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Thinking Machines is coming for Anthropic’s intellectual vibe
Hi, Welcome Welcome back July 19, 2026 Thinking Machines is coming for Anthropic’s intellectual vibe BY Rebecca Heilweil In ads, influencer partnerships, and blog posts, Anthropic has continued to position itself as the intellectual, even creative, AI platform. “There’s hope in hard questions,” explicates one ad. “Keep thinking with Claude,” suggests another. Anthropic’s models, notably, are … Continue reading Thinking Machines is coming for Anthropic’s intellectual vibe
3 learning habits backed by neuroscience that high performers use
July 19, 2026 3 learning habits backed by neuroscience that high performers use BY Melissa Loble Fully 70% of U.S. workers feel unprepared for today’s workforce. That’s not a data point you encounter and move past. It sits with you, especially when you’ve spent a career thinking about how learning works. What separates high performers today … Continue reading 3 learning habits backed by neuroscience that high performers use
How to deal with failure and stick with hard things
July 19, 2026 How to deal with failure and stick with hard things BY Next Big Idea Club Below, Steve Kamb shares five key insights from his new book, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change That Sticks. Steve is the founder of Nerd Fitness, an approachable fitness company that helps … Continue reading How to deal with failure and stick with hard things
Arizona orders five online gambling operators to halt activities
Arizona orders five online gambling operators to halt activities Suswati Basu Arizona gambling regulators have expanded their enforcement campaign against unlicensed online gambling operators, issuing cease-and-desist orders to five platforms after investigations the state says uncovered illegal gambling activity and access by underage users. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced enforcement actions … Continue reading Arizona orders five online gambling operators to halt activities
SaaS can no longer compete on software alone
With AI making software features easier to replicate, SaaS must help customers build capabilities that deliver lasting business value. By Gareth Chilton Published on July 16, 2026 AI is making some parts of software easier to emulate, making generic functionality more abundant. At the same time, it exposes how little differentiation some vendors … Continue reading SaaS can no longer compete on software alone
France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket
France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket The country’s gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market’s website. By Jackson Chen July 18, 2026 PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock France is doubling down on preventative measures for its citizens trying to access Polymarket. The Autorité Nationale Des Jeux (ANJ), the country’s independent regulatory authority in charge of … Continue reading France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket
Your email program is overdue for a portfolio review
Stop evaluating email one campaign at a time. Review your email ecosystem to decide which programs still deserve your time, budget, and attention. By Jeanne Jennings Published on July 16, 2026 For most of my consulting career, email audits followed a fairly predictable pattern. I’d review a client’s email program and look … Continue reading Your email program is overdue for a portfolio review
It’s Google Maps—but for pinball
July 18, 2026 It’s Google Maps—but for pinball BY Justin Pot If there’s one universally beloved form of nostalgia-inducing retro tech, it’s pinball. The thing about pinball, though, is you can’t just play a particular table at home whenever you want—at least, not unless you’re willing to spend thousands of dollars to own and maintain it. … Continue reading It’s Google Maps—but for pinball
Feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle? Try these hacks to save money
July 18, 2026 Feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle? Try these hacks to save money BY The Conversation From tomatoes and berries to lettuce and peppers, shoppers are feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle. Recent headlines have focused in particular on soaring tomato prices. They spiked by roughly one-fifth from June 2025 to June … Continue reading Feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle? Try these hacks to save money
Evolution agrees to pay $6.4M settling UK license review investigation
Evolution agrees to pay $6.4M settling UK license review investigation Suswati Basu Evolution has agreed to pay £4.75 million ($ 6.38 million) to resolve a license review by the UK Gambling Commission, ending an investigation that began in December 2024 into how its casino games became available on gambling websites serving British customers … Continue reading Evolution agrees to pay $6.4M settling UK license review investigation