(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekVolvo’s next electric SUV will start in the upper $40,000 rangeVolvo is preparing to launch the EX50 in the US, an entry-level electric SUV aimed at the Tesla Model Y that will start at under $50,000. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingChinese Actor Weaponizes Deepseek AI Agent to Attack Security FirmResearchers intercepted and investigated the model, which was attempting to compromise more than 1,200 hosts for proxyjacking to launch further attacks. (opens original source in a new tab)Elizabeth Montalbano·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: Medicare eliminates key pathways used by ‘breakthrough’ devices for extra paymentsMedicare is removing flexibilities that have allowed "breakthrough" medical devices to leapfrog qualifications for extra payments. (opens original source in a new tab)Katie Palmer·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskTrump-linked American Bitcoin president Matt Prusak departs for Giga EnergyThe executive is leaving the Eric Trump-backed miner to join an AI power infrastructure firm, highlighting the shift toward energy and data center buildout. (opens original source in a new tab)Will Canny·3 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsHow Automation Companies Add AI Without Locking into One ProviderAutomation and robotics have always been about combining reliable hardware with increasingly capable software. Over the last few years, the software half of that equation has shifted decisively toward artificial intelligence. Vision systems that read labels and detect defects, natural-language interfaces that let operators query a line in plain English, predictive models that flag a […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveFarm Rio targets digitized supply chain, improved traceabilityThe apparel brand is using several solutions from software company Inspectorio to automate operations as it looks to scale its international footprint. (opens original source in a new tab)Kelly Stroh·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla Model Y RWD 2026 Review: an entry-level trim with top-of-the-line technologyI drove the 2026 Model Y RWD (Standard) for about 550 km (342 miles) across a mix of highway, back roads, and city driving, and I enjoyed the efficiency and technology far more than the driving experience itself. For anyone shopping for an affordable Tesla built around the brand’s software and ecosystem, this standard trim is a real contender, but it drives more like a generic SUV than the brand promises. Here is the full review: (opens original source in a new tab)Bastien Theron·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain Dive3 factors that may shape the air cargo market in H2The Iran war continues to drive market volatility while artificial intelligence-related cargo fuels growth on the Transpacific trade lane. (opens original source in a new tab)Kelly Stroh·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain Dive3 factors that may shape air cargo market in H2The Iran war continues to drive market volatility while artificial intelligence-related cargo fuels growth on the Transpacific trade lane. (opens original source in a new tab)Kelly Stroh·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskU.S.-Japan intervention revives yen carry trade fears for bitcoinCoordinated action sent the yen sharply higher, but bitcoin’s recent correlation suggests U.S. dollar strength, rather than the carry trade, may be the bigger risk. (opens original source in a new tab)James Van Straten·3 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla Supercharger shooting sparks EV charging safety debateAfter a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out with an attached Tesla Supercharger last week, EV owners flooded social media with the same suggestion: buy an EVject. The breakaway charging connector lets you drive off while still plugged in. It sounds like an obvious fix for a horrifying scenario — but it’s a controversial device that doesn’t actually solve the problem, and it points to something Tesla and every other automaker should be building instead. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·3 August 2026
