Staying on top of your industry is important, but doing it manually every day is exhausting. The good news: you don't have to.
Why Most People Fall Behind
Think about what "staying informed" usually looks like. You open a few websites in the morning, maybe check LinkedIn, maybe skim a newsletter, and still feel like you missed something. Half an hour gone. Nothing saved. You do it again tomorrow.
That loop wears people out fast. Most people either spend too much time on it, or give up entirely and feel out of the loop.
Neither is great.
What You Actually Need to Track
Before setting anything up, it helps to be specific. "Industry news" is vague. Here are some things people actually want to follow in their field:
- New hires and company moves (who's expanding, who's cutting)
- Product launches or updates from key companies
- Regulatory or policy changes that affect your work
- Trending topics people in your field are talking about
- Competitor activity if you're building something or job hunting
You don't need all of this. Pick two or three that actually matter to you.
How to Set It Up With AIDular
AIDular is an AI research assistant that checks the web on a schedule and emails you a clean, sourced report. You tell it what to track in plain English. It does the searching. You get the summary.
Here's a real example of a prompt you could copy and adapt:
"Track news about the renewable energy industry in the US. Focus on new funding rounds, major company announcements, and any new government policies. Weekly summary, please."
That's it. AIDular takes that instruction, runs a web search on your chosen schedule (daily, weekly, or monthly), and sends you a report with sources. No app to check. No algorithm deciding what you see. Just the stuff you asked for, in your inbox.
A Few More Example Prompts
If renewable energy isn't your field, here are some other starting points:
- "Track news about independent game development studios, including new game announcements and studio funding news. Weekly."
- "Send me a weekly update on changes in UK employment law and HR policy."
- "Track what's happening in the food and beverage startup space, especially new product launches and acquisitions. Monthly."
Keep your prompt specific. Vague prompts get vague results. Specific prompts get useful ones.
Why a Scheduled Report Beats Constant Checking
When you check news manually, you're at the mercy of whatever's loudest that day. Clickbait, outrage, off-topic stuff. A scheduled report is different because you chose the topic, and you're reading it once, not grazing all day.
It also changes your relationship with the information. You read it, note what matters, and move on. That's a much healthier habit than having 12 tabs open by 9am.
The Free Option
AIDular has a Lite plan that's free. It's a good place to start if you want to test whether scheduled reports actually work for your workflow before committing to anything. You can set one up at aidular.com in a few minutes.
A Quick Note on Picking Your Frequency
Not everything needs a daily report. Here's a rough guide:
- Daily works for fast-moving things like financial markets or breaking news in a busy industry.
- Weekly is the sweet spot for most people tracking a professional field.
- Monthly is great for slower-moving topics like policy, research trends, or niche hobbies.
If you're unsure, start weekly. You can always adjust.
Staying informed in your field doesn't have to mean spending your mornings lost in a browser. Set up one clear, specific prompt, pick a schedule, and let the report come to you. Try it free at aidular.com.