(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsDysphoria IoT Botnet Adds Blockchain C2 and Victim Relays After JackSkid DisruptionDysphoria, an Internet of Things (IoT) botnet line tracked by CNCERT and XLab, has adopted blockchain-based name services and infected-device relays after a March law-enforcement operation against JackSkid infrastructure. The researchers say the design makes the botnet harder to disrupt. CNCERT, China's national computer emergency response team, and XLab, the threat-intelligence lab of Chinese (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Patently-OFRAND at the Pool LevelUK Supreme Court revives Tesla's Avanci pool rate challenge and holds Delaware is not an available forum for setting FRAND terms on UK patents. Continue reading this post on Patently-O. (opens original source in a new tab)Dennis Crouch·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskDigital asset trading platform Uphold cuts 17% of global headcount as crypto winter bitesThe crypto trading platform said the layoffs reflect a strategic shift toward its fast-growing enterprise business. (opens original source in a new tab)Will Canny·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseLaser air defenses will be operational before decade’s end, Lockheed exec saysIn a nod to a common refrain that laser systems are always just five years away, Lockheed Martin’s Stephanie Hill said, “Not anymore.” (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves7 smuggled migrants die in sealed rail container, 11 face life sentencesProsecutors charged 11 people after seven migrants, including a 14-year-old, died inside a rail cargo container traveling through Texas. Each defendant faces up to life in prison if convicted. The post 7 smuggled migrants die in sealed rail container, 11 face life sentences appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Brink·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe Chevy Equinox EV is due for an update: Here’s what could changeAmerica’s most affordable 315+ mile range electric vehicle is in line for an update. The next-gen Chevy Equinox EV will reportedly be the first to use GM’s all-new platform. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredInside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to ChicagoBeluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission. (opens original source in a new tab)Kate Knibbs·27 July 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaThis “Clap-On, Clap-Off” Laser Weapon Can Beam Power Wirelessly, TooA transportable, compact laser weapon can serve a dual purpose for wireless power transfer, potentially opening up new opportunities for renewable energy to power remote operations. The post This “Clap-On, Clap-Off” Laser Weapon Can Beam Power Wirelessly, Too appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Tina Casey·27 July 2026
Logistics & Supply Chain (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveCanadian National won’t fight UP-NS merger under new dealThe deal would provide Canadian National with access to shipper sites that would face reduced Class I railroad offerings, pending STB approval. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Rest of WorldIn China, people are renting out their faces to AINew platforms are paying people to license their likeness for AI-generated dramas and ads, creating a new marketplace for biometric identity. (opens original source in a new tab)Kinling Lo and Viola Zhou·27 July 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyYour AI calorie-tracking app may be off by 345 caloriesPopular AI-powered food apps may make calorie counting easier, but they may also leave out a surprisingly large part of the meal. Four apps underestimated calories and fat by about one-third when tested against carefully prepared meals. High-fat ketogenic dishes appeared to cause the most trouble, while carbohydrates were measured more consistently. (opens original source in a new tab)26 July 2026