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Shift Budgets to Paid Video Content for Distribution Boost
SocialApr 18, 2026

Shift Budgets to Paid Video Content for Distribution Boost

Marketing teams need to shift budgets to paid content, particularly video, because the clips are everything. Partnering with a New Media company is the distribution lift.

By Christina Farr
No $2,500 Cap Exists for Cybercabs
SocialApr 18, 2026

No $2,500 Cap Exists for Cybercabs

Yes and please all try to understand this. There is NO 2,500 cap for Cybercabs.

By Alexandra Merz
Physical‑sector Stocks Must Dominate the S&P, New IPOs Needed
SocialApr 18, 2026

Physical‑sector Stocks Must Dominate the S&P, New IPOs Needed

Such a good episode from @ArjunNMurti. Some comments from my side. I totally agree that the physical world (energy, mining, industrials) have to be a much bigger part of the S&P. I think that requires more companies to go public....

By Jigar Shah
Coachella Headliners Earn $5M, 2nd‑Row $750K
SocialApr 18, 2026

Coachella Headliners Earn $5M, 2nd‑Row $750K

Interesting rule-of-thumb for the Coachella poster. Headliners make $5,000,000 per weekend while artists in the 2nd row make $750,000+ per weekend. https://t.co/8foXyRiY1s

By Trung Phan
Solar PV Capex Projected to Hit $192/kW by 2050
SocialApr 18, 2026

Solar PV Capex Projected to Hit $192/kW by 2050

Solar PV Capex could fall to $192/kW by 2050 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AQ9uTK6EVs

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Busy Rocket Engineer Seeks EV Buying Advice
SocialApr 18, 2026

Busy Rocket Engineer Seeks EV Buying Advice

Sorry I’ve been so silent lately, work has been a bit chaotic (getting ready to launch rockets is no joke haha), and I’m also in the market for an EV. Any advice when car shopping? Any EVs you recommend?

By Joan Marie (YourFemaleEngineer)
Healing Black Maternal Health Through Community and Equity
SocialApr 18, 2026

Healing Black Maternal Health Through Community and Equity

Last night me and my baby got dressed up for something that matters. 🤎 Equity Before Birth is doing the work to ensure Black mothers and birthing people have access to equitable, dignified care before, during, and after birth. They know...

By Adrienne Michelle Therapy
Koch-Backed Groups Label Transit Projects Wasteful, Push Fossil Interests
SocialApr 18, 2026

Koch-Backed Groups Label Transit Projects Wasteful, Push Fossil Interests

“Koch brother groups have tried to derail public transit plans in other cities around the country, from Little Rock, Arkansas and central Utah, to Nashville and Michigan. They have frequently called such projects ‘wasteful spending’. The Koch organization is also...

By Brent Toderian
AI Could Auto‑select and Cut Podcast Highlights
SocialApr 18, 2026

AI Could Auto‑select and Cut Podcast Highlights

I’d love to have AI scan my entire podcast transcript library then point out top transcript clips for each video for my review then actually go into the videos and clip them. Is this possible?

By Peter Yang
Weakening Regulators Leaves Citizens without Police Protection
SocialApr 18, 2026

Weakening Regulators Leaves Citizens without Police Protection

Sorry Megyn but the cops aren’t coming. This is what happens when you gut our regulatory agencies.

By Andrew Elson (Ed Elson)
Solar FarmBot Automates Gardening with Zero Effort
SocialApr 18, 2026

Solar FarmBot Automates Gardening with Zero Effort

Effortless Gardening: Solar-Powered FarmBot Handles It All by @BusinessInsider #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/IApH3GsWmj

By Ron van Loon
Tesla's Robo‑Taxi Zones Tiny, Expanding Fast, No Observers
SocialApr 18, 2026

Tesla's Robo‑Taxi Zones Tiny, Expanding Fast, No Observers

Here is the size of the initial Tesla robo-taxi launch areas compared to Austin. Expect rapid scaling of the areas in the coming weeks. Unlike Austin these new areas appear to have launched without safety observers. $TSLA https://t.co/9bgF8tUuvG

By Steven Spencer
US Oil Exec Would Slash Capex Amid Hormuz Price Gap
SocialApr 18, 2026

US Oil Exec Would Slash Capex Amid Hormuz Price Gap

If I was a US oil exec witnessing how Hormuz’s closure for 7 weeks (& counting) has left US oil prices far below global prices while E&P stocks (XOP) have underperformed SPX since March 2, I’d cut 2026 capex, lay...

By Luke Gromen
India's Cabotage Reversal Threatens Sri Lanka Transshipment Role
SocialApr 18, 2026

India's Cabotage Reversal Threatens Sri Lanka Transshipment Role

Serious question: But isn't India reversing the 2018 cabotage reform? Where does that leave Sri Lanka and India in the transshipment picture?

By Evan Feigenbaum
Assessing Coffee Shop Fit: Traffic, Service, Warmth
SocialApr 18, 2026

Assessing Coffee Shop Fit: Traffic, Service, Warmth

Visiting a local coffee shop today to see if they are a good fit for the Pink Leaf Hospitality family . I’m looking for 🌸Foot traffic 🌸Sense of arrival 🌸Excellent Service 🌸Warmth 🌸Missed Revenue Opportunities

By Dee (Pink Leaf Consulting)
First Class Savings Fell Short of Emirates Expectations
SocialApr 18, 2026

First Class Savings Fell Short of Emirates Expectations

'I Saved Miles For First Class Once' — Then A Kid Asked Why It Wasn't As Good As Emirates - View from the Wing https://t.co/XbG7YMawbA

By Gary Leff
Trump EO Accelerates Psychedelic Research for PTSD and Addiction
SocialApr 18, 2026

Trump EO Accelerates Psychedelic Research for PTSD and Addiction

Delighted to see the Trump EO easing research into psychedelics for PTSD, depression, and addiction. It was a prescient choice by Rick Doblin and others to explicitly research psychedelics for PTSD in veterans. Makes it so much easier to get...

By Ramez Naam
Iranian Hardliners See Reason to Extend Ceasefire, Not Implement Agreement
SocialApr 18, 2026

Iranian Hardliners See Reason to Extend Ceasefire, Not Implement Agreement

the iranian government—the hardliners included—have every reason to engage in talks with the united states that extends the ceasefire. implementing an agreement is another matter.

By Ian Bremmer
Wasserman Sale Draws Top Suitors After Epstein Emails
SocialApr 18, 2026

Wasserman Sale Draws Top Suitors After Epstein Emails

New, with @LaurenSHirsch: Suitors including UTA, Permira, Patrick Whitesell and a bidding group including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian + Avail co-founder Chris Giliberti are circling Wasserman, which went up for sale amid the Epstein emails: https://t.co/7vC0VDGkvn

By Ben Mullin
CHIP Clones Accelerate Aneurysm Growth, Offering Preventive Target
SocialApr 18, 2026

CHIP Clones Accelerate Aneurysm Growth, Offering Preventive Target

We don't measure blood stem cell clones (CHIP) in the clinic. But some are linked with fast, expanding abdominal aortic aneurysms, identification of an underlying mechanism, and a potential preventive treatment @jclinicalinvest https://t.co/4rWlLuivBJ https://t.co/vasG9hc9DK

By Eric Topol
Smart TVs Silently Siphon Classified Data to Foreign Adversaries
SocialApr 18, 2026

Smart TVs Silently Siphon Classified Data to Foreign Adversaries

This is a massive and growing problem for American national security. Unbelievable amounts of sensitive and classified information is captured, scraped, and sent back to foreign nations. And users have no idea. Nobody expects that their TV or monitor...

By Palmer Luckey
Akaysha Partners with Copenhagen Energy for German Mega‑scale Battery Storage
SocialApr 18, 2026

Akaysha Partners with Copenhagen Energy for German Mega‑scale Battery Storage

Akaysha inks deal with Copenhagen Energy for ‘mega-scale’ battery storage projects in Germany #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Mt14pSVfwS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in Dallas and Houston
SocialApr 18, 2026

Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in Dallas and Houston

Tesla has just launched Robotaxi service in Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas Can someone in those cities go try it out? https://t.co/ulbB0mosBq

By Whole Mars Catalog
US Lifts Oil Sanctions on Russia, Iran Amid War
SocialApr 18, 2026

US Lifts Oil Sanctions on Russia, Iran Amid War

Ordinarily I would laugh this off as absurd but let’s face it, in a war in which the US has lifted oil sanctions on Russia and Iran anything is possible.

By Daniel Drezner
AA Flights Now Trackable via Samsung Wallet
SocialApr 18, 2026

AA Flights Now Trackable via Samsung Wallet

American Airlines joins Samsung Wallet You can now keep up with your AA flight directly from Samsung Wallet and be notified of any changes

By The Galox
Delta's $44 Seat Switch Fee Sparks Outrage
SocialApr 18, 2026

Delta's $44 Seat Switch Fee Sparks Outrage

Why is Delta charging $44 to move from middle to aisle or window seats?! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 @Delta

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Wholesale Diesel $2 Cheaper—Truck Stops Won’t Pass Savings
SocialApr 18, 2026

Wholesale Diesel $2 Cheaper—Truck Stops Won’t Pass Savings

The spread of retail to wholesale fuel is almost $2.00 a gallon. This is the second-highest spread we have ever measured. What this means: Large carriers buy their fuel on wholesale rack arrangements and pay a floating index price (OPIS)....

By Craig Fuller
Land Routes in Eurasia Still Economically Unviable
SocialApr 18, 2026

Land Routes in Eurasia Still Economically Unviable

Worked on Eurasian connectivity pretty extensively in the 2000s ... not new and land transport is a good idea, especially if you are sitting in the heart of Eurasia, since it helps break you out of the perverse economic effects...

By Evan Feigenbaum
Hassan Predicted Sugammad
SocialApr 18, 2026

Hassan Predicted Sugammad

Also, after all these years and all the FDA delays, Fred Hassan was right about sugammadex... except it took a really long time. (This is a pharma deep cut, links in the comments.)

By Matthew Herper
Lawyers Want Product, VCs Want Pivot—Different Priorities
SocialApr 18, 2026

Lawyers Want Product, VCs Want Pivot—Different Priorities

Me as Lawyer & LegalTech Founder talking to.. VCs: “Yeah, okay, but I don’t understand your wedge, you should do X differnt, but have you thought about Y?” Other Attorneys: *cuts me off* ..”yep, I get it. How do I sign...

By Marla Miller
Trucking Spot Rates Surpass 2022 Levels, No Cooling Ahead
SocialApr 18, 2026

Trucking Spot Rates Surpass 2022 Levels, No Cooling Ahead

Trucking spot rates are now above 2022 comps with no sign of cooling. Note: Diesel was higher in April 2022. https://t.co/vFlXIvLMnY

By Craig Fuller
United Flight Diverts Over Possible Bomb, Passengers Urged to Run
SocialApr 18, 2026

United Flight Diverts Over Possible Bomb, Passengers Urged to Run

Passengers Told To “Run” After United Flight Diverts Due To Possible Bomb On Board - View from the Wing https://t.co/BitA0aNCuh

By Gary Leff
Elasticity Fuels Wild Commodity Bull Market
SocialApr 18, 2026

Elasticity Fuels Wild Commodity Bull Market

A top bull market in commodities is elasticity. The front US natural gas future made an up about 100% to down 30% round turn in 1Q. Crude oil may be next. https://t.co/f9xXlI5GLv

By Mike McGlone
Linde's Kansas Plant Supplies One‑sixth of World Helium
SocialApr 18, 2026

Linde's Kansas Plant Supplies One‑sixth of World Helium

One of the largest helium plants in the world is operated by Linde in Otis, Kansas. It processes fully one-sixth of the global helium supply. https://t.co/B70riv01iY

By Lawrence Hamtil
Flatbed Demand Soars, yet over Half of Loads Rejected
SocialApr 18, 2026

Flatbed Demand Soars, yet over Half of Loads Rejected

Flatbed is "industrial trucking" and the vibes are very strong. Flatbed rejections are above 54% - more than half of all flatbed truckloads are being rejected. The flatbed industry is enjoying strong tailwinds from data centers, power plants, transmission lines,...

By Craig Fuller
Self‑Driving Cars Will Make Human Drivers Obsolete
SocialApr 18, 2026

Self‑Driving Cars Will Make Human Drivers Obsolete

Within a decade or two, seeing a person manually drive a car will be just as strange

By Whole Mars Catalog
Solar Surge: Pakistan Leads, Africa Booms, Yet Untapped
SocialApr 18, 2026

Solar Surge: Pakistan Leads, Africa Booms, Yet Untapped

Pakistan is now generating most of its energy via solar. Solar is exploding across Africa. For context we are only using one ten-thousandth of the solar energy that hits earth right now.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Epic Ice Road Adventure to Closing Diamond Mine
SocialApr 18, 2026

Epic Ice Road Adventure to Closing Diamond Mine

Drove the world's longest heavy-haul ice road. Toured an underground diamond mine weeks before it closed forever. Saw bags of raw diamonds. One of the best trips I've ever done...even at brutal temps. https://t.co/rtYCBWM47t

By BuildWitt
Starship Booster Packs Power of 177 GE90 Jet Engines
SocialApr 18, 2026

Starship Booster Packs Power of 177 GE90 Jet Engines

Booster 19’s 33 Raptor 3 engines produce as much thrust as approximately 177 GE90-115B jet engines. That’s one Starship booster equaling the power of 177 of the world’s biggest turbofans.

By Fahad Naim
Mortgage Spread Surge Drives Major 2026 Market Shift
SocialApr 18, 2026

Mortgage Spread Surge Drives Major 2026 Market Shift

Hug a #mortgage spread, it has made a big difference in 2026! @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #mortgagerates #realestate #housing #chartdaddy

By Logan Mohtashami
Apple’s Headphone Jack Removal Ignores Costly Public Transit Externalities
SocialApr 18, 2026

Apple’s Headphone Jack Removal Ignores Costly Public Transit Externalities

Pretty strange that a Cupertino-based company wasn’t thinking about the impact of its products on the public transit experience.

By Conor Sen
Better Spread Levels Keep Mortgage Rates About 1% Lower
SocialApr 18, 2026

Better Spread Levels Keep Mortgage Rates About 1% Lower

If we had the worst mortgage spread levels of 2023, mortgage rates would be 7.39% today, not 6.29%. If we had the worst levels of 2024, mortgage rates would be 7.02% today. If we had the worst levels of 2025, mortgage rates...

By Logan Mohtashami
Sysco Exploits Refrigeration Loophole, Idles Trucks for Hours
SocialApr 18, 2026

Sysco Exploits Refrigeration Loophole, Idles Trucks for Hours

.@Sysco in particular also often loudly idles out here for hours, because the company knows it can use the refrigeration loophole to avoid idling tickets.

By Nicole Gelinas
Laser Robotics and NVIDIA Enable Chemical-Free Farming
SocialApr 18, 2026

Laser Robotics and NVIDIA Enable Chemical-Free Farming

Laser Weeding Revolution: Carbon #Robotics and NVIDIA Redefine Chemical-Free Farming by @kimmonismus #AgriTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/sASQ68ypFS

By Ron van Loon
TT‑Lang: Python DSL for Tenstorrent’s High‑performance Kernels
SocialApr 18, 2026

TT‑Lang: Python DSL for Tenstorrent’s High‑performance Kernels

TT-Lang from Tenstorrent from Groq? It’s a Python-based DSL that lets you write high-performance custom kernels and fused ops directly on Tensix cores, Blackhole, etc.. Think “Triton but made for Tenstorrent hardware.” V 1.0 next week

By Jim Keller
Mainstream Media Ignores Indies, Stealing Credit and Links
SocialApr 18, 2026

Mainstream Media Ignores Indies, Stealing Credit and Links

This is very common in tech. @nytimes never links or credits to independents. As a blogger I was on the receiving end of this. By no links, or no credit. That practice still continues. Even the other day @TheAtlantic daily...

By Om Malik
Boost LinkedIn Engagement with AI-Powered Post Optimization
SocialApr 18, 2026

Boost LinkedIn Engagement with AI-Powered Post Optimization

Trying to get more involved with the @LinkedIn community, but are finding that your posts don't get engagement? Use AI to make 'em more engaging. Here's how to give it a try: https://t.co/y53idal1Jb #linkedin #chatgpt #ai #socialmedia https://t.co/1wK25cUYzA

By Dave Taylor
Dust Storms Curb Southern Europe's Solar; Central Europe Leads
SocialApr 18, 2026

Dust Storms Curb Southern Europe's Solar; Central Europe Leads

Dust, storms drag southern European solar as central regions outperform in March #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/pP23TB8i4Y https://t.co/7XDZAUjEhK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Balancing Agent-First Architecture with Human Buyer Relationships
SocialApr 18, 2026

Balancing Agent-First Architecture with Human Buyer Relationships

How does an enterprise pivot to an “agent-first” architecture without completely alienating its traditional human buyers? https://t.co/YV3RT3pqcl @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAgents #AI #Strategy #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #Branding

By Tim Hughes