Solo Battles Teach Caution: Avoid Open Exposure
I am dying more solo, but i have also learned how to be more careful. Like don’t get caught in the open.
Lawsuit Claims Perplexity’s ‘Incognito’ Sold Chats for Ads
Perplexity’s “Incognito Mode” is a “sham,” -lawsuit says Google, Meta, and Perplexity accused of sharing millions of chats to increase ad revenue. https://t.co/vxnnXugoR4
Key Takeaways on Upcoming Federal AI Regulations
Emerging Federal AI Policy: What to Know and How to Prepare | JD Supra https://t.co/vlCQXK7HGf #AIGovernance https://t.co/XQ16MHItI8
Most Artists Chase Sync Deals without Researching Libraries
Sync Licensing Fact A lot of artists and producers say they’re looking for an 'in'... Very few are actually researching music libraries, what they place and following submission guidelines.
Robotic System Turns Trucks Into Mobile Drone Bases
#Robotic Takeoff and Landing System to Transform Trucks into #Drone Mobile Bases via @ZappyZappy7 #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/SzLRMH2cJO
Zend
Online discourse aside, moviegoers are RSVPing "Yes" to Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's comedy as Amazon's sci-fi epic continues pulling "aspirational for anyone not named Nolan or Coogler" grosses. (Friday box office punditry for THE DRAMA) https://open.substack.com/pub/scottmendelson/p/box-office-the-drama-nabs-awesome/
LTV Hits Historic Lows, Unchartable Since 2008
The total LTV data is so low now that I can't even chart it back to 2008 when it was running back in the mid '80s 💀😏🎭 #housing #realestate #economics #mortgage #chartdaddy @housingwire @sarahteresa6
New Leaders Aim to Expand Colorado Health Access, Cut Costs
Thrilled to welcome Stephanie Beasley and Gretchen Hammer to these roles. Their leadership will strengthen Colorado as we expand access and lower costs for physical and mental health care. https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-makes-cabinet-announcement
1972: Magnavox Odyssey Launches, Birthing Home Gaming
#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1972. The Magnavox Odyssey, the first video game console, is released. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/g6DC4Z1gwc
RBI Bans Rupee Shorting Tools, but Impact Doubtful
#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is stepping in to try to slow the rupee’s slide. By restricting derivatives and other tools traders use to SHORT the rupee, the RBI is trying to suppress bets AGAINST the currency. THE RBI'S ENGAGED...
Iran Strikes Tighten Oil, Boost Gold as Tensions Rise
🇮🇷 Iran Intel Brief | Markets → Oil, Gold, Equities ─────── 1. Israeli strikes on Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex disrupt 70% of the country's gasoline supply and export revenues. 2. US demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz escalate tensions, threatening global oil...
6% of Active Truck Drivers Likely to Fail Drug Test
6% of active truck drivers would fail a drug test according to a study by the Trucking Alliance
Kyocera and Cosmo Energy Units Sign Solar
Japan’s Kyocera, Cosmo Energy units enter solar, wind PPAs #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jE9o5TPKwv
US‑Iran Ceasefire Odds Remain Under 50% Through June
According to Polymarket, there is only an 18% chance of a US–Iran ceasefire by the end of April. There is only a 47% chance of a ceasefire by the end of June. TRUMP = FOREVER WAR = ANTI-MAGA. https://t.co/ZaFmL9ud2V
White House FY27 Budget Slashes ARPA-H Funding by Half
At the same time the White House proposed FY27 budget recommends cutting almost half of the ARPA-H budget
Chrysler's Solo Model Undermines the “Big 3” Label
Big 3 is a bit of a misnomer now. Chrysler is owned by Stellantis, only makes one model of vehicle, sold 126,000 vehicles last year.
States' Legal Missteps Preserve Sports‑Event Contracts, Ignoring NV Lessons
If the States had retained outside counsel and/or filed suit first in state court rather than sending C&D letters to Kalshi, there likely would not be any sports-event contracts today. The lessons of NV & NJ have not been heeded...
Red Metros Outpace Blue in Both Infill and Sprawl
I don't think so. Red state metros (Houston, Charlotte, Orlando) build a lot more infill per capita than blue state metros, in addition to sprawl. "Do you support sprawl or infill?" isn't how this issue plays out in the real...
AI-Powered Robot Performs Fully Autonomous Blood Draws
World’s First Autonomous Blood-Drawing #Robot Uses #AI to Find Veins and Collect Blood Automatically by @Berci #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/fQdjp2ubdz
GLP‑1s Linked to Lower Risk of Mental Illness Worsening
GLP-1s appear to reduce the odds of mental illness getting worse. Another unlooked-for benefit. Caveats: 1. This is observational, not an RCT. 2. This is reduction of odds getting worse on each of these measures. Not reduction of existing mental illness....
Kalshi's Federal Shift Stalls Washington AG's Enforcement
It's been 8 days since Kalshi removed the Washington AG's civil enforcement action to federal court, and the AG's Office still has not filed a motion to remand it back to state court. Lack of outside counsel not exactly helping...
Trump’s “No Wars” Claim Clashes with $1.5 T Budget
My take on Trump's DoD budget in @FortuneMagazine: "MAGA was told an untruth by Trump—no foreign wars, no adventurism. Now the US DoD budget has come in at $1T, and he wants $1.5T. This is a massive militarization—completely the opposite of...
Streaming Reach Matches TV, Audience Grows Faster Than Subscriptions
The traditional reach-versus-revenue trade-off between 📺 linear TV and 📲 OTT streaming may only apply to broadcast television anymore: As linear cable/satellite TV shrinks and streaming expands, their reach expectations have largely converged for the most-scaled pure-play streamers. Especially with Prime...
Prime Video Rolls Out Four Easter Week Releases
Amazon’s Prime Video to Add 4 New Releases During Easter Week: The One to Watch https://t.co/B3rspOJyGu via @TVAnswerMan
Do Whatever for $200: Developers' True Shopping Cart Test
I support this, both the angle and the change. "Do whatever for $200" is the ultimate shopping cart test for developers. If you've been burning tokens on performative agentic nonsense, you've actively contributed to this change.
When Trusted Advisor Turns Risk: Seeking Guidance
I am reaching out to the @X community for advice with the likely risk of sharing TMI. I have been sufficiently upset about the whole matter that I have lost sleep thinking about it and I am hoping that this...
From Silicon Chips to Integrated Systems: Industry Shift
#Technology #Blog #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #System BLOG-321 | The Semiconductor Shift From Silicon To System: https://www.chetanpatil.in/the-semiconductor-shift-from-silicon-to-system/
GLP‑1s Massively Marked up; LLMs Priced Near Cost
One observation here: GLP-1s are priced at maybe 25-50x production cost (not counting R&D). LLM usage is priced at perhaps 1x inference cost (not counting training). In any case, two great innovations that are rapidly catching on.
Cut High‑paid Admins, Not Tech, to Improve Care
If we got rid of hospital administrators paid multimillion dollar salaries that would be a lot better than letting them destroy care with Silicon Valley snake oil. https://t.co/F2gpwYJOPq
Master Storage Locations to Slash Fulfillment Time
Unlock peak inventory efficiency by mastering storage locations. Knowing exact spots for raw materials and finished goods slashes order fulfillment time. Your WMS guides your crew, ensuring fast retrieval. #InventoryManagement #Warehouse https://t.co/r4FzMpMEv3
Jet Fuel Prices Skyrocket Amid Limited Supply
Jet fuel prices are *soaring* if you can get your hands on any, that is.
Oman VLCCs Signal Imminent Hormuz Opening, Tanker Frenzy
With the first oil-laden very large crude carriers (VLCCs) coming out of Oman, @ed_fin explains why in the next few months, he expects the Strait of Hormuz to open and there to be a "feeding frenzy" for tankers "It's going to...
China Competition Will Accelerate US Pharma, Cut Red Tape
This is great to see. Biotech and pharma competition with China is going to force us to sharpen and accelerate processes in the US, and cut red tape. And we'll get the benefit of Chinese drugs as well. Win/win.
Pilot Loses 150‑day License After Ignoring FAA Warning
Pilot Flew A Jet With A Taped-On Tail Number — Then Ignored An FAA Warning And Lost His License For 150 Days - View from the Wing https://t.co/t2mqYI6Zzv
Chinese EVs Could Cut US Oil Dependence, Need Security Fixes
Chinese EVs would benefit American consumers, reduce our vulnerability to oil price shocks, and accelerate the end of oil. There are issues, especially around software and security. We should work to solve those with the goal of having Chinese EVs...
Twitter Fuels False Trump Health Rumors; Policy Overhaul Needed
Twitter has become the biggest online tool for spreading fake news. This is a video from Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024 after Trump's assassination attempt. Twitter needs to change its policy ASAP and ban this lying retards. https://t.co/C9cBXe4EiN
Weird Usernames Lower Chances for Compiler Beta Entry
There are many requests to get into the compiler beta. And sometimes I am very busy, so it's a while before I add new people (this time, it's been 5 weeks). Just as a public service announcement though, on a day...
Investigative Journalism Infrastructure Crumbling, Opinion Takes Over
And this is a major newspaper. Now imagine the nonsense fed to us via blogs and Substacks. Was speaking with a senior journalist recently who remarked how infrastructure to support serious investigative journalism is dying out, and everything is becoming...
Who Legally Owns the AI Worker?
Who Owns The #AI Worker? The Legal Question Nobody Is Asking Yet by @beygelman @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/yllWHQvknd #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/wIOTjHvlGj
Use Practical Law Templates for Lawyer-Approved Contracts
Want a contract drafting secret? Use the SEC public agreements as a starting point. Or get a subscription to practical law. Thats where the real templates live. If you use a template from practical law, your lawyer will be impressed. Because...
US Warehouse Launch: Faster Shipping, No Tariffs
🇺🇸 We are now in the USA 🇺🇸 We’ve finally (after filling out and signing a billion forms) opened a warehouse in the US. No more tariffs, no more import duties, no more nasty surprises - just quick shipping 🙌🏻 Check...
Transition Ahead Will Be Messy, Predicts Decade‑Old Essay
Indeed. A very good piece by @dwallacewells, and appreciated the shout out for my essay with @OSullivanMeghan in December in @ForeignAffairs. As we wrote in those pages 5 yrs ago, the transition “will be messy at best.” 👇 https://t.co/SX87fTHXUS https://t.co/Us7OOwb9Z0
Decades of 2‑4 Unit Sales in Sacramento
Just in case you wanted to see 2-4 unit sales in Midtown / Downtown Sacramento over the past decades... Something on my desk right now. Have to play some catch-up this weekend... https://t.co/50FWeNE0El
U.S. Claims Oil Security While Invading for Oil
If abundant oil is the basis for energy security and independence as we’re told, then why is it the country that produces the most oil in the world — the U.S. — needs to invade, bomb and embargo several other...
60% Gas Hike Threatens Collapse in Vulnerable Nations
Under normal circumstances, a 60% increase in gas prices is the sort of thing that can easily cause political/economic collapse, a lost decade, and many thousands of lives lost in a place like Guatemala or Thailand.
Chinese AI Firms Sell US Troop Intel to Iran
"Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence ‘exposing’ U.S. forces" @washingtonpost https://t.co/NP7gIkpzWG The private companies — some with ties to the military — are marketing detailed intelligence on movements of U.S. forces, even as Beijing seeks to keep its distance. The intelligence came...
Israel's Overextension Threatens Its Military Viability
Distinguished Harvard Prof. Stephen Walt on Israel's Achilles heel: "Israel has been fighting in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria... [and] now... against Iran... This is a small country... trying to exercise hegemony over a vast region... [and] it's gradually wearing out its own...
Thousands of Lawsuits Expose Decade‑
This is good by Favreau. There are thousands of active lawsuits for cover-ups, data leakage, fraud and deceptive metrics, antitrust, child harms all happening concurrently going back nearly a decade. Possibly SEC, too. I’ve tracked almost all of them. https://t.co/gYc19CR4C8
Fifth Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Nationwide Mail‑in Voting Restrictions
NEW: A group of voting rights organizations has filed the fifth lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order seeking to control mail-in voting procedures. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/voting-rights-groups-file-fifth-lawsuit-against-trumps-sweeping-anti-voting-order/
Federal Agencies Ramp Up AI Enforcement Amid Policy Gridlock
AI Enforcement Accelerates as Federal Policy Stalls and States Step In Federal agencies are relying on existing authorities to regulate AI-related conduct: FTC: Section 5 of the FTC Act remains a primary enforcement vehicle for allegedly unfair or deceptive AI practices SEC:...