(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe world’s biggest EV battery maker says all 20 plants are carbon neutralThe world’s largest EV battery maker says all 20 of its operating battery plants are now carbon neutral – but most of its batteries’ emissions still occur outside its factories. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·17 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsBuilding Networks That Can Keep Up With Modern AutomationIndustrial networks used to have a fairly contained job: connect a few controllers, operator stations and plant systems, then keep them running for years. That model is changing quickly. A production floor may now include collaborative robots, machine-vision cameras, automated guided vehicles, connected tooling, industrial PCs and cloud-connected analytics platforms – all producing and consuming […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitMart founder dismisses calls for audit as users report blocked funds, unpaid employeesSheldon Lee said a Chinese-language X account making the claims was hacked. Users want wallets, assets and liabilities disclosed. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTrump scales back military exercise with S Korea, calling it ‘costly’ and ‘hostile’ to the North“These exercises are not only costly […] but send a signal that is completely inappropriate and hostile,” Trump wrote in a social media post. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTrump’s call for fifth shipyard likely to run into cost, workforce hurdles: AnalystsThe Trump administration’s plans for a new shipyard were disclosed in a National Security Presidential Memorandum released Thursday. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistBritain’s only desalination plant remains idle during droughtWater flow in the river Thames has dropped low enough to warrant the use of England’s only large-scale desalination plant, but it hasn’t been switched on at all this year (opens original source in a new tab)Madeleine Cuff·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingLinux Botnet Evooo1Bot Expands Mirai Capabilities Well Beyond DDoSThe botnet adds exploitation modules, credential theft, and reverse SOCKS relays to turn compromised devices into persistent attacker infrastructure. (opens original source in a new tab)Elizabeth Montalbano·17 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsGravis Robotics raises $200 million to scale its construction robotics businessGravis Robotics has raised $200 million in a Series A investment from SoftBank to scale its autonomous heavy machinery technology across construction sites globally. The company says growing demand for energy networks, data centers, housing, transit and climate-resilient infrastructure is placing increasing pressure on the construction industry. Labor shortages are adding to the challenge, while […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekBYD’s cheapest EV spotted with an upgraded interior and a single large display screenBYD’s low-cost Seagull EV, sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe and Dolphin Mini in other overseas markets, is due for an upgrade. Here’s a sneak peek. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·17 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder Newsdsm-firmenich takes Protopia yeast protein to industrial scale, targets fishmeal and wheyProtopia could generate a novel revenue stream for Indian ethanol producers who are sitting on significant underutilized capacity. The post dsm-firmenich takes Protopia yeast protein to industrial scale, targets fishmeal and whey appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCompound bets $52 million, new leadership team in switch to institutional focusThe protocol pioneered decentralized finance lending, but assets locked have tumbled from a peak five years ago. Now it's looking to attract institutions after retail traders lost interest. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·17 August 2026
