(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsUnisoc VoLTE Video Call Exploit Chain Can Give Attackers Full Android Kernel AccessSecurity researchers at SSD Secure Disclosure have published a two-stage exploit chain that achieves full Android kernel access on devices running Unisoc modem firmware through a VoLTE video call, with no fix from the chipset maker. The advisory, published August 17, 2026, is the second stage of a chain that began in March 2026, when SSD disclosed remote code execution in the (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·17 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeRevolut’s Ultra To Debut in Singapore as The Priciest Debit Card at S$899 AnnuallySelected customers in Singapore can sign up for Revolut’s Ultra tier at S$89.99 a month or S$899 a year, now the most expensive debit card offering in the market. Revolut’s own help centre and a promotional terms page, running from 11 August to 17 November 2026, confirm the tier, though Revolut hasn’t made a public [...] The post Revolut’s Ultra To Debut in Singapore as The Priciest Debit Card at S$899 Annually appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostAlibaba sells gaming arm Lingxi Games as tech giant sharpens focus on AI and e-commerceAlibaba Group Holding has agreed to sell its wholly owned gaming business Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital as the Chinese technology giant pivots away from noncore sectors to prioritise e-commerce and artificial intelligence, according to an internal letter issued on Monday. “As part of Alibaba’s broader strategy to sharpen its focus, the group has decided to entrust Lingxi to Trustar Capital,” stated the letter seen by the South China Morning Post and signed by Lingxi CEO Zhou Bingshu. The... (opens original source in a new tab)Wency Chen·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Rest of WorldBan on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups strandedWashington’s limits on foreign parts promises a supply chain revolution — but Silicon Valley founders say domestic alternatives don’t exist yet. (opens original source in a new tab)Viola Zhou·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredEl Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane SeasonEl Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms. (opens original source in a new tab)Dennis Mersereau·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosBirding, silent book club, Mahjong and more: America's meetup explosionYoung people raised on swiping, DMing and streaming are doing something bold: going out.Why it matters: Amid a loneliness epidemic, millennials and Gen Zers are craving IRL connection — enough to show up for meetups built around activities once considered solitary, or "grandm (opens original source in a new tab)Carly Mallenbaum·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosWhy prescription drug prices are plungingData: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Courtenay Brown/AxiosAmerica is experiencing its biggest prescription drug price deflation in generations. Why it matters: By one important measure, there is a striking reversal underway for one of health care's most stubbornly expensive necessities amid a major Washington push to lower drug costs.By the numbers: Prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago — (opens original source in a new tab)Courtenay Brown·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsEvooo1Bot Linux Botnet Exploits Known Flaws to Turn Edge Devices Into SOCKS5 ProxiesCybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Linux botnet family dubbed Evooo1Bot that derives its core functionality from the Mirai botnet source code and is equipped to turn internet-facing devices into SOCKS proxies. "While the malware reuses the DDoS engine from the publicly leaked Mirai source code, it extends the original framework with numerous capabilities, including (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina’s first‑tier new home prices flat in July, ending 4‑month reboundNew home prices in China’s four first-tier cities were flat on average in July from June, bringing an end to a four-month rebound, as analysts said month-on-month readings had weakened amid seasonal headwinds and an unusually rainy summer, further highlighting the urgency of stabilising the nation’s property market. Shanghai and Shenzhen saw new home prices edge up 0.2 per cent in July from June, while Guangzhou posted a 0.1 per cent gain, according to data released by the National Bureau of... (opens original source in a new tab)Zhu Wenqian·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina’s economy cools amid debate about risks of global crisisChina’s retail sales growth trailed expectations, the pace of industrial output expansion slowed and a drop in investment worsened as its economy struggled to regain pace at the start of the second half of the year. July retail sales rose by 0.6 per cent, missing the 1.3 per cent expectation among economists polled by financial data provider Wind, and slowing from June’s 1 per cent rate. Industrial output rose by 4.5 per cent, trailing the 4.9 per cent forecast and June’s 5.3 per cent pace,... (opens original source in a new tab)Brian Rhoads,Neil Denslow·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)MIT Technology ReviewWhat happens when a kid’s robot best friend dies?When Xander first met Moxie, she taught him that when he was anxious, he could calm down by exhaling through his lips so that he buzzed like a bee. They practiced breathing like dragons to manage feeling mad and sniffing like bunnies to boost his energy. But in the six years they’ve known each other,… (opens original source in a new tab)Sara Harrison·17 August 2026
