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Australia's Utility Solar and Wind Reach 5 TWh in February
SocialMar 4, 2026

Australia's Utility Solar and Wind Reach 5 TWh in February

Australia utility-scale solar and wind hits 5TWh in February 2026, says Rystad Energy #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/CISL1ziXNm

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Egg Brand Doubles Whole Foods Share, Expands SKUs
SocialMar 4, 2026

Egg Brand Doubles Whole Foods Share, Expands SKUs

"We're at an average of 9 egg SKUs per door at Whole Foods... We've grown to about half the dollar value of egg sales at Whole Foods; at the IPO, we were about 1/3 of their egg sales... We're at...

By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Gayle King, Nate Burleson Remain on CBS Mornings Amid Revamp
SocialMar 4, 2026

Gayle King, Nate Burleson Remain on CBS Mornings Amid Revamp

Gayle King, Nate Burleson will stay with CBS Mornings even as CBS News readies strategy to make the AM program more competitive.... https://t.co/7qgPNWm3pG via @variety

By Brian Steinberg
Space Internet Duopoly Sparks Global Connectivity Abundance
SocialMar 4, 2026

Space Internet Duopoly Sparks Global Connectivity Abundance

We're about to see a duopoly in space internet: Starlink vs Amazon's LEO constellation. We also have competitors in China and elsewhere.  This drives Abundance.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Selling Your Business Can Accelerate Its Growth
SocialMar 4, 2026

Selling Your Business Can Accelerate Its Growth

Selling your business may be the best way to help it grow. Hear what Smita Bakshi, co-founder of zyBooks, has to say on the matter: https://lnkd.in/efcrW6dN #mergersandacquisitions #startupexits #investmentbanking #saasfounders #software #saas #tech #founders #pathtoexit

By Michael Lyon
Learn From the Suits: Master Bigger Financial Games
SocialMar 4, 2026

Learn From the Suits: Master Bigger Financial Games

There are so many financial games being played that we don't even know exist. There's a scene in Batman where they take over the trading floor and one of the traders says "there's no money here that you can steal" Bane replies...

By Davie Fogarty
AI Warfare Debate Sparks Call for New Rules
SocialMar 4, 2026

AI Warfare Debate Sparks Call for New Rules

The feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon highlights a key question: How will AI change warfare and what, if any, rules should govern its use? https://t.co/LdNoXjCkp4

By Paul Scharre
AI Predicts 5‑year Health Risks From Routine CT Scans
SocialMar 4, 2026

AI Predicts 5‑year Health Risks From Routine CT Scans

When your "normal" abdominal CT tells you about the 5-year future risks that can't be seen by radiologists, but can by AI (Merlin) https://t.co/DemC983uKz https://t.co/9jqZyVTD3p

By Eric Topol
CTMX Soars 660% Ahead of Masked ADC Catalyst
SocialMar 4, 2026

CTMX Soars 660% Ahead of Masked ADC Catalyst

$CTMX, +660% in 12 months, approaches its masked ADC catalyst. Via @ApexOnco -> https://t.co/oQI1iQiV4N ( $JANX -58% in the same timeframe)

By Jacob Plieth
Washington Bill Boosts Home Solar, Yet Amendments Spark Concern
SocialMar 4, 2026

Washington Bill Boosts Home Solar, Yet Amendments Spark Concern

Washington’s HB 2296 could improve home solar economics, but advocates say recent amendments are cause for concern #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Gk1kpkblMA

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Revive US Manufacturing to Secure National Defense
SocialMar 4, 2026

Revive US Manufacturing to Secure National Defense

Re: concerns about how loss of manufacturing capacity in the US has put national security at risk in the case of a war. It seems like looking how to address shortages we observe now, with so much US-armed global conflict...

By Adam Ozimek
Evo 2 Open‑Source Tool Predicts Non‑Coding Pathogenicity
SocialMar 4, 2026

Evo 2 Open‑Source Tool Predicts Non‑Coding Pathogenicity

It got me at "across all domains of life" Predicting pathogenicity of non-coding regions, produces sequences at genome scale, and much more Evo 2, open-source, @Nature today @arcinstitute @pdhsu @BrianHie https://t.co/9CZWmPFhjd

By Eric Topol
US Reopens Chinese Tech Data Security Scrutiny Amid Military Labels
SocialMar 4, 2026

US Reopens Chinese Tech Data Security Scrutiny Amid Military Labels

This is a repeat of what happened in 2020 under the first Trump admin. Back when they first started exploring the TikTok ban as well. Was primarily around how Riot, Epic and others handled US user data. Ultimately...

By Daniel Ahmad
EU Still Half Dependent on Visa, Mastercard
SocialMar 4, 2026

EU Still Half Dependent on Visa, Mastercard

How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip? https://t.co/S2cCelErDw 47% of the eurozone’s card payment value passed through Visa & Mastercard in 2025! This is not only financial, it is strategic.

By Efi Pylarinou
ArcBest Invests $175M in AI-Driven Freight Tech
SocialMar 4, 2026

ArcBest Invests $175M in AI-Driven Freight Tech

Tech is central to @ArcBestCorp's next chapter. On Talking Transports, I speak with $ARCB CEO Seth Runser about managed transportation, AI-driven pricing, $175M annual tech investment & positioning for the next freight upcycle. 🎧 Listen: Apple: https://t.co/WAP6vhrJzk Spotify: https://t.co/C3HlIvcwW4 iHeart: https://t.co/totfMklli9 https://t.co/eCb5WV066Z: https://t.co/bbX2drmAGG Bloomberg Terminal:...

By Lee Klaskow
Autonomous Labs vs Traditional Automation: Key Differences Explained
SocialMar 4, 2026

Autonomous Labs vs Traditional Automation: Key Differences Explained

I get asked a lot how Autonomous Labs are different than traditional lab automation, here’s how 👇 Happy to take Qs in comments too https://t.co/AdGMiQWHHT

By Jason Kelly
Gulf Air Defenses, Not US Stockpiles, Are Immediate Concern
SocialMar 4, 2026

Gulf Air Defenses, Not US Stockpiles, Are Immediate Concern

I talked with @CNN about why the most immediate concern is Gulf air defense interceptors -- not US stockpiles. Even if Iranian attack intensity slows, America's Gulf partners have already fired air defense missiles at a faster than they can...

By Becca Wasser
Senate Bill Threatens Build‑to‑Rent, Slashing New Housing Supply
SocialMar 4, 2026

Senate Bill Threatens Build‑to‑Rent, Slashing New Housing Supply

Digging into the Senate's ROAD to Housing bill more, the new amendments are NIMBY-friendly supply killers. It effectively kills build-to-rent construction, which delivered 250k new homes over past 5 years. And don't assume all those homes would have been built anyway...

By Jay Parsons
Personal AI Needs a Device Ecosystem, Not Solo Wearables
SocialMar 4, 2026

Personal AI Needs a Device Ecosystem, Not Solo Wearables

New Bit by Bit episode from Mobile World Congress with @AlexKatouzian of @Qualcomm. We dig into the @Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, why personal AI will rely on an ecosystem of devices rather than a single one, the real privacy trade-offs consumers...

By Carolina Milanesi
WB’s “The Bride” Threatens to End Box‑office Streak
SocialMar 4, 2026

WB’s “The Bride” Threatens to End Box‑office Streak

On the other hand, WB’s new horror #TheBride, also kicking off Global rollout today, still has full reviews embargoed and social media reactions mixed. Industry is cautious, with projections seeing a 15M-20M 3-day opening at US #BoxOffice & 20M-25M 5-day opening...

By Luiz Fernando
Bandar Abbas Frigates and Submarine Confirmed Sunk After Fresh Strikes
SocialMar 4, 2026

Bandar Abbas Frigates and Submarine Confirmed Sunk After Fresh Strikes

Both frigates and the Kilo class submarine that were pierside in Bandar Abbas appear to have fully sunk. There also appears to have been another round of strikes since the first satellite image went viral.

By Tyler Rogoway
Google Installs World’s Largest Iron‑air Battery for Data Center
SocialMar 4, 2026

Google Installs World’s Largest Iron‑air Battery for Data Center

Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for US data center #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/tsK8YqzJko

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
UnitedHealth Slashes Disclosed Subsidiaries, Undermining Transparency Claims
SocialMar 4, 2026

UnitedHealth Slashes Disclosed Subsidiaries, Undermining Transparency Claims

Last year, UnitedHealth Group disclosed 3,100 subsidiaries. This year? Just 10. The health care giant is paring back transparency right as its executives say they are embracing it. https://t.co/Wp1TYSUKTa

By Bob Herman
Crude Oil Nears Peak, Iran's $200 Threat Unfounded
SocialMar 4, 2026

Crude Oil Nears Peak, Iran's $200 Threat Unfounded

$USOIL - Crude oil is already showing initial signs of topping as it did last June. I can't believe that some people are gullible enough to believe, that empty threats made by Iran about $200 crude oil prices, are actually...

By CyclesFan
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Broadcast Licenses: 310(a) Implications?
SocialMar 4, 2026

Sovereign Wealth Funds and Broadcast Licenses: 310(a) Implications?

Looking for the collective wisdom of the platform. Has there ever been a case where a sovereign wealth fund has taken an interest (passive or active) in a bcast license? And did it trigger 310(a)?

By Harold Feld
Starlink Takes Center Stage at DC Summit
SocialMar 4, 2026

Starlink Takes Center Stage at DC Summit

"Today, the star [in DC] is Starlink," says Alpine Group's Rhod Shaw at the ACA Connects Summit. #Summit2026

By Jeff Baumgartner
Senate Commerce Committee Passes NASA Authorization with Unreviewed Amendments
SocialMar 4, 2026

Senate Commerce Committee Passes NASA Authorization with Unreviewed Amendments

Senate Commerce Committee favorably reported the NASA authorization act on a voice vote. Lots of amendments included in it, which were not discussed during the brief markup.

By Jeff Foust
US Drone Strikes in Iran Kill 742 Civilians
SocialMar 4, 2026

US Drone Strikes in Iran Kill 742 Civilians

Yesterday, the US military bombed drone sites across Iran.  According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, 742 civilians, including 176 children, have been killed in the bombings since Saturday. https://t.co/OYnTObNhC0

By Steve Hanke
Three‑quarters of Leaders Report Network Cyber Fraud Surge
SocialMar 4, 2026

Three‑quarters of Leaders Report Network Cyber Fraud Surge

Nearly 75% of global leaders saw someone in their network hit by cyber fraud last year. Phishingn & smishing lead. With ransomware up 4x since 2021, organizations must manage third-party risk and treat cybersecurity as strategic. https://t.co/UZFhgJpvny https://t.co/RZ38Isc4tZ

By Cristina Dolan
Dr. Copper Rebounds as Manufacturing Finally Picks Up
SocialMar 4, 2026

Dr. Copper Rebounds as Manufacturing Finally Picks Up

"Dr. Copper" is seeking redemption. It usually moves hand-in-hand with the manufacturing data. That was not the case in 2023-2024, when it rose but manufacturing remained moribund. Notwithstanding the recent pullback, both are rising again. A promising chart, in my...

By Jeff Weniger
AI Emerges as Budget-Friendly Cybersecurity Force Multiplier
SocialMar 4, 2026

AI Emerges as Budget-Friendly Cybersecurity Force Multiplier

Did a new blog @Binary_Defense called: NightBeacon: AI as a Force Multiplier in Cybersecurity We always struggle with budget and headcount. Do we finally have somewhat of a solution for our security programs? https://t.co/sBeXDGT9nx

By Dave Kennedy
Caliwater, Co‑founded by Vanessa Hudgens, Sponsors Enhanced Games
SocialMar 4, 2026

Caliwater, Co‑founded by Vanessa Hudgens, Sponsors Enhanced Games

The Enhanced Games has its first sponsor: Caliwater (@drinkcaliwater), which was co-founded by Vanessa Hudgens (@VanessaHudgens) ... Becomes the official cactus water of the Enhanced Games. @EnhancedGames

By Scott Soshnick
Cosco Halts Gulf Bookings, Defying Iran Alliance
SocialMar 4, 2026

Cosco Halts Gulf Bookings, Defying Iran Alliance

Cosco suspends bookings on Gulf. China is an Iran ally. Why would a Chinese carrier do this?

By Tom Craig
Analyze Property Physically Before Trusting Excel Numbers
SocialMar 4, 2026

Analyze Property Physically Before Trusting Excel Numbers

If you’re buying real estate solely based on numbers, you’re already losing Real estate isn’t just numbers in excel. It’s tangible Here’s how to actually analyze a property without making that costly mistake: First thing most investors do when they see a deal...

By The Real Estate God
Cyber Tools: Both Promise and Limits Against Iran's Nuclear Threat
SocialMar 4, 2026

Cyber Tools: Both Promise and Limits Against Iran's Nuclear Threat

I guess it's fitting that I spent a couple of hours this week signing 400 copies of Countdown to Zero Day for a conference -- fitting because it's a reminder, in regards to Iran's nuclear program, of both the advantages...

By Kim Zetter
Israel’s Capability Boosts Joint Operations as Force Multiplier
SocialMar 4, 2026

Israel’s Capability Boosts Joint Operations as Force Multiplier

“To our steadfast partner Israel, your mission is being executed with unmatched skill and iron determination. Fighting shoulder to shoulder with such a capable ally is a true force multiplier and a breath of fresh air.” @SecWar https://t.co/n4ZqQJCiEZ "We salute your...

By John Spencer
Omnisend’s Lifecycle Stage Map Highlights Key Email Segments
SocialMar 4, 2026

Omnisend’s Lifecycle Stage Map Highlights Key Email Segments

Can I just say how much I love the Lifecycle Stage Map on Omnisend. Right there are your important segments to email.

By Sarah Stiffin
Record $470‑483B Grid Investment Driven by Renewables
SocialMar 4, 2026

Record $470‑483B Grid Investment Driven by Renewables

Grid investment is rising fast. BloombergNEF reports record spending in 2025 of 470 to 483 billion US dollars, up 17 percent on 2024. This reflects structural change: more renewables, electrified transport & heating + rising demand from data centres. https://t.co/4l1nzdMy3j

By Jan Rosenow
Marketing Director Defends No Console Reviews at Launch
SocialMar 4, 2026

Marketing Director Defends No Console Reviews at Launch

Crimson Desert marketing director says there's nothing to hide as players worry about the lack of console version reviews at launch https://t.co/sPbsmiijgU

By Ethan Gach
Asia‑Europe Air Cargo Capacity Drops 39% Amid Gulf Shutdown
SocialMar 4, 2026

Asia‑Europe Air Cargo Capacity Drops 39% Amid Gulf Shutdown

The Loadstar - Air cargo capacity on key Asia-Europe corridors has fallen 39% following the shutdown of major Gulf airspace and hubs amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. https://t.co/XxAzcLFVzn https://t.co/VVlvHRVoSr

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
Defense Secretary’s Confidence Echoes Historic War Pledges
SocialMar 4, 2026

Defense Secretary’s Confidence Echoes Historic War Pledges

The US Secretary of Defense saying “we can sustain this” is a bit akin to the allies declaring in 1942 that they can sustain the fight against Italy, or in 1917 against the Ottoman Empire — if you get my...

By Franz‑Stefan Gady
Resident Evil Requiem Hits 5M Sales, $350M Revenue
SocialMar 4, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem Hits 5M Sales, $350M Revenue

Resident Evil Requiem has sold 5 million copies in 5 days, approximately $350 Million USD in revenue. https://t.co/lYVLdRoS2U

By Geoff Keighley
Short‑Term Cash: Treasury MM or HYSA, Not Stocks
SocialMar 4, 2026

Short‑Term Cash: Treasury MM or HYSA, Not Stocks

"I need to park $50k of cash for 12 months. What are my options?" > $VUSXX (Vanguard Treasury MM Fund) or any Treasury equivalent. State/local tax exempt, 3.63% yield > HYSA (FDIC insured, ~3%) Don’t invest it, unless 12 months turns into 12...

By The Money Cruncher
Batch Effects Misclassified 162 Patients, Causing Unnecessary Chemo
SocialMar 4, 2026

Batch Effects Misclassified 162 Patients, Causing Unnecessary Chemo

Batch effects once caused 162 patients to be misclassified. 28 of them received incorrect or unnecessary chemotherapy. The culprit? Contaminated RNA extraction that introduced technical artifacts into the data. https://t.co/WBBFKgvzVC

By Ming Tang
Sony Abandons PC Ports, Reversing 2025 Expansion Pledge
SocialMar 4, 2026

Sony Abandons PC Ports, Reversing 2025 Expansion Pledge

Sony is reportedly moving away from PlayStation PC ports. It’s a big change from a few years ago, when Sony said it wanted half of its games available on PC and mobile by 2025 https://t.co/4HlXG5b9Lz

By Tom Warren
PE‑
SocialMar 4, 2026

PE‑

Major narrative violation but a private equity-owned SaaS company, financed by *gasp* private credit, is rapidly building out its AI capabilities. https://t.co/DOGvFQyXdN

By Julian Klymochko
CognomIQ Launches Semantic Data OS for Healthcare AI
SocialMar 4, 2026

CognomIQ Launches Semantic Data OS for Healthcare AI

Healthcare AI ≠ just LLMs. CognomIQ unveils a semantic data operating system at ViVE 2026. One platform. End-to-end. From #ViVE2026 👇 https://t.co/HatKWPoOWo

By Colin Hung
Meta's GR2 Leverages LLM Reasoning for Better Ad Ranking
SocialMar 4, 2026

Meta's GR2 Leverages LLM Reasoning for Better Ad Ranking

Can LLMs be used for ads ranking? Meta's GR2 architecture utilizes reinforcement learning and LLM world knowledge to improve ad ranking performance through structured reasoning. https://mobiledevmemo.com/can-llms-be-used-for-ads-ranking/

By Eric Benjamin Seufert
Six Must‑Try Steam Next Fest Demos Still Available
SocialMar 4, 2026

Six Must‑Try Steam Next Fest Demos Still Available

The recent Steam Next Fest was great. So many wonderful demos for games I hadn't heard of. In the latest Game File, I highlighted 6 that still have PC demos up: - Froggy Hates Snow - Enter the Chronosphere - Wanderburg - Deg - Sokogram -...

By Stephen Totilo