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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, May 10, 2026?
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How to Evaluate STT for Voice Agents in Production
By @speechmatics [ 8 Min read ] Most STT benchmarks measure the wrong thing. Heres how to evaluate speech-to-text for voice agents using the metrics that actually drive production performance Read More.
MEXC Ranks No. 2 Globally by Spot Market Share, TokenInsight Reports
By @mexcmedia [ 2 Min read ] MEXC ranks No. 2 globally with 7.88% spot market share in Q1 2026, leading growth among crypto exchanges despite declining global trading volumes. Read More.
7 Things You Can Build With a Single WebSocket (Using AssemblyAI’s Voice Agent API)
By @assemblyai [ 4 Min read ] Build voice AI apps faster with a single API. Explore 7 real-time use cases from support bots to sales agents. Read More.
7 Essential IP Geolocation API Features Every Developer Needs
By @ipinfo [ 5 Min read ] Learn the 7 essential features of production-ready IP geolocation APIs, from accuracy and ASN data to privacy detection and real-time performance. Read More.
Vibe Coding is Gambling
By @ngirchev [ 6 Min read ] AI coding tools boost productivity but can create dependency. This piece explores how “vibe coding” turns development into a reward loop. Read More.
7 Expert Tips That Instantly Upgrade Your VPN Setup
By @ipvanish [ 8 Min read ] Most VPN users never adjust key settings. Learn 7 simple tweaks that improve privacy, speed, and reliability instantly. Read More.
MEXC and Sumsub Partner to Strengthen Global Compliance and Combat Emerging Identity Fraud Risks
By @mexcmedia [ 4 Min read ] MEXC partners with Sumsub to combat AI-driven fraud using biometric KYC, liveness checks, and continuous identity verification for global crypto compliance. Read More.
How TimescaleDB Expands the PostgreSQL IIoT Performance Envelope
By @tigerdata [ 4 Min read ] TimescaleDB boosts PostgreSQL performance with faster ingest, 50% quicker queries, and 90% storage savings—ideal for scaling IIoT workloads. Read More.
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