NAVAL LOGISTICS🚨 The routing of the Bush Strike Group - carrier George H W Bush (CVN-77), Donald Cook (DDG-75), Mason (DDG-87) and Ross (DDG-71) - highlights a critical @USNavy & @MSCSealift underway replenishment lesson. Sailing from Norfolk to Diego Garcia is 10,500 miles via Cape of...

By Sal Mercogliano
Handling Refund Requests When No Shopify Transaction Exists
SocialApr 13, 2026

Handling Refund Requests When No Shopify Transaction Exists

App devs, what do you do when a customer requests a refund (because a charge appeared on their Shopify bill) but there's no transaction to refund in the Shopify admin? https://t.co/JTXb8NK5uN

By Kurt Elster
Starlink Poised to Eclipse Combined Windows, Netflix, Spotify Users
SocialApr 13, 2026

Starlink Poised to Eclipse Combined Windows, Netflix, Spotify Users

Starlink will be the largest subscription product ever created. Bigger than windows (400m) Netflix (300m) and Spotify (260m) — combined. @grok remind me of this is ten years @grok build a model that shows the path of a 1B...

By Jason Calacanis
Naval Blockade Signals Esc
SocialApr 13, 2026

Naval Blockade Signals Esc

What the U.S. Naval Blockade Reveals About the War’s Next Phase #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/FZFt1MufW6 https://t.co/iSVsKYY6SV

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Iran Blockade Tests Which Side Can Endure More Pain
SocialApr 13, 2026

Iran Blockade Tests Which Side Can Endure More Pain

Fascinating wargame playing out in real time. We shall see who blinks: “Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain” https://t.co/PfxFdyBELR via @NYTimes

By Sharon Waxman
U.S. Oil Blockade Likely Raises Exports and Pump Prices
SocialApr 13, 2026

U.S. Oil Blockade Likely Raises Exports and Pump Prices

U.S. oil blockade is set to boost American exports and prices at the Pump https://t.co/imnRBifyQr

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
New Memory ETF Fills Gap in Pure HBM
SocialApr 13, 2026

New Memory ETF Fills Gap in Pure HBM

Tema filing for a Memory ETF.. No doubt everyone seeing $DRAM's shocking insta-success and looking to copy. I went looking through other AI ETFs there's really nothing close to DRAM's HBM pure play-ness outside of the South Korea ETF...

By Eric Balchunas
Govt Brands TikTok Clout Chasing as Political Extremism
SocialApr 13, 2026

Govt Brands TikTok Clout Chasing as Political Extremism

Attendees of the TikTok Shorts rizz party after the government declared “clout chasing” and “aura farming” signs of political extremism https://t.co/87bT1L4UsM

By Taylor Lorenz
Dual Copper and Optical Roadmaps Drive Interconnect Success
SocialApr 13, 2026

Dual Copper and Optical Roadmaps Drive Interconnect Success

Guess what is a good business and technology strategy in the interconnect world? Having both a great copper and a great opical roadmap. $CRDO

By Ben Bajarin
Seeking Objective Breakdown of AB 2624 and Its Influences
SocialApr 13, 2026

Seeking Objective Breakdown of AB 2624 and Its Influences

.@grok please explain AB 2624 objectively; as well as who proposed it and their base of donors and the impact that might have

By Jason Calacanis
UK‑Korea Partnership Drives Autonomous Vehicle Future
SocialApr 13, 2026

UK‑Korea Partnership Drives Autonomous Vehicle Future

Fantastic event at the @RAEngNews today on UK-Korea🇬🇧🇰🇷 collaboration on Autonomous Vehicles. Pleased to represent part of the UK views on the topic. Lots to learn & adapt from each other as the tech gets real in 2026. And super...

By Siddartha Khastgir
U.S. Minesweepers Deploy West for Middle East De‑mining
SocialApr 13, 2026

U.S. Minesweepers Deploy West for Middle East De‑mining

👀 Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East The migration of U.S. Navy minesweeping assets west from the Pacific indicates preparations are underway for a major de-mining operation. https://t.co/AksFHzwuro

By Tyler Rogoway
Sellers Outnumber Buyers by 600K, Affordability Crisis Freezes Market
SocialApr 13, 2026

Sellers Outnumber Buyers by 600K, Affordability Crisis Freezes Market

JUST IN: Home sellers now outnumber buyers by 600,000. That's the largest gap ever recorded in US history. The housing market isn't frozen because nobody wants to sell. It's frozen because nobody can AFFORD to buy. A $400K home now costs $960 more...

By Andrew Lokenauth (The Finance Newsletter)
Class A Dominates 70% of Houston Q1 Office Leasing
SocialApr 13, 2026

Class A Dominates 70% of Houston Q1 Office Leasing

Approximately 70% of the total office leasing volume in Houston for Q1 2026 was in Class A properties.

By Coy Davidson
Physical Asian Oil Surge Forces Paper Prices Higher
SocialApr 13, 2026

Physical Asian Oil Surge Forces Paper Prices Higher

My take @Fortune on oil prices: "Physical oil in Asian markets spiked past $150 a barrel; the paper market never climbed that high… The paper price will be forced to converge with the physical - and it has nowhere to go...

By Steve Hanke
GOP Lawmaker Threatens Lawsuit Over NY Voter Rolls
SocialApr 13, 2026

GOP Lawmaker Threatens Lawsuit Over NY Voter Rolls

An election-denying Republican member of Congress is targeting New York’s voter registration process — demanding records and threatening legal action over familiar, unproven narratives about voter fraud. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/election-denying-gop-lawmaker-anti-voting-group-target-new-yorks-voter-registration-system/

By Marc Elias
Private Equity Monopoly Inflates City Vehicle Costs, Taxes
SocialApr 13, 2026

Private Equity Monopoly Inflates City Vehicle Costs, Taxes

If you love property taxes, thank a private equity exec. Private equity cornered ambulance and fire truck production and hiked prices. It turns out, I'm being told, they also did it to other specialty vehicles used by cities too. PE is...

By Matt Stoller
FMCSA Instability: 12 Administrators Since 2020
SocialApr 13, 2026

FMCSA Instability: 12 Administrators Since 2020

For those wondering why the FMCSA has been ineffective, just look at this list. They have changed acting administrators 12 times since 2020 and 8 times since 2024 https://t.co/cCRMOoSqoP

By Timothy Dooner
Bolivian Cessna Disappears 30 Minutes After Takeoff
SocialApr 13, 2026

Bolivian Cessna Disappears 30 Minutes After Takeoff

Tragic update from Bolivian skies. A private Cessna Citation Bravo (CP-3243) departed La Paz’s El Alto Airport around 8:19 local time on April 13, bound for Santa Cruz, with only two pilots on board. Roughly 30 minutes after takeoff, the crew lost...

By Fahad Naim
Thai Developer Proposes Massive Battery in Former Coal Region
SocialApr 13, 2026

Thai Developer Proposes Massive Battery in Former Coal Region

Thai developer sends new big battery project to EPBC as storage takes centre stage in old coal country #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/L9uVu77HKT https://t.co/vYYx0IGNt1

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Regent Squire WIGE Drone Completes Inaugural Flight
SocialApr 13, 2026

Regent Squire WIGE Drone Completes Inaugural Flight

Regent Squire Wing-In-Ground Effect Drone Demonstrator Makes First Flight Squire is designed to take on multiple roles and the Marines say they are monitoring the aircraft's progress. https://t.co/sA4Iv5JZPr

By Tyler Rogoway
Verizon’s mmWave Dominates Denver, Atlanta, Philly, Boston
SocialApr 13, 2026

Verizon’s mmWave Dominates Denver, Atlanta, Philly, Boston

Denver, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Boston are top mmWave cities for Verizon. Roughly 60% of RootMetrics’ outdoor testing samples landed on Verizon’s mmWave in these cities in the second half of 2025. https://t.co/EWgcr9yWVs https://t.co/wyFUWfyn7U

By Mike Dano
Global Energy Shock Still Unreflected in Prices
SocialApr 13, 2026

Global Energy Shock Still Unreflected in Prices

I agree with my friend and renowned oil expert Javier Blas. The GLOBAL ENERGY SHOCK has yet to be priced in. https://t.co/jGrLu4xyby

By Steve Hanke
Why Oil Can Be Both Surplus and Shortage
SocialApr 13, 2026

Why Oil Can Be Both Surplus and Shortage

Oil Surplus Meets Oil Shortage: What the Heck is Going On? How can the world have too much oil—and not enough at the same time? Energy economist Ed Hirs explains. #oilandgas #iranwar #uspoli #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/u24Q9ESql1A

By Markham Hislop
Deal or Destroy? Choosing US‑Iran Priorities
SocialApr 13, 2026

Deal or Destroy? Choosing US‑Iran Priorities

What comes first? A. genuine deal between the US and Iran B. A military sinking of a vessel that breaches one/both of the blockades

By John Kicklighter
For Real Iran News, Follow Curated X Feeds
SocialApr 13, 2026

For Real Iran News, Follow Curated X Feeds

The one common denominator about most articles on Iran is that they are stale. To get current news, the only place to be is X, looking at posts of followers you've curated.

By Axel Merk