Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchWoman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imageryThe woman claimed that AI tools are "taking everyday life and turning it into child sexual abuse." (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·15 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsPredictive maintenance in the real world: Why service automation and rollout discipline matter more than modelsA predictive maintenance system can flag rising vibration, unusual temperature patterns, or a combination of signals that suggests a component is likely to fail. That may be technically impressive, but it does not reduce downtime by itself. Someone still has to decide whether the signal matters, how urgent it is, what action should follow, and […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla adds 2.4 kW vehicle-to-load to Model Y Premium with $80 adapterTesla has switched on vehicle-to-load for the Model Y Premium in the US and Puerto Rico, letting owners pull 2.4 kW out of the car’s battery at 120 volts and 20 amps. You need an $80 accessory to do it, and not every Model Y Premium can. Tesla says the adapter can be added during configuration or bought from the Tesla Shop. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·15 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchAnthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will workHow will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code? (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekCorrupt DoT head took oil money for reality TV show during oil price spike (update)Sean Duffy, whose transportation expertise comes from being a contestant on the reality TV show Road Rules, is going back to his roots and filming a reality TV show while on the job. But, as is fitting for the corrupt cabal he’s a member of, he’s made sure to let companies he’s supposed to regulate pay for his family’s vacation. And he’s doing this right as he works his hardest to ensure that your roadtrips are less attainable, with higher energy prices across the country as the direct and inten (opens original source in a new tab)Jameson Dow·15 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchSpaceX officially closes its Cursor acquisitionAI coding startup Cursor is now officially a part of SpaceX. (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·15 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchHow to tell if your AI platforms’ accounts have been hackedA guide on how to check if hackers have broken into your accounts on the most popular AI platforms. (opens original source in a new tab)Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskRobot maker Unitree is going public. Hyperliquid traders see 4x upside from IPO priceHyperliquid traders value Unitree at nearly $38 billion versus $9 billion at its IPO, leaving leveraged bets vulnerable when trading begins, Allium analysts said. (opens original source in a new tab)Krisztian Sandor·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTurning millions of Teslas and Mach-Es into V2L power stations: WETOX D2 earns world’s first Next-Gen V2X certification from SGSThe ability to tap into the energy locked inside your car’s battery to power tools, lights, campground gear, and essential home appliances during an outage has quickly become one of the most desirable EV features. The problem? Many electric vehicles already on the road – including millions of Teslas (Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y)! – were never sold with native vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability. The new D2 power adapter from WETOX changes all that, using the car’s native charge port and (opens original source in a new tab)Sponsored Post·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskSwiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call optionsDirect holdings of IBIT also rose 12% to 407,890 shares, while put option exposure dropped roughly 53% to 143,300 underlying shares during the quarter. (opens original source in a new tab)Francisco Rodrigues·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekCurrent classics: Bisimoto’s 600 hp electric Rolls-Royce SilvEV GhostFirst seen in the Toyo Tires booth in 2024, Bisi Ezerioha’s converted Roller resurfaced this week at Exotics on Broadway – and the slick, silent running SilvEV Ghost electric restomod has never looked better with a freshened interior and a fresh coat of wax. (opens original source in a new tab)Jo Borrás·15 August 2026
