(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskWhy the Trump-backed crypto venture is distancing itself from Hong Kong AI aggregator WorldClawWLFI says the AI platform is independent and uses USD1 as a payment rail, but would not say whether it has equity, financing, revenue-sharing or other economic interests in the company. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsWarehouse robotics company Brightpick expands partnership with Dr. Max GroupBrightpick, a provider of AI-powered warehouse automation, is significantly expanding its partnership with Dr. Max Group, Europe’s largest pharmacy chain. Following successful operations and progressive scaling at Dr. Max’s Prague distribution center, Brightpick will deploy an additional 44 Autopicker autonomous mobile robots across other facilities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The total number of […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnica750 Gigawatts Of Energy Storage, And Nowhere To Go — YetAnother renewables-friendly battery maker sets up shop in the US as demand for energy storage soars and grid reliability issues rise. The post 750 Gigawatts Of Energy Storage, And Nowhere To Go — Yet appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Tina Casey·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveHoneywell Aerospace targets supplier bottlenecks to boost output A significant share of the company's 3,000 suppliers underperformed in the first half of the year, President and CEO James Currier said. (opens original source in a new tab)Antone Gonsalves·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: Government workers feel the squeeze on health careMunicipalities are struggling with the cost of health insurance for their workers, and states are facing a major decision on Medicaid drug coverage. (opens original source in a new tab)John Wilkerson·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveExperts call FCC’s block on foreign robotics a nearshoring tacticWhile cyberthreats are a growing risk to national security, the agency’s sweeping block on humanoids, quadrupeds and mobile robot imports could reinvigorate domestic suppliers. (opens original source in a new tab)Nathan Owens·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsFORT Robotics to go public via business combination with Newbury Street II Acquisition CorpFORT Robotics, a safety platform developing a “trust layer” for physical AI, and Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company, have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in the combined company becoming a publicly traded company. Upon closing of the business combination, the combined company will be named […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsVUB leads European project teaching soft robots to sense, repair and adaptSoft robots that provide patients with tailored support during rehabilitation, gain a sense of touch to safely handle delicate objects, and switch between soft and rigid states depending on the task: these are among the ambitions of RESSORT, a new European research project led by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Funded by the European Union’s Horizon […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekVolkswagen EV drivers gain Digital Key access through Samsung WalletVolkswagen electric vehicle drivers will finally have access to Samsung Wallet with Digital Key, hands-free entry, and more. The service is initially rolling out to select VW ID vehicles in Europe. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DivePanama Canal continues draft restrictions, ocean carriers up feesMSC and CMA CGM are among the liners raising surcharges as the major waterway continues to monitor water levels and adjust water draft restrictions. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Patently-OAllowable, Not Allowed: What the First Action PredictsApplications told what is allowable issue 93% of the time; those told nothing allowable, 68%. The 2023 first-action cohort, tracked out. Continue reading this post on Patently-O. (opens original source in a new tab)Dennis Crouch·18 August 2026
