Industry Social Media and Updates

Plan Ahead to Avoid Vendor Lock‑In Barriers
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Plan Ahead to Avoid Vendor Lock‑In Barriers

Vendor lock-in makes switching harder later. Businesses and software evolve differently, creating a gap over time. Plan for future digital transformations. #VendorLockIn #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/SEjhkOsbRr

By Eric Kimberling
Poland Launches Team to Probe Epstein Files
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Poland Launches Team to Probe Epstein Files

POLAND INVESTIGATING EPSTEIN FILES - THE WALLS ARE SLOWLY CLOSING IN The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, has announced the formation of a team to analyze Epstein files and "possibly also to launch an investigation if our concerns over the...

By Anne P. Mitchell, Esq.
Master Live-Stream Arbitrage Across Platforms for Big Profits
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Master Live-Stream Arbitrage Across Platforms for Big Profits

Obviously, this is very general in the video that I put out here, but the reality is: is learning how to buy and sell, and finding arbitrage in what you pay for something, versus what you sell it, and understanding...

By GaryVee
Ellison Should Pause Warner Bros Gamble Now
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Ellison Should Pause Warner Bros Gamble Now

Maverick, Don't Do It: Ellison's Warner Bros. Gamble Is a Mission He Should Abandon (For Now...) $PSKY $WBD $NFLX https://t.co/EkRaklKyol

By Rich Greenfield
Star Trek Online Celebrates 16 Years with Major Update
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Star Trek Online Celebrates 16 Years with Major Update

Star Trek Online gets an update on its 16th anniversary. Our interview with the exec producer. https://t.co/0Lg3tamCs7

By Dean Takahashi
Key Trends Shaping Gaming's Future From Ball's Deck
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Key Trends Shaping Gaming's Future From Ball's Deck

My take on Matthew Ball's slide deck on the state of gaming. On GB Max. https://t.co/anknONm1u2

By Dean Takahashi
Legal Help Requires Awareness, Resources, Not Just Willingness
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Legal Help Requires Awareness, Resources, Not Just Willingness

It’s always fascinating to watch people say, “Why didn’t she just hire a solicitor?” as if that’s a normal, frictionless life choice. Of course a poor 18-year-old will not run to hire a lawyer. The legal system (then and now) is navigable...

By Prof. Victoria J. Haneman
KNESS, Hithium Secure
SocialFeb 18, 2026

KNESS, Hithium Secure

KNESS and Hithium enter 2GWh Ukraine partnership, c.700MWh progressed elsewhere in Finland, Estonia and Southeast Europe #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/tD2KIJSygn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Warner Bros. Slams ByteDance for AI Deepfake IP Misuse
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Warner Bros. Slams ByteDance for AI Deepfake IP Misuse

Warner Bros. Blasts ByteDance for AI Videos of Superman, Batman and ‘Game of Thrones’ https://t.co/f1uTztF2Ef

By Todd Spangler
Resveratrol Activates SIRT1 to Shield Kidneys From Fat
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Resveratrol Activates SIRT1 to Shield Kidneys From Fat

Resveratrol protects kidneys from fat accumulation and diabetic kidney disease by activating SIRT1, similar to its effects on fatty liver 🐁 www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1098882326000067

By David Sinclair
New ROI Models Challenge Traditional Solar Efficiency Assumptions
SocialFeb 18, 2026

New ROI Models Challenge Traditional Solar Efficiency Assumptions

Rethinking solar and storage ROI: Beyond old efficiency assumptions #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Q0dEuzcdle https://t.co/H10BfEMpva

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
U.S. Oil Production Holds Steady Despite Falling Prices
SocialFeb 18, 2026

U.S. Oil Production Holds Steady Despite Falling Prices

U.S. OIL PRODUCTION has defied expectations for a rapid and significant slowdown in response to lower prices: https://t.co/fMfoyip69Z

By John Kemp
Diversity Redefines Energy Storage Industry Expectations
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Diversity Redefines Energy Storage Industry Expectations

‘Greater diversity reshapes expectations’: Women in Energy Storage Network on strengthening and empowering an inclusive industry #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/eoP6Ctpo42

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Metrics Miss the Mark: Data Gaps Hinder Value Care
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Metrics Miss the Mark: Data Gaps Hinder Value Care

Value-based care data gap: Why metrics fail to reach the bedside https://t.co/CvUOKiL4Ki #Policy #PublicHealthPolicy via @kevinmd

By Kevin Pho, MD
Scandal Sparks Fire Sale Talk for Wasserman Agency
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Scandal Sparks Fire Sale Talk for Wasserman Agency

New pod: Time for a scandal-induced fire sale...Who's gonna buy the Wasserman agency? With @Lucas_Shaw. https://t.co/A5o9vSMmEb

By Matthew Belloni
Sarandos Accuses Paramount of Misinformation as WBD Negotiates Rival Deal
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Sarandos Accuses Paramount of Misinformation as WBD Negotiates Rival Deal

Ted Sarandos Slams Paramount for ‘Flooding the Zone With Misinformation’ as Warner Bros. Discovery Initiates New Talks With Rival Suitor https://t.co/rpsvBCV0vj via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Data Centers Misjudge Training Vs. Inference Power Needs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Data Centers Misjudge Training Vs. Inference Power Needs

The dumbest thing is that the data center companies are combining the need for training and inference and assuming that all it needs to be in 1,000MW increments. They don't. Here are some estimates...

By Jigar Shah
Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank

Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects 🇯🇵 🤝 🇺🇸 The most significant piece is a 9.2GW gas-fired power plant in Ohio. The investment will be led by SoftBank https://t.co/5io8koo0jd

By Stephen Stapczynski
Include Land Preservation Costs in Agrivoltaics LCOE
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Include Land Preservation Costs in Agrivoltaics LCOE

Scientists say land-preservation costs should be factored into agrivoltaics’ LCOE calculations #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jjFYEDWdIc https://t.co/bRlOQUhcvn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Highguard Site Down, PR Refuses to Comment on Roadmap
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Highguard Site Down, PR Refuses to Comment on Roadmap

The Highguard website has been down all day. I asked Wildlight why and when players might expect an update on the game's roadmap. PR declined to comment. https://t.co/y3MJDo1i6t

By Ethan Gach
Induction Cooktops Safe for Pacemakers with Proper Awareness
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Induction Cooktops Safe for Pacemakers with Proper Awareness

Are induction cooktops dangerous for people with pacemakers? In rare cases, magnets can interfere with heart devices, but typically only when held extremely close. That doesn’t mean the technology is dangerous. It means awareness matters. Modern shielding + thoughtful device placement significantly reduce...

By Ami Bhatt, MD
US Navy Splits Fleet: Carrier East, Smaller Ships Stay Caribbean
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US Navy Splits Fleet: Carrier East, Smaller Ships Stay Caribbean

With the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and other U.S. warships deploying east across the Atlantic amid heightened tension with Iran, a smaller fleet remains behind in the Caribbean. Those vessels include the amphibious warships USS Iwo Jima, USS...

By Dan Lamothe
BHP Gains From Energy Transition, Decarbonisation Remains Low
SocialFeb 17, 2026

BHP Gains From Energy Transition, Decarbonisation Remains Low

Energy transition delivers fresh growth for BHP, but decarbonisation stays on the back-burner #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/o3W8hMqdy5 https://t.co/QgGiAOULsE

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Warner Bros. Reopens Paramount Talks Amid Netflix Deal Deadline
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Warner Bros. Reopens Paramount Talks Amid Netflix Deal Deadline

And in the end, #Paramount got the momentum it wanted luring investors directly, as after active investor #AncoraCapital demanded WBD to reopen negotiations with #Paramount, $WBD announced this TUE it’ll invite $PSKY back to the negotiation table for a 7-day...

By Luiz Fernando
FDA to End GRAS Loophole, Track Thousands of Additives
SocialFeb 17, 2026

FDA to End GRAS Loophole, Track Thousands of Additives

This is a big deal. Since 1958, the FDA has allowed food companies to self-certify ingredients as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS). In comparison Europe only allows ~400 such additives to their foods. In the US there are 4,000–10,000 ingredients that are added...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff

Google signs 150 MW deal via NV Energy Clean Transition Tariff for a portfolio of new geothermal projects to be developed by Ormat https://t.co/7hsKR2PAsk #BYONCE (bring your own new clean electricity)

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Ukraine Endures Another Harsh Winter Under Missile Fire
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Ukraine Endures Another Harsh Winter Under Missile Fire

I don't want to be that kind of guy, but... March 1 comes next week. We in Ukraine are moving towards having lived through yet another godawful winter in the cold and dark under Russian missiles and drones, and we...

By Illia Ponomarenko
Europe's Strict Regulations Push Talent Toward the US
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Europe's Strict Regulations Push Talent Toward the US

🇪🇺 @steipete on why Europe was unable to retain him as talent: "In the US, most people are enthusiastic. In Europe, I get insulted, people scream REGULATION and RESPONSIBILITY. And if I really build a company here, then I get to struggle...

By Pieter Levels
County Challenges FBI Raid, Demands Return of 2020 Election Records
SocialFeb 17, 2026

County Challenges FBI Raid, Demands Return of 2020 Election Records

NEW: The filing, which shreds the logic behind the raid, marks the county’s latest effort to reclaim the materials seized by the FBI during the raid, including the original — and only — copy of Fulton County’s 2020 election records....

By Marc Elias
Artemis II Launch Countdown Kicks Off Now
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Artemis II Launch Countdown Kicks Off Now

The race to the Moon is on! - @SpaceKate reports on the countdown to Artemis II launch #NASA #Artemis https://t.co/HgVrFswjLR https://t.co/P7yO0wazU1

By Tim Robinson
US Deploys Air Power, Ship for Potential Iran Strike
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US Deploys Air Power, Ship for Potential Iran Strike

An influx of F-22s, F-16s E-3s, a U-2 to the Middle East are adding the capabilities the U.S. would need for a sustained attack on Iran. Also, the USS Pinckney was also recently deployed to the region. https://t.co/yoVBE2PVrB

By Howard Altman
Canada’s Electrification Lag Threatens Future Competitiveness
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Canada’s Electrification Lag Threatens Future Competitiveness

Canada Lags in Electrifying Economy. Competitiveness Problem Looming? Rachel Doran @cleanenergycan discusses electrification, efficiency, and improving affordability for Canadians. #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/IThgTJPe8kM

By Markham Hislop
WGA Staff Strike Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations
SocialFeb 17, 2026

WGA Staff Strike Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations

WGA will need to negotiate with WGA first --> WGA Staff Go on Strike Weeks Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations https://t.co/6a3cYzRhff via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability

US electricity demand is rising quickly—and it can only be met with 24/7 reliable power. And yet most of the added electricity "capacity" in 2025 came from intermittent solar. If this continues, electricity prices will continue to rise due to reliable power...

By Alex Epstein
Starlink‑enabled Drones Become Ukraine War’s Deadliest Weapon
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Starlink‑enabled Drones Become Ukraine War’s Deadliest Weapon

Drones now account for the majority of casualties in the Ukraine War. With Russia improving its strike range by mounting Starlink terminals to drones, Elon Musk has finally stepped in. Full analysis available on Patreon ➡️ https://t.co/LYlet7MIHM #dronewarfare #starlink #ukrainewar #geopolitics

By Peter Zeihan
US Deploys Missing Assets, Prepares Possible Iran Attack
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US Deploys Missing Assets, Prepares Possible Iran Attack

Final Pieces Moving Into Place For Potential Attack On Iran The latest flurry of U.S. assets heading to the Middle East includes many of the missing capabilities needed for a sustained air campaign. Latest: https://t.co/26hU8ux1aD

By Tyler Rogoway
Two US Destroyers Patrol Strait of Hormuz
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Two US Destroyers Patrol Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Navy presently has two destroyers -- the USS Mitscher and USS Michael Murphy -- in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.

By Dan Lamothe
Robinhood Ventures Backs Boom Supersonic, Democrat
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Robinhood Ventures Backs Boom Supersonic, Democrat

Super cool to have @boomsupersonic as one of the first companies in the @RobinhoodApp Ventures fund—democratizing investor access to private companies.

By Blake Scholl
EHR Export Docs Reviewed: Gaps, Wins, and Fixes
SocialFeb 17, 2026

EHR Export Docs Reviewed: Gaps, Wins, and Fixes

I analyzed the mandatory "EHI Export" documentation for essentially every certified EHR on the market. Read on for the full picture; examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly; and recommendations for ONC, vendors, and patients to improve access...

By Josh Mandel, MD
Engineer Sticks Boom Logo Atop Kilimanjaro for Contest
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Engineer Sticks Boom Logo Atop Kilimanjaro for Contest

There's an informal contest at Boom to see who can put a Boom sticker in the most interesting place, and over the weekend Matt (manufacturing engineer) put one at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. (We're not jerks though, Matt took the...

By Blake Scholl
Dar
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Dar

This is consistent with all the chatter about the RVOs lately. Darling Ingredients CEO last week gave a range for BBD RVO of 5.25 - 5.6 billion physical gallons. Appears that half-RIN is dead and the compromise...

By Scott Irwin
AMC Refires $2.5B to Trim Maturity Wall
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AMC Refires $2.5B to Trim Maturity Wall

AMC moving to clean up its maturity wall. $2.5B package taking out 2027 notes (12.75%) and 2029 TL If it prices well, decently lower interest burden. $AMC

By JunkBondInvestor
US Deploys Advanced Missiles to Philippines, Bolstering 1st Island Chain
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US Deploys Advanced Missiles to Philippines, Bolstering 1st Island Chain

🧵 The U.S. will deploy its "cutting-edge missile and unmanned systems" to the Philippines, a step in strengthening force posture inside the 1st island chain. Beijing isn't happy — that's the point. A welcome sign given the NDS's softer tone on...

By Stacie Pettyjohn
AI Powers Scalable, Health‑literate Content Revisions
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Powers Scalable, Health‑literate Content Revisions

Healthcare organizations already have content. The challenge is reviewing and improving it at scale. Fred Camacho, PhD (HealthcareGPS) explains how AI enables human-in-the-loop health-literate revisions.👇 https://t.co/0iieGLgaNc @HealthcareGPSai #IHA #HealthLiteracy #HITSM https://t.co/c0GsWP93Uj

By Colin Hung
Rent to Your Business Tax-Free—Only With Proper Paperwork
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rent to Your Business Tax-Free—Only With Proper Paperwork

Influencers: “Rent your house to your business and boom — tax-free money.” What they don’t tell you:
📂 Fair market rent.
📝 Real agendas and minutes.
👥 Actual humans in attendance.
💼 A separate legal entity.
📸 Documentation that doesn’t look like it was created during...

By Prof. Victoria J. Haneman
NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation
SocialFeb 17, 2026

NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation

New York Abandons Its Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/94dqzywhHT https://t.co/NKpJrB5rTK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline

Demand is what dominates these electricity charts. Supply has followed demand in the US. Stop posting flatlined generation graphs as if they're evidence of US decline or stagnation. They're evidence of US efficiency and a switch to a knowledge economy.

By Ramez Naam
Paramount Skydance Open to Talks, No Bid Increase Confirmed
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Paramount Skydance Open to Talks, No Bid Increase Confirmed

Paramount Skydance ‘Prepared to Engage’ With Warner Bros. Discovery on Takeover Talks, but Doesn’t Indicate Whether It Will Raise Price of Its Hostile Bid https://t.co/UtIQUrAntR via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Ford Pays Millions in Tariffs After Supplier Fire
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Ford Pays Millions in Tariffs After Supplier Fire

"Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford" https://t.co/3FKQwD9ycE That Ford is having to pay millions in aluminum tariffs simply bc its domestic supplier caught fire is one of the better/stupider examples of US tariff policy today: https://t.co/eOL1o1zgXf

By Scott Lincicome