MovieFlow Releases Seedance 2.0, Kling
🚨 MovieFlow just launched Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0. And you can generate your first 15 seconds completely free right now. No card. No catch. Here's everything you need to know 🧵
Universal Commerce Protocol Upgrade Launches on Shopify
New version of Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP 2026-04-08) just got finalized. Carts (!), Catalog discovery features, Order status,, Signals support, ... Big step step function upgrade for agentic commerce. https://t.co/Q9hGXUUmLr Coming soon to every Shopify storefront.
Designing Sleek Tech Workspaces: Straight Edges & Silver
GETTING TECHNICAL. A mood board for some projects I'm working on right now, creating spaces for teams in the world of tech. Straight edges, silver, structure, wires. https://t.co/vhkpsNZJNq
Men Sabotage Romance‑sci‑fi, Stifling Genre Growth
Soo…I started writing a book and I’m having a lot of fun. But I couldn’t let go of my question about why there aren’t more books in this genre (romance set in a sci-fi setting) So I kept digging and learned...
Procurement Success Depends on Strategic Talent Management
“Effective talent management is one of the key conduits to nurture people capability. Your Procurement function must have the appropriate talent to achieve its goals and sustain its organizational contribution.” 🔗 https://t.co/flN6hAM2qi #procurement #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/plvSQzifMf
Iran's Drone Strikes Drop to Seven After Massive Launch
Iran has so far fired just 7 drones today, all at Bahrain, this after launching a monthly high of 149 missiles and drones yesterday. Will it last? Will it get ships moving? https://t.co/RNn07BEdGM
Brazil Hikes Ethanol Blend; Argentina Lifts Corn Forecast
In case you missed it, some pertinent news came out of South America Wednesday afternoon. 🇧🇷Brazil wants to raise ethanol's mix in gasoline to 32% from 30% by the end of June 🇦🇷Argentina's Rosario exchange raised the 25/26 corn crop to 67...
Rising Memory Costs Threaten AI ROI and Market Confidence
While we talk about memory prices 📈, and while that is true (great for memory names), I am worried about what this does to capex costs and in return on AI $$. If the cost to serve AI goes...
Since Emissions Happen, Choose Cleaner Natural Gas over Diesel
Yes, we are getting the emissions one way or another. Might as well put the fuel to use. Plus, natgas is far cleaner than diesel
Japan's Oil Outlook Improves, but SPR Usage Persists
Japan updates on its oil situation (And it looks better that I had expected; but note that the country is signalling continues use of its SPR)
SpaceX Poised to Own Every Layer of Tech Stack
SpaceX, across Musk’s constellation of assets, has a plausible path to owning every single layer. Chips. Models. Data. Internet delivery. And the rockets to put it all wherever physics allows. No other company has that opportunity. https://t.co/W4WPXCFNsz
Witkoff May Mediate Elliman‑Shvo Brokerage Fee Dispute
Maybe #Witkoff can broker peace btw #Elliman+#Shvo. Shvo's #MandarinOriental units subject of #brokerage suit v dvpr alleging he chintzed out on paying Elliman fees. 1 of a growing # of cases re project. #685Fifth #realestate #CRE #NYC #litigation #condo https://t.co/GfBc7tgI7S
Axios Profits From Meta Ads While Criticizing Platform
Solid example of difference between a news org and a social media platform. - Axios has been running endless Meta ad $$$ campaigns while its independent newsroom reports on Meta’s court losses for harming children - Axios reports Meta is removing...
Kids Films Lead Theatrical Hits; Netflix Animation Lags
I found that Kids Entertainment made up the 2nd-largest share of 40 successful original/new-to-screen theatrical films (2021–2025). Meanwhile, Netflix’s original animation still struggles to break through. Given Brad Bird's talent, I'm hoping he changes that.
Massive Untapped Copper Resource Highlights Decade‑Long Deficit
The #copper deficit is, in my view, one of the most underpriced macro stories of the decade. Our portfolio company @SuperCopperCo has just defined a kilometre-scale copper target: 800m of strike, ~400m wide, ~400m deep - and open in all directions. Historical...
South Korea Deploys 24‑Hour High‑Altitude Strategic Drone
Busan, April 8, 2026. South Korea rolls out its first production strategist drone... the MUAV/KUS-FS. 13m fuselage, massive 25–26m wingspan, powered by a 1,200 hp turboprop. Developed domestically with 90% local parts by Korean Air, Hanwha, and LIG Nex1. It can...
Tesla's Unconfirmed Entry‑Level Model Likely 2028 Debut
Reuters reports $TSLA is in early development for a new entry-level vehicle, roughly 5% smaller than the Cybercab. It reportedly has NOT received a green light yet, and no timing was given. My first reaction was click bait. My take: We’ve...
Pixel's At‑a‑Glance to Show Nearby Restaurant Tips
🥘 'Restaurant Insights' feature could bring location-aware menu tips to the Pixel’s At a Glance widget Google could also allow you to access passes quickly from at a glance with 'Passes nearby' ✅ Details - https://t.co/z8mtBzvKTk https://t.co/djh4mDvnF9
February Sees Biggest Seller Price Cuts Since 2012
More sellers are cutting prices than any February since 2012, and they are having to adjust their expectations down by $40k on average. That's according to a new Redfin report (link in thread). https://t.co/uokLEo4VDR
Robotic Hull Cleaner Tackles Biofouling in Oceans
CLIIN #Robotics’ Hull-Cleaning #Robot Fights Biofouling at Sea via @WevolverApp #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Technology https://t.co/hnlmI6Nn2w
Mexico's Climate‑scientist President Backs Controversial Shale Gas
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist by training, makes a policy U-turn, now backing the development of shale gas deposits in her country (which means fracking, even if she avoided using that word — a taboo in Mexico —...
Tesla FSD Anticipates Pedestrian, Prevents Near Miss
I got thanked for nothing. Tesla's FSD did a good job anticipating this pedestrian's movements and desire to cross the street. I might not have seen them in time and the pedestrian even hesitates slightly to make sure it was...
AI Dresses Me, Showcasing Stitch Fix’s Comeback
In this week's @ReadTheAisle newsletter, I cover OpenAI drama, outraged Amazon sellers...and me getting dressed by an AI. Stitch Fix's Vision tool generated this image of me using real inventory, and calibrated to my style profile (which, yes, I need to...
Thin Catalogues Need Browse, Not AI Search
I had a conversation recently that reminded me how badly empty search results can damage an early-stage ecommerce site. The team was excited about adding AI-powered search, and the logic was hard to argue with on the surface. Modern feature,...
Low Offers Signal Market Risk, Not Lowballing
One of the most frequent complaints we get is that our offer is too low. Usually it’s because we’re seeing something in the data the seller isn’t. Recently, someone complained on X that they only got 70% of their home’s value...
Beyond T(11;14): Expanding Venetoclax Use in Myeloma
Venetoclax in myeloma: t(11;14) and what else? {Commentary} [Apr 2, 2026] Catherine Pellat-Deceunynck @BloodPortfolio https://t.co/Zar26htoUT #mmsm #PrecisionMedicine https://t.co/zm0Fv6GY2l
Success in Real Estate Starts with the Right Network
Get in the right rooms and right circles. Follow @chasecalhoun.realestate for more on build-to-rent and real estate investing. #realestate #investmentproperty #buildtorent
Eight‑hour Pumped Hydro Moves Forward to Replace Aging Coal Plant
Fresh progress for eight-hour pumped hydro project proposed to help replace ageing coal plant #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/QCSyyGtDkm https://t.co/FMGxaGZUP7
RSS Cuts Through Bloated Web Page Clutter
Why does a typical web page download a Windows-95-worth of content just for you to read the 5kb worth of text you're after? We're ambushed everywhere with trackers, auto-play videos, and more. Thank goodness for RSS. Great post: https://t.co/pE4XrSSVjo
Threads Users Eagerly Embrace Sascha Riley Conspiracy Theories
Great reporting by @brandyzadrozny about conspiracy theories and Sascha Riley, something I saw a lot of people on this platform latch onto. https://www.ms.now/news/sascha-riley-trump-epstein-conspiracy-theory
TikTok Live Viewership Plummets 12% as Twitch Gains
TikTok lost nearly 12% of its live viewership in Q1 of 2026! Twitch +4.46% Kick +1.79% YouTube -0.24% TikTok -11.92% Stats via StreamsCharts
Mayor's First 100 Days Target Bad Landlords, Boost Housing
The #socialmedia mayor. Assessing #MayorMamdani's 1st 100 days. Taking unprecedented aim at bad landlords w/simultaneously pressing for more housing. #NYC #realestate #CRE #multifamily #rentstabilized #affordablehousing #CeaWeaver #SumathyKumar https://t.co/bxRCxDHqF5
Eliminate Davis‑Bacon to Unblock the CHIPS Act
Great detailed piece on how Davis-Bacon was a problem for the CHIPS Act, as some of us predicted it would be. But the obvious answer is to get rid of Davis-Bacon entirely, which is not the recommendation for some reason....
Russian Geran Missile Destroys Ukrainian Mobile Air Defense
Video of a Russian Geran strike on a Ukrainian mobile air defense team. https://t.co/70oMmzfxEu https://t.co/aHH1aUrsQE https://t.co/J0vbbIPfTz
O'Leary Warns Netflix Narnia Gamble Will Shutter Theaters
Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on Netflix’s ‘Narnia’ Gamble and Why Paramount’s Deal to Buy Warner Bros. Must Fail: ‘Theaters Will Close’ https://t.co/27oShjrvOd
Trump’s Anti‑insurer Rhetoric Masks Policies Boosting Profits
The Trump administration has voiced some tough rhetoric about health insurers. But almost every major decision from Trump officials has benefited insurers and their bottom lines. The new Medicare Advantage rule is the latest example. https://t.co/ziGzSwknqK https://t.co/N3ACGahj3C
Apartment Supply Surge Ends, Rent Growth Stalls
It's official: The historic wave of new apartment supply is now in the rearview mirror. Completions in Q1'26 came in at one of the lowest levels in 7+ years, and will likely hover around these levels for a while --...
SEC Probes Paramount Group’s NYC, San Fran REIT Dealings
#ParamountGroup. Gone but not forgotten by the #SEC. Feds still want to know abt dealings at major #NYC+#SanFran office #REIT. Qs abt exec compensation, use of corp assets, conflicts of interest. #realestate #CRE #mortgage #RithmCapital https://t.co/6742LxP8WR
Biologicals Deliver Proven Performance You Can Trust
🤜🤛 If you have reservations about the performance of biologicals, here is one you can have confidence in.
Omai Poised for G2‑scale Valuation After Deal Alignment
A deal that always made operational/synergistic sense finally had the numbers align Logical flow forward of funds here will be Omai $OMG.V If G2 goes for ~C$2.6 billion with <4 million ounces in resources, have to think Omai has clear line...
Savannah Port Cuts Shipper Costs Over $1K per Container
New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways. https://t.co/Sn8LWvsekl
Elevated Oil Prices Trigger Lagging Earnings Downgrades
Oil price impacts are likely to start showing up in negative earnings revisions this month. History suggests elevated oil prices have a lagged impact on fundamental conditions, and as long as oil prices remain somewhat elevated, downward revisions may remain...
Unmasking Anonymity Offers No Real Benefit
This started as a simple question. Why do we feel the need to unmask people who have chosen anonymity? The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I became with the answers I was coming up with. As someone who spent years...
AI Writing Is a Tool, Not a Talentless Shortcut
Using AI to write isn’t always wrong and other heresies If you use AI to help with your writing, are you a talentless hack? Perhaps. But I don't think the connection is as direct as some would like to make it....
Renting Can Outperform Buying, Even for Millionaires
IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW: You can RENT (instead of buying a home) and be happy, successful, & wealthy. I’m a multi-millionaire ($3.3M) and I still happily rent. I love renting. Anytime there is a problem with the house I just text my...
Audit First, Build Later: Counterintuitive Path to 8‑Figure ARR
Would you pay auditors to audit you 10 times before building your product? This founder did. His startup hit 8-figure ARR. @grease_ is the co-founder of @sprintoHQ, a compliance automation platform that's now at 8-figure ARR with 3,000+ customers....
M&A Spree Sees Premiums up to 80%
Today's M&A and SPAC notes $GTWO.to to be acquired by $GMIN.to for 0.212x shares + CVR + Spinco, 79.7% premium, $3.0 billion $WSR to be acquired by $ARES for $19.00 cash per share, 26.5% premium, $1.7 billion $ASRT to be acquired by Garda...
New Jersey Lifts Nuclear Moratorium, Second State This Year
New Jersey becomes second state this year to lift its nuclear moratorium #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/eABgxl3NFI
Amazon and Nvidia Share Israeli AI Chip Roots
For those of you blown away by $AMZN announcement on Trainium4 and $NVDA growth, they have something important in common…🇮🇱🇮🇱
Intel Missed Chance by Denying Gelsinger's Foundry Investment
Can you imagine if Intel's board let @PGelsinger invest in the foundry capacity he asked them for? I agree, it seemed crazy at the time, but hindsight is 20/20.