Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyThe dodo bird had a secret sensory world scientists are only now discoveringCT scans of the world’s rarest dodo skulls suggest the extinct bird may have had a stronger sense of smell, a highly sensitive beak, and a lifestyle that extended into dawn and dusk. The discoveries are helping overturn centuries-old myths and reveal a far more complex animal than the famously “dumb” dodo of popular imagination. (opens original source in a new tab)9 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostFor China’s aspiring foreign workers, getting a job is only half the battleEven as an undergraduate in his native Barcelona, Aitor knew he wanted to work in China. The young finance major reckoned an economy of such scale and speed had more to offer someone with his skill set than the market waiting for him closer to home. After moving to Shanghai to complete a master’s degree, he had what he came for: a supply-chain job in the bustling financial centre. What Aitor – a nickname, requested to protect the identity of his employer – did not expect was that getting a job.. (opens original source in a new tab)Mia Nurmamat·8 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchPlanned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States. (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Patently-ORise of AI Patents and their Corresponding Eligibility RejectionsAI applications draw §101 rejections at 42% against 7% for everything else, while §103 rates are identical. The 2019 guidance effect has eroded. Continue reading this post on Patently-O. (opens original source in a new tab)Dennis Crouch·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt beginsThe proposal has scant support from bitcoin miners and influential commentators have also voiced their opposition. (opens original source in a new tab)Jamie Crawley·8 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchOpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlideNextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT. (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskHardware wallet sales in Russia more than double as new crypto rules nearWildberries’ average price for hardware wallets fell 13% to 7,900 rubles, and M.Video broadened its range of products, though neither retailer identified the driving force behind the renewed demand. (opens original source in a new tab)Francisco Rodrigues·8 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchX replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content RewardsX is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program. (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseSenate passes stopgap funding billThe House and Senate have each passed separate versions of a continuing resolution, and must agree on a single bill before the new fiscal year starts on Oct. 1 (opens original source in a new tab)Valerie Insinna·8 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchThe Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-haveWhile the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size. (opens original source in a new tab)Aisha Malik·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBrazil's central bank orders exchanges to delay large crypto transfers abroadThe rule applies to transfers above $10,000 and smaller transactions flagged as risky by exchanges. (opens original source in a new tab)Francisco Rodrigues·8 August 2026
