Industry Social Media and Updates

Terabase Energy Automates Solar Construction for Faster Builds
SocialApr 2, 2026

Terabase Energy Automates Solar Construction for Faster Builds

Terabase Energy invests in automation and engineering to streamline solar construction #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/KvpXr4YB92 https://t.co/oOSM8TzgF4

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Music Industry Treats Kanye’s Antisemitism as Temporary Profit
SocialApr 2, 2026

Music Industry Treats Kanye’s Antisemitism as Temporary Profit

“The music industry decided that Kanye West’s antisemitism had a commercial shelf life, and that shelf life has now expired. That the outrage cycle could be waited out, and Kanye could start making them money again.” ⁦@HenMazzig⁩ on ⁦@TheWrap⁩ ...

By Sharon Waxman
Oil Prices Surge, Other Energy Markets Remain Flat
SocialApr 2, 2026

Oil Prices Surge, Other Energy Markets Remain Flat

Third Gulf War — energy impact (week-on-week; Fri-to-Thu because Easter): Dated Brent oil: ⏫ +17.5% (note physical, not futures) WTI crude oil: ⏫ +12.2% Newcastle coal: ↔️ +1.5% EU nat gas TTF ⏬ -7.6% German power:...

By Javier Blas
Wildfires Drive California's Unusual Electricity Prices
SocialApr 2, 2026

Wildfires Drive California's Unusual Electricity Prices

Alex is right. California is an anomaly in state electricity prices, and the primary reason is wildfire.

By Ramez Naam
SpaceX's IPO Valuation Skyrockets at Astronomical Multiples
SocialApr 2, 2026

SpaceX's IPO Valuation Skyrockets at Astronomical Multiples

SpaceX trying to go public at 80x forward sales, 500x forward earnings, and 125x forward EV/EBITDA multiple https://t.co/rk6SKuODJy

By Jack Farley
Energy Transitions Generate Spillovers Despite Geopolitical Tensions
SocialApr 2, 2026

Energy Transitions Generate Spillovers Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Energy transitions continue to produce spillover effects despite geopolitical tensions #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xNgIwdisR9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Empower Internal Champions with Data to Win Procurement
SocialApr 2, 2026

Empower Internal Champions with Data to Win Procurement

Founders: Your best weapon in procurement negotiations is the internal champion. Arm them with: - ROI analysis - Competitor pricing data - Implementation timelines Let them fight for you internally.

By Pete Kazanjy
Politicians Push Generous Tax Incentives Across Regions
SocialApr 2, 2026

Politicians Push Generous Tax Incentives Across Regions

The people responsible for this are politicians who've offered generous tax incentives in New Jersey, Georgia, the UK and beyond.

By Lucas Shaw
Geopolitics Drive Record US Oil Exports and Price Surge
SocialApr 2, 2026

Geopolitics Drive Record US Oil Exports and Price Surge

🎯 Following the Hormuz Crisis, U.S. exports of petroleum products surged to a record high last month as Europe suffers for high diesel and jet fuel prices, while Venezuela’s crude oil exports reached their highest level in six years. 🎯Following Trump's...

By Anas Alhajji
EmDash Shows Promise but Still Trails WordPress
SocialApr 2, 2026

EmDash Shows Promise but Still Trails WordPress

6 Reasons Why Cloudflare’s EmDash Can’t Compete With WordPress ● It's a promising preview of a CMS of the future. ● Solves the plugin safety issue. ● It is an early developer Beta release. ● Future versions may challenge WP, but not this one. https://t.co/PxvBnw73Qu

By Roger Montti
OpenAI's TBPN Acquisition Makes Strategic Sense, Not Madness
SocialApr 2, 2026

OpenAI's TBPN Acquisition Makes Strategic Sense, Not Madness

People keep telling me the OpenAi/TBPN deal is crazy and makes no sense and I think they're overthinking it. https://www.businessinsider.com/why-openai-bought-tbpn-2026-4

By Peter Kafka
Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Brings Dungeon Crawler Carl to Pe
SocialApr 2, 2026

Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Brings Dungeon Crawler Carl to Pe

‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series From Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door, Chris Yost Lands at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/k9ruqtP5re via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Ayesha Harris Promoted to Series Regular; Supriya Ganesh Departs
SocialApr 2, 2026

Ayesha Harris Promoted to Series Regular; Supriya Ganesh Departs

‘The Pitt’ Ups Ayesha Harris to Series Regular for Season 3, Supriya Ganesh Exits (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/aMom1OsoyM via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Amazon's Drone Initiative Launched Secretly, Surprised Bezos
SocialApr 2, 2026

Amazon's Drone Initiative Launched Secretly, Surprised Bezos

Amazon's drone program started in a garage. Without permission. An engineer pitched Jeff Wilke. He didn't ask Bezos. Didn't ask the CFO. Just funded it. Months later Bezos brought up drones and learned a team was already flying. Full...

By Brad Porter
Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Harassment Suit Against Baldoni
SocialApr 2, 2026

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Harassment Suit Against Baldoni

Blake Lively’s Sex Harassment Suit Against Co-Star Justin Baldoni Gutted by Judge https://t.co/VCDx9YBEl6 via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Tech Leaders Decry Media Yet Crave Its Spotlight
SocialApr 2, 2026

Tech Leaders Decry Media Yet Crave Its Spotlight

So many tech execs and investors complain about the media. But boy do they all wanna be a part of it in some way...

By Dan Primack
Creators' Rights Claim Masks Push for Economy‑Destroying Laws
SocialApr 2, 2026

Creators' Rights Claim Masks Push for Economy‑Destroying Laws

This "creators bill of rights" is nothing but PR slop when the people involved are also pushing laws like KOSA and repealing Section 230, two policies that would destroy the creator economy as we know it.

By Taylor Lorenz
Georgia Power Launches 1 GWh Battery Storage at Solar Site
SocialApr 2, 2026

Georgia Power Launches 1 GWh Battery Storage at Solar Site

Georgia Power breaks ground on 1 GWh BESS near existing solar site #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Gy2LLWdrnN

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
WTI Must Hit $120 to Push Gas to $5 per Gallon
SocialApr 2, 2026

WTI Must Hit $120 to Push Gas to $5 per Gallon

National average gasoline at $4.07. Probably take $120 WTI oil to get to $5 per gallon Gas (WTI now at $112 per barrel)

By Bill McBride (Calculated Risk)
UK Leads Self-Driving Rollout, Featured on German TV
SocialApr 2, 2026

UK Leads Self-Driving Rollout, Featured on German TV

Day of criss-crossing across London... Amidst all that had a TV interview for German🇩🇪 ZDF television broadcaster talking #selfdriving vehicles & the upcoming deployment in the UK. The world is taking notice of the UK🇬🇧 & privileged to have an opportunity...

By Siddartha Khastgir
Trump Increases Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, Copper
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump Increases Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, Copper

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Imports – The White House https://t.co/IXDEgVOFVH

By Paul Triolo
Media, Telecom, and Amazon Deals Dominate Latest Industry Headlines
SocialApr 2, 2026

Media, Telecom, and Amazon Deals Dominate Latest Industry Headlines

■ As @circlecitybcast Begins Layoffs at Newly Acquired ABC Station in Indianapolis, @FCC Democrat @AGomezFCC Posts Gloating, Told-You-So Reaction ■ @WeAreSinclair Executives Urge FCC to Dig Deeper into TV Sports Issues ■ @NTCAconnect CEO Romano Says Some Telecom Act Reforms “Don’t...

By Ted Hearn
White House Tightens Controls on Aluminum, Steel, Copper Imports
SocialApr 2, 2026

White House Tightens Controls on Aluminum, Steel, Copper Imports

Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States – The White House https://t.co/K1KguBjwkT

By Paul Triolo
Fuel Discount Programs Offer Historic Rack‑to‑Retail Savings
SocialApr 2, 2026

Fuel Discount Programs Offer Historic Rack‑to‑Retail Savings

If you are a motor carrier and aren't buying fuel on a discount program, get one today. Rack to retail discount near historical highs. https://t.co/dPpwT6v2cE

By Craig Fuller
Only 1,253 of 1.2 Million Eligible Enrolled, Study Finds
SocialApr 2, 2026

Only 1,253 of 1.2 Million Eligible Enrolled, Study Finds

D.C. Memo: Benton Researcher Says ‘No Meaningful Opportunity’ to Know if N.Y.’s Affordable Broadband Law Is Working; Benton's Caroline Stratton found 1,253 New York households enrolled in ABA plans in 2025 based on a partial data set. About...

By Ted Hearn
FPV Drone Racing Meets Real‑World 3D Scenery in Web Game
SocialApr 2, 2026

FPV Drone Racing Meets Real‑World 3D Scenery in Web Game

First person view (FPV) drone racing with IRL 3d scenery like VibeSail had would also be sick as a web based game for #vibejam https://t.co/grSsVFkd10

By Pieter Levels
FCC Cracks Down on Foreign Bank Impersonation Scams
SocialApr 2, 2026

FCC Cracks Down on Foreign Bank Impersonation Scams

FCC Acts to Protect U.S. Consumers from Bank Impersonation Scams Linked to Suspicious Foreign Call Traffic https://t.co/4LNmknNXR0

By Brendan Carr
Iran Claims Cyberattack on Oracle, AWS Data Centers
SocialApr 2, 2026

Iran Claims Cyberattack on Oracle, AWS Data Centers

Iran says that they have hit Oracle datacenter in Dubai, AWS datacenter in Bahrain - CNBC (just now)

By Sarbjeet Johal
Amazonleo Calls SpaceX Safety Concerns Disingenuous, Promises Response
SocialApr 2, 2026

Amazonleo Calls SpaceX Safety Concerns Disingenuous, Promises Response

.@Amazonleo to @FCC: @SpaceX concerns about safety of our orbit-insertion altitude are disingenuous, but we'll address them anyway. @Arianespace @ulalaunch @blueorigin @NASA @SpaceNav2.https://t.co/thBEYhMtho https://t.co/4TA3hcqlU6

By Peter B. de Selding
U.S. Navy Ready to Reopen Hormuz; Europe Stalls
SocialApr 2, 2026

U.S. Navy Ready to Reopen Hormuz; Europe Stalls

tl;dr The U.S. Navy can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It just won’t happen until Europe sits down, shuts up, and lets our kids cook…

By John Konrad
Sacramento March Sales up $400‑500K Year‑over‑year
SocialApr 2, 2026

Sacramento March Sales up $400‑500K Year‑over‑year

It's still early to pull sales for March, but here's what it looks like so far when we compare this year to last year in the Sacramento region. It's positive to see more growth between $400-500K. I'll update this visual...

By Ryan Lundquist
Seeking List of Pharma Firms Without US Agreements
SocialApr 2, 2026

Seeking List of Pharma Firms Without US Agreements

Any one know which pharma companies have yet to strike a deal with the US? (I don't ... my sense is that most have but haven't kept a tally) 1/2 https://t.co/bYYde5ZaIm

By Brad Setser
Game Creators Find Hope Amid Industry Gloom
SocialApr 2, 2026

Game Creators Find Hope Amid Industry Gloom

It's hard to feel optimistic about video games—at least as an "industry"—these days. So I spent PAX East talking to game creators about what they love about what they're making, and how they're looking for hope in the dark.

By Patrick Klepek
Postdoc Position: Model Environmental & Biological Impacts on Cognition
SocialApr 2, 2026

Postdoc Position: Model Environmental & Biological Impacts on Cognition

🚨 Hiring Postdoctoral researcher cognitive development Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) Job descriptionWe are looking for a postdoctoral scientist to model the relationship between environmental and biological factors on cognitive development. 📩

By Dr. Reviewer
Stop Judging Lav Mics, Start Criticizing Phone‑down Intros
SocialApr 2, 2026

Stop Judging Lav Mics, Start Criticizing Phone‑down Intros

Speaking as someone who gets really bothered by a lot of social media video production trends, habits, styles, tropes, etc, I gotta say, I do NOT mind when creators hold a lav mic near their mouth instead of clipping it...

By Matt Richardson
Jeff Shell's Paramount Exit Negotiated Amid Rapid Investigation
SocialApr 2, 2026

Jeff Shell's Paramount Exit Negotiated Amid Rapid Investigation

News: Lawyers for Jeff Shell have begun discussions about his exit as President of Paramount. Contours of any future role (like "consultant" or outright ouster) will be determined by the internal investigation, which is expected to be done in a...

By Matthew Belloni
Brent Crude Futures Plunge Sharply This Week
SocialApr 2, 2026

Brent Crude Futures Plunge Sharply This Week

Brent crude oil futures looking out a few months and beyond are down sharply in the past week @augurinfinity https://t.co/0xHk81TJYg https://t.co/VVmceseKBH

By Mike Zaccardi
Creators Prefer Long-Term Sponsor Partnerships Over One-Off Deals
SocialApr 2, 2026

Creators Prefer Long-Term Sponsor Partnerships Over One-Off Deals

some theme of sponsors having more permanent placements in podcasts/newsletter/creator world not what i expected tbh but think it actually seems reasonable especially on content churned quickly i’d love to just have a set few sponsors who make up tools that i use...

By Ben Tossell
Quit Algorithm Chasing, Reclaim Your Creative Labor
SocialApr 2, 2026

Quit Algorithm Chasing, Reclaim Your Creative Labor

This year, I stopped optimizing my content for algorithms. Social media was built to commodify your attention and sell it to advertisers. Every hour I spend chasing perfect posting times, or perfecting every element of a post, is me exploiting my own...

By Amber Figlow
Creative Game Concepts for #vibejam: Vehicles, Retro LAN, Boat Racing
SocialApr 2, 2026

Creative Game Concepts for #vibejam: Vehicles, Retro LAN, Boat Racing

Other ideas just from the top of my head you can make for the #vibejam: - a multiplayer web based combat sim where everyone can be a different vehicle, like plane, tank, jeep with guns, drone, or even a satellite with...

By Pieter Levels
Narrative Skips Iran, Frames Hormuz Closure as Disaster
SocialApr 2, 2026

Narrative Skips Iran, Frames Hormuz Closure as Disaster

At least now Iran is also omitted from the narrative, as US and Israel were by default. We can now pretend the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was a natural disaster, something to collectively overcome

By Hung Lee
Fox's Red Seat Launches Open Podcast Platform
SocialApr 2, 2026

Fox's Red Seat Launches Open Podcast Platform

Fox Corp.’s Red Seat Ventures, Whose Creator Network Includes Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson, Debuts a Podcast Platform for Anyone to Launch Their Own Show https://t.co/VS3b6AtZnH via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Iran's Grip Weakening as Iraqi Militias Surge Attacks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Iran's Grip Weakening as Iraqi Militias Surge Attacks

Iran Is Losing Its Grip On Iraqi Militias A former tier one operator in Iraq offers candid insights into the spike in attacks against U.S. interests by Iranian-backed militias. https://t.co/i8C3taAJsQ

By Tyler Rogoway
Ex‑CIA Officer Claims He Thwarted Iran’s Nuclear Bomb
SocialApr 2, 2026

Ex‑CIA Officer Claims He Thwarted Iran’s Nuclear Bomb

CIA officer says he stopped Iran from getting the nuclear bomb Chalker told me that he wanted to repair his reputation. He had always been an American patriot, he insisted, and to prove it he was willing to talk publicly, for...

By Mathew Ingram
Power Surge Fuels AI & Nuclear Stock Picks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Power Surge Fuels AI & Nuclear Stock Picks

This correction is a gift. It’s clear power demand is at all time highs & I’ve been adding these… $IREN — 4.5GW secured, 810MW live + $9.7B Microsoft AI cloud contract. $VST — Nuclear baseload king. 20-year Meta PPA locked in. $VRT —...

By BD Investing
Optimistic Contrarian AI Talk Launches My New Substack
SocialApr 2, 2026

Optimistic Contrarian AI Talk Launches My New Substack

News: I've started a Substack. First post: Video of my optimistic yet contrarian talk on AI at @foresightinst Vision Weekend, and write-up of some of the key points. More coming over the next several days. https://t.co/gP6VN2hUI3 https://t.co/EwD590J8Tr

By Ramez Naam
Relief as Soybean and Corn Prices Remain Low
SocialApr 2, 2026

Relief as Soybean and Corn Prices Remain Low

All this sticking a fork in soybeans and corn makes me feel so much better that we are not near our highs yet. Even the farmers hate it going up. Lol. Have a great holiday Eater weekend and back...

By Jason Britt
Hotel Loyalty Members Snag Best Rooms, OTAs Give Worst
SocialApr 2, 2026

Hotel Loyalty Members Snag Best Rooms, OTAs Give Worst

Booking sites (OTAs) give you the worst rooms in a hotel The best rooms go to members of the hotel loyalty programs Before I book directly I always sign up to their site and you're a member Just being a member when you...

By Pieter Levels
Health Care Cuts, SCOTUS Ruling, MAHA Politics Discussed
SocialApr 2, 2026

Health Care Cuts, SCOTUS Ruling, MAHA Politics Discussed

On this week's #WTHealth podcast: R's eye more health care cuts; SCOTUS nixes ban on conversion therapy; and the politics of MAHA. W/@AliceOllstein, @SandhyaWrites, and @jessiehellmann https://t.co/SGdrcqe1nr

By Julie Rovner