(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingHow an Emerging Industrial Protocol Family Could Put OT at RiskNew research shows how attacks against some unprotected TSN protocols could allow attackers to disrupt or manipulate physical processes (opens original source in a new tab)Ericka Chickowski·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportAmazon’s Bhavana Chandrashekhar to speak at RoboBusiness’ Women in Robotics LunchThe Women in Robotics Lunch at RoboBusiness is an opportunity to form new connections and deepen relationships. The post Amazon’s Bhavana Chandrashekhar to speak at RoboBusiness’ Women in Robotics Lunch appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot Report Staff·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesIntermodal Savings Surge: Up to 49% ROI for ShippersDiscover how intermodal freight is delivering massive savings in today’s volatile market. As truckload spot and contract rates stabilize, intermodal options provide a crucial cost-saving advantage, especially on key lanes. Learn where to find the biggest savings and how shifting modes can optimize your freight spend. Intermodal savings have surged to their highest level in […] The post Intermodal Savings Surge: Up to 49% ROI for Shippers appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·21 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchNvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real heroNvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task. (opens original source in a new tab)Julie Bort·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesFBI hunts ‘No Name Given Kamal’ as transnational crime probe reveals trucking linksOperation Hard Ball charged 37 defendants as investigators uncovered cocaine thefts and cross-border drug networks using long-haul trucks and subcontracted logistics. The post FBI hunts ‘No Name Given Kamal’ as transnational crime probe reveals trucking links appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Brink·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekPodcast: Tesla kills Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, and moreIn the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla killing the Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosScoop: DOJ, TikTok settle for $400 million in children's privacy suitThe Justice Department and TikTok, along with parent company ByteDance, have reached a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations of violating chi (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Gold·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportSchaeffler plans to mass produce gearboxes for humanoid robots in 2027Schaeffler is creating its strain wave gearboxes with a forming technology that will enable mass production of the components. The post Schaeffler plans to mass produce gearboxes for humanoid robots in 2027 appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot Report Staff·21 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchLast chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket todayIf you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West! (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunch Events·21 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)IPWatchdogCAFC Rejects Inventors Groups’ Bid to Clarify Patent-Cover Language Post-eBayThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Friday issued a precedential decision denying a number of inventors’ associations standing to sue the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for failing to amend alleged inaccurate language on the cover of issued U.S patents. District Judge Rachel Kovner of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, sitting by designation, authored the precedential opinion of the court. The post CAFC Rejects Inventors Groups’ Bid to (opens original source in a new tab)Eileen McDermott·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskPass the Clarity ActReopening a settled provision four weeks before a vote would sink the bill, argues Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association. (opens original source in a new tab)Summer Mersinger·21 August 2026
