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Manufacturers continue to struggle with a lack of skilled workers. According to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, some 438,000 manufacturing jobs went unfilled in the U.S. in February 2026. For many manufacturers, robots are the obvious answer to problem. If they can automate mundane tasks, such as tending machines or delivering parts, they can free up valuable personnel for tasks that do add value. Statistics bear this out. North American robot orders rose in 2025, reflecting strong investment in automation across a range of industries. According to the Association for Advancing Automation, companies across the…

  # Introducing MCP  Every developer building with local AI hits the same wall eventually. The model works. It reasons well, writes solid code, and answers complex questions. But it cannot do everything. It cannot query your database, open a GitHub issue, or call your internal API. You are left writing custom Python wrappers for every tool you need, hardcoding the glue between model output and tool execution, and maintaining those wrappers every time an API changes. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) was designed to solve exactly this. It is an open standard by Anthropic: a universal, pluggable protocol for AI…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors mostly flat, HYPE leading; BTC falls 1.3% to $58.9k Strategy stock jumps 13% after Saylor rolls out Digital Credit Capital Framework Supreme Court rules that Trump can fire SEC and CFTC heads at will JPMorgan backs the Clarity Act in pivot, odds rebound to 49% ANSEM soars 100% to $160M,…

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an active browser extension campaign that is designed to steal cryptocurrency by stealthily replacing wallet addresses when unsuspecting users initiate a transaction. The cryptocurrency clipper activity has been codenamed Silent Swap by McAfee Labs. “The campaign is delivered through unsigned installers – observed in both .NET and Golang variants – that deploy a malicious Chromium extension masquerading as a benign ‘Google Notes’ utility,” the cybersecurity company said in a technical report shared with The Hacker News. The unsigned .NET installer, named BaseZipInstaller, is designed to retrieve a ZIP archive, which serves as a foundation for the…

The bill could be added into the annual defense policy bill now progressing through Congress. Michele Sandiford June 30, 2026 11:37 am < a min read   Two Democrats and two Republicans have teamed up on a bill that would give military families more time to make important financial decisions after a service member dies. Endorsed by groups like Gold Star Spouses of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, the bill would give families three years instead of one to roll over death gratuities and life insurance into tax-advantaged savings accounts. Supporters say the language would give…

By Paul Pickering is Research Director, Semiconductors at Omdia and Saloni Gankar is Principal Analyst, Industrial Semiconductors at Omdia As industrial AI agents move closer to real time operational control, semiconductor vendors are becoming central to securing the next generation of factory and infrastructure systems. Omdia analysts examine how Edge AI, hardware security, and emerging regulation are reshaping industrial automation. Industrial companies are increasingly using AI systems to monitor, analyse, and even control physical operations. These AI-driven systems, often referred to as ‘agents’, are now being used to identify faults on production lines, optimise energy consumption, and coordinate complex manufacturing…

Queue is applying automation to improve prescription fulfillment. Source: Queue Queue today emerged from stealth with an autonomous pharmacy system and $12.6 million in seed funding. The company said its system is designed to make prescription fulfillment faster, more accessible, and cost-effective while supporting rigorous safety and verification protocols. “Pharmacy in America is structurally broken,” stated Josh Liu, co-founder and chief technology officer of Queue. “Queue is a complete reimagining of how medications get dispensed, verified, and delivered. We built the machine the industry has needed for decades, and the demand we’re seeing proves it.” Pharmacies are facing “overwhelming workloads…

Netflix/Peacock/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.After a long day of work, there’s nothing better than watching some TV. But the big question remains: What do you watch? There’s no shortage of streaming services competing for your attention these days. Two of my personal favorites are Netflix and Peacock. Both have great content, but they approach entertainment differently.Also: You can still buy last year’s Sony Bravia OLED TV for $600 off – and I can’t recommend it enoughNetflix focuses more on blockbuster originals, while Peacock leans into live TV, offering stronger sports and news coverage. Let’s break down where…

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# Hyperliquid Added to Singapore’s Investor Alert List; Global Crypto Regulatory Landscape Continues to Evolve The global cryptocurrency space has seen a flurry of regulatory developments this week, ranging from exchange acquisitions and enforcement actions to ambitious new cross-border settlement initiatives. Here’s a roundup of the major stories shaping the industry. ## Hyperliquid Flagged by Singapore Regulators The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s central bank and financial regulator, has added decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List. The entry, added on Friday, includes the Hyper Foundation website and the Hyperliquid trading app. The Investor Alert List…