Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report saysIf rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases. (opens original source in a new tab)Aisha Malik·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesHow Secure Vehicle Transfer and Biometrics Combat Auto TheftAuto transport fraud is a growing concern, but Central Dispatch is tackling it head-on with new biometric security measures. Lainey Sibble, AVP at Cox Automotive, reveals how their platform is using advanced identity verification and a new Secure Vehicle Transfer process to safeguard vehicles during pickup and transit. Learn about the multi-layered approach to protect […] The post How Secure Vehicle Transfer and Biometrics Combat Auto Theft appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·18 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)IPWatchdogAI Won’t Replace Patent Lawyers—But it is Coming for Commodity Patent Work | IPWatchdog UnleashedThis week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, I explain why I believe artificial intelligence is unlikely to eliminate experienced patent lawyers. That being said, AI is already transforming prior-art searching, claim comparison, application drafting, office-action responses, and portfolio analysis. But the strategic opportunity for competently using AI is not simply to produce more patents faster, but to reach a substantially better work product within the time and budget previously required to reach an a (opens original source in a new tab)Gene Quinn·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesOcean Freight Rates Surge +400% — But Demand Isn’t Driving ItOcean freight spot rates have skyrocketed by over 400%, but surprisingly, demand isn’t the primary cause. This SONAR Update breaks down how capacity control and strategic blank sailings by concentrated ocean carriers are driving prices. Plus, we dive into the state of trucking tender rejections, rising operating costs, and the shift towards a more regulated […] The post Ocean Freight Rates Surge +400% — But Demand Isn’t Driving It appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosTPS' slow bleed leaves thousands in limboThe Trump administration has moved to end Temporary Protected Status for an estimated million-plus people — with expiration dates looming for thousands of others.The big pictu (opens original source in a new tab)Avery Lotz·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveAmazon preps 1M-square-foot distribution center in ConnecticutThe Norwich facility would store, pick, pack and ship goods to sortations centers and localized delivery centers further downstream the supply chain. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Neuffer·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingThe 'Industrial Accidents' Behind Rogue AI Agent Attacks — and the Sandbox Failures ExposedRich Mogull, chief analyst with the Cloud Security Alliance, joins the Dark Reading News Desk with what defenders need to take away from AI agents escaping their environments to launch attacks. (opens original source in a new tab)18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskU.S. SEC proposes first major crypto rule in surprise announcementThe Securities and Exchange Commission issued the "Regulation Crypto" proposal after having cancelled a meeting days before meant to vote on it. (opens original source in a new tab)Jesse Hamilton·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskWyoming joins $15 billion LayerZero exodus with state stablecoin moveThis is the first time a U.S. government entity has publicly replaced its blockchain infrastructure specifically on security grounds. (opens original source in a new tab)Francisco Rodrigues·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: The White House declares ‘promises made, promises kept’ on lowering drug prices. Nice tryIn its effort to lower drug prices, the White House has declared "promises made, promises kept." That's a narrative that doesn't reflect the full story. (opens original source in a new tab)Ed Silverman·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy leaders drafting ‘guiding document’ to ask industry for new intelligence toolsThe so-called characteristics of need (CoN) approach follows a similar pattern in communications and electromagnetic spectrum capabilities. (opens original source in a new tab)Mark Pomerleau·18 August 2026
