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Updated Jul 20, 2026 · 90 stories

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Automation4h ago

I've tried every automation software: here are the 10 best in 2026

Automation software seems like a straightforward enough concept until you start shopping for it. Suddenly, you're staring down a list of tools that range from no-code automation builders to enterpris…

The Zapier Blog

Custom Software & SaaS · 6h ago

Claude Fable produced a counterexample to the Jacobian Conjecture

Hacker News: Front Page

Automation · 11h ago

The 6 best vibe coding tools in 2026

Decades ago, building the Facebooks of the world was reserved for a small elite clad in technical skills. Today, with a sequence of good prompts, endless curiosity, and good testing practices, you to…

The Zapier Blog

Custom Software & SaaS · 11h ago

Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

Netflix revealed that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, a startup co-founded by Ben Affleck.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 11h ago

What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit

Jensen Huang left Tokyo with deals spanning Japan's entire tech ecosystem.

TechCrunch

Automation · 12h ago

[Yoo Choon-sik] Vacancies at heart of Korea's artificial intelligence policy

Despite taking office without a proper preparation period, the Lee Jae Myung administration has achieved remarkable results in several areas that none of its predecessors managed to accomplish within…

koreaherald

AI for Business · 12h ago

MLB in Brief: Charles Davalan Is on Fire | Mason Miller Traded?

Charles Davalan is on fire The Quebec native (a Dodgers prospect) is tearing it up in the minors. He now has 13 home runs, including three in his last three games. Charles Davalan hits his 13th home…

dose

Automation · 12h ago

China Warns UK Nationalization of British Steel Could Hurt Investment Ties, Seeks Compensation For Jingye

China has warned that the United Kingdom’s decision to nationalize British Steel could damage Chinese investor confidence and strain bilateral investment relations, marking the latest escalation in a…

tekedia

AI for Business · 12h ago

SF restaurant receives backlash after using AI for menu pictures

A San Francisco restaurant is facing some backlash after the owners used AI to create photos of their menu items.

nbcbayarea

AI for Business · 12h ago

Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?

Apple recently filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of a pattern of misconduct aimed at getting current and former Apple employees to share confidential information.…

primanews

AI for Business · 12h ago

Alphabet's Gemini 3.5 Pro Is Late and the Stock Is Slipping. Is the AI Leader Falling Behind?

The search giant promised its most powerful AI model in June. It's still not here.

fool

AI for Business · 12h ago

CSIRO Program Aids Aquaculture SMEs in R&D Planning

The free eight-week online program, delivered by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, helps SMEs turn early-stage ideas into actionable

miragenews

AI for Business · 12h ago

Quote of the day by Confucius: 'If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher...' and the lesson of finding wisdom in everyone around you

Quote of the day by Confucius: 'If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher...' and the lesson of finding wisdom in everyone around you

toi

AI for Business · 12h ago

Declare Your Financial Independence!

It’s time for the next installment of the 2026 Financial Planning Challenge, focusing on retirement.

yahoo

Automation · 12h ago

Breaking Down Fundamental Analysis: What Every Equity Investor Should Know

Most investors have heard the term thrown around in financial news segments or brokerage platforms, but far fewer actually understand what it means in practice. Fundamental analysis is the discipline…

equity_insider

Automation · 12h ago

New construction on Highway 29 includes Take 5, Gerber Collision

Residents may have noticed dirt moving and construction activity at a commercial development along State Highway 29 near Taco Bell in recent weeks. The work has prompted questions about what business…

kdhnews

Payments & Fintech · 12h ago

44 dogs rescued from Jackson trailer begin recovery at Hub City Humane Society in Hattiesburg

Over 70 dogs rescued from sweltering trailer in Jackson, now more than half are in Hattiesburg at the Hub City Humane Society, where shelter leaders say foster families and community donations are cr…

wlox

Payments & Fintech · 12h ago

44 dogs rescued from Jackson trailer begin recovery at Hub City Humane Society in Hattiesburg

Over 70 dogs rescued from sweltering trailer in Jackson, now more than half are in Hattiesburg at the Hub City Humane Society, where shelter leaders say foster families and community donations are cr…

wlbt

Automation · 12h ago

Picklesburgh brings big business boost to local Pittsburgh shops

Picklesburgh draws thousands of visitors, helps small businesses turn one pickle-filled weekend into major monthly revenue.

usatoday

Customs & EU Trade · 12h ago

Why Chinese Smartphones Are Cheaper at Home Than Abroad

An analysis of the factors that allow Chinese smartphone vendors to offer lower prices domestically, including local production, competitive market dynamics, and regulatory differences, and why inter…

headtopics

Automation · 12h ago

Dividend Stocks To Consider - July 19th

International Business Machines, ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ, AT&T, Accenture, Verizon Communications, Chevron, and PepsiCo are the seven Dividend stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat’s st…

themarketsdaily

Automation · 12h ago

Dividend Stocks To Consider - July 19th

International Business Machines, ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ, AT&T, Accenture, Verizon Communications, Chevron, and PepsiCo are the seven Dividend stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat’s st…

zolmax

Payments & Fintech · 12h ago

Fintech Stocks Worth Watching - July 19th

Rocket Companies, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, UP Fintech, IDT, and Wealthfront are the five Fintech stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat’s stock screener tool. “Fintech stocks” are shares…

watchlistnews

Automation · 13h ago

Pregnant Laura Woods shares sweet family snap during World Cup filming break

A pregnant Laura Woods has taken to Instagram to share sweet family snaps from her time in the USA, where she is covering the FIFA World Cup final for ITV.

mirroruk

Automation · 13h ago

More And More Wyoming Ranchers Are Raising Alpacas And Not Just For Their Fleece

In Wyoming beef country, many small ranchers now raise alpacas. Their fleece is great and their poop is exceptional for growing vegetables. Plus, their temperament is unmatched. “They're the easiest…

cowboystatedaily

Payments & Fintech · 13h ago

DAVID MARCUS: Socialism and El-Sayed run into harsh reality in blue-collar Michigan

By now, we have all seen the evidence that the socialist uprising happening in the Democratic Party is fueled mainly by highly educated White voters, and on Saturday, I saw even more evidence of it a…

freerepublic

Payments & Fintech · 13h ago

Bombshell reparations plan for black residents passes in Alameda County - despite budget blackhole

A California county that faced a $91 million budget gap this year has approved a sweeping reparations plan for black residents that calls for major changes to housing, education, healthcare and crimi…

freerepublic

Payments & Fintech · 13h ago

2026 World Cup Final: Argentina vs Spain - Live Thread

**2026 World Cup Final: Argentina vs Spain - Preview & Key Notes** Defending champions **Argentina** face off against **Spain** today (July 19) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in…

freerepublic

Customs & EU Trade · 13h ago

Why Are Phones So Much Cheaper In China?

Chinese smartphone brands sell some of their best phones for much less at home. Regional versions and import complications can limit the apparent savings.

bgr_com

Payments & Fintech · 13h ago

Federal Agents Were Told F.B.I. Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations

Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days. Federal agents around the country were told in recent days that the F.B.I.…

freerepublic

Payments & Fintech · 13h ago

Microsoft's own mistakes are pushing users toward Linux faster than anyone expected

Desktop Linux has seen a massive surge in popularity in the past few years alone, which, ironically enough, is in no small part thanks to Microsoft. The recent string of Windows hiccups has forced fo…

freerepublic

Payments & Fintech · 13h ago

Minneapolis Warehouse Workers Claim Sony Shut Warehouse Hours Before Union Talks

MINNEAPOLIS - Employees at Kings Road Merch say they never expected their jobs to disappear just hours before contract negotiations were set to begin."This is a place for weirdos and outsiders," said…

freerepublic

Custom Software & SaaS · 13h ago

Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?

On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 13h ago

Orion Browser by Kagi

Hacker News: Front Page

Customs & EU Trade · 14h ago

Protester demands ‘persona non grata’ declaration for Serbian minister who spoke of ethnic cleansing in Kosovo

Një nga protestuesit që ka marrë fjalën në tubimin që po mbahet para Kryeministrisë ka reaguar në lidhje me deklaratën e ministres serbe, Snežana Paunoviç, e cila deklaroi për mediat në…

albeu

Payments & Fintech · 14h ago

Fastest payout online casino: 4 instant withdrawal casinos for July 2026

Looking for the fastest payout online casino in PA? Here are the top four instant withdrawal casinos in July 2026 where players can get quick payouts.

pennlive

Customs & EU Trade · 14h ago

I hate that I don’t hate this song made with Suno

I would never go so far as to say there’s no place for AI in music (I’m a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring, especially the…

newspub_live

Customs & EU Trade · 15h ago

Would this survival pod make you feel safer?

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Disaster prep used to mean bottled water, flashlights and maybe a generator in the garage. Now a French startup is taking all of that to the next level. Mo…

newspub_live

Customs & EU Trade · 15h ago

India, Spain Advance Talks On UPI-Bizum Payment Interoperability

The two countries also discussed easing investments, improving professional mobility and promoting joint investments in Latin America during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Spain.

ndtv

Customs & EU Trade · 15h ago

More than 240 units shut in SEZs, EOUs in FY26; many more eye exit

Data shared by the Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (SEZEPC) with TNIE also showed that 50 manufacturing units in SEZs and 27 manufacturing EOUs debonded or exited during the year

newindianexpress

Customs & EU Trade · 16h ago

Aluminium makers urge govt to curb low-grade scrap imports, warn India risks becoming dumping ground

India’s Aluminium Association urges tighter quality controls and higher duties on low-grade aluminium scrap imports to protect domestic producers amid rising imports and global trade barriers.

financialexpress

eCommerce (Shopify & WooCommerce) · 16h ago

Behind Wall Street’s Scorching Quarter

bundle_app

Customs & EU Trade · 16h ago

India, EU reaffirm commitment to early signing, implementation of FTA during Piyush Goyal's Europe visit

In Spain, Goyal proposed an annual India-Spain Joint Commission meeting with business participation and unveiled a "10x10x10" vision to increase bilateral trade, investment and tourism tenfold over t…

moneycontrol

Custom Software & SaaS · 16h ago

TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

TechCrunch

eCommerce (Shopify & WooCommerce) · 17h ago

Behind Wall Street’s Scorching Quarter

Q2 2026 was the best year on Wall Street since 2020, but the gains weren’t evenly distributed. Discover what’s sustainable and what’s not in the market.

yahoo

eCommerce (Shopify & WooCommerce) · 17h ago

Behind Wall Street’s Scorching Quarter

Q2 2026 was the best year on Wall Street since 2020, but the gains weren’t evenly distributed. Discover what’s sustainable and what’s not in the market.

fool

eCommerce (Shopify & WooCommerce) · 18h ago

C$229.87 Secrets Revealed: How To Maximize Your Value Today

Have you ever wonder how to get the most out of C$229.87? Well, today we’re diving deep into the C$229.87 secrets revealed that nobody really talks about. This article gonna show you how to maximize…

dailynewsen

Custom Software & SaaS · 18h ago

‘Odyssey’ director Christopher Nolan calls AI an obvious ‘Trojan horse’

"Everybody knows the Greeks are inside."

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 18h ago

Show HN: I replaced a $120k bowling center system with $1,600 in ESP32s

I might be the only SRE on Earth with his own bowling center. It's a more in-depth gig than you'd think. My family and I bought an abandoned 8-lane bowling center in the rural mid-west. In our small…

Hacker News: Front Page

Custom Software & SaaS · 19h ago

Nonprofit Current AI is racing to build the World Wide Web of AI, free for all

Current AI, a non-profit building AI that leaves no one culture behind, has made remarkable progress across devices, AI chat and more.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 19h ago

Bananas sprout in Rayleigh Garden UK after 15 years

Hacker News: Front Page

Custom Software & SaaS · 21h ago

Minecraft: Java Edition now uses SDL3

Hacker News: Front Page

eCommerce (Shopify & WooCommerce) · 21h ago

How First-Time Founders Can Validate an Ecommerce Idea Before Making a Major Investment

Launching an ecommerce business has never been more accessible. A founder can register a domain, build a storefront via Shopify, connect a payment method, and begin promoting products without leasing…

techbullion

Custom Software & SaaS · 21h ago

I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned

Hacker News: Front Page

Custom Software & SaaS · 22h ago

What I learned selling 2,500 MIDI recorders: Hardware is not so hard

Hacker News: Front Page

Custom Software & SaaS · 22h ago

Claude Code uses Bun written in Rust now

Hacker News: Front Page

Custom Software & SaaS · 24h ago

Qwen 3.8

Hacker News: Front Page

eCommerce (Shopify & WooCommerce) · 1d ago

Best AI Tools for Customer Segmentation: Tested and Compared

Sending the same message to every customer is expensive and increasingly ineffective. Customers expect communication that reflects what they actually do, buy, and care about. AI tools for customer se…

incbusiness_in

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause

This isn’t the first time power outages have caused issues for Waymo.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

Kimi: Threat or menace?

Chinese company Moonshot AI released a new version of its Kimi model this week, prompting concern about "full AI communism."

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year

Th Honda Prologue will no longer be sold in the U.S., joining a growing list of EV models to exit the market this year.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again

The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore

A recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.

TechCrunch

eCommerce (Shopify & WooCommerce) · 2d ago

Meet The 50 D2C Brands From D2CX By Inc42’s 8th Cohort

Saturation doesn’t seem to be a concern that plagues India’s D2C boom. What began as a handful of digital-first brands...

inc42

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out

Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redistributed, voluntarily or involuntarily.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent - here’s how it actually performs

From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act

Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.

TechCrunch

Custom Software & SaaS · 2d ago

The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’

If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who's actually reading any of it?

TechCrunch

AI for Business · 3d ago

Fine-tune video and image models at scale with NVIDIA NeMo Automodel and 🤗 Diffusers

Hugging Face - Blog

Automation · 3d ago

OpenClaw vs. Zapier: What's the difference? [2026]

If you've spent any time in AI automation circles this year, you've probably heard about OpenClaw. The open-source AI agent went from a side project to a global phenomenon in a matter of weeks, and f…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 3d ago

The best CRM software for real estate agents in 2026

A CRM is your prized possession in real estate. You need something to keep things straight when juggling client management, property listings, and the looming threat of being upstaged by that insuffe…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 3d ago

16 AI prompt templates for better AI agent outputs

I've gone through a lot of painful trial and error with AI prompting-a lot. Which was fine when I was experimenting in back-and-forth conversations with AI chatbots, because I could refine my prompts…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 3d ago

Agentic AI vs. RPA: Everything you need to know

Automation has evolved far beyond simple scripts and basic workflows. While robotic process automation (RPA) has long been used to handle repetitive, rules-based work, especially inside legacy system…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 3d ago

Integrately vs. Zapier: Which is best? [2026]

Most businesses sign up for an automation platform to fix a specific annoyance. There's only so much copy-paste work you can take before you finally reach the limits of your patience, search "Typefor…

The Zapier Blog

AI for Business · 4d ago

Newer Models, Same Advantage

Hugging Face - Blog

Automation · 4d ago

Workato vs. Zapier for large businesses: Which is best? [2026]

Everyone has opinions about how to run a big meeting. Should the host run the show, or are participants free to jump in with questions or input when they feel like it? (And, if you're me, is this Zoo…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 4d ago

Zapier vs. Gumloop: Which is best? [2026]

AI agents are everywhere right now, and platforms like Gumloop are betting that enterprises want tools built specifically to design, launch, and manage agents. But here's the question: do you need a…

The Zapier Blog

AI for Business · 4d ago

Security incident disclosure - July 2026

Hugging Face - Blog

Automation · 4d ago

AI agent frameworks: Definition, comparison, and guide

Over the last year, I've seen a shift in how teams talk about AI. Chatbots, once the center of attention, are no longer the primary focus. Instead, more businesses are moving toward autonomous AI sys…

The Zapier Blog

AI for Business · 5d ago

What building Shippy taught us about building agents

Hugging Face - Blog

AI for Business · 5d ago

Model Routing Is Simple. Until It Isn’t.

Hugging Face - Blog

Automation · 5d ago

The 4 best read it later apps to save content in 2026

Sometimes, during the work day, I stumble upon a really interesting but really long article that I don't have time to read at the moment. This is the moment read-it-later apps are built for. The idea…

The Zapier Blog

AI for Business · 5d ago

Welcome Inkling by Thinking Machines

Hugging Face - Blog

AI for Business · 5d ago

Introducing Real World VoiceEQ: Measuring the human quality of voice AI

Hugging Face - Blog

Automation · 5d ago

84% of companies have AI pilots that never reach deployment. Here's what's keeping them locked in limbo.

Most companies don't have an AI ambition problem. If anything, it's the opposite. Give executives a new AI demo, and they'll find 47 potential use cases before lunch. Companies are spinning up pilots…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 5d ago

The 8 best data integration tools in 2026

If you've ever had to hunt down an important email across one of your seven inboxes, you know the struggle of having information spread out between a bunch of unconnected systems. Ctrl+F can't save y…

The Zapier Blog

Custom Software & SaaS · 6d ago

The Zen of Parallel Programming

Hacker News: Front Page

Automation · 6d ago

Meet the June 2026 Zappy Award monthly winners

This month's three Zappy Award winners are turning scattered company knowledge into shared context that AI and humans can actually use. The strongest June Zappy Award submissions had the same shape:…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 6d ago

What is an AI agent?

When you think of AI agents, do you imagine a personal AI assistant like Tony Stark's Jarvis? Perhaps a calm-under-pressure TARS from Interstellar? Or, more on the scary spectrum, an amoral HAL 9000…

The Zapier Blog

Automation · 6d ago

OpenAI models: Every model (including GPT-5.6) and what it's best for

Keeping track of all the new AI models getting released at the moment is practically a full-time job. The most recent series of models, GPT-5.6, was released less than three months after GPT 5.5, whi…

The Zapier Blog

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