Industry Social Media and Updates

Iceland Approves Solar‑Storage System for EV Charging
SocialMar 24, 2026

Iceland Approves Solar‑Storage System for EV Charging

Iceland’s utility commissions solar-plus-storage for EV charging #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/u0t3F82mzK https://t.co/MmyE39exHu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
FCC Merger Condemned as Putin‑style Atrocity
SocialMar 24, 2026

FCC Merger Condemned as Putin‑style Atrocity

Nearly 1.2 million Russian troops and close to 600,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded or gone missing because of Vladimir Putin’s war of conquest. And @CAgovernor thinks @BrendanCarrFCC is just as depraved because the @FCC approved @NXSTMediaGroup/@TEGNA merger....

By Ted Hearn
Trump's Iran Strategy: Seize Oil Infrastructure, Risk Escalation
SocialMar 24, 2026

Trump's Iran Strategy: Seize Oil Infrastructure, Risk Escalation

trump wants a win in iran. one option? take the oil infrastructure and hold it. that would be a massive escalation. @gzeromedia

By Ian Bremmer
HBO Max Leverages Harry Potter Trailer for UK Launch
SocialMar 24, 2026

HBO Max Leverages Harry Potter Trailer for UK Launch

It’s not random the decision to drop the first trailer of #HarryPotter HBO series this WED. After a long wait, #HBOMax will finally be launched in the U.K. this THU, so using one of the biggest British pop culture phenoms ever...

By Luiz Fernando
Markets Surge as Israel Fears Trump’s Quick Iran Deal
SocialMar 24, 2026

Markets Surge as Israel Fears Trump’s Quick Iran Deal

After hours risk markets are "popping" higher on this story. No word on if this includes opening the Strait of Hormuz (or they agree to keep it closed and stop shooting.) Channel 12s source is the Israeli Government, suggesting they are...

By Jim Bianco
Israel Demands Iran Dismantle Nukes for Ceasefire
SocialMar 24, 2026

Israel Demands Iran Dismantle Nukes for Ceasefire

Citing a "Western Source" Israel's Channel 12 reports the 15 conditions for a potential monthlong ceasefire with Iran: 1. Iran must dismantle its existing nuclear capabilities. 2. Iran must commit never to pursue nuclear weapons. 3. There will be no uranium enrichment on...

By Jack Farley
Steal A Brainrot Generates $64M From Microtransactions
SocialMar 24, 2026

Steal A Brainrot Generates $64M From Microtransactions

"Since its May 2025 release, 'Steal A Brainrot' has earned an estimated $64 million from in-game purchases like swords and invisibility cloaks, according to data from Romonitor." https://t.co/rY3HriDxtN

By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Refiners and Nat Gas Power Stocks Still Attractive
SocialMar 24, 2026

Refiners and Nat Gas Power Stocks Still Attractive

Refiners & Nat Gas Power Higher Lots of clients trading the oil & gas plays, so I reviewed my long rec'd refiner plays & $FCG nat gas index stocks that still look good after some needed digestion. $VLO $PBF $COP $EOG $OXY...

By Samantha LaDuc
Iran's Strait Fees Prompt Calls for Counter-Embargo
SocialMar 24, 2026

Iran's Strait Fees Prompt Calls for Counter-Embargo

We go to war and end up getting embargoed by Iran, which is now charging protection fees for oil tankers to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That's nuts. If Iran can embargo us with a couple of drones, we...

By Robin Brooks
Trump Repeats Military Charade; Iran Sees Through It
SocialMar 24, 2026

Trump Repeats Military Charade; Iran Sees Through It

Trump did this exact charade while sending hundreds of military assets to the Middle East while the initial strikes were already approved. He is now running the same playbook while sending additional assets, troops and restockings. Iran is not stupid.

By Quinn Thompson
GAP Introduces Eye‑scan Checkout for Biometric World ID
SocialMar 24, 2026

GAP Introduces Eye‑scan Checkout for Biometric World ID

A GAP store in SF now has an eye-scanning orb at checkout that customers can use to sign up for a biometric 'World ID'.  Would you consent to this?

By Peter H. Diamandis
Trump's Iran Gambit Backfires, Distracts From Epstein
SocialMar 24, 2026

Trump's Iran Gambit Backfires, Distracts From Epstein

"In Over His Head" - Trump’s Iran War Strategy Backfires Amid Chaos Prof Jeff Sonnenfeld, @Yale, wrote the book on Trump...literally. In his opinion, Trump is distracting from the Epstein files AND he's bitten off more than he can chew in Iran. https://youtu.be/juG5Xwa7U0A

By Markham Hislop
Threads to Publicly Show 10K+ View Counts, Optional
SocialMar 24, 2026

Threads to Publicly Show 10K+ View Counts, Optional

Threads will soon publicly display profile level recent view counts for accounts with 10K+ views in the last 30 days. Creators will be able to turn it off. via @lindseygamble_

By Zach Bussey
Iran Lets Civilian Ships Pass to Target US‑Israel
SocialMar 24, 2026

Iran Lets Civilian Ships Pass to Target US‑Israel

Makes sense why... Iran is allowing ‘non-hostile vessels’ through Strait of Hormuz. So they can mine them against US-Israel. The rest are... sitting ducks & collateral damage? untenable

By Samantha LaDuc
Reject Shady $800 Offers From Sued Companies
SocialMar 24, 2026

Reject Shady $800 Offers From Sued Companies

A company offered me $800 for a post, the first google search said they were sued by the FTC with other 90% negative reviews. Dawg, get out of my inbox 😂

By Kevin L. Matthews II
South Korea Launches Women-Only Night Buses for Safety
SocialMar 24, 2026

South Korea Launches Women-Only Night Buses for Safety

#WhatsNext? South Korea has introduced women-focused night bus services to make late-night public transport safer. (Unbox Factory) #FutureOfTransportation https://t.co/SaGTgPonib

By James Gingerich
Kwinana Hydrogen Hub Advances as BP Project Stalls
SocialMar 24, 2026

Kwinana Hydrogen Hub Advances as BP Project Stalls

Key progress at new Kwinana hydrogen hub, as nearby bp project remains on pause #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/RpfqX2NvC1 https://t.co/dcw3EhMwzM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Insurance Deductibles Turn Hospitals Into Subprime Lenders
SocialMar 24, 2026

Insurance Deductibles Turn Hospitals Into Subprime Lenders

The are a function of health insurance plans. The insurance companies create plans with deductibles that most people can’t afford. So to get to the insurance money from their plan, they will loan the patient money to cover...

By Mark Cuban
US Navy P-8 Poseidon Suffers $2.5M Collision Damage
SocialMar 24, 2026

US Navy P-8 Poseidon Suffers $2.5M Collision Damage

A US Navy P-8 Poseidon got bonked by a foreign aircraft taxiing into it at an undisclosed location on March 20. Damage was enough to classify it as a Class A (>$2.5m) https://t.co/k13bI4dv4P

By Brian Everstine
Iran Holds Leverage; Trump Appears Forced Into Ceasefire
SocialMar 24, 2026

Iran Holds Leverage; Trump Appears Forced Into Ceasefire

Seems highly irrational for Iran to open the Strait during a ceasefire and forego all negotiating leverage. In that case, Trump would just aim for an indefinite ceasefire. And for that to even get off the ground Iran would need...

By Quinn Thompson
Tight MOB Supply Drives Record Occupancy and Rising Rents
SocialMar 24, 2026

Tight MOB Supply Drives Record Occupancy and Rising Rents

Constrained MOB supply keeps occupancy high and rents growing. 5 Things to Know: 1⃣ MOB occupancy hit a record 92.7% in 2025, up 30 basis points from the end of 2024. Demand is outpacing every new square foot being delivered to...

By Coy Davidson
Autonomous Rides Beat UberX Wait Times
SocialMar 24, 2026

Autonomous Rides Beat UberX Wait Times

17-minute wait for UberX Human. Pass. Canceled and tried again. Attempt 2: 4-minute wait for an autonomous ride with Avride. #Winning https://t.co/x56PePHReH

By Walt Piecyk
Trump Offers 15 Conditions to Iran to End War
SocialMar 24, 2026

Trump Offers 15 Conditions to Iran to End War

ToI reporting: "...Trump’s administration has conveyed 15 conditions to Iran as its terms for ending the current war, Israel’s Channel 12 reports,...[t]he conditions appear to cover all of the [US+Israel] war goals,...Trump...to push quickly for “a framework agreement, an [AIP]”

By Rod Alzmann
Switching From Media to Games Feels Like Same Fry‑pan
SocialMar 24, 2026

Switching From Media to Games Feels Like Same Fry‑pan

for a minute i thought about leaving media for the games industry. but it would be like getting out the frying pan into another frying pan.

By Gene Park
Glass 5.5 Delivers Specialty‑focused AI for Clinicians
SocialMar 24, 2026

Glass 5.5 Delivers Specialty‑focused AI for Clinicians

Glass 5.5 is an amazing upgrade to the platform. Clinicians now have an AI specific to their specialty that will support them through every step of their clinical workflows.

By Dereck Paul, MD
Oil Surplus Dwarfed by Massive Asian Capital Excess
SocialMar 24, 2026

Oil Surplus Dwarfed by Massive Asian Capital Excess

Three big picture observations about the oil surplus (petrodollars/ petroeuros/ petroequities are all downstream of this) pre Hormuz A) The oil surplus is modest relative to the surplus in Asia. Chinese state banks and offshore deposits of Chinese exporters are...

By Brad Setser
Disney Pledges Continued AI Engagement, Respecting IP Rights
SocialMar 24, 2026

Disney Pledges Continued AI Engagement, Respecting IP Rights

In the wake of the @soraofficialapp shutdown, Disney said it "will continue to engage with AI platforms to find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators.”...

By Todd Spangler
Mossad Urges Iranians to Report Regime Forces, Targeting Visible Repression
SocialMar 24, 2026

Mossad Urges Iranians to Report Regime Forces, Targeting Visible Repression

Mossad tells Iranians to keep reporting on regime forces. Israel is eliminating any leader, checkpoint, tool of repression dumb enough to be visible.

By John Spencer
US EV Slowdown Is Temporary, Says Subsidy End
SocialMar 24, 2026

US EV Slowdown Is Temporary, Says Subsidy End

After Rapid Growth, American EV Adoption Slows — Is This Temporary? Corey Cantor of @zeta_2030 discusses the slowdown of EVs in the US. His conclusion? The setback caused by the end of federal govt subsidies is temporary. #uspoli #EVs https://youtu.be/CDj6qLKA4_k

By Markham Hislop
Speed Is 2026’s Currency—Upgrade to Faster Ops
SocialMar 24, 2026

Speed Is 2026’s Currency—Upgrade to Faster Ops

Speed is the 2026 currency. If ops aren't moving with $SOL velocity, you're losing. Upgrade to a system with $BTC-like certainty. Interested? Let's chat. Connect and let's talk how I can help you solve your problems. $SOL $BTC $ETH #ERP #SupplyChain #SAPBusinessOne...

By David Strausser
High Oil Prices and Weak Loonie Boost Canadian Producers
SocialMar 24, 2026

High Oil Prices and Weak Loonie Boost Canadian Producers

Soaring oil prices, tight WCS differentials, and a lagging Loonie is a fantastic combination for Canadian oil producers.

By Rory Johnston
Shopify Brands Now Shoppable Directly Within ChatGPT
SocialMar 24, 2026

Shopify Brands Now Shoppable Directly Within ChatGPT

Brands on @shopify are now shoppable inside @chatgpt. AI shopping isn’t coming. It’s here. As always, our merchants are best positioned. Let’s go.

By Harley Finkelstein
DHS Uses American Eagle Plane for Denver Flight
SocialMar 24, 2026

DHS Uses American Eagle Plane for Denver Flight

DHS flight at Denver. 😡 The black SUV has the DHS logo on the side. This aircraft is operated by American Eagle.

By Paul Thompson
Drone Strikes Threaten Russian Oil, Global Market Stability
SocialMar 24, 2026

Drone Strikes Threaten Russian Oil, Global Market Stability

With the Persian Gulf effectively offline, losing Russian oil would be devastating to the global markets. Drone warfare continues to evolve and reshape the way these conflicts unfold, especially when targeting energy infrastructure. #crude #russiaukrainewar #geopolitics https://t.co/L5OoXtN7DJ

By Peter Zeihan
One-Month Ceasefire Planned via Witkoff‑Kushner Mechanism
SocialMar 24, 2026

One-Month Ceasefire Planned via Witkoff‑Kushner Mechanism

Israeli Channel 12: A ceasefire for a period of one month will be announced according to a mechanism that Witkoff and Kushner are working on

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
US‑Ukraine Fund Begins Defense Tech Investments Amid Rising Conflict
SocialMar 24, 2026

US‑Ukraine Fund Begins Defense Tech Investments Amid Rising Conflict

"Just over a year after a dramatic Oval Office clash derailed the now-infamous "minerals deal," the fund it spawned is making its first move, backing Ukraine's defense tech sector as global conflicts intensify. The first of three investments planned this year...

By Rob Lee
New Next Course Newsletter Debuts with Noma LA Review
SocialMar 24, 2026

New Next Course Newsletter Debuts with Noma LA Review

I recently launched a thing: An online newsletter, “Next Course,” featuring essays, simple recipes, travel advice, and more. Please check it out. My debut column looks at the most controversial restaurant in the world: Noma L.A., where I lunched last...

By Tom Sietsema
Computable Consent Streamlines Rules Across Diverse Health Data
SocialMar 24, 2026

Computable Consent Streamlines Rules Across Diverse Health Data

Reproductive, behavioral, and genetic data all carry different rules. We met with the Sequoia Project to discuss how computable consent aims to simplify enforcement. 🔗 https://t.co/pnMrgRE0pw @sequoiaproject #PatientPrivacy #HITSM

By Colin Hung
Gen Z, Millennials Boost Discretionary Spending on Tech, Dining
SocialMar 24, 2026

Gen Z, Millennials Boost Discretionary Spending on Tech, Dining

BofAI: Gen Z and Millennials have seen the most improvement in discretionary spending, especially on electronics and restaurants https://t.co/lokfH0dJN0

By Mike Zaccardi
Independent Journalists Expose US Propaganda on Cuba Crisis
SocialMar 24, 2026

Independent Journalists Expose US Propaganda on Cuba Crisis

They're livid that independent media figures like Hasan traveled to Cuba to report directly on what's happening and expose the amount of blatant propaganda in the US media ecosystem. This is why independent media/journalism that challenges MSM narratives is so...

By Taylor Lorenz
Autonomous Vehicle Threatens Disney Bus Loop Safety
SocialMar 24, 2026

Autonomous Vehicle Threatens Disney Bus Loop Safety

How long until we see one of these trying to drive into the Magic Kingdom bus loop?

By Matt Richardson
Redbook Sales Jump 6.7% YoY, Spending Remains Strong
SocialMar 24, 2026

Redbook Sales Jump 6.7% YoY, Spending Remains Strong

Redbook retail sales ... no sign of consumer spending stress yet +6.7% YoY WE March 21 https://t.co/8GFoXUdydC

By Mike Zaccardi
Trump Admin Pays $1 B to Halt East Coast Wind Projects
SocialMar 24, 2026

Trump Admin Pays $1 B to Halt East Coast Wind Projects

TIming is everything. Idiot. Trump administration to pay $1 billion to stop two East Coast wind farms https://t.co/axo9MyWJwU

By Jeff Jarvis
US Should Leverage Abu Musa, Tunbs
SocialMar 24, 2026

US Should Leverage Abu Musa, Tunbs

FTR, I suggested the US look at Abu Musa and the Tunbs as avenues to securing the Straight of Hormuz back on March 5… https://t.co/UU4UsAph4d

By Ellen Wald
Supply-Chain Attacks Demand Isolated, AI-Driven Code
SocialMar 24, 2026

Supply-Chain Attacks Demand Isolated, AI-Driven Code

🚨 Supply chain attacks are the scariest threat in modern software. The LiteLLM compromise was an absolute nightmare scenario. The reality check: → A compromised update hit a package with 97M downloads a month → Grabbed SSH keys, database passwords, and API keys → Spread...

By Data Chaz
Hormuz Crisis Sparks Global Oil Shockwave Across Time
SocialMar 24, 2026

Hormuz Crisis Sparks Global Oil Shockwave Across Time

I've been describing the Hormuz crisis as a detonation in spacetime. It hit spot crude markets in the Middle East and refined products markets in Asia first. Then the shockwave travels further through time down the delivery curve, and out geographically toward...

By Rory Johnston
Fiber Dominance Determines Winners in Connectivity War
SocialMar 24, 2026

Fiber Dominance Determines Winners in Connectivity War

It is a war of Fiber Castle, Cable Forts, FWA Camps and Satellite warbands. The winners are decided by infrastructure. If you are outside the fiber footprint you are probably losing. 🧵🏰

By Roger Entner
Entry-Level Legal Jobs Slightly Above Trend, Finance Below
SocialMar 24, 2026

Entry-Level Legal Jobs Slightly Above Trend, Finance Below

So far, entry-level share of employment in legal, financial, & office admin occupations doesn't look functionally different from pre-2023 trends (the population is aging so important to benchmark). A bit above trend for legal, a bit below for finance, in...

By Ernie Tedeschi
Choose Exercise by Goal, Not One‑Size‑Fits‑All
SocialMar 24, 2026

Choose Exercise by Goal, Not One‑Size‑Fits‑All

The relative effects of different exercise modes on physical and metabolic health in older adults: A network meta-analysis "Current evidence does not identify a single “best” exercise modality for improving VO2max/VO2peak in older adults. Modality selection may be better guided by...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD