Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)IPWatchdogThe ‘Captain Obvious’ Approach: What the Nielsen Decision Reveals About the U.S. Obviousness InquiryAbout 20 years ago, Hotels.com had a series of commercials starring a character called “Captain Obvious.” This character would make observations that were funny because they were apparent to all. And that is what non-patent lawyers think of when it comes to something that is obvious. That is also the approach taken in a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) cases, i.e. the “Captain Obvious” approach. Specifically, the recent Nielsen (The Nielsen Co. (US), LLC, v. TVision In (opens original source in a new tab)
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe Genesis GV90 takes luxury up a notch with coach doors and all [Images]Genesis unveiled its first full-size flagship SUV, the GV90, and it’s about as over-the-top as they come. The ultra-luxe electric SUV packs coach doors, a built-in refrigerator, massive digital screens, air suspension, and plenty of other high-end touches. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCrypto for Advisors: What are tokenized deposits?Banks are moving deposits on-chain using permissioned systems, not open ones. See why privacy and compliance dictate this path in this week's newsletter. (opens original source in a new tab)Laurie Rosini·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveUS calls for EU to deliver on trade concessions on sustainability lawsThe United States ambassador to the European Union said the bloc has not fully addressed U.S. concerns stemming from a trade framework agreement reached last summer. (opens original source in a new tab)Lamar Johnson·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistTwo emerging tick viruses that can be deadly are spreading in the USHeartland virus and Bourbon virus, which are transmitted by lone star ticks, have killed at least seven people in the US (opens original source in a new tab)Alice Klein·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingPakistan's Transparent Tribe Refreshes Toolset for Afghan CyberattacksA nation-state threat actor is picking on immature organizations run by the Taliban, but failing against more prepared government agencies in India. (opens original source in a new tab)Nate Nelson·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekYou can now ride a Chinese EV in the US as Waymo opens Zeekr Ojai to allWaymo is now letting all riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix hail its next-generation Ojai robotaxi — a vehicle built in China by Zeekr. That makes the Ojai one of the only ways for an American to ride in a Chinese-made EV, a car they still can’t legally buy for themselves. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: How a Trump loyalist got the FDA nominationWhat you need to know about Heidi Overton, and Erica Schwartz's first speech to CDC staff. (opens original source in a new tab)John Wilkerson·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsNew Cryptographic Context Injection Attack Could Let Web Pages Steal Grok Chat DataAdversa AI has disclosed an attack technique that it says can cause xAI's Grok chatbot to send a user's name, approximate location, subscription tier, and the prompts from the ongoing conversation to an attacker-controlled server after the user asks it to summarize an ordinary web page. The AI security company, which has codenamed the technique "Cryptographic Context Injection," said the (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·20 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation News5 Wholesale Custom Poly Mailer Companies for E-Commerce Brands in 2026Most e-commerce brands underestimate how much their poly mailer choice affects their bottom line. Wholesale Custom Poly Mailer Companies vary wildly in minimum order quantities, print consistency, and lead times, and picking the wrong one can stall a product launch or eat into margins. High MOQs lock out smaller brands, and color matching between runs […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseEstonian lawmaker calls US questionnaire to NATO ‘unnecessary stress test’“It is critically important for us in this time, a time of not living in peace time … that both in words and deeds to not make any steps to create an image that would indicate to Moscow or Beijing that NATO is not united or focused on deterring threats growing on our borders,” Marko Mihkelson told Breaking Defense. (opens original source in a new tab)Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo·20 August 2026
Logistics & Supply Chain (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveCulver’s taps Armada to revamp supply chain, targets expansionThe restaurant chain is pooling slower-moving inventory to up transportation efficiency as its growth plan advances. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·20 August 2026
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