Category: AI & Automation


  • Do I Need to Register My Company? Essential Insights for Entrepreneurs

    When starting a business, it’s crucial to know whether you need to register your company. Depending on your chosen structure, such as an LLC or corporation, formal registration with the Secretary of State is often required. Sole proprietors may only need an Assumed Name Certificate if using a different name. Comprehending these requirements can protect…

  • Salesforce Reports 119% Surge in AI Agent Adoption, Transforming Workplaces

    As the landscape of business technology evolves, the alliance between Salesforce and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to redefine the way small businesses harness artificial intelligence. Salesforce recently announced significant advancements in AI tools through their partnership with AWS, highlighting the rapid adoption of AI agents as essential systems in workplaces. For small businesses,…

  • From human clicks to machine intent: Preparing the web for agentic AI

    For three decades, the web has been designed with one audience in mind: People. Pages are optimized for human eyes, clicks and intuition. But as AI-driven agents begin to browse on our behalf, the human-first assumptions built into the internet are being exposed as fragile. The rise of agentic browsing — where a browser doesn’t…

  • Lyft Acquires TBR Global Chauffeuring to Elevate Luxury Transportation

    Lyft’s recent acquisition of TBR Global Chauffeuring marks a significant shift in the landscape of premium transportation services. For small business owners, this development could introduce a new suite of offerings and potential challenges within the luxury market. The acquisition, valued at approximately $110 million, combines Lyft’s expansive technology platform with TBR’s renowned expertise in…

  • Microsoft Unveils AI Tool to Transform Customer Feedback into Actionable Insights

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying attuned to customer needs is crucial, especially for small businesses looking to scale. Microsoft has recently announced a new tool, the CX Observe Product Feedback Copilot, designed to enhance how product teams harness customer feedback. This innovation promises not just to streamline the feedback process but also to turn…

  • Where to Register My Business Name: A Step-by-Step Guide

    When you’re ready to register your business name, there are several key places to evaluate. The Texas Secretary of State Office is vital for official registrations, whereas your local County Clerk’s Office can help with assumed name certificates. Online platforms like SOSDirect offer a convenient option for filing, and local business licensing agencies can provide…

  • When your AI browser becomes your enemy: The Comet security disaster

    Remember when browsers were simple? You clicked a link, a page loaded, maybe you filled out a form. Those days feel ancient now that AI browsers like Perplexity's Comet promise to do everything for you — browse, click, type, think. But here's the plot twist nobody saw coming: That helpful AI assistant browsing the web…

  • Oracle’s Acceleron Unveils New Networking Innovations for Faster, Secure Cloud Solutions

    Small business owners constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen security. The latest announcement from Oracle introduces tools that could help meet those objectives: the new networking capabilities in Oracle Acceleron. Designed for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), these innovations promise to elevate the performance and scalability of cloud operations, making them particularly…

  • SBA Extends Disaster Loan Disbursement for L.A. Wildfire Survivors

    The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced a significant extension of the disbursement period for wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County who hold approved SBA disaster loans. This decision, effective immediately, grants an additional twelve months for homeowners and business owners to access their approved funds. The urgency for this extension stems from ongoing…

  • Inside Ring-1T: Ant engineers solve reinforcement learning bottlenecks at trillion scale

    China’s Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba, detailed technical information around its new model, Ring-1T, which the company said is “the first open-source reasoning model with one trillion total parameters.” Ring-1T aims to compete with other reasoning models like GPT-5 and the o-series from OpenAI, as well as Google’s Gemini 2.5. With the new release…