(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekToyota announces 2027 bZ prices start at $35,000The 2027 Toyota bZ will begin arriving at dealerships in September, starting at $34,980. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·4 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Patently-OBack to 1789: Collision Asks the Federal Circuit to Rewrite the eBay FactorsCollision's Federal Circuit opening brief seeks the injunction and asks the court to let 1789 equity reshape eBay's first two factors. Continue reading this post on Patently-O. (opens original source in a new tab)Dennis Crouch·4 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesAI hardware, Asia demand lift Lufthansa cargo revenue 27%Lufthansa Cargo profit grew behind strong demand in the second quarter, helping to move the airline towards its ambitious goal of becoming one of the three largest freight carriers in the world. The post AI hardware, Asia demand lift Lufthansa cargo revenue 27% appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Eric Kulisch·4 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchAnthropic signs $10B deal with AI cloud startup VoltaAnthropic has been on a cloud partnership spree in recent months, and its latest move is reportedly a $10 billion deal with AI cloud startup Volta. (opens original source in a new tab)Lucas Ropek·4 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesMatson profit surges 30% on China shipping demandMatson exceeded Q2 2026 earnings expectations, fueled by strong demand and increased freight rates in its premium China service. The post Matson profit surges 30% on China shipping demand appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Stuart Chirls·4 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportZoox unveils production-ready robotaxi for U.S. expansionAmazon subsidiary Zoox unveiled its final production-ready robotaxi design and expanded testing following a subtle redesign to improve rider comfort. The post Zoox unveils production-ready robotaxi for U.S. expansion appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)Mike Oitzman·4 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsEconomics trump environment when it comes to commercializing regenerative ag: reportFood labels and messaging that lead with environmental claims only resonate with about 30% of US consumers. The post Economics trump environment when it comes to commercializing regenerative ag: report appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Marston·4 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchMeet Wrinkles, an app that uncovers the hidden stories of the places around youWrinkles, available on both iOS and Android, essentially acts as an AI-powered audio tour guide that reveals hidden history and local stories. (opens original source in a new tab)Aisha Malik·4 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportU.S. Navy picks Blue Water Autonomy to use autonomous vessels for deep ocean surveysBlue Water Autonomy creates unmanned ships that can operate autonomously on the open ocean for months a time. The post U.S. Navy picks Blue Water Autonomy to use autonomous vessels for deep ocean surveys appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot Report Staff·4 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseDefense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget“I know there’s lots of discussions on budget amounts and mechanics, but what I can tell you, as we engage with Congress, is there’s a bipartisan support for increased munitions,” RTX CEO Chris Calio said during a July earnings call. (opens original source in a new tab)Valerie Insinna·4 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchNvidia doesn’t mess around: A week after open AI industry group formed, it’s already showing progressThe week-old Open Secure AI Alliance, spearheaded by Nvidia and grown to over 120 companies, already has proposals out for defending against AI agents. (opens original source in a new tab)Julie Bort·4 August 2026