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We built a job board where the employers aren't human. Here's what brokehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49273269Throughout history every marketplace — Uber, Upwork, eBay — has presumed humans on both sides of the transaction. It's baked so deep that nobody questions it. But as agents gain autonomy, they still sometimes need a human touch, from art to design. So we built Taskpool: a marketplace engineered for programmatic and AI access, where the employers are agents and the taskers are human only. Launching today.The flow:1. Agents post tasks they need real-world help with2. (Optionally) review applicants3. Hire any number of them4. Review the evidence / results5. Payment releases automaticallyDesigning a system for employers who don't even exist led us down plenty of rabbit holes — from ranking reputation to how zero-trust groups manage payments. Here's what we learned.Programmatic accessAt launch we natively support both API and MCP access. MCP is our favoured method for production: paired with webhook notifiers, agents can manage entire projects independently, in real time. Docs: https://task
Aug 12, 2026 2:49 PM
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Seattle cats campaign at Kitty Hallhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxNMXk5ZTRxWU5uX1prcWdWaklaR09zMkxnWXQ0SVF2WVlNUElvRGdzMGJ5eW5meVRYYVVXellZcHhsZWtFTGhiakFuV0xtWTJRSlhJdVB6NHc1VzJtOXlqcFZXU1RMSmx5T1lfUEloT1hBUGxUTGw0bG9CSmxETlRlME00dHI4ZUt0U3c?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 2:16 PM
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The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yethttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxOb2JGbUFVRnJ6a3IxeHlBYS1ybTNzQkVyS3JiUXNxY29hdGVUZ3d2VV9RUWRMaVMwMHMxUWJSWmtzWWNNR0xQMDBsMmszeGhabU1iV1ZxZEpNN3U4cUo2YzVGZ0pCRVBoeTdRQmY2RUlkNlJmcFgwQTRYc21VQ19kT0h2WHVTVjA?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 2:12 PM
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Google’s most sophisticated foldable: Pixel 11 Pro Foldhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxOdGFkMzFEQ0xXY1hjRkVUT3dRUGZVNzNXc0pLTTZQOHBSUmd0RFp2TDFGVnNVVHU3Yl9OMkVrQVhMZW1DbTNLVW13RVdFeU9RR1dpbElmZWxoakplYWxQdFEyNGNad2EyVkktb3M4NlhmZlo5YVJtYVdzSHltME9MSQ?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 2:12 PM
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Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Taghttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE1tdzZab0JuVF9BRTdwOGxkMzVwYWllZ2FQakdmN1Q1UTRMd0RoZmNMeEZvT3NnZmYwVTFlX0tpWktkSk92VkNHNG9OcWpBdXpyOTQwek5qbEtxX1dNck02cHF6eDV1bjJRRUZlMVdDU2FxaU1SVlRCdDVmUHNwZW8?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 2:08 PM
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Putting sign language AI into users’ handshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE1KVXNiQ3JHU1hzMG1la1dyWTRUenFiaF9NelVKYUgxd2RteUhHQWlUSC1FdUtIeFVpTkl1TnAyclE0cUFQclFQVG45M0MtYnkyOXZaMDhaSjNhekV0ZGhWTE84ckdXM3NHcWJHX1MyWGVNTjJ0UktFRXVBZw?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 2:07 PM
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Pixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wristhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTFBDdkFKYkhYSndpMmJnRXliSkR3dk5mbEwzY2tueWtUZzJSN1gtdmh6ZUZPbEpvaEZhQTZUTENfUXVzWlI2V1o2Q1FPRXg1cmRqaXN2eTRPbkRuRkJGdndMMm9CeGNBeU51RHY3emlGY19RVGViUW4tcjNrNA?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 2:07 PM
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Sharing between Pixel devices is now just a tap away.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxObkdNdWUzY2ZoRF83Tnk3QzZrSU42X2FQRFcwTzlSbWcyUXZxa1NlbjBHV1JzZWxOSUNWZUloRGV5bU9EcHpPMzFzc3BVUmtfd1hManpyU252QkV5UnVxV1B6U1Y3M3lfcFhsT28tbkRPWmd2bXZ5T2YzYmlxVTBicnB1RnQwQmlSUXc?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 2:04 PM
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Cats and kittens crash City Hall for 'Kitty Hall' adoption eventhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9AFBVV95cUxOb0JDdmc5a18wS1FUdk5EM2hYR21JUW1uQlFjeTNmSmwtbENWb3NEVXI0TnpOaW9wMFdyd3hUNkdXbkJ0SFVyNmZ5dHpIa1ppLXU1dzFBTDdiUDdxZjhXQ3NKMjZWWDd6MEo4REh4TjBlT1ZBTTNRWXl2QXZ5MHdQbFZOY2xJUUs0MExlOWdGU3p5eDBENVdGWjJYQVJtMGComprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 1:58 PM
bing.com
Xavi appointed new Netherlands head coach on four-year dealhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88c41d05334133bca23c83cd3a7880&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2Fathletic%2F7507952%2F2026%2F08%2F12%2Fnetherlands-xavi-appoint-manager%2F&c=9553814610662944510&mkt=en-usThe Netherlands head coach role was vacated by Ronald Koeman this summer. Koeman stood down after his side’s World Cup round-of-32 exit to Morocco. That brought an end to his second spell in charge of ...
Aug 12, 2026 12:44 PM
theguardian.com
At least 44 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/12/zimbabwe-lake-kariba-ferry-capsizeOperation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lakeAt least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, police said.The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members and an unknown number of children, Zimbabwe’s civil protection unit (CPU) said earlier on ...
Aug 12, 2026 12:21 PM
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McDonald’s Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal Turns Cute Meets Kaiju Into Collectible Culturehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQRVc5YUNkd3QxXzVOTHlaUkRNcjZqdFVHN01HS0NGSUFtdERndW8wUTl6N0VCajFtR1loRTJJNmltdTNWTnVUWWNLMUhCWXAxZGhrdTNJeHRiTjdJT05qVWxtU1lYWjYwR3FTbm5OUmY5UzRIZkdLS2xLMk44WFZkNVZYVUlWZHhMM3YxdXp1bEp1VkxETmFmOEw0Zl9xU3Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 10:32 AM
bing.com
10 things we love about the Keychron B6 Pro Ultra-Slim 100% Wireless Keyboardhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a83579903d34e84949d7e0ab8b8a0e9&url=https%3a%2f%2fhtxt.co.za%2f2026%2f08%2f10-things-we-love-about-the-keychron-b6-pro-ultra-slim-100-wireless-keyboard%2f&c=1771161327789494378&mkt=en-usKeychron is one of the big names in the world of keyboards, and it has brought its expertise to the much-neglected world of slimline, portable boards that are rather important but underserved by the ...
Aug 12, 2026 9:59 AM
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10 things we love about the Keychron B6 Pro Ultra-Slim 100% Wireless Keyboardhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a83577b91a24402be71d98064eebb8f&url=https%3a%2f%2fhtxt.co.za%2f2026%2f08%2f10-things-we-love-about-the-keychron-b6-pro-ultra-slim-100-wireless-keyboard%2f&c=1771161327789494378&mkt=en-usKeychron is one of the big names in the world of keyboards, and it has brought its expertise to the much-neglected world of slimline, portable boards that are rather important but underserved by the ...
Aug 12, 2026 9:59 AM
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Hello Kitty, goodbye stock gains: Sanrio shares plunge 18% following earningshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPT01ldm9rbnNXRHVlQnZVR3Q1eFZaQklLMm90M2E1SnIxblB6UFl4ajNfWkZzSVducG9iYVhOckluTHZtNktvUnA2cU13bmFNcVdtaG1DdGhHNV9GVWE0Sk1iaTRrMFJPel9fLTRUdTBRd1dFVzBSZURRLVhUWEFoalNoeHZTeTJhYnlES0NZSDgyWHPSAZgBQVVfeXFMT3Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 12, 2026 7:08 AM
rfi.fr
UN says 2 staff arrested by Afghan intelligence agencyhttps://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260811-un-says-2-staff-arrested-by-afghan-intelligence-agencyTwo staff members of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have been arrested by the country's intelligence agency, the world body told AFP on Tuesday, adding that it had no access to them for two…
Aug 11, 2026 7:26 PM
news.google.com
More than 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNWUMzQ2dIUTNZS1QyWWFPeHdrN1ZaRDkwQ29CM0oxeUctWXlMdkx6RXp5X0Vhbms0TkVDRVdEUThtV2pCS2E3V29wa1JYZnNtZFpJQm1KLW5ZeWtEbXppOHYtb1k1QWhLaEJWYzA5TVByd1F3WnU4SjhTZGxiV3FHX0JCeGFvdE1CS0Jwdg?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 11, 2026 6:02 PM
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Charity Begins at Home: Hello How Are You, Tillie Walden?https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQSmNRcXpILURoaEI5WEhVY0g0aVgyRy1GQlBvNWFNdThWX21jVU9MUnR2UGlpeENHV0lYbHdsT1RxSVhRYWt6dk5NTVY1cjlFZy1VMWNyLXVZRldYYlpSU2dNakJERFdyb3BwT0IycU9xWXliajRkbVBDaXZrT3Jmdg?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 11, 2026 4:25 PM
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Meet Toppy, a snuggly 4-year-old kitty who loves playtimehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNQUtxWmt0NGhzWS0talRFbHVWUkthYzBOaDhzYzNXY3BrYjdlcWRzd04xQnVEWDByMWItTWpLdi14T29pS2NteHVSUkR1Ujc4YmpoV2hqV1AzWmxLNWJxXzhmMnU5UF96Qi1nUXlHOG9QaTI5OU1CcUFpMXFHMzk2aWx0c0RMRnhWczBHai1RZGtXUVY3V1RIaFBIdHhkQlComprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Aug 11, 2026 3:03 PM