Industry Social Media and Updates

Norwegian Exoquad Trike Revolutionizes Adaptive Mobility
SocialApr 26, 2026

Norwegian Exoquad Trike Revolutionizes Adaptive Mobility

Exoquad: Norway’s All-Terrain Electric Trike Redefining Mobility for Adaptive Riders by @sciencegirl #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/D2K8mPmpUb

By Ron van Loon
Microsoft Adds Real‑time Shopify Integration via UCP
SocialApr 26, 2026

Microsoft Adds Real‑time Shopify Integration via UCP

Focus on ecommerce? -> Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) Supported in Microsoft Merchant Center "For advertisers on Shopify, the Shopify Catalog integration with Copilot automatically structures, enriches, and syndicates product data in real time, giving agents access to accurate pricing, inventory, and...

By Glenn Gabe
Emerging Markets Outperform Domestic Semis Across Timeframes
SocialApr 26, 2026

Emerging Markets Outperform Domestic Semis Across Timeframes

So much focus on the domestic semi story, but EM leads across many timeframes @wisdomtreefunds https://t.co/1QSy6mddK7

By Mike Zaccardi
Falcon Heavy Returns for Sweet Daylight Launch
SocialApr 26, 2026

Falcon Heavy Returns for Sweet Daylight Launch

Feels like it has been forever since we've seen Falcon Heavy fly. A sweet daylight mission here too. 🤞

By Marcus House
Carriers' Specs and Colors Cripple US Phone Market
SocialApr 26, 2026

Carriers' Specs and Colors Cripple US Phone Market

This has always been the case even way before Chinese brands were in. Carriers dictate specs, make the accreditation process a pain and want exclusive colors that just don’t make business sense for the volumes sold

By Carolina Milanesi
Dated Brent Falls to Futures, Disproving Manipulation Myth
SocialApr 26, 2026

Dated Brent Falls to Futures, Disproving Manipulation Myth

I hear endless stories that the futures market is manipulated. It's an urban legend. Easiest way to debunk this is to look at Dated Brent versus futures. The gap has closed significantly due to Dated Brent falling towards futures not...

By Robin Brooks
US Leverage Grows as Europe Faces Defense, Energy Reset
SocialApr 26, 2026

US Leverage Grows as Europe Faces Defense, Energy Reset

The longer the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the more negotiation leverage the US has over the future of NATO and European energy supply chains. The US could ironically be the winner (even in a war-losing scenario) in the future, simply...

By Tyler Neville
Google AI Tests Auto Catalog & Site Builder for SMBs
SocialApr 26, 2026

Google AI Tests Auto Catalog & Site Builder for SMBs

Wix and Squarespace should take note -> Google tests Catalog (for ecommerce) and Website generation for Pomelli Experiment Catalog: "Two further capabilities now appear to be taking shape. The first, referred to as Catalog, would let merchants point Pomelli at a...

By Glenn Gabe
Oil Won’t Hit $150–200; US Iran Blockade Proving Effective
SocialApr 26, 2026

Oil Won’t Hit $150–200; US Iran Blockade Proving Effective

Here's my discussion with @paulkrugman from March 19 where I argued oil prices won't go to $150 or $200 and recommended the US blockade Iran. It's as relevant to global oil markets today as it was back then. The blockade...

By Robin Brooks
Hexapod Robot Converts Into Mobile Robotics Laboratory
SocialApr 26, 2026

Hexapod Robot Converts Into Mobile Robotics Laboratory

Six-Legged Innovation: A Hexapod That Transforms Into a Mobile #Robotics Lab by @IlirAliu_ #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/xQduE5GPSi

By Ron van Loon
Brent Surges 60%, Fuel Shortages Hit Global Markets
SocialApr 26, 2026

Brent Surges 60%, Fuel Shortages Hit Global Markets

This week will bring a drumbeat of physical shortage stories. Here's the deal. Brent is up 60% from before the war. That's more than 3x the rise after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The SoH is 3x Russia's oil exports to...

By Robin Brooks
Your Funnel, Not Traffic, Is the Real Problem
SocialApr 26, 2026

Your Funnel, Not Traffic, Is the Real Problem

Harsh truth: You don’t have a traffic problem. You have a conversion problem. More visitors won’t fix what a weak funnel created.

By Premlata (Meta + Google Ads)
Nesprin‑2 Protein Blocks Heart Cancer, May Aid Other Tumors
SocialApr 26, 2026

Nesprin‑2 Protein Blocks Heart Cancer, May Aid Other Tumors

Wondered why we don’t hear about heart cancer? Contraction-sensing Nesprin-2 protein is discovered to prevent heart cancer By causing cells to pulse (or adding in Nespirin) we might be able to treat cancer in other organs 👏 @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/A8fOuw31N2

By David Sinclair, PhD
Soyuz‑5 Launch Delayed Again Amid Technical Glitches
SocialApr 26, 2026

Soyuz‑5 Launch Delayed Again Amid Technical Glitches

According to utterly unofficial rumors, there were plans to launch Soyuz-5 today, but the inaugural flight had to be postponed again due to technical issues... Context: https://t.co/w5Hd8ypNxo https://t.co/1MAzdqXQJL

By Anatoly Zak
NYC Housing Crisis Narrative Turns Any Dip Into New Panic
SocialApr 26, 2026

NYC Housing Crisis Narrative Turns Any Dip Into New Panic

You can bet, though, that after 40 years of the “crisis” of rising house prices and rents in NYC, the minute they even hint at falling, that will also be a “crisis.”

By Nicole Gelinas
LinkedIn Articles Power 60% of AI Search Visibility
SocialApr 26, 2026

LinkedIn Articles Power 60% of AI Search Visibility

Some research shows LinkedIn is the most cited domain for professional queries in AI search. 📊 According to LinkedIn, long-form articles drive that—accounting for 60% of its AI visibility, with posts making up the remaining 40%. It also published a guide on...

By Lindsey Gamble
Germany Seeks White‑knight Bidders to Block UniCredit Takeover
SocialApr 26, 2026

Germany Seeks White‑knight Bidders to Block UniCredit Takeover

Germany sounded out potential white knights for Commerzbank earlier this year, underlining its efforts to fend off UniCredit https://t.co/SFoDdMQcTL via @KowalczeKamil https://t.co/jmbx69DPzh

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Officially Open Strait, Yet Tankers Remain Stuck?
SocialApr 26, 2026

Officially Open Strait, Yet Tankers Remain Stuck?

🔷If both Iran and the US officially announce the Strait of Hormuz is open, will the stranded tankers actually cross? 🔷Exactly. 🔷I rest my case.

By Anas Alhajji
Bundling Dial‑up Lines for Higher Bandwidth, Nostalgic Tech
SocialApr 26, 2026

Bundling Dial‑up Lines for Higher Bandwidth, Nostalgic Tech

I’m old enough to have filled around with bonding multiple 56kbps dial-up lines into one for higher bandwidth. True dark ark back then. @aadetugbo did you do this?

By Mukom Tamon
RBI Revokes Paytm Payments Bank Licence Effective April 24
SocialApr 26, 2026

RBI Revokes Paytm Payments Bank Licence Effective April 24

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) effective from the close of business on April 24, 2026.

By Sobhit Kandari
AI Drives Hyper-Realistic Robot Revolution
SocialApr 26, 2026

AI Drives Hyper-Realistic Robot Revolution

The Rise of Hyper-Realistic #Robots Powered by #AI by @Khulood_Almani #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/11JXS8DYpC

By Ron van Loon
Launching Aussie Pencil Brand: New Manufacturing Venture Begins
SocialApr 26, 2026

Launching Aussie Pencil Brand: New Manufacturing Venture Begins

Yes the rumors are true.. I am launching an AUSSIE pencil manufacturing company ( "AUSSIE" brand ).. more info coming soon.. we're busy making stuff at the moment.. https://t.co/5gld0SRXQN

By Dez Blanchfield
DWP Offers Full-Service Digital Asset LLCs – 50% Off
SocialApr 26, 2026

DWP Offers Full-Service Digital Asset LLCs – 50% Off

DWP has set up more digital asset LLCs than anyone else. Everything end to end: registered agent, EIN, articles of organization, certificate of good standing, banking memorandum, corporate veil service, and an operating agreement built specifically for digital asset holding...

By Jake Claver
Smart Meters Boost Heat Pump Adoption via Cheaper Tariffs
SocialApr 26, 2026

Smart Meters Boost Heat Pump Adoption via Cheaper Tariffs

Countries with more smart meters sell more heat pumps. There are many other factors. Correlation does not mean causation. But smart meters matter for heat pumps: time-of-use tariffs make running heat pump cheaper if run smartly. From our recent paper https://t.co/TZNlDZwmhE https://t.co/mIurezQBZc

By Jan Rosenow
Superior Controller Priced Like Inferior Switch Joy‑Cons
SocialApr 26, 2026

Superior Controller Priced Like Inferior Switch Joy‑Cons

This controller does more than any other controller. Why shouldn't it be slightly more expensive? This actually makes it the same price as Switch 2 Joy-Cons, which are worse controllers in nearly every regard.

By Nick Sutrich
One‑Click Post‑Purchase Upsell Can Add $500K
SocialApr 26, 2026

One‑Click Post‑Purchase Upsell Can Add $500K

True Classic added $500k in revenue with a simple post-purchase upsell. No extra traffic needed. Meanwhile you're sending customers to a generic thank you page instead of offering a one-click upsell. That's the gap.

By Kamil Sattar
Amazon Delivery Misses Window, Lacks Customer Contact
SocialApr 26, 2026

Amazon Delivery Misses Window, Lacks Customer Contact

@amazonIN I had a very bad exp with Amazon delivery. First, it says delivery time 7am to 10pm...who stay at home & wait for delivery? second the agent did not pickup the call several times with pin provided...no mobile no...

By Sandeep Raut
Consumer Biotech Poised to Dominate, Telehealth Captures Value
SocialApr 26, 2026

Consumer Biotech Poised to Dominate, Telehealth Captures Value

I’ve said this before: I believe consumer biotech will become the most compelling sub-sector within biotech - without question - and one of the most attractive investment opportunities overall. At its core, this category targets products that slow or reverse aging,...

By Christian Angermayer
Swiss A330 Engine Fire Triggers Quick Evacuation, Minor Injuries
SocialApr 26, 2026

Swiss A330 Engine Fire Triggers Quick Evacuation, Minor Injuries

SWISS A330 from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff after left engine fire. Quick reject, emergency evacuation via slides. Six passengers hospitalized with minor injuries. 228 people on board. Crew did a solid job.

By Fahad Naim
Military Sponsorship Makes Evening
SocialApr 26, 2026

Military Sponsorship Makes Evening

It was very weird to see the 6 o’clock news literally sponsored by the military.

By Elrond Burrell
Royal Navy Fails to Deploy Destroyer for Cyprus
SocialApr 26, 2026

Royal Navy Fails to Deploy Destroyer for Cyprus

“We could not get a single Royal Navy destroyer out the door to protect Cyprus.”

By John Konrad
Robots Climb Ceilings and Walls in Warehouses
SocialApr 26, 2026

Robots Climb Ceilings and Walls in Warehouses

Gravity-Defying #Robotic #Warehouse System: Ceiling- and Wall-Climbing #Automation via @ZappyZappy7 #Robot #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/QTbDSZM2HU

By Ron van Loon
Effective Change Management Leverages Human Irrationality
SocialApr 26, 2026

Effective Change Management Leverages Human Irrationality

“Humans aren’t wholly rational nor behave in reasonable ways—we’re complex beings w/ inclinations that can be idiosyncratic. Good change agents recognize & draw on this, infusing it into their #changemanagement efforts.” 📌 https://t.co/8b8IHa5Nc1 #stakeholdermanagement #agile

By Sigi Osagie
Passengers Selfie‑evacuate Swiss Flight, Bags in Hand
SocialApr 26, 2026

Passengers Selfie‑evacuate Swiss Flight, Bags in Hand

Passengers Take Selfies, Evacuate Swiss Flight With Bags In Hand After Engine Failure - View from the Wing https://t.co/LUGHWCfSaT

By Gary Leff
EV Ownership Hits Tipping Point Across Many Nations
SocialApr 26, 2026

EV Ownership Hits Tipping Point Across Many Nations

"EV ownership at ‘tipping point’ in many parts of the world, experts say" "EVs are dominating new car sales in some countries, while others are slower to transition" #alwaysbecharging ⚡️⚡️⚡️ https://t.co/JYNG4MoYGR

By Felix Hamer
CORE One INDX Enables Ultra‑Efficient 8‑Tool 3D Printing
SocialApr 26, 2026

CORE One INDX Enables Ultra‑Efficient 8‑Tool 3D Printing

And people call us crazy for making super efficient 8 tool-changing 3D Printer 😇 This is everyday viable only on the CORE One INDX with it's 13 milligrams of waste per tool change. On everything else it is a wasteful...

By Josef Prusa
Map Topics First, Then Scale Content for Growth
SocialApr 26, 2026

Map Topics First, Then Scale Content for Growth

Stop publishing 4 blog posts a month and praying they'll rank. Build the topical map first. Then ship 100 pages around 3-4 pillars in a quarter. Most of my clients grow out off a structure that compounds. Volume without it doesn't.

By Flavio Amiel
Magnetic Seal Instantly Stops Water, Acid, Oil Leaks
SocialApr 26, 2026

Magnetic Seal Instantly Stops Water, Acid, Oil Leaks

Revolutionary Magnetic Seal Stops Water, Acid, and Oil Leaks Instantly by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/2JURwCrKbp

By Ron van Loon
Xiaomi's Premium Push Targets Volume Cars, Not German Brands
SocialApr 26, 2026

Xiaomi's Premium Push Targets Volume Cars, Not German Brands

“The rite of passage to enter the premium market is extremely long,” said Schmidt’s founder, Matthias Schmidt. “Xiaomi can still be a success in Europe, but more likely at the expense of volume carmakers rather than German premiums.” Kinda greatly ignores...

By Felix Hamer
Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Food Supply Chains
SocialApr 26, 2026

Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Food Supply Chains

How the Iran war is shaking up food supply chains https://t.co/KEOnyiHmdC via @AggieDeSousa @ElThorn22 @petrkozlov https://t.co/oFMf3yW1aI

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Robotic Plastering Machine Automates Wall Construction
SocialApr 26, 2026

Robotic Plastering Machine Automates Wall Construction

#Robotic Wall Plastering Machine Brings Automation to Construction by @gigadgets_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/mOGbixaXZR

By Ron van Loon
Near‑Russia Nations Push Realism, Threatening EU Unity
SocialApr 26, 2026

Near‑Russia Nations Push Realism, Threatening EU Unity

I have long been saying that Finland, the Baltics, and other countries next to Russia are the European countries that needs to be realistic about China and Russia. This realism can create a fracture in Europa, since Spain and...

By Mads Christiansen
Japan's TV Hails Lone US Tanker, Exposing Asia's Oil Shortage
SocialApr 26, 2026

Japan's TV Hails Lone US Tanker, Exposing Asia's Oil Shortage

You know Asia is truly short of crude oil when Japanese television covers the arrival of a single oil tanker from America as a major news story https://t.co/vrsPhH1OOy

By Javier Blas
German Households Pay over 30c/kWh Despite Low Spot Prices
SocialApr 26, 2026

German Households Pay over 30c/kWh Despite Low Spot Prices

Good Morning from Germany, where households are footing the bill for the energy transition. The benchmark 1y-ahead power price is back near €100/MWh, or 10c/kWh, even though spot prices briefly turned negative. Add 23c in charges and levies, and households...

By Holger Zschaepitz
FSD 14.3.2 Auto‑adjusts to Rain, Keeps Driving Smooth
SocialApr 26, 2026

FSD 14.3.2 Auto‑adjusts to Rain, Keeps Driving Smooth

FSD 14.3.2 performed very nicely in the rain today Took me down to Standard when the rain got heavy, and then bumped me up back up to hurry shortly after as it started to clear up a little bit love...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Gold Rush Mining Left West Africa’s Guinea Scarred
SocialApr 26, 2026

Gold Rush Mining Left West Africa’s Guinea Scarred

The term "Guinea" historically referred to the entire coastal region of West Africa, which was a major source of gold for the British Empire, particularly for minting Guinea coins. Early placer mining stripped topsoil and caused massive erosion in these...

By Talk Cents
GDPR Enacted 2016, Compliance Deadline Passed 2018
SocialApr 26, 2026

GDPR Enacted 2016, Compliance Deadline Passed 2018

#WaybackWeekend. April 14, 2016. #GDPR was first enacted. Any individual or business that handles personal data had until May 28, 2018, to begin following the GDPR rules. #Data #Privacy https://t.co/B68gph1gYn

By James Gingerich
Global Trends Shaping Metals, Mining, and Markets
SocialApr 26, 2026

Global Trends Shaping Metals, Mining, and Markets

Always a pleasure speaking with @DavidVGreely on the @SmarterMarkets podcast, while we were at the FT Commodities Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. The podcast is 45 mins long and is everything you need to know about the current state of the...

By Robert Friedland
YouTube Removes Cole Allen’s Trailer; Steam Remains Live
SocialApr 26, 2026

YouTube Removes Cole Allen’s Trailer; Steam Remains Live

youtube has deleted the suspect Cole Allen’s youtube account that had his game’s trailer. the steam page is still up though. https://t.co/VbVXW33hCK

By Gene Park