PS5 Price Hikes Turn Console Gaming Into Luxury
Past PlayStation consoles used to be very affordable at this point in their life cycle. The PS5 price hikes aren't just bucking traditional console gaming trends, they're turning console gaming into a luxury. https://t.co/Nm5BSCY57t https://t.co/KOx4r86UMY
Public Health Crisis: ICE Detention, CDC Void, NIH Cuts
Another week, another dispatch from me & @jessicamalaty. Lots to cover in today's MMMWR: -Measles & child health horror in ICE detention -CDC is even more directorless -NIH cuts -Lab leak is still not true -Casey Means is still unqualified https://t.co/oCl9IJPNpA https://t.co/PbqJndBj6B
China’s Hardline Shift on Tehran Mirrors Past Pyongyang Tactics
Pretty surprising if folks ever thought Beijing would put the strong arm on Tehran in this way. A closer look at China’s tactics (and non-tactics) with Pyongyang over the decades would have been instructive.
Audiences Crave Unconventional Theatre Amid Strong Ratings
It doesn't matter if this bombs. Audiences are slowly but increasingly showing an appetite for atypical theatrical content in recent years. It's worth trying, especially given the show's consistently robust ratings.
Video Spending Stalls; Bundling Needed but Unlikely
NEW: Consumer spending on video has plateaued since the pandemic, and advertising isn't enough to save the industry from stalling out — The market could start to grow again if streamers teamed up and started to bundle services — Analysts don't...
War Ends Only With Warranty and Roadside Assistance?
We’ll end the war if we get guarantees’ … So now we’re asking if it comes with an extended warranty and roadside assistance?
Fox's Red Seat Launches Ultra‑wealthy Live‑event Membership
Scoop: Fox Corp's Red Seat Ventures is building a premium membership for the ultra-wealthy centered around live events — Eyeing concierge services, VIP access, the works — Could be synergies with Fox Sports More in @axios https://t.co/0GyAdBFPsM
Venezuela’s Lessons Offer Hope for Upcoming Fuel Crisis
Very thorough and detail account of the situation on Venezuela - gives me hope and makes me think maybe we should all be considering these approaches in the face of a looming fuel crises like no other
America Needs a Public TV Service to Preserve Local News
Here are My Thoughts: "Neither a federal judge like Nunley nor someone like Democratic @FCC Commissioner @AGomezFCC has the slightest idea how to rationalize a local TV station industry beset by unprecedented challenges identified by reality-based thinkers like FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC....
Researchers Claim Breakthrough Beyond Solar Efficiency Limit
Have researchers broken through the “impossible” solar conversion ceiling? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/JLYVABWY2U https://t.co/T1C7TpKgIx
College Students Face Voting Barriers at Their Campuses
Students away at college could especially be disenfranchised because often they are blocked from registering and voting where they attend college
Even Experts Slip Up—Learn Build‑to
Happens to the best of us 😂 Follow @chasecalhoun.realestate for more on build-to-rent and real estate investing. #realestate #investmentproperty #buildtorent
Build Dozens of Nuclear Plants Now for Near-Free Power
We should be building a dozen new nuclear power plants in America right now, today. The best time would’ve been 20 years ago. The second best time is now. We know how to make electricity so abundant it’s darn near free....
Tax Incentives Boost Industrial Activity, Freight Data Confirms
It makes sense that industrials have been ramping over the last few months. The One Big Beautiful Bill provided one of the biggest tax incentive packages in history to drive manufacturing investments. The freight data suggests it is working as...
Questioning the Claim of Massive Ship Traffic in Hormuz
Who is telling @POTUS that "TREMENDOUS NUMBERS OF SHIPS" were sailing through the Strait of Hormuz? https://t.co/D39V2wVqPL
Trump Claims Leaving Iran Will Lower Gas Prices
Asked how he'll bring down gas prices, President Trump says: "All I have to do is leave Iran, & we'll be doing that very soon." Trump also just reiterated his view that securing passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a...
Iran Ramps Missile Strikes as US‑Israel Hit Steel Plants
🇮🇷 Iran Intel Brief | Pre-Asia ─────── Iran fired eight missiles at Israel yesterday and three more since midnight last night, indicating sustained aggression. U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted Mobarakeh and Khuzestan steel plants in Iran, disrupting industrial capacity. Iranian drone struck a Kuwaiti...
Rising LNG Prices Threaten Terminals, Shift Coal‑Gas Dynamics
Higher LNG prices also putting LNG terminals at risk. There's upside and downside here. To the extent that these were driving coal -> gas switching, more downside than up. But if coal is also constrained, would boost renewables.
Meta Unaccountable; Article Misrepresents
Meta was not remotely "held accountable" for harming teens this framing is deranged and this piece also completely misrepresents how big tobacco was actually regulated. I'm gonna lose my mind
Hormuz Closure Could Push Oil to $300 Barrel
If Hormuz remains close the price of oil and refined products could rise to $200, $250, $300 per barrel or any number.
Iran's Secret Underground Bases Hide Operational Fighter Jets
He's talking about the Eagle 44 installation. Low res imagery up to 16th doesn't show signs of major destruction, but it really doesn't matter at this point as far as the aircraft go. If it has missiles stuffed in there...
Muting Mario Review Thread to Avoid Endless Debate
Officially muting the conversation on my Mario review tweet. Too much back and forth. Just like the last one.
Twistartups Ads Sell Out 15 Years, Proven Value
There's a reason why the advertising on @twistartups has been sold out for 15 years straight and 2,200+ episodes -- it works (and we price it slightly under market to create long-term partnerships) Thanks @trustvanta for the long-term support 🥰...
California's Future of Virtual Power Plant Funding Uncertain
Will California fund or kill its thriving virtual power plant program? #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/jWMDx0bSMq
Lennar's Home Incentives Triple in One Year
Lennar—America’s second-largest homebuilder—had to spend $62,700 on incentives per average home sale last year Back in 2022, that figure was $17,300 via @ResidentialClub
Alberta's Perpetual Oil Demand Myth Is Busted
Exploding Alberta's "Oil Demand Will Grow Forever" Myth I take issue with Peter Tertzakian's “End of Oil? We’ve Heard that Before” argument. #ableg #abpoli https://markhamhislop.substack.com/p/exploding-albertas-oil-demand-will
Turn Random Spins Into Guaranteed Product Picks
Test THIS concept in your next hook: Ever heard of Spin The Bottle? 👉 No matter where the bottle lands, grab your product! Just like this one we made for Tobio's Kits ⤵️ https://t.co/iibQnZoN0C
Attackers Leverage AI Faster Than Defenders' Policies
“Cyber criminals are the ones using AI most effectively.” One of those quotes from RSAC that stuck with me. Not because it’s surprising, but because it’s operationally true. Attackers iterate faster. They measure outcomes better. They deploy without governance friction. Meanwhile, defenders are still debating...
Awarding “Baby‑friendly” Ignores Mothers’ Post‑birth Pain
Whatever marketer came up with the reframe of closing down newborn baby nurseries to shave hospital costs and then declaring that “baby friendly” should get an award. Meanwhile mothers recovering from surgeries, third degree tears & other childbirth outcomes get...
Stroke Triggers Youthful Rewiring in Healthy Brain Regions
Study finds stroke can make undamaged parts of the brain appear younger as it rewires to aid recovery https://t.co/r39ZMz5AGU
No Change Management = Project Failure and Employee Resistance
A complete lack of change management doomed this project. Generic emails and training aren't enough. Without stakeholder engagement and tailored support, employees were unprepared and confused, leading to resistance. #ChangeManagement #ProjectFailure https://t.co/1iL9DIm3O5
Are Influencer Brand Deals Loaded with Moral Clauses?
Everyone’s like Amanda/West this and that and I’m like BUT DO ALL OF THEIR BRAND DEALS HAVE MORAL CLAUSES? 👀👀👀 (lol I’m such a lawyer sometimes)
F-35 Crashes in Nevada; Pilot Ejects Safely
F-35 Crashes In The Nevada Test And Training Range Complex The aircraft went down in the range complex north of Las Vegas earlier today, with the pilot safely ejecting. https://t.co/UYfpcloO4p
All‑Terrain Wheeled Quadruped Revolutionizes Smart Mobility
Agile All-Terrain Wheeled Quadruped Redefines Smart #Robotic Mobility by @PuduRobotics #Robot #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/CDP5hK4weB
Shippers Doubt Full Hormuz Reopening Amid Ongoing Conflict
"Shippers remain doubtful of a wholesale return to the Strait of Hormuz while it remains beset by conflict, throwing cold water on a Trump administration plan for US-backed insurance and naval escorts to clear passage through the vital waterway." https://t.co/SlR4K6Sl2Z...
Delta One Lounge Requires Bag Check, SkyMiles Tips
Delta One Lounge At JFK Makes Guests Check Bags Before Dinner — Then Asks Them To Tip In SkyMiles - View from the Wing https://t.co/jrub5LzhZM
Tesla Targets 100 GW U.S. Solar Capacity by 2028
Tesla advances plan to build 100 GW of U.S. PV manufacturing capacity by 2028 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/BLs5NqxfHH
ARC Raiders Head Joins Nexon, Promises Cheaper Game Development
ARC Raiders leader is now chairman of Nexon. Says there is a path to better game development and lower costs. https://t.co/Xobt1OmrGk
UK Faces Fuel Shortage Amid US‑Israel/Iran Energy Crisis
Prices at the pump? UK running out of fuel? What should the government and the public do in the face of the US-Israel/Iran energy crisis? https://t.co/dVMIfX1kI1 via @Channel4News with @mattfrei
Basra‑Aqaba Pipeline Would Pay for Itself in Months
1 million bpd Basra-Aqaba pipeline costing $9 billion would have paid for itself in 3 months in the current crisis. And given Baghdad some resilience against closure of the Strait. Exactly why the Iran-aligned parties blocked it over nonsense arguments about...
LA Wildfire Survivors Cite Insurance Woes in Rebuilding
The most constant complaint I've heard from LA wildfire survivors struggling to rebuild has been about problems with their insurance
Flat‑fee Model Could Disrupt Amazon’s Marketplace Dominance
The empower ride app (regulatory qs aside) is interesting for platform power Qs as it has a flat fee model for drivers. Could imagine the same thing for a marketplace app that would challenge Amazon marketplace
Digital Upgrades on Broken Cores Guarantee Failure, Not Transformation
many banks are building sleek digital experiences on top of broken core systems. That’s a recipe for failure, not transformation. Watch the full episode now: https://t.co/BQNDlxuwMR https://t.co/zpEHfYUGzi
Energy Sector Posts Second‑best Quarter Ever versus Market
The S&P 500 energy sector had its 2nd-best quarter relative to the broader market on record. @augurinfinity https://t.co/AVJYMyYzGn https://t.co/2HEDAj7UkT
APA Solar Expands Manufacturing Campus in Ohio
APA Solar expands manufacturing campus in Northwest Ohio #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/LAbOEhlXCp
Japan, France Eye Rare‑earth Pact, but Production Needed
Japan, France mull rare earths deal to cut China reliance A deal won't cut anything, only actual production of qualified materials and end products like magnets, at cost and scale.... https://t.co/IQ6N5twHWN
Pakistan Alerts Jet Fuel Shortage
Pakistan & jet fuel crisis: Tonight, Pakistan has issued a NOTAM warning of ‘disruption in supply chain of jet fuel’ and advises airlines to carry maximum fuel from origin & to avoid refuelling in Pakistan 🛢️👇🏽 https://t.co/XoKrzwpziG
Four‑Week Hormuz Closure Halts Critical Petrochemical Shipments
I can’t believe the Strait of Hormuz has been closed for four weeks. It seems like so much longer than that. Scarcely do I remember the last time petrochemicals, urea, helium and other fundamental components could safely transit to key...
Roadzen Poised to Lead $250B AI Insurance Market
I saw this great map by @sequoia looking at the AI services opportunity. Insurance brokerage + claims adjusting: $250B - the largest category on the map. imo no other company has built the scale (licenses across 14 countries as a broker,...
Supply Chain Attacks Threaten Trust, Server Checks Essential
Just had to check my servers to be sure, as I was working on stuff around this time frame, looks like all is ok. Supply chain attacks like this are becoming more of an issue, eroding the trust model. https://t.co/fOTLJCgCrH