Strait of Hormuz Not Truly Open Without
If navigation is not possible for all merchant vessels using the standard IMO traffic separation scheme, and without payment of a toll to Iran, then the SoH is not actually open.
Iran Mandates Specific Shipping Lane Despite Trump’s Openness Claim
President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open. But do note Tehran says shipping traffic needs to follow the "coordinated route as already announced” by Iran. What's that route? My @Opinion video explainer, published originally last week, shows it. https://t.co/Pg7UBNarHY
Kenyan E‑motorbike Sales Double Amid Gasoline Price Surge
Roam Electric, a Kenyan e-motorcycle manufacturer, has seen demand double as consumers shift away from gasoline amid price surges driven by the Iran war. https://t.co/wDchcXtqf2
Iran Reopens Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Persists Amid Mine Claims
Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Continues These moves come as Trump claims the U.S. is helping Iran remove mines from the Strait. Updating live: https://t.co/t5TdqPciTt
Afterburners: Just Add Fuel to Exhaust
Was talking with a friend recently about Overture's lack of afterburners Me: I wish burners made sense—flames out the back are epic Friend: Just pipe some extra fuel into the jet exhaust and burn it? Me: Congrats, you just re-invented afterburners
Tesla FSD Spots Road Debris Before Driver, Intervenes
I wasn't sure what this was (it was rather large) but Tesla's FSD saw the debris in the road sooner than I did and took aggressive action to ensure I didn't run it over.
False Optimism on Hormuz Threatens Seafarer Safety
The rhetoric around the Strait of Hormuz being open is going to get seafarers killed https://t.co/UF8FsbKqsy
Chinese Auto Investment Stumbles Over U.S. Data Security
This is an honest statement from Lutnick that belies a lot of the nonsense around about "pumping up Chinese investment" in the U.S. automotive sector. So much of the trajectory in automotive involves autonomous and connected driving, with a heavy...
Wholesale Diesel Plunges; Retail Lags—Buy Cost‑plus
Diesel wholesale rack prices have dropped $.70/gallon in the past week and could drop another $.50 -.70 gallon over the weekend. Meanwhile, retail diesel has only dropped $.15/gallon since last week and if past trends hold the truckstops will be...
Qatar‑gifted VC‑25 747 Starts Flight Testing
The VC-25 "Bridge Aircraft"---the 747 gifted by Qatar---has begun flight testing , the Air Force confirms. Spotted yesterday on a flight in Texas, painted freshly white but not yet in the full livery https://t.co/gtG0orHjKQ
Hormuz Transit Open Only in Name—Avoid and Delay Voyages
Tanker shipping association INTERTANKO : Hormuz “open” in name only. Ceasefire holding, but transits remain under Iranian control + U.S. blockade in force. Key guidance: delay voyages, avoid the area if possible—and do not pay transit fees to Iran amid risk...
AV Startup Funding Triples in 2026, One Deal Dominates
Funding to autonomous vehicle startups has seen a massive resurgence in 2026, more than tripling so far this year compared to all of 2025 globally, @crunchbase data show. One outsized deal made up 3/4 of the total. But it wasn't ...
Oil Drop Boosts Truckers' Margins, Spot Rates Unchanged
Oil is collapsing, now down to $79 a barrel on crude. This will provide overnight relief to any motor carrier that is on wholesale or cost plus deals with the truckstops. But is unlikely to change trucking spot rates because...
Iran's “Open” Hormuz Route Fails to Reassure Shippers
"The Iranian foreign minister’s announcement on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for ships that use an Iranian-prescribed route doesn’t give the shipping industry assurances to resume traffic through the strait" https://t.co/9MdBedoMmR
400 Oil Tankers Resume Transit After Hormuz Reopens
POV: The 400 oil tankers stuck in the Gulf transiting the waters now that Strait of Hormuz is back open. https://t.co/jmhUZYYjld
Coordinated Maritime Route Announced by Islamic Republic Ports
So, what has changed? “ the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep.” https://t.co/Gh30StN8up
Strait of Hormuz Reopens—Durability and Ship Commitment Key
The reported reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is undoubtedly a welcome relief for the global economy. Needless to say, its true impact depends on the durability of this reopening, which will require sustained confidence-building measures from all three...
Don’t Spend $3k on a Broken Premium Flight
Beware before you drop $3k on a ticket. This is the sad, depressing state of @americanair’s fanciest plane that exclusively flies the most premium domestic routes. Broken tray table and remote. Scratches everywhere. Soon, it’ll be reconfigured into a standard domestic layout...
Iran Still Controls Hormuz Traffic Despite Apparent Openness
Hormuz is not “open” Iran controls who moves, how fast, and at what cost. “Open” means the Strait isn’t being actively shut down—but it is still being controlled, filtered, and weaponized. https://t.co/xmJBlNnGw0
Suitcase‑Sized Aircraft Soars at 100 Km/H
This Portable Aircraft Fits in a Suitcase and Flies at 100 km/h by @IntEngineering #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/yKMOw0F8aM
Alcohol‑Impaired Fatalities Drop, Yet Boomers’ Rates Rise
The single biggest percentage drop in “alcohol impaired fatalities”—these are fatalities where at least 1 of the drivers had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit—was 8% from 2022 to 2023. Estimates are already showing double-digit percentages for both 2023-2024...
Freight Brokers Hit 58% Margins After 1987 Deregulation
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Freight brokers gather at their annual meeting in 1987 to celebrate deregulation and increasing margins to 58%. A record at that time. https://t.co/pXPAt2iZjd
Falcon 10X Unveiled as Dassault’s Flagship Bizjet
Ahead of next week's AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 exhibition, Bilqis Bahari takes a look at Dassault Aviation's new flagship bizjet - the Falcon 10X. #bizav https://t.co/J0Enm7B8iX https://t.co/p7mBdMFyOg
Amazon Launches Noisy but Speedy Drone Deliveries in Dallas
Amazon’s #Drone Deliveries Take Off in Dallas—Fast, Convenient, and a Bit Noisy by @CollinRugg #Innovation #FutureTech #Tech #SupplyChain https://t.co/kc88UMdZTI
Protect Citi Bikes: Stop Politicians Cutting Thin Margins
Please don’t let this happen. Citi bikes are my favorite way to get around nyc. They actually work. Their availability and quality has gotten better over the years. Don’t allow politicians to artificially suppress their already razor thin margins.
Southwest Plans Minimum Five New Airport Lounges
Southwest Airlines Now Has At Least 5 Airport Lounges In The Pipeline - View from the Wing https://t.co/DXKFPhcKy7
Simple Fixed Routes Prime Self-Driving Adoption
It's happening. These fixed routes, with clear and simple routes, are a shoe-in for self-driving....
United Extends Free In‑Flight Wi‑Fi to All Planes
United Quietly Expanded Free Inflight Wi-Fi Beyond Starlink Aircraft - View from the Wing https://t.co/6qep8aHjk1
Militant Unions Stall £7bn Rail Project
How a brand new £7bn rail line fell victim to militant unions and delays https://t.co/eHSOc4F1P0
Boeing and Airbus Create Tactile Placard Standard for Visually Impaired
Boeing and Airbus jointly develop tactile placard standard for aircraft to aid blind and low vision passengers https://t.co/l62z6gHo1R https://t.co/cY8Xpst3cG
FAA Caps O'Hare Flights, Boosting American Over United
FAA Caps Chicago O’Hare Summer Flights — And Hands American A Win Over United - View from the Wing https://t.co/tBYqMaVTqd
Rising Jet Fuel Spurs $50‑$60 Baggage Fees
As jet-fuel costs surge, airlines are raising baggage fees across the board. Passengers are now paying $50–$60+ just to check a bag. AIRLINE PASSENGERS ARE PAYING A TRUMP-NETANYAHU WAR TAX. https://t.co/TvTtZiSAm0
World's Most Remote Station: 4 People, Billions of Flies
Cook, South Australia. The remotest railway station in the world. Human Population : 4 Fly Population : 10000000000 https://t.co/00YF2uhiiW
US Thriving, UK Struggling—Prediction Proven Right
I told ya’ll it was going well for the US and horrible bad for the UK over a month ago…
HW4 Upgrade Likely; HW
Retrofits may or may not ever be needed. I think they will likely do it because it will ultimately be easier than wasting time trying to distill smaller models. But they only have to upgrade when HW4 is unsupervised on...
Handcrafted Hoverboard Gives You Real‑Life Hero Feel
Ride a Handmade Pseudo-Hoverboard and Feel Like a Real-Life Hero via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/9CV5IImhAF
2025 Ford Expedition: Massive Space and Heavy‑Towing Power
The 2025 @Ford Expedition is enormous, but that makes is both spacious and capable of towing even the heaviest boats or trailers. Here's my drive experience after a week traveling around Colorado: https://t.co/ur6Py747OB #cars #auto #ford #expedition https://t.co/yA82cEjH8K
Robotic 3D Printing Crafts 12‑Meter Ship Hull
Robotic #3D Printing Revolutionizes Shipbuilding with 12-Meter Hull Demo by @lukas_m_ziegler #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/BRUyMndjr8
Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Could Trigger 10M B/D Oil Shortfall
Due to the logistical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Wood Mackenzie estimates global markets could be short ~10M b/d. That’s roughly the scale of the demand collapse during the first year of the Covid pandemic. THE WORLD IS FACING A...
2026 Toyota bZ Conquers Mountain Trip to Breckenridge
EV curious? Wondering if you can drive an EV to zero by heading into the mountains? I gave it a try with a day trip to beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado, with a 2026 @Toyota bZ FWD Plus EV. Here's how it...
Hollywood Execs Forced Onto Commercial Flights Amid Trump‑Vegas Airfield Shutdown
Literally all the Hollywood brass is being forced to fly commercial bc Trump visit to Las Vegas has shut down private airfield. Possible crisis. #cinemacon
Nigerian Airlines Suspend Flights Monday over Soaring Oil Costs
Airlines In Nigeria Claim They’ll Stop Flying On Monday Due To High Oil Prices https://t.co/hBj7xdzSh4
Waymo's Early Vision: Tiny Wheel‑less Two‑seat Autonomous Car
Waymo’s original vision for what autonomy would look like, ten years ago. A small two seat car with no steering wheel or pedals. Kind of reminds me of the Cybercab, but less sexy. https://t.co/84uLzT68Wt
Zoox Debuts Wheel‑less Rides in Austin
First @zoox I’ve seen in Austin. The no steering wheel is wild. Talk about burning the bridges. https://t.co/9tJMhXqNdJ
Big Front Seat May Disappear This Week
The most underrated first-class seat might disappear this week. Would anyone else miss the Big Front Seat?👇
Gas Prices Surge, Hyundai EV Sales Jump 40%
Gasoline is going to $5/gallon on average throughout the USA in 2 weeks. -JP Morgan
Budget Reservation Vanished, Left Paying Extra and Renting U‑Haul
🚨 @Budget took my prepaid reservation - then had zero cars available at pickup. Told me to pay $130 more + fund my own ride elsewhere. Had to book a U-Haul just to complete my move. This isn’t acceptable. Case ID: 81160798
NYC AV Permits Persist Despite Expired State Framework
“The city permit program still exists,” says NYCDOT’s Kelsey Taeckens on testing AVs. It’s basically as of right if you meet the requirements. But the state law framework under which the city issues the permits expired with the (now late)...
Autonomous Vehicles Still Depend on Human Remote Control
A couple panelists have said that “autonomous” is yet another purposeful misnomer, like “hosting” or “sharing.” The vehicles require full-time remote human assistance. There are issues of capability, quality control, fatigue here, says prof Wansley. https://t.co/DuPH2RRhk7
93-Year-Old Drives Fearlessly in Tesla Model Y
Age 93, Driving Without Fear: Tesla Model Y Transforms Mobility by @SawyerMerritt #Automotive #Transport #EV #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/7QrkbskKuY