26 May 2026
Coinbase pushes further into AI payments with new MCP for Base network
Coinbase announced on Tuesday that has built a tool that allows users of its Base blockchain network to plug into services like Claude and Cursor. The new tool, called Base MCP, makes it easier to use AI for conducting crypto transactions such as trading and lending, and comes as part of a broader push by Coinbase and payments giant Stripe to redefine the technical underpinning of online commerce.
Jeff John Roberts
2026
26 May 2026
Robots in Hubei to get life-cycle tracing ID numbers
Some humanoid robots in Hubei province are set to become the first in China to receive their own identity card numbers, allowing their full lifecycle activities to be recorded, in a move aimed at ensuring full traceability and clear accountability amid the rapid development of the industry, experts said.
刘明
2026
25 May 2026
From Digital Ambition to Advisory Impact: Insights from Dr Kimmis Pun
Most independent wealth managers and family offices in Hong Kong are still in the early stages of integrating artificial intelligence into their advisory workflows. A smaller number have moved beyond experimentation and into structured deployment. Fewer still have built their entire operating model around AI from the ground up. Asia Green Family Office sits firmly in this last category, and its…
Kimmis Pun
2026
25 May 2026
Meal planning stresses me out, so I let Claude handle it instead
One of the biggest problems I have with AI is that it can do so many things that it's hard to know where to start. I decided to see if Claude could solve one of my biggest frustrations. The results were impressive, and I barely had to lift a finger.
Adam Davidson
2026
25 May 2026
Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI, issues slavery apology
Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning that they spread misinformation, prioritize conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war.
Joshua J. McElwee, Joshua McElwee, USA TODAY
2026
25 May 2026
Every humanoid robot in China set to receive personal identification number
China is looking to give every humanoid manufactured in the country a digital identity, as it seeks promote growth in the rapidly growing sector through establishing industry standards and strengthening regulation.
Ben Jiang
2026
25 May 2026
Why Airlines Know Within Minutes Of Boarding Whether A Flight Is Going To Run Late
Passengers often assume that a delayed boarding announcement reflects a sudden operational problem discovered moments before departure. In reality, by the time a gate agent picks up the microphone to announce a delay, the airline’s operations center has usually been monitoring the situation for hours.
Steven Walker
2026
24 May 2026
Scientists solve difficult quantum problem using ordinary computers
Quantum computing’s edge looked closer after a hard physics problem seemed beyond classical machines. But a new result shows compressed math and smarter algorithms can match or beat that benchmark, raising fresh questions about where true quantum advantage really begins.
Joseph Shavit, Joshua Shavit
2026
24 May 2026
A Weekend of Vibe Coding ⭐
A vibe coded Windows native app in the back and a vibe coded web app in the front, both with the same document At some point, I will move past the magic that is vibe coding new apps, not just with Google AI Studio, but with other tools as well. But today is not that day.
@thurrott, Paul Thurrott
2026
