New (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseSaudi-Turkish-Pakistani defense pact to boost Turkish industry, entire trilateral ‘ecosystem’“The Mecca Pact should not be viewed simply as an arms-export agreement. It is much broader,” one expert told Breaking Defense. (opens original source in a new tab)Agnes Helou·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportJetson Orin Nano 2 doubles inference performance for robotics on the edge, says NVIDIAWith Jetson Orin Nano 2, NVIDIA says that frontier intelligence has reached the edge and can now run in real time. The post Jetson Orin Nano 2 doubles inference performance for robotics on the edge, says NVIDIA appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)Eugene Demaitre·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistThe engineer racing to run the world’s most dangerous algorithmCraig Gidney is largely unknown outside of quantum computing, but his pioneering work on quantum circuits could have huge consequences for us all, ushering in both useful quantum computers, and the end of digital privacy and security as we know it (opens original source in a new tab)Karmela Padavic-Callaghan·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingIs Cyber Facing an Affordability Crisis?As breach costs reach record highs and defense spending nears $240 billion, small businesses are dangerously exposed, threatening supply chain security. (opens original source in a new tab)Arielle Waldman·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveCrowley launches Central America-Port Houston ocean serviceThe weekly service aims to meet demand for fresh produce, consumer goods and other time-sensitive cargo on this route. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: How Trump’s funding cuts are reshaping the health systemSTAT examines Republicans’ health care funding cuts, mRNA science defeats politics, and Medicaid tries out a new way to deny drug coverage. (opens original source in a new tab)John Wilkerson·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveWhere Walmart’s packaging ended up on 2025 sustainability targetsThe retailer noted “trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost, regulatory requirements, recycled material availability” and more, per its FY2026 ESG Report. (opens original source in a new tab)Maria Rachal·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitwise turns Coinbase's tokenized stocks into automated AI, robotics and tech portfoliosThe crypto ETF issuer is pushing deeper into onchain asset management as tokenization create new ways to build and manage investments. (opens original source in a new tab)Krisztian Sandor·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)AxiosCIA director Ratcliffe visits MoscowCIA director John Ratcliffe is visiting Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russian officials, two U.S. officials said. Why it matters: This is Ratcliffe's first trip to Moscow since he took office and the highest-level visit by a Trump administration official to Russia since January. Ahead of Ratcliffe's trip, the U.S. told Ukraine that a senior delegation w (opens original source in a new tab)Barak Ravid·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekBMW i3 Touring captured on video for the first time [Video]With the sedan version now on sale, the new BMW i3 Touring was captured for the first time with its wagon tail on display. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekI tested this lithium-ion battery charging cabinet as the safest place to charge your e-bike batteriesOne of the most common questions I get from readers isn’t just about speed or range anymore. Increasingly, I’m hearing more questions about battery safety. People see the occasional viral video of an e-bike battery fire and wonder if they should be worried about charging their battery in the garage, apartment, or workshop. The reality is that quality lithium-ion batteries from reputable manufacturers are remarkably safe, but when failures do occur, they can be dramatic enough that many riders wa (opens original source in a new tab)Micah Toll·25 August 2026