Industry Social Media and Updates

China Wafer Prices Drop Fourth Week Amid Inventory Pressure
SocialFeb 28, 2026

China Wafer Prices Drop Fourth Week Amid Inventory Pressure

China wafer prices fall for fourth week as discounting deepens under inventory pressure #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/NhJenObCMv

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Wind Power Shifts: Kansas Farm Closes, Massachusetts Opens
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Wind Power Shifts: Kansas Farm Closes, Massachusetts Opens

One Wind Farm Dies in Kansas, Another One Rises in Massachusetts #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/WnR6tKEciB https://t.co/PcOAIAaLT4

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Rates Slip Even as Inflation Heat Rises
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Rates Slip Even as Inflation Heat Rises

Why did rates and bond yields drop today despite a hot inflation report? #Labor over #inflation. #mortgagerates #realestate #chartdaddy

By Logan Mohtashami
Expiring Incentives Spark Record Residential Solar Demand
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Expiring Incentives Spark Record Residential Solar Demand

Expiring incentives led to record demand, more diverse market for residential solar in 2025, says EnergySage #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/LtEDSE5vUi https://t.co/rwfIPw1ZbU

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
India’s Solar Boom Set to Outpace Coal by 2028
SocialFeb 28, 2026

India’s Solar Boom Set to Outpace Coal by 2028

India is smashing it: 42.5GW of new solar in 2026 ALONE. Think about that scale - it’s more than the entire installed capacity of most developed nations At this exponential rate, solar capacity is on track to CRUSH coal in India...

By Assaad Razzouk
Free 30-Day Access to SONAR Freight Data for Comparison
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Free 30-Day Access to SONAR Freight Data for Comparison

I agree, I am unhinged. That is why I am giving SONAR's freight data for free for the next 30 days. Now users can compare SONAR's market data vs. DAT's to see which dataset reflects market conditions better. In the...

By Craig Fuller
Malaysia’s Economy Faces Geopolitical Shock and Record IPO
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Malaysia’s Economy Faces Geopolitical Shock and Record IPO

Major news to track on February 27, 2026: 1. The Friday Power-Play: Malaysia's Economy in the Crosshairs A critical convergence of geopolitics and capital is reshaping Malaysia’s financial landscape this morning. From high-stakes Cabinet decisions on US tariffs to the largest...

By David Chuah
AI Firm Secures Safety‑First Deal with Department of War
SocialFeb 28, 2026

AI Firm Secures Safety‑First Deal with Department of War

Tonight, we reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy our models in their classified network. In all of our interactions, the DoW displayed a deep respect for safety and a desire to partner to achieve the best possible...

By Sam Altman
Sunoyster Launches Lightweight 440W Glass‑covered TOPCon Panel
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Sunoyster Launches Lightweight 440W Glass‑covered TOPCon Panel

Sunoyster offers lightweight 440 W glass-covered TOPCon PV panel #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CiwFm0MqhB

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Clean Coal Term Originated in 1980s Reagan Program
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Clean Coal Term Originated in 1980s Reagan Program

They keep calling it “clean beautiful coal”, so show me the “clean” part. The phrase “clean coal” did not begin in 2016. It traces back to the 1980s, particularly the Reagan-era Clean Coal Technology Program launched in 1985, which promoted pollution-control...

By Appalachian Naturalist (Calvin)
Trump Admin Loses Courts, Stalls Billion‑dollar Refunds
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Trump Admin Loses Courts, Stalls Billion‑dollar Refunds

The Trump administration collected billions in IEEPA tariff money from US companies. They LOST in 3 different courts, including SCOTUS. And now they're trying to stall refunds. I wish I could say I was surprised. 🙄

By Scott Lincicome
Hollywood's $81B Takeover Sealed in Six Months
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Hollywood's $81B Takeover Sealed in Six Months

Six Months, 9 Offers and $81 Billion. How Hollywood’s Nasty Takeover Was Won. W/⁦@jtoonkel⁩ ⁦@laurenthomas⁩ ⁦@davidamichaels⁩ https://t.co/TFOmN7A5Zq

By Joe Flint
Video Success Mirrors Audio's Catalog‑First Strategy
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Video Success Mirrors Audio's Catalog‑First Strategy

We used to think audio was all about the catalog, but it turns out that might be just as true when it comes to video... h/t @michaelbeach https://t.co/RhM8t8AN6c

By Rameez (Antenna)
Advocating Autonomous AI Weapons Amid Unfair Warfare
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Advocating Autonomous AI Weapons Amid Unfair Warfare

Personal view: I admire @AnthropicAI sticking by their principles but disagree with the principle itself. Putin won’t fight fair so we should have autonomous AI weapons for sure.

By Vinod Khosla
New Lectures Add Mouse‑Controlled Camera to 3D Renderer
SocialFeb 28, 2026

New Lectures Add Mouse‑Controlled Camera to 3D Renderer

I have added a couple of new lectures to our '3D Software Renderer' module to implement camera movement using mouse motion & mouse wheel. Super simple stuff that honestly should've been there already. Still, now we can control the camera...

By Gustavo Pezzi (Pikuma)
War Dept Flags Company Risk on X Before Notification
SocialFeb 28, 2026

War Dept Flags Company Risk on X Before Notification

the Secretary of War announced a supply chain risk designation against an American company… on X… before telling the company https://t.co/u4gAaIwX2L

By Deirdre Bosa
Northvolt Factory to Deliver BESS Cells and 1GW Data Centre
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Northvolt Factory to Deliver BESS Cells and 1GW Data Centre

Northvolt’s resurrected factory in Sweden will supply BESS cells to new owner this year, add 1GW data centre development #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/OERGaGb3O9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Tylenol Not Linked to Autism Genes, Study Shows
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Tylenol Not Linked to Autism Genes, Study Shows

There are a few known chemical exposures in early pregnancy that interact with autism genes. But not Tylenol. I’ve spoken to RFK Jr about them but he had no interest, and he can’t process scientific information. Here’s my article https://t.co/pxLaDLInlf

By Peter Hotez
EU Targets Pre‑consumer Scrap in CBAM to Stop Evasion
SocialFeb 28, 2026

EU Targets Pre‑consumer Scrap in CBAM to Stop Evasion

EU proposes CBAM treatment for pre-consumer aluminium and steel scrap to curb circumvention and boost traceability. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/eu-cbam-pre-consumer-scrap-proposal.html

By The Metalnomist
Strategic Low Pricing Sparks 94 Offers in Sacramento
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Strategic Low Pricing Sparks 94 Offers in Sacramento

There is a property with 94 offers in Sacramento County. This is an insane amount, but this isn't about the market. It's about pricing strategically low. The list price was $199K, the very lowest sales are $300K, and similar-sized flips...

By Ryan Lundquist
Renewables Outperform Fossil Fuels in Data Center Power
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Renewables Outperform Fossil Fuels in Data Center Power

Why Renewables Beat Fossil Fuel for Data Centers #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/8FF88ts8gD https://t.co/A1CLnD3dI0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
David Ellison Secures $2.8B Warner Bros. Deal Over Netflix
SocialFeb 28, 2026

David Ellison Secures $2.8B Warner Bros. Deal Over Netflix

Power, politics and a $2.8-billion payout: How Paramount's David Ellison topped Netflix to win Warner Bros. Discovery. @latimes https://t.co/6HgvA4tXeH

By Meg James
AI-Powered Analysis of Anthropic vs Pentagon Dispute
SocialFeb 28, 2026

AI-Powered Analysis of Anthropic vs Pentagon Dispute

Anthropic vs Pentagon. The report of what X is saying about it. New kind of analysis and curation thanks to AI. https://t.co/64izWKFVWC

By Robert Scoble
NexWafe, Talon PV Seal 7 GW Wafer Supply Deal
SocialFeb 28, 2026

NexWafe, Talon PV Seal 7 GW Wafer Supply Deal

NexWafe, Talon PV sign 7 GW solar wafer supply agreement #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/kIINEziKWq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Netflix Forces Paramount Debt, Secures Streaming Dominance
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Netflix Forces Paramount Debt, Secures Streaming Dominance

"Netflix’s real triumph was driving up the price Paramount had to pay and saddling the newcomer with enough debt to hobble any challenge to Netflix’s streaming dominance." -- @HolmanJenkins https://t.co/4V3TUD31y8

By Joe Flint
Paramount Wins Antitrust Battle, Faces Junk‑Debt Merger Challenge
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Paramount Wins Antitrust Battle, Faces Junk‑Debt Merger Challenge

"In a world in which antitrust has become a political weapon, Paramount had the upper hand. Its reward means it will now have to combine two companies whose debt is junk-rated and find a media business model that works." https://t.co/Lx1hXs4Ijz...

By Joe Flint
US Air Refueling Boosts Israel's Fighter Effectiveness Against Iran
SocialFeb 28, 2026

US Air Refueling Boosts Israel's Fighter Effectiveness Against Iran

Israel’s Fighter Force Stands To Be Far More Effective With Full USAF Tanker Support In A War With Iran https://t.co/wX9ErK4zHX

By Tyler Rogoway
Disappointed by Lack of Unique Views in Mission
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Disappointed by Lack of Unique Views in Mission

Bummer. No unique views that we would have loved to see in this mission around stage sep. I thought they would cut away but had hoped we would see a little more.

By Marcus House
Rocket Lab HASTE Suborbital Launch with Australian Scramjet
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Rocket Lab HASTE Suborbital Launch with Australian Scramjet

Suborbital LAUNCH of Rocket Lab HASTE with the Australian DART-AE Scramjet at about 0000:00 UTC Feb 28 from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallops Island, Virginia

By Jonathan McDowell
Trump Warns Iran: Too Dangerous for Nuclear Weapons
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Trump Warns Iran: Too Dangerous for Nuclear Weapons

Very dangerous people that can never be allowed to get a nuclear weapon or missiles to target the United States or our allies.

By John Spencer
Record $7 B Reverse Break Fee Tops All Deals
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Record $7 B Reverse Break Fee Tops All Deals

We have a new record, folks. $PSKY's now friendly acquisition of $WBD comes with a $7 billion reverse break fee - the largest in history. https://t.co/GNoyWI0tl0

By Julian Klymochko
Gamers Demand Epic Sniper Highlight Shots
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Gamers Demand Epic Sniper Highlight Shots

“I just want to see someone just out a sniper and hit some highlight shots” Hold my beer - @OkisFN

By Chris Puckett
Communities Must Pair Electricity Affordability with Risk Management
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Communities Must Pair Electricity Affordability with Risk Management

Why Communities Can and Must Consider Electricity Affordability and Risk Together #energysky -- via RMI https://t.co/8VL2nwLz1j

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
FCC Approves Merger of Charter and Cox
SocialFeb 27, 2026

FCC Approves Merger of Charter and Cox

"The Federal Communications Commission has given the go ahead for two of the US' biggest cable providers, Charter Communications and Cox Communications, to merge." via @engadget https://t.co/2GF4W9NFlt

By Mike Dano
Low Moon Illumination;
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Low Moon Illumination;

85.5% moon tonight. Far from ideal. Prime window opens back half of March. Just another indicator not a showstopper. https://t.co/7gx76w2wrn

By Tyler Rogoway
Estonia Adds 1.1 GWh Heat Storage, 1 GW Battery Capacity
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Estonia Adds 1.1 GWh Heat Storage, 1 GW Battery Capacity

Estonia advances 1.1 GWh heat storage, 250 MWh BESS and 800 MWh battery park #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/yBI1O2Efvb

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Aspirin Risks Kids: Choose Acetaminophen, Vaccinate
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Aspirin Risks Kids: Choose Acetaminophen, Vaccinate

Reye’s syndrome is a well known condition that causes life-threatening cerebral swelling in children infected w/ certain viruses like chickenpox or Flu; it’s associated w/ treating the fever w/ aspirin. Prenatal cases are extremely rare. Baby aspirin is used in...

By Joel Shulkin, MD
Vice City Stories Sells over 7 Million Copies Worldwide
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Vice City Stories Sells over 7 Million Copies Worldwide

NEW: We've got a new sales stat for...Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories? In an effort to block someone's attempt to trademark "Vice City Subs", Take Two's lawyers said VCS sold over 7 million copies since launch. (Prior disclosed stat was...

By Stephen Totilo
OpenAI and VCs Will Fill Military AI Void
SocialFeb 27, 2026

OpenAI and VCs Will Fill Military AI Void

If anthropic doesn’t want to do military tech, you can be sure that OpenAI (or another foundational model), will bend over backwards to provide whatever the department of war wants. And the department of war/defense doesn’t need to accept any...

By Jason Calacanis
MLB Challenges Call of Duty’s “World Series” Trademark
SocialFeb 27, 2026

MLB Challenges Call of Duty’s “World Series” Trademark

NEW: Major League Baseball took issue this week with the name of Call of Duty's World Series of Warzone esports series, citing potential brand confusion Activision then bailed on the WSoW trademark I'd be surprised if they try using "World Series" again https://t.co/cLQszoDA9i

By Stephen Totilo
CBS Producer Leaves Amid Pressure to Target Political Bias
SocialFeb 27, 2026

CBS Producer Leaves Amid Pressure to Target Political Bias

Veteran CBS News producer Mary Walsh takes leave (first reported by Guardian) "We've been told to aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum. Honestly, I don't know how to do that." https://t.co/9gLno7bgkf

By David Folkenflik
Tech Promises Affordable Justice, but Access Remains Uneven
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Tech Promises Affordable Justice, but Access Remains Uneven

so the technology is here to enable better more affordable justice, but not evenly distributed… yet https://t.co/VN4uMD18Qk

By Andrew Arruda
Paramount's Survival Hinges on Deal, Ellisons' Influence
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Paramount's Survival Hinges on Deal, Ellisons' Influence

There is always a chance when government is involved, never rule this out. But I still see the odds in #Paramount’s favor for 2 reasons: 1- the Ellisons are one of the richest and most well connected families in the U.S. 2-...

By Luiz Fernando
FCC Pushes Broadcasters to Meet Public Interest Obligations
SocialFeb 27, 2026

FCC Pushes Broadcasters to Meet Public Interest Obligations

*The FCC has been requiring broadcasters to comply with their public interest obligations. And we’re going to be doing more of that.

By Brendan Carr
Sunrun Installs Drop in Q4 Despite 45% Revenue Surge
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Sunrun Installs Drop in Q4 Despite 45% Revenue Surge

Sunrun solar installs fall in Q4 despite 45% revenue growth #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/NjWbWTQmsd

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Paramount's Bold Move Beats Netflix, Secures Warner Bros.
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Paramount's Bold Move Beats Netflix, Secures Warner Bros.

‘David Ellison Scares the Shit Out of Me’: How Paramount Beat Out Netflix, Won Warner Bros. and Will Change Hollywood Forever https://t.co/Pt6DwlK7fc

By Todd Spangler
Anderson Cooper Quits 60 Minutes, Then Returns to Same Team
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Anderson Cooper Quits 60 Minutes, Then Returns to Same Team

So @andersoncooper quits 60 minutes over dissatisfaction with new ownership and now works for the same team again https://t.co/pyHkrAMNUP

By Rich Greenfield
Team Advances America’s Lithium Resurgence at Thacker Pass
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Team Advances America’s Lithium Resurgence at Thacker Pass

A very interesting day at Thacker Pass. A great team building America’s return to #lithium respectability. @LithiumAmericas $LAC https://t.co/Nl37fx3jlX

By Joe Lowry ("Mr. Lithium")
Trump Misidentifies Greek Tanker as Venezuelan Vessel
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Trump Misidentifies Greek Tanker as Venezuelan Vessel

He's standing in front of the MT Cap Corpus Christi, a Greek-flagged crude oil tanker that is neither sanctioned nor seized. It also didn't visit Venezuela recently. Grok says it arrived in Corpus Christi on Feb 26 from Freeport, Bahamas (Feb...

By Mike Schuler