Industry Social Media and Updates

U.S. Navy Defies Panic, Safely Navigates Hormuz Strait
SocialApr 11, 2026

U.S. Navy Defies Panic, Safely Navigates Hormuz Strait

Forty days of panic by everyone in the shipping industry and the vast majority of media and academic military “experts”, and for what? The experts said the Navy was scared to enter Hormuz. They called prudence weakness and restraint failure. They...

By John Konrad
Data Center Noise Sparks Calls for Regulation, Maine Ban Threat
SocialApr 11, 2026

Data Center Noise Sparks Calls for Regulation, Maine Ban Threat

There are a slew of people on TikTok sharing their experiences of living next to data centers and the noise issue is something these companies will absolutely have to contend with and solve ASAP unless they want more widespread bans...

By Taylor Lorenz
70+ Kills on Night Mission, Fun Day Ahead
SocialApr 11, 2026

70+ Kills on Night Mission, Fun Day Ahead

Fun day today. Still got a night mission to go. Grabbing some food. Easily over 70 kills. https://t.co/LapFl6Nrjw

By Dave Kennedy
Pakistan Proposes Joint Patrols in Strait of Hormuz
SocialApr 11, 2026

Pakistan Proposes Joint Patrols in Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera reports that Pakistan has put forward a proposal for joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
Toyota's Walk Me Redefines Mobility with Legged Robotics
SocialApr 11, 2026

Toyota's Walk Me Redefines Mobility with Legged Robotics

“Walk Me” by Toyota Redefines Mobility with Legged #Robotics by @interesting_aIl #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4QbRf4Bacv

By Ron van Loon
Iran's New Hormuz Demand Echoes Pre‑war Dispute
SocialApr 11, 2026

Iran's New Hormuz Demand Echoes Pre‑war Dispute

Same core disagreement from before the war started. (Oh, also, Iran now demands control of Hormuz, which it obviously didn’t before) https://t.co/P2i5MVuzpB

By Rory Johnston
Southern US Solar Surges; Polar Vortex Dampens Northern Output
SocialApr 11, 2026

Southern US Solar Surges; Polar Vortex Dampens Northern Output

Heat dome and high pressure boost southern US solar as polar vortex clouds the north #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/rK0FaGjmDk https://t.co/D071pKBFnt

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Podcast Prioritizes Bombs Over NASA, Leaving Listeners Disheartened
SocialApr 11, 2026

Podcast Prioritizes Bombs Over NASA, Leaving Listeners Disheartened

i was listening to some news podcast and they literally cut off the nasa woman mid-sentence to talk about bombs in iran....and it was v depressing

By Andrea Carr
Autonomous Car Safely Merges Onto Dutch A10 Ring Road
SocialApr 11, 2026

Autonomous Car Safely Merges Onto Dutch A10 Ring Road

Kees just merged onto the A10 (ring road) on FSD Supervised in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 Well done @aelluswamy and team Yes it drives “voorzichtig”, but better safe and a gentleman than sorry 🤣 #alwaysberiding What a spectacular weekend for autonomous driving in...

By Felix Hamer
Calls for Transparency Over YouTube Ban Mystery
SocialApr 11, 2026

Calls for Transparency Over YouTube Ban Mystery

super interesting that the most recent video caused the ban? doesn't YouTube still have a 3x policy? It's clearly not actually violence. Could they have traced/confirmed it back to Iran? Could it be the Eminem IP? Deserves transparency.

By Jason Kint
3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Replicates Human Gestures Instantly
SocialApr 11, 2026

3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Replicates Human Gestures Instantly

#3DPrinted #Robotic Hand Mirrors Human Gestures in Real Time by @YKwolfpec #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Tech https://t.co/pucaMLcf9K

By Ron van Loon
TSA Pre Clears Boston Logan in Under 5 Minutes
SocialApr 11, 2026

TSA Pre Clears Boston Logan in Under 5 Minutes

TSA Pre was a breeze this evening at Boston Logan International Airport. I was through security in less than 5 minutes.

By Tiffany Dowd (Luxe Tiffany)
Orion Heat Shield Passes Reentry, Crew Remains Safe
SocialApr 11, 2026

Orion Heat Shield Passes Reentry, Crew Remains Safe

I just had a moment to chat with Lori Glaze, head of the Artemis program, about how the Orion heat shield held up during reentry yesterday. She said they have imagery in hand from divers at the splashdown site, but...

By Stephen Clark
Prioritize Branding and Community to Drive $60M Growth
SocialApr 11, 2026

Prioritize Branding and Community to Drive $60M Growth

@goodpop grew to over $60 million by prioritizing presentation, branding and community building. If increasing sales and rebranding your strategy is on your 2026 bucket list, we’d make the perfect Mocktale 🍸 #cpg #cpgfounder #websitecopywriter

By Dalji | Mocktale Creative
Agratas Pushes Ahead with 20 GWh Battery Plant in India
SocialApr 11, 2026

Agratas Pushes Ahead with 20 GWh Battery Plant in India

Agratas advances 20 GWh battery plant in western India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/khLIvvTgG6

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Grok Wrongly Flags Single Substack Account, Needs Review
SocialApr 11, 2026

Grok Wrongly Flags Single Substack Account, Needs Review

This is a terrible rationale by Grok. It needs investigation. 1) I just tried ~12 unique substack accounts using an open dot substack link. Only this super sensitive Julie K Brown is flagged. 2) this is the default share syntax...

By Jason Kint
Tesla's Business Grows Even When Stock Dips
SocialApr 11, 2026

Tesla's Business Grows Even When Stock Dips

On green days and red days alike, the value of Tesla’s business is increasing. For example, this week the stock was red almost every day. But the value of the business as FSD expanded to the EU went up immensely. As a...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Hands-Free Exoskeleton Restores Walking for Patients
SocialApr 11, 2026

Hands-Free Exoskeleton Restores Walking for Patients

Atalante X: The Hands-Free Exoskeleton That Gets Patients Walking Again via @WevolverApp #Healthcare #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/mpeZ0Fuk6M

By Ron van Loon
Social Media Managers Rebranded as Growth Engineers
SocialApr 11, 2026

Social Media Managers Rebranded as Growth Engineers

They’re calling social media managers “growth engineers” now, she’s 100% spot on with this analysis

By Taylor Lorenz
LAIRCM Dome: Laser Turret Jams Missiles on Military Aircraft
SocialApr 11, 2026

LAIRCM Dome: Laser Turret Jams Missiles on Military Aircraft

That spherical dome on the MC-130J.. That’s the LAIRCM turret. It detects incoming missiles and blinds their seeker heads with a laser. Like a plane’s “missile jammer.” Used on MC-130Js, C-130s, C-17s, and CV-22s.

By Fahad Naim
Start Freelance Travel Writing: Pitch Editors or Answer Calls
SocialApr 11, 2026

Start Freelance Travel Writing: Pitch Editors or Answer Calls

There are two ways to get started as a freelance travel writer: 1️⃣ Pitch editors that are generally open to submissions (cold pitching) 2️⃣ Respond to calls for pitches from editors where they’re looking for a writer with specific experience or...

By Jen Ruiz
Nurses Strike for Security Amid Rising Patient Violence
SocialApr 11, 2026

Nurses Strike for Security Amid Rising Patient Violence

Remember, a nurse wrote a NYT op ed that part of the reason the nurses were on strike was that they wanted more police/security protection from disturbed patients. And the fact that these attacks aren't uncommon is almost certainly holding...

By Nicole Gelinas
Public Listing Serves as Powerful Forcing Function
SocialApr 11, 2026

Public Listing Serves as Powerful Forcing Function

one of the only times a founder didnt make me feel like I was holding him hostage when asking about an IPO "I've always believed that being public is a great forcing function" -@rauchg @vercel https://t.co/Ao3FB13Gn8

By Deirdre Bosa
Taxi App Users Report Double‑charge Scam After Failed Payments
SocialApr 11, 2026

Taxi App Users Report Double‑charge Scam After Failed Payments

Taxi App Users Warn Of Scam — Drivers Claim The Payment Failed, Then Charge You Again [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/De6rUCzdhq

By Gary Leff
New Platform Designs Shine Amid Construction Chaos
SocialApr 11, 2026

New Platform Designs Shine Amid Construction Chaos

Five Points MARTA Station is a mess of construction right now but I'm very impressed with the new designs for the train platforms. This will look great with the cool new train cars.

By Darin Givens (ATL Urbanist)
£10/Month Tool Beats DIY, Frees My Time
SocialApr 11, 2026

£10/Month Tool Beats DIY, Frees My Time

Wait.... I run a pub… I don’t have time to be a full-time content creator 😅 I’m paying £10/month… (founder price btw 👀) and it’s outperforming when I did everything myself 🙌 AND I got my time back ✨

By Calm Creator Club
Choose Smart Wellness Travel: Biohacking vs Longevity
SocialApr 11, 2026

Choose Smart Wellness Travel: Biohacking vs Longevity

Biohacking Or Longevity—Which Wellness Travel Trend Is Right For You? A primer on deciphering the beneficial from the bogus. https://t.co/dCJk7gpWYB https://t.co/2e7Tmp74fB

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Cheap Drones Turn Warships Into $2M Toll Booths
SocialApr 11, 2026

Cheap Drones Turn Warships Into $2M Toll Booths

a few cheap drones keeping $2B U.S. warships at bay. I think Iran may come to like it's toll booth that's generating $2M per ship, and realizing it may not cost that much to keep that toll booth operating...

By Joseph G. Allen
Brent Futures Lag Physical Oil, Gap Set to Close
SocialApr 11, 2026

Brent Futures Lag Physical Oil, Gap Set to Close

The futures price for Brent crude is around $109/bbl. But physical oil is trading closer to $145/bbl. THAT'S AN UNSUALLY LARGE PRICE GAP. THE FUTURES MARKET WILL EVENTUALLY BE MUGGED BY REALITY, AND THE GAP WILL BE CLOSED. https://t.co/XVXx6bRg9Z

By Steve Hanke
Your First Line Must Hook in 1/8 Second
SocialApr 11, 2026

Your First Line Must Hook in 1/8 Second

You have 1/8th of a second to stop someone from scrolling past your content. That's it. Your first line is everything. If it doesn't create curiosity, tension, or surprise, nobody reads line two. Write your hook like your business depends on it. Because it does.

By Chris Orlob
MedStar Health Breach Exposes Names, SSNs, Medical Records
SocialApr 11, 2026

MedStar Health Breach Exposes Names, SSNs, Medical Records

.@MedStarHealth has issued the following patient notification: “After a thorough analysis of the files on MedStar Health’s systems, we determined that the files accessed by the unauthorized party contained patient information that included your name, date of birth, Social Security...

By Ted Hearn
New Path to Affordable Clean Hydrogen Production
SocialApr 11, 2026

New Path to Affordable Clean Hydrogen Production

Toward cheaper, cleaner hydrogen production by Zach Winn @MIT Learn more: https://t.co/OapBsYTJTo #EmergingTech #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/a9Png9Yxc4

By Ron van Loon
Trump’s Misstep Fuels $2M Tolls in Hormuz
SocialApr 11, 2026

Trump’s Misstep Fuels $2M Tolls in Hormuz

Trump's war of choice left the Iranian leadership intact, but now with an actual toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz where they charge up to $2M per supertanker. This is such an epic f*ck up by Trump. What a...

By Joseph G. Allen
Electric Cars' Massive Weight Needs More Attention
SocialApr 11, 2026

Electric Cars' Massive Weight Needs More Attention

I wonder perhaps if maybe they could also look into the enormous weight of electric cars. https://t.co/MihVwpTrpn

By Jeremy Clarkson
CAPE Process Begins First Phase April 20, 2026
SocialApr 11, 2026

CAPE Process Begins First Phase April 20, 2026

Per CBP's website - The CAPE process is being deployed in phases, and will launch the first phase of CAPE on April 20, 2026. https://t.co/oIZNrwcGBR

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
Procurement Leads Sourcing, Even with Stakeholder Collaboration
SocialApr 11, 2026

Procurement Leads Sourcing, Even with Stakeholder Collaboration

“It’s often appropriate for #Procurement to involve internal stakeholders in sourcing activities. While such collaboration can be effective, ultimate responsibility for supply sourcing must lie with the Procurement function.” 🔍 https://t.co/gy1EdLnhmk #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/7FICw45RJa

By Sigi Osagie
Crimson Desert's Update Cycle Sparks Dating‑level Anxiety
SocialApr 11, 2026

Crimson Desert's Update Cycle Sparks Dating‑level Anxiety

Crimson desert updates so frequently, i start getting antsy or nervous after 5 days of no updates like the game is someone new I’m dating

By Gene Park
Advertiser ID: Weighing Personalized Ads vs Privacy Risks
SocialApr 11, 2026

Advertiser ID: Weighing Personalized Ads vs Privacy Risks

The more you use your computer, the more personalized the ads become. Helpful, or big privacy problem? Here are the pros and cons of keeping "Advertiser ID" enabled for Windows and MacOS users: https://t.co/2Jztl0woVh #privacy #mac #windows #advertising https://t.co/iNVrslkfb4

By Dave Taylor
Seeking Experiences with GTWY Peptide From Β‑Lactolin
SocialApr 11, 2026

Seeking Experiences with GTWY Peptide From Β‑Lactolin

New smart drug peptide alert… (Possibly): who has experience with GTWY peptide isolated from β-lactolin? Research here: https://t.co/Sg7twStXvr

By Ben Greenfield
Scarcity Cycles to Glut: Tight Oil Market Warning
SocialApr 11, 2026

Scarcity Cycles to Glut: Tight Oil Market Warning

After every period of scarcity comes a glut. Every.Single.Time... Remember that when watching a tight oil market currently

By Andreas Steno Larsen
Combating Rising Anti‑Vaccine Activism Through Science Advocacy
SocialApr 11, 2026

Combating Rising Anti‑Vaccine Activism Through Science Advocacy

Many thanks ⁦@uiowa⁩ for hosting my lectures this week, on our vaccine development program and the dangers of accelerating antivaccine activism in America, also the history of American anti-science movements and latest book #ScienceUnderSiege with @MichaelEMann @PeterHotez https://t.co/3r0XH08iMu

By Peter Hotez
Continental Resources Halts Bakken Drilling After 30 Years
SocialApr 11, 2026

Continental Resources Halts Bakken Drilling After 30 Years

What about North Dakota? “Continental Resources is pausing new drilling in North Dakota's Bakken shale for the first time in 30 years”

By Jigar Shah
AI Links Loneliness and Insomnia to Higher Diabetes Risk
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Links Loneliness and Insomnia to Higher Diabetes Risk

AI Reveals Loneliness and Insomnia as Risks for Diabetes - https://t.co/cTzkMFXc7O via @neurosciencenew #diabetes #health #mentalhealth #MedTwitter

By Beth Frates, MD
IRS Issues Final Regulations Ending Tip Taxation
SocialApr 11, 2026

IRS Issues Final Regulations Ending Tip Taxation

Thx @PKubeyEA for telling us Final Regs on "No Tax on Tips" have been issued. #IRS #OBBBA

By Deborah Fox
Three VLCCs Mark Iran War’s Biggest Outbound Flow
SocialApr 11, 2026

Three VLCCs Mark Iran War’s Biggest Outbound Flow

By volume today's 3 VLCCs represented the largest outbound tanker flow thus far in the Iran War. Rather than vessel count, the Bloomberg chart below shows deadweight tonnage. https://t.co/OG2Rjb6Vtp

By Rory Johnston
Energy Market Volatility Drives Vitol’s Costly Derivatives Losses
SocialApr 11, 2026

Energy Market Volatility Drives Vitol’s Costly Derivatives Losses

My working hypothesis is that the extreme volatility in the energy markets has largely led to losses. No one can make money when prices are soaring and collapse by $20 in a few days. --- https://t.co/S30XPZwVcq Vitol Group is reorganizing its derivatives team in...

By Jim Bianco
Use a CEO for Accurate Accident Car Repairs
SocialApr 11, 2026

Use a CEO for Accurate Accident Car Repairs

How to make sure your car is properly evaluated and fixed after an accident, CEO is the way to go !

By Ali Jamal Awad (CEO Lawyer)
Apollo 13 Artifacts Reveal Ingenious Life‑saving Ingenuity
SocialApr 11, 2026

Apollo 13 Artifacts Reveal Ingenious Life‑saving Ingenuity

For this anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch, here are four new artifacts that flew on that heroic mission: 1) Complete Tool Kit 2) Main Bus B Battery Bar used for emergency power 3) Stowage Strap 4) External Decal from Command Module Apollo 13 was...

By Steve Jurvetson
China’s Oil Intensity Exceeds U.S., Despite PPP Claims
SocialApr 11, 2026

China’s Oil Intensity Exceeds U.S., Despite PPP Claims

China uses more oil per unit of GDP than the U.S. (roughly 20–30% higher) Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) can achieve the 40% claim but that seems dubious. The USA produces lots of oil (with Canada) which China doesn’t have so it...

By Jigar Shah