(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTrump’s call for fifth shipyard likely to run into cost, workforce hurdles: AnalystsThe Trump administration’s plans for a new shipyard were disclosed in a National Security Presidential Memorandum released Thursday. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingLinux Botnet Evooo1Bot Expands Mirai Capabilities Well Beyond DDoSThe botnet adds exploitation modules, credential theft, and reverse SOCKS relays to turn compromised devices into persistent attacker infrastructure. (opens original source in a new tab)Elizabeth Montalbano·17 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsGravis Robotics raises $200 million to scale its construction robotics businessGravis Robotics has raised $200 million in a Series A investment from SoftBank to scale its autonomous heavy machinery technology across construction sites globally. The company says growing demand for energy networks, data centers, housing, transit and climate-resilient infrastructure is placing increasing pressure on the construction industry. Labor shortages are adding to the challenge, while […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekBYD’s cheapest EV spotted with an upgraded interior and a single large display screenBYD’s low-cost Seagull EV, sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe and Dolphin Mini in other overseas markets, is due for an upgrade. Here’s a sneak peek. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·17 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder Newsdsm-firmenich takes Protopia yeast protein to industrial scale, targets fishmeal and wheyProtopia could generate a novel revenue stream for Indian ethanol producers who are sitting on significant underutilized capacity. The post dsm-firmenich takes Protopia yeast protein to industrial scale, targets fishmeal and whey appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCompound bets $52 million, new leadership team in switch to institutional focusThe protocol pioneered decentralized finance lending, but assets locked have tumbled from a peak five years ago. Now it's looking to attract institutions after retail traders lost interest. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosTrump fails to undo E. Jean Carroll verdict at Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court once again declined to take up President Trump's attempt to toss a jury's $5 million finding that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll.The big picture: Carroll's payday had been long delayed as the president fought the verdict. The Supreme Court <a href="https://www. (opens original source in a new tab)Avery Lotz·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseKubasik ousted as L3Harris CEO following conduct violation, company saysL3Harris did not provide specifics on what led to Chris Kubasik’s ouster, but said in a press release that the company “became aware” of conduct by Kubasik “that was not consistent” with its code of conduct. (opens original source in a new tab)Valerie Insinna·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveBlank sailings curb ocean capacity gainsThe uneven growth may lead to longer lead times, reduced schedule reliability, Pete Mento, a director at Baker Tilly’s global trade management services, said. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Patently-ORejected, With a Road Map: Allowable Subject Matter in the First ActionAbout 13.5% of first actions are allowances, but nearly 40% either allow or point the applicant to allowable subject matter. Continue reading this post on Patently-O. (opens original source in a new tab)Dennis Crouch·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistWhy women with ADHD feel overwhelmingly ‘controlled’ by their hormonesPeople with ADHD are unusually sensitive to hormone shifts. Psychiatrists have started to pay attention, creating strategies to address the intense emotions and cognitive challenges caused by these changes (opens original source in a new tab)Caroline Williams·17 August 2026