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Last Flag Deserves Love for Its Delightful Experience
SocialApr 22, 2026

Last Flag Deserves Love for Its Delightful Experience

I see Last Flag isn't getting much love. That's sad, as I know Mac and Dan Reynolds put a lot of work into this dream game. But it really can be a delightful experience. https://t.co/ysWscW2a26

By Dean Takahashi
Applovin Rescues Clients as Meta Experiences Major Outages
SocialApr 22, 2026

Applovin Rescues Clients as Meta Experiences Major Outages

Applovin is my saving grace for all these bugs on Meta right now. Things are actually doing really decent for a number of clients while Meta is down bad.

By David Herrmann
Japan's Naphtha Shortage Threatens Global Semiconductor Production
SocialApr 22, 2026

Japan's Naphtha Shortage Threatens Global Semiconductor Production

Semi Market, show me you care. "Japan is short on naphtha → Japan can't produce semiconductor materials → This could bring the world's semiconductor fabs to a halt."

By Samantha LaDuc
Paxlovid Showed No Hospitalization Benefit in Vaccinated Seniors
SocialApr 22, 2026

Paxlovid Showed No Hospitalization Benefit in Vaccinated Seniors

In 2 randomized, open-label trials of Paxlovid there was lack of evidence of reduced hospitalizations among the participants, who were age 50+ with coexisting conditions, and who were vaccinated. The endpoint was very low (<1.2%) in the treatment and control...

By Eric Topol
Landlocked Nations Need Diverse Links, Not Single-Partner Dependence
SocialApr 22, 2026

Landlocked Nations Need Diverse Links, Not Single-Partner Dependence

I'm afraid you can build a highway from Kyrgyzstan to western China but not from Kyrgyzstan to California. So if you're a landlocked economy, you do build infrastructure links to contiguous countries like China, especially when they have been growing,...

By Evan Feigenbaum
Google AI Mode Shows Citations as Person Names
SocialApr 22, 2026

Google AI Mode Shows Citations as Person Names

Look at this super weird way Google is changing title links / citations in AI Mode - just the name of the person, with a link to the place they were mentioned @glenngabe @rustybrick https://t.co/ihFss0tQvp

By Lily Ray
Airlines Pledge Starlink to Fix Chronic Wi‑Fi Outages
SocialApr 22, 2026

Airlines Pledge Starlink to Fix Chronic Wi‑Fi Outages

Third flight in the last week (two on United, one on BA) where the airline has apologized in advance for the lack of WiFi and promised that Starlink will soon "transform the quality and speed of connectivity" https://t.co/WcO89ZPqJy

By Tim Farrar
FBI Involved in First Amendment Press Violation
SocialApr 22, 2026

FBI Involved in First Amendment Press Violation

Agree. This is a blatant violation of first amendment rights and an attempt to chill a free and plural press consistent with other actions by administration. That it involves the FBI should be even more concerning. 1/2 https://t.co/pf61sFHLi7

By Jason Kint
Revealed Vulnerability Shifts Bargaining Power; Iran's Capabilities Now Known
SocialApr 22, 2026

Revealed Vulnerability Shifts Bargaining Power; Iran's Capabilities Now Known

Bottom line: the issue isn't only what Iran can do. It's that everyone now knows what Iran can do. Revealed vulnerability changes bargaining power. https://t.co/icf9axhcM0

By Justin Wolfers
Scale Proven Content Pillars with Dedicated Accounts
SocialApr 22, 2026

Scale Proven Content Pillars with Dedicated Accounts

This will be the future of content pillars. Have a specific content pillar that’s proven to work. Test repeatable concepts around it. Create another account for it. Scale the show on that account.

By Alex Garcia
Tesla’s Delivery Outlook Remains Vague, Limited Growth Expected
SocialApr 22, 2026

Tesla’s Delivery Outlook Remains Vague, Limited Growth Expected

What about $TSLA deliveries for this year? The comment in the shareholder deck on delivery outlook was not helpful. I'm not expecting much from the call. Here's what the outlook on volume reads: "We are focused on maximum capacity utilization...

By Gene Munster
Families Prioritize Affordability Over Gender Identity TV Warnings
SocialApr 22, 2026

Families Prioritize Affordability Over Gender Identity TV Warnings

FCC commissioner Anna Gomez (the only Democrat on the commission): “American families are worried about affordability, access and rising costs, not whether the TV ratings system has enough warnings about gender identity” https://t.co/8WRHMkjv6S

By Todd Spangler
Watch Founders Race to Real Revenue on Camera
SocialApr 22, 2026

Watch Founders Race to Real Revenue on Camera

If liked our Agent 3 documentary, this is next level, and focused on Replit Builders. It will be a series.

By Amjad Masad
Ask LLMs to Verify Uncited Journalistic Beliefs
SocialApr 22, 2026

Ask LLMs to Verify Uncited Journalistic Beliefs

Journalists: if you ever have a thing you understand to be true, but cannot cite it or get it past editors due to commitments made to sources, describe your belief about the world to an LLM and ask the LLM...

By Patrick McKenzie
FSD Miles Surge 93% Quarter‑over‑Quarter, Subscribers Driving More
SocialApr 22, 2026

FSD Miles Surge 93% Quarter‑over‑Quarter, Subscribers Driving More

FSD subs grew 16% q/q (reported). FSD miles driven grew 93% q/q (looking at the chart in the deck). My take: Hard to believe. Looking for confirmation on the call that FSD miles driven grew that much quarter over quarter. If...

By Gene Munster
Only 2% of Creators Earn Real Six‑figure Incomes.
SocialApr 22, 2026

Only 2% of Creators Earn Real Six‑figure Incomes.

"But here’s the reality: only 2 per cent of content creators make more than $50,000 a year. The vast majority earn little or nothing. What we see on our screens is not an accurate representation of reality. It is a...

By Ed Latimore
Wondery Podcast Service Ends After May 21
SocialApr 22, 2026

Wondery Podcast Service Ends After May 21

Wondery has a closing date: The podcast app and service will shut down after May 21.

By Alex Weprin
Privacy Hardliners Overstate Incomprehensibility of Data Disclosures
SocialApr 22, 2026

Privacy Hardliners Overstate Incomprehensibility of Data Disclosures

The “data collection transparency is bad, actually” argument from privacy hardliners is overstated and inconsistent. First, society asks citizens to navigate complex questions as a matter of routine. We can expect a person to understand nutrition labels or traffic laws,...

By Eric Seufert
Michael Jackson Biopic Targets $70M Opening, Teases Sequel
SocialApr 22, 2026

Michael Jackson Biopic Targets $70M Opening, Teases Sequel

MICHAEL, the Michael Jackson biopic, is tracking for a massive $70M opening and even has a title card that teases "His Story Continues." Will Lionsgate make a sequel? "It's a sensitive topic." My story w/Mia Galuppo https://t.co/68Acds8h3K

By Borys Kit
Robotaxi Miles Surge Ninefold in Six Months
SocialApr 22, 2026

Robotaxi Miles Surge Ninefold in Six Months

Paid Robotaxi miles basically doubled from December to March. $TSLA Looking at the chart in the deck: Sep 25: ~125k Dec 25: ~525k Mar 26: ~1.1m

By Gene Munster
Affordable Telemedicine Solutions Ease Staffing and Budget Strains
SocialApr 22, 2026

Affordable Telemedicine Solutions Ease Staffing and Budget Strains

Staffing shortages + tight budgets = tough decisions. Telemedicine can help—if you choose the right platform. We break down budget-friendly options hospitals are actually using. 👇 https://t.co/rCm5j8wrKg @telespecialists @VSee @TeladocHealth @TeleMed2u @EagleTelemed #HITSM

By Colin Hung
Niall Official Joins Tomorrow's Apple Music Radio Interview
SocialApr 22, 2026

Niall Official Joins Tomorrow's Apple Music Radio Interview

you guys have been asking... @NiallOfficial is calling into the show tomorrow to talk new music. hit the link to catch our chat in real time on @AppleMusic radio at 9am LA time tomorrow. gonna be great 👊https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06

By Zane Lowe
India Tops Global Cheese Scene with Four Medals
SocialApr 22, 2026

India Tops Global Cheese Scene with Four Medals

While the world was distracted by AI, India just became the world leader in cheese.

By Ryan Petersen
Tesla's New Outlook Highlights Infrastructure Edge, Possible Terafab Role
SocialApr 22, 2026

Tesla's New Outlook Highlights Infrastructure Edge, Possible Terafab Role

The only change in the $TSLA outlook section compared to last quarter was the language: "Capacity build out and ramp related to our multi-year infrastructure initiatives, including AI compute, solar, battery material and semiconductor manufacturing are underway". My take: more infrastructure is...

By Gene Munster
US Threatens Canada Over Wine Ban Amid USMCA Talks
SocialApr 22, 2026

US Threatens Canada Over Wine Ban Amid USMCA Talks

Carney Asada: Canada will get chopped up by USMCA renegotiation. From our early March note 👇 https://t.co/Eca6Me0P8D

By Eric Wallerstein
Tesla Shares Rise as Margin Beats Expectations
SocialApr 22, 2026

Tesla Shares Rise as Margin Beats Expectations

$TSLA up 4% in part on automotive gross margin excluding credits (non-GAAP) were 19.2%, vs. 17.5% expectation.

By Gene Munster
Low‑Cost RAACM‑ER Missile Matches Tomahawk Range
SocialApr 22, 2026

Low‑Cost RAACM‑ER Missile Matches Tomahawk Range

New RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile Features Tomahawk-Like Range With a range of over 1,000 nautical miles, the RAACM-ER cruise missile aims to go far while costing less. https://t.co/smNIk3Nw1d

By Tyler Rogoway
COVID Vaccine Halved ER Visits, Hospitalizations for Healthy Adults
SocialApr 22, 2026

COVID Vaccine Halved ER Visits, Hospitalizations for Healthy Adults

The report - that CDC leadership blocked after clearing scientific review - showed the COVID vaccine cut ER visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults by 1/2 last winter. It followed widely used methods, incl in a CDC flu report last...

By Atul Gawande, MD
Google Prioritizes Non‑Commodity Content Over Commodity
SocialApr 22, 2026

Google Prioritizes Non‑Commodity Content Over Commodity

Very informative slide via Google's Danny Sullivan explaining the difference between "Commodity" vs "Non-Commodity" content Google prefers the later IMO, lots of evidence this is spot-on, not where Google is going in the future, but where it already is now via @ChouinardJC https://t.co/PcVtb2N7MV

By Cyrus Shepard
25% Beta‑Cell Loss and Aging Drive Type 2 Diabetes
SocialApr 22, 2026

25% Beta‑Cell Loss and Aging Drive Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers analyzed ~250,000 pancreatic islet cells and found that in type 2 diabetes, about 25% of insulin-producing beta cells are lost and many of the remaining ones become aged and dysfunctional. They identified dozens of genes—along with pathways like vitamin...

By Liz Parrish
US Opens Tough Cuba Talks, Deadline Looms This Week
SocialApr 22, 2026

US Opens Tough Cuba Talks, Deadline Looms This Week

The U.S. has begun new negotiations with Cuba, presenting sweeping demands with a looming deadline later this week. Full analysis available exclusively for Analyst Tier members on Patreon ➡️ https://t.co/MG6vaQVGos #cuba #geopolitics https://t.co/Y4hhm8sZaK

By Peter Zeihan
No Vote Deals Major Setback to Oklahoma Sports Betting
SocialApr 22, 2026

No Vote Deals Major Setback to Oklahoma Sports Betting

The bill's sponsor said he will push for a re-vote, but today's no vote was a big blow for legal sports betting efforts in Oklahoma

By Ryan Butler
Travel Roundup: TSA Funding, Touchless IDs, Fare Spikes
SocialApr 22, 2026

Travel Roundup: TSA Funding, Touchless IDs, Fare Spikes

12 Things in Travel Today: — US Warns TSA Funding Will Run Out Soon — American Expands Touchless TSA ID To Hubs — Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance — World Cup Train Fare Jumps To $150 — Southwest Planes Avoid Near Collision In...

By Johnny Jet
Pre‑flight Drinks Skipped Due to Catering and Boarding Delays
SocialApr 22, 2026

Pre‑flight Drinks Skipped Due to Catering and Boarding Delays

Passengers usually don’t get a pre departure beverage due to delayed / late catering or boarding when we don’t have enough time to set up for the service on the ground and priority is on an on time departure

By Heather Poole
EU Finally Admits Oil and Gas Still Essential
SocialApr 22, 2026

EU Finally Admits Oil and Gas Still Essential

The EU finally realizing it’s going to need oil & gas for long enough to justify frontier exploration.

By Peter Wood
A24 to Adapt Nick Brucker’s White Smoke with Cumberbatch
SocialApr 22, 2026

A24 to Adapt Nick Brucker’s White Smoke with Cumberbatch

EXCLU: Even though the book doesn’t drop till 2027, A24 has optioned rights for Nick Brucker’s next novel WHITE SMOKE with plans to adapt into a TV series with Benedict Cumberbatch attached to star and produce https://t.co/3e8OOt4Dx4

By Justin Kroll
SMCI Nears Resolution of Nvidia Chip Smuggling Allegations
SocialApr 22, 2026

SMCI Nears Resolution of Nvidia Chip Smuggling Allegations

$SMCI is getting close to filling the “allegations of smuggling Nvidia AI chips into China” gap https://t.co/wRUyCxU5ij

By Luke Kawa
Livvy Dunne's SYRN Shoot Triggers Victoria's Secret Stock Plunge
SocialApr 22, 2026

Livvy Dunne's SYRN Shoot Triggers Victoria's Secret Stock Plunge

, Victoria Secret $VSCO New guru Livvy Dunne poses for Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie brand SYRN — sending Victoria’s Secret’s stock plunging NY Post https://t.co/kaNjEhsNH8

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Auto-Protect: 24/7 Security Engineer for Your Apps
SocialApr 22, 2026

Auto-Protect: 24/7 Security Engineer for Your Apps

Sometime apps you made that are secure might suddenly become vulnerable when there is an exploit in one of its dependencies. Typically you need engineers on payroll to monitor and handle this. We just automated that with Auto-Protect. It’s like your security...

By Amjad Masad
Ships Use Territorial Waters to Bypass US Blockade
SocialApr 22, 2026

Ships Use Territorial Waters to Bypass US Blockade

How can dozens of ships defeat the US Blockade, as the FT repost below says is happening? The map shows how a tanker can travel from Kharg Island to Mumbai while remaining within the territorial waters of Pakistan and India. The US...

By Jim Bianco
Only Google Knows TPU Performance; Need Independent Benchmarks
SocialApr 22, 2026

Only Google Knows TPU Performance; Need Independent Benchmarks

I’m getting a lot of questions on Google TPU performance versus NVIDIA. The reality is that only Google knows for sure. I am looking forward to 3rd party assessments across a wide variety of workloads that touch entire stacks and...

By Patrick Moorhead
Community and Human Connection Drive Ad Tech's Future
SocialApr 22, 2026

Community and Human Connection Drive Ad Tech's Future

Jay Wolff, President at @TwoOneTwoNYC , breaks down how community, accessibility, and human connection are shaping the future of ad tech and why it matters more than ever. https://t.co/WhaQt75hmx

By AdTechGod
Spurs‑Blazers Opener Draws 5.7 Million Viewers
SocialApr 22, 2026

Spurs‑Blazers Opener Draws 5.7 Million Viewers

Strong 5.7 million viewers for Game 1 of Spurs-Trail Blazers first round series on NBC on Sunday night (1 million of those on Peacock's stream). Hopefully Wembanyama comes back soon from that concussion.

By Austin Karp
Dorena Vessel Confirmed Under U.S. Destroyer Escort
SocialApr 22, 2026

Dorena Vessel Confirmed Under U.S. Destroyer Escort

The statement here about the Dorena matches reporting from @washingtonpost yesterday: We reported the vessel was under escort by a U.S. destroyer.

By Dan Lamothe
Past Buyers Respond Differently: Apparel
SocialApr 22, 2026

Past Buyers Respond Differently: Apparel

Apparel brand advertising new drops to past buyers: high incrementality. vs Supplement brand advertising the same bottle to past buyers: low incrementality.

By Barry Hott
Top Protein Degrader Session at AACR26 Highlights Await
SocialApr 22, 2026

Top Protein Degrader Session at AACR26 Highlights Await

Excellent protein degrader session today at #AACR26. Third speaker was all Do Not Post (sorry @HartungIngo !) so some highlights from the other three speakers coming up...

By Sally Church
EU Grants Ukraine $90B as Kyiv Jokes “Donnyland”
SocialApr 22, 2026

EU Grants Ukraine $90B as Kyiv Jokes “Donnyland”

Funding secured: $90B for Ukraine from the EU And Ukraine playing up to Trump by suggesting a rename of some of its land in his name (dubbed Donnyland)

By David J. Doherty
Putin's Clownish Press Act Masks Russian Army's Failures
SocialApr 22, 2026

Putin's Clownish Press Act Masks Russian Army's Failures

The more smirking, giggling, sleazy jokes, awkward clowning, and empty bravado Putin puts on at his press conferences, the worse things are going for the Russian army on the front lines in Ukraine.

By Illia Ponomarenko
Diffused Orientation Fields Let Robots Slice Any Fruit
SocialApr 22, 2026

Diffused Orientation Fields Let Robots Slice Any Fruit

A new approach uses diffused orientation fields to help robots transfer skills across curved objects of diverse shapes and sizes, enabling them to peel and slice varied fruits and vegetables. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/RU2Ah0r5gO https://t.co/88BtPQXW8T

By Science Robotics