Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchApple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App StoreApple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveTarget strengthens inventory management with digital twinsThe retailer developed Proxima to simulate how decisions play out, helping identify potential problems ahead of time. (opens original source in a new tab)Kelly Stroh·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistTest moderators use AI-generated writing to judge literacy standardsTo cut the cost of key stage 2 assessments, a UK government project proposes to use scripts generated by ChatGPT instead of real children's writing as examples supplied to moderators who check that grades are awarded fairly (opens original source in a new tab)Chris Stokel-Walker·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory(Weekly funding roundup Aug 8-14) Tepid VC inflow but Yulu provides reliefVenture capital funding into Indian startups saw a sharp decline in the second week of August largely due to absence of large deals. (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveWalmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment systemThe SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskStrategy says MSCI should measure markets, not dictate corporate assetsThe bitcoin treasury company said index providers should measure markets rather than determine which assets public companies are allowed to own. (opens original source in a new tab)James Van Straten·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryKD Cancer Centre delivers integrated, patient-centric treatmentWith multidisciplinary expertise, advanced surgical treatment, and continued support, KD Cancer Centre is building a comprehensive approach to cancer care, addressing both clinical needs and the human journey behind every diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis can change the course of a person's life in a (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistTHC in cannabis may reduce nightmares in people with PTSDA drug made up of THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, reduced the severity and incidence of nightmares in people with PTSD (opens original source in a new tab)Mattha Busby·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTrump opens door for foreign-built Navy ships. It could get complicated.President Donald Trump has called for the US to outsource the building of at least a few Navy ships to foreign shipyards. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a lawsuit over lab tests for meds, a Bristol myeloma drug, and moreThe FDA approved a Bristol oral treatment for advanced multiple myeloma, marking the debut of a new class of medicine for the blood cancer (opens original source in a new tab)Ed Silverman·14 August 2026
dmg eventsSaudi Wood Expo returns for its 3rd edition, supporting the Kingdom’s $4.1 billion wood sectorRunning from 30 August – 1 September, the event gathers over 200 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 35,000 industry professionals across co-located events spanning the wood, construction, manufacturing, design and fit-out sectors. Featuring exhibitors including Salco Laminates Industry, Kastamonu Entegre, Desert Board, Unilam Wood Industry and Ilim Timber, among others.Farishta Kazimi·14 August 2026
