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Drones and IEDs Make Ground Invasion of Iran Fatal
SocialMar 26, 2026

Drones and IEDs Make Ground Invasion of Iran Fatal

Just read an older report on - IEDs accounting for roughly 70 percent of all American combat casualties in Iraq. I hope people got the memo, in 2026 the "IEDs" are flying after you - day and night. In Ukraine 80% of...

By Oleg Ciubotaru
Buying a Rental Is Simpler Than Purchasing Your Home
SocialMar 26, 2026

Buying a Rental Is Simpler Than Purchasing Your Home

Something that people don’t realize is that it’s sooo much easier to buy a rental property than a primary home

By Erika Brown
Matt Jarbo's Subscribers Outpace His YouTube Views
SocialMar 26, 2026

Matt Jarbo's Subscribers Outpace His YouTube Views

I think Matt Jarbo needs to focus more on getting his YT views to remotely matchup with his subs An abysmal subs-to-view ratio How is this even possible https://t.co/rDcCyleDML

By Erick Weber
Data Center Tariffs Push Utilities Toward Long-Term Commitments
SocialMar 26, 2026

Data Center Tariffs Push Utilities Toward Long-Term Commitments

If you want to understand how utilities are going to handle AI, you need to start with rate design. That’s where a lot of the real decisions are getting made. We just dug deep into 25 new data center tariffs across...

By Stephen Lacey
Hong Kong Criminalizes Device Unlocking, Even for Transit
SocialMar 26, 2026

Hong Kong Criminalizes Device Unlocking, Even for Transit

Even If You’re Just Transiting Hong Kong, Refusing To Unlock Your Devices Is Now A Crime - View from the Wing https://t.co/OlkUBrXOeq

By Gary Leff
Decades of U.S.-Iran Tension Finally Spark Bombings
SocialMar 26, 2026

Decades of U.S.-Iran Tension Finally Spark Bombings

The US and Israel are bombing Iran. How did we get to this point? And what stopped them from going to war in the past? On Tech Won’t Save Us, I spoke with Spencer Ackerman to learn more about how we...

By Paris Marx
Navy Targets $1.7B T‑45 Replacement, Drops Unflared Landing Requirement
SocialMar 26, 2026

Navy Targets $1.7B T‑45 Replacement, Drops Unflared Landing Requirement

NEW: The Navy sets the plan and requirements to replace its T-45 trainer, targeting an EMD cost of no more than $1.7 billion to start fielding 216 aircraft To get there, the Navy has officially settled on not requiring unflared landings/field...

By Brian Everstine
미국, AI 칩 유출 차단 법안 통과
SocialMar 26, 2026

미국, AI 칩 유출 차단 법안 통과

[속보] 미국, AI 칩 통제 강화 본격화…중국 향한 우회 유출 차단 추진 - 미국 하원 외교위원회, 초당적 Chip Security Act 통과, 첨단 미국 반도체의 적대국 유출 차단 추진 - 법안 추진 배경, 딥시크가 수출 제한 대상인 $NVDA Nvidia 칩으로 AI 모델 개발했다는...

By Nova Real Invest
AF HASC Reveals Further Setbacks For
SocialMar 26, 2026

AF HASC Reveals Further Setbacks For

We break-- buried on pg 8 of AF Space acquisition boss's HASC statement yesterday -- more bad news for RTX OCX system after AF accepted last July: ``extensive and more operationally relevant testing w actual GPS satellites, ground antennas,...

By Tony Capaccio
Bluesky Activity Spikes Post-Musk, Then Wanes
SocialMar 26, 2026

Bluesky Activity Spikes Post-Musk, Then Wanes

Bluesky saw a surge in activity following Elon Musk’s political involvement in late 2024, but engagement has since declined. @soberlook The Update https://t.co/EGLX7QmA3x https://t.co/SdRLZVcZMc

By Mike Zaccardi
From China to Hormuz: Tracking Global Shipping Shifts
SocialMar 26, 2026

From China to Hormuz: Tracking Global Shipping Shifts

Monitoring shipping traffic coming out of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 after monitoring shipping traffic coming out of China in 2025 https://t.co/qJyOPVR3fM

By Arun Chopra
Project Hail Mary Opens Neck‑and‑Neck With Dune 2
SocialMar 26, 2026

Project Hail Mary Opens Neck‑and‑Neck With Dune 2

#ProjectHailMary has been playing out like Dune 2, another recent March sci-fi epic. Take a look at opening week numbers: D2 vs PHM: WKND | $82.5M | $80.5M MON | $7.3M | $7M TUE | $8.2M | $9.4M WED | $6.7M | $6.7M THU | $6.4M...

By Gitesh Pandya
TMZ Debuts TMR for Daily Chappell Roan Gags
SocialMar 26, 2026

TMZ Debuts TMR for Daily Chappell Roan Gags

TMZ launches spinoff site TMR (Thirty-Mile Roan) to post hysterical daily updates about Chappell Roan

By Al Shipley
Air China’s 2025 Losses Grow Amid Fare Pressure, Iran Conflict
SocialMar 26, 2026

Air China’s 2025 Losses Grow Amid Fare Pressure, Iran Conflict

Air China's losses widen in 2025 as fare pressure weighs, risks ahead from Iran war https://t.co/rytW0V9qbu

By Jamie Freed
Iran Ships 1.5M Barrels Daily, Prices Surge
SocialMar 26, 2026

Iran Ships 1.5M Barrels Daily, Prices Surge

four weeks in, iran continues to export oil through the strait of hormuz. 1.5 million barrels a day, at significantly higher prices than before the war.

By Ian Bremmer
Netflix Price Hike Erodes Cable‑cutting Savings
SocialMar 26, 2026

Netflix Price Hike Erodes Cable‑cutting Savings

How's that cable-cutting looking now? 🤦🏼‍♂️ Netflix Hikes Prices Again, Impacting All Plan Tiers https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-price-hike-2026-all-plans-1236548184/

By Lance Ulanoff
Boutique Agency Prioritizes Strategic, Quality Outbound Pitching
SocialMar 26, 2026

Boutique Agency Prioritizes Strategic, Quality Outbound Pitching

At @theinfluencerleague , we take outbound pitching very seriously. We do not pitch for volume, and definitely not for funsies. If a client says they want to work with a dream brand, we build the strategy to make that happen,...

By Brittany Bright
Beyond Potemkin: Real Value of HIPAA and SOC 2
SocialMar 26, 2026

Beyond Potemkin: Real Value of HIPAA and SOC 2

This week on Complex Systems, we have compliance regimes designed to go viral in and around industries, like HIPAA and the new hotness SOC 2, and we Delve into the difference between Potemkin compliance and the messy-but-real value these regimes...

By Patrick McKenzie
Robo-Taxis Converging on Classic Black Cab Form Factor
SocialMar 26, 2026

Robo-Taxis Converging on Classic Black Cab Form Factor

This sure feels like the "right" form factor for robo-taxis. More like the old black cabs in London. Way more useable for the riders. I think they all end up going in this direction.

By Bill Gurley
Emmys Reveal Unpredictable Competition Across All Categories
SocialMar 26, 2026

Emmys Reveal Unpredictable Competition Across All Categories

#Emmys: An Unsettled Field Unfolds Across Drama, Comedy and Limited Series Categories https://t.co/bayY5ZZn34 via @Variety

By Clayton Davis
Oil Market Shows Growing Numbness to Political Hype
SocialMar 26, 2026

Oil Market Shows Growing Numbness to Political Hype

AND THE JAWBONE Crude "only" fell ~$4.50/bbl on the latest Trump post, which is less than 1/3 of the pullback he got on Monday, and the rout was reversed much more quickly. Oil market getting more numb to the nonsense. https://t.co/rgoe9w20zI

By Rory Johnston
Twitch Earns Innovation Nod for Athlete‑musician Streaming Strategy
SocialMar 26, 2026

Twitch Earns Innovation Nod for Athlete‑musician Streaming Strategy

Twitch has been picked by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies of 2026. Why? "For letting athletes and musicians in on the streaming action," I'm not quite sure how a recruitment strategy is innovative... but maybe it's better than just...

By Zach Bussey
Luxury Shoppers Demand Personal Greeting, Else They Just Browse
SocialMar 26, 2026

Luxury Shoppers Demand Personal Greeting, Else They Just Browse

If I go into a luxury store and I’m not greeted by at least one employee, I’m not buying shit. And if they look me dead in my face multiple times I’m trying on at least 4-6 items and leaving...

By Morgan | Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nex Playground's Family‑Friendly Success Stumbles Over RAM Costs
SocialMar 26, 2026

Nex Playground's Family‑Friendly Success Stumbles Over RAM Costs

NEW: The Nex Playground is a rare success story in the video game industry right now. They're a hit with families. They're building up tiny 1st-party teams. Game budgets are low. Only problem is RAM. They just had to raise...

By Stephen Totilo
Amplex Internet Faces Widespread Outages, Service Disruption
SocialMar 26, 2026

Amplex Internet Faces Widespread Outages, Service Disruption

"Amplex Internet... parts of its network are already suffering from network outages and a loss of network reliability - disrupting the ISP's service to a significant portion of its customer base." https://t.co/m7zDxyBJQe

By Mike Dano
Nitrogen Fertilizers Hit Hard as Gas Prices Surge
SocialMar 26, 2026

Nitrogen Fertilizers Hit Hard as Gas Prices Surge

Potash and phosphate-based fertilizers remain mostly unaffected, but nitrogen-based fertilizers that rely on natural gas are the problem. Global urea and ammonia supplies are already being hit hard. #fertilizer #foodsupply #geopolitics https://t.co/LaLbS7VyH1

By Peter Zeihan
Clinical AI API Enables Easy Evidence‑Based Diagnostics
SocialMar 26, 2026

Clinical AI API Enables Easy Evidence‑Based Diagnostics

Evidence-based clinical intelligence is becoming a critical infrastructure for many healthcare technology companies. We've made building with our clinical AI agent exceptionally easy with in-app self-serve access to the Glass Developer API. Developers can get started building with our AI today and...

By Dereck Paul, MD
House Committee Approves Chip Security Act Targeting China
SocialMar 26, 2026

House Committee Approves Chip Security Act Targeting China

House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Chip Security Act | Select Committee on the CCP https://t.co/Pxi7ysePpz

By Paul Triolo
Essential Tool Maps Global Child‑Safety Verification Laws
SocialMar 26, 2026

Essential Tool Maps Global Child‑Safety Verification Laws

This remains one of the most useful tools for tracking age/ID verification "child safety" laws (ironically made by a top ID verification company). It gives the best comprehensive overview of where things stand in every state and country. Phenomenal work...

By Taylor Lorenz
Tesla FSD Still Botches Parking in Empty Lot
SocialMar 26, 2026

Tesla FSD Still Botches Parking in Empty Lot

I know it’s me, but I think things like this are very funny. There are very few cars in the parking lot, the spaces are wide open, and it still takes Tesla’s FSD three corrections to park. When it started...

By Driven By EVs
Year‑to‑Date Sales Volume Across 12 Sacramento‑Area Counties
SocialMar 26, 2026

Year‑to‑Date Sales Volume Across 12 Sacramento‑Area Counties

Just in case you were wondering about year-to-date sales volume in twelve counties in the wider area around Sacramento. I got you covered.... On a serious note, I do think it's fascinating to consider where transactions happen. https://t.co/CRctUqWvn9

By Ryan Lundquist
GBP Introduces Fencing Solutions for Solar and BESS Sites
SocialMar 26, 2026

GBP Introduces Fencing Solutions for Solar and BESS Sites

Japanese firm GBP launches fencing for solar and BESS sites #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/bIjD2bwcSZ https://t.co/zq79J8twto

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Hospitals Must Ask: Will Clinicians Actually Use AI?
SocialMar 26, 2026

Hospitals Must Ask: Will Clinicians Actually Use AI?

What should hospitals consider before adopting a new AI tool? Start simple: will people actually use it? That’s a key takeaway from our panel at #vMed26: “Translating AI Findings into Real-World Clinical Impact.” https://t.co/dTZgscHIOM

By Brennan Spiegel, MD
Prius PHEV Nightshade: Stylish but Functionally Flawed
SocialMar 26, 2026

Prius PHEV Nightshade: Stylish but Functionally Flawed

There's a lot to like about the 2026 @Toyota Prius PHEV Nightshade, but there are also a lot of issues I bumped into during a week of driving. Has design finally overtaken function with this iconic Toyota vehicle? Maybe so......

By Dave Taylor
YIMBYs Reject Senator Warren's NIMBY Conference Proposal
SocialMar 26, 2026

YIMBYs Reject Senator Warren's NIMBY Conference Proposal

I am glad to see pro-housing YIMBY groups refuse to go along with a very NIMBY request from Senator Warren. What a wild thing to even request. Why would any honest YIMBY refuse to call for a conference that could lead...

By Jay Parsons
Van Spot Rates Surge to $3.04/mile, Bears Stunned
SocialMar 26, 2026

Van Spot Rates Surge to $3.04/mile, Bears Stunned

Trucking van spot rates back up to $3.04/mile on the daily. Not looking good for the bears. https://t.co/QNrWq6PjDl

By Craig Fuller
Veteran Commander Warns Epic Fury Straining Tanker Fleet
SocialMar 26, 2026

Veteran Commander Warns Epic Fury Straining Tanker Fleet

Veteran KC-135 Base Commander’s View Of Epic Fury’s Strain On The Tanker Force Retired Colonel Troy Pananon knows just how big a toll Epic Fury is taking on the fleet, its maintainers, and aircrews. Exclusive: https://t.co/QmUmvLbbed

By Tyler Rogoway
Invest in Solar Today to Prevent Future Energy Shocks
SocialMar 26, 2026

Invest in Solar Today to Prevent Future Energy Shocks

Safe harboring solar projects now to avoid future energy shocks #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/JYC4C9XGQF

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Miners Tumble as Market Senses Looming Global Financial Crisis
SocialMar 26, 2026

Miners Tumble as Market Senses Looming Global Financial Crisis

Max pain for Miners today & they are trading like the market FINALLY is beginning to realize a MAJOR global financial crisis is coming: First Majestic (AG) -7% Hycroft -10% Hecla -6% SantaCruz Silver -10% Southern Silver -14% Trump's comments this morning seemed to finally...

By Carolin Frazier
NextGen Awards Spotlight Execution with New Partnership Award
SocialMar 26, 2026

NextGen Awards Spotlight Execution with New Partnership Award

We revamped the NextGen awards this year around one idea: execution. Most excited about the new Partnership in Execution Award - recognizing real results delivered together by end users + providers. https://t.co/XQTChRVyjR #SupplyChain #Leadership #AI https://t.co/WLjsTAZ2LL

By Brian Straight
Fiction Newsletter Scales to $13k ARR, Targets $100k
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fiction Newsletter Scales to $13k ARR, Targets $100k

My fiction paid newsletter on Substack, Commercial Fiction Club, is up to $13k ARR. Goal is to hit $100k ARR by end of the year. Subscribe here: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com

By Nicolas Cole
Save Act Rejects Driver’s Licenses, Raising Vote Suppression Concerns
SocialMar 26, 2026

Save Act Rejects Driver’s Licenses, Raising Vote Suppression Concerns

But drivers licenses don’t work as legit ID under the Save Act? What weird vote suppression garbage is this?

By Mark Greene
Apple App Store Earnings Surpass Global Box Office Fourfold
SocialMar 26, 2026

Apple App Store Earnings Surpass Global Box Office Fourfold

Apple App Store billings are greater than 4 times the total Box Office globally. https://asymco.com/50

By Horace Dediu
Iran Oil Shock Could Lift U.S. Unemployment 20‑40 Bps
SocialMar 26, 2026

Iran Oil Shock Could Lift U.S. Unemployment 20‑40 Bps

Oil shocks don’t just drive up inflation. They also increase unemployment. In the context of an already weak labor market, GS estimates the Iran oil shock will increase the unemployment rate by 20-40 basis points by the end of the year. Source:...

By Steve Rattner
Portable Microreactor Delivers Power, Heat, and Clean Water
SocialMar 26, 2026

Portable Microreactor Delivers Power, Heat, and Clean Water

MARVEL: The Portable Microreactor Powering Electricity, Heat, and Clean Water by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/gcf8YkLij0

By Ron van Loon
Fiber Is the New Growth Engine—Own Your Castle
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fiber Is the New Growth Engine—Own Your Castle

Fiber is not just broadband. Fiber is the new wireless growth engine. If you do not own a “fiber castle,” your net adds are on borrowed time. 🧵📡

By Roger Entner
Iran Conflict Could Cut AI Supplies by Double Digits
SocialMar 26, 2026

Iran Conflict Could Cut AI Supplies by Double Digits

1/ Here’s my baseline assessment of what happens to critical AI components if the Iran war continues. It shows a significant double digit decline. Helium, energy, and a narrow set of fab chokepoints. If the disruption persists, the risk isn’t collapse. It’s a...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Low‑cost, Patent‑free Vaccines Have Helped 100 Million
SocialMar 26, 2026

Low‑cost, Patent‑free Vaccines Have Helped 100 Million

A “kazarian?” Is that like a Kardashian? What planet are these X trolls from? I develop low-cost often patent-free vaccines for global health and to help humanity. So far 100 million have benefited from access to our vaccine technologies developed...

By Peter Hotez
AI Simulates Patient Tumors, Transforming Oncology Research
SocialMar 26, 2026

AI Simulates Patient Tumors, Transforming Oncology Research

@Ronalfa is speaking at @SynBioBeta in May and you probably already know who he is if you've been paying any attention to the AI x bio space. Ron spent years at @RecursionPharma as SVP of Research and acting CSO, helping build...

By John Cumbers