(opens original source in a new tab)Dark Reading'Jewelbug' APT Balances State Espionage & Cryptocurrency TheftResearchers discovered hackers-for-hire performing cyber espionage and financially motivated heists from the same Web panel. (opens original source in a new tab)Nate Nelson·13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyA 236-million-year-old fossil could rewrite the story of mammalian birthScientists may have uncovered evidence that a mammal ancestor was giving birth to live young 236 million years ago. A fossilized cynodont showed a neonatal growth line and an unusually large birth size that closely match patterns seen in modern mammals. The discovery could push the evolution of live birth back by up to 95 million years. It also raises the possibility that many supposedly “modern” mammalian traits evolved surprisingly early. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsEinride and DAF partner to accelerate scale-up of autonomous electric freightEinride, a technology company driving the shift to cost-efficient autonomous and electric freight, and DAF Trucks, a giant in truck manufacturing, have announced a joint initiative to integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system, Einride Driver, into DAF’s premium vehicle platform. The collaboration marks a significant step toward the large-scale commercialization of SAE Level 4 autonomous electric […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyA surprising brain discovery could help explain why we overeat fatty foodsA protein inside appetite-controlling brain cells may play an important role in preventing overeating and obesity, particularly when high-fat foods are readily available. Unexpected differences between males and females could also help explain why obesity risk—and responses to weight-loss drugs—can vary. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryGen Z turns to crypto as gateway to investing, WazirX data showsIndia’s Gen Z is entering financial markets earlier, with crypto emerging as a gateway to investing. WazirX data shows young investors favour diversified portfolios and are increasingly coming from Tier II and Tier III cities. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)IPWatchdogKnobbe Martens is Seeking a Patent Scientist – PhysicsKnobbe Martens is seeking a Patent Scientist with a background in physics. Responsibilities include: reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features, creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention, writing patent applications, including description and claims, with clarity and technical accuracy, and analyzing cited references, developing amendments and arguments, and conducting Examiner interviews. To be successful in this position candidates (opens original source in a new tab)JobOrtunities Help Wanted·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryKusho AI is building AI agents that test software before it breaksKusho AI, a Bengaluru startup founded in 2023, builds AI agents that auto-generate, run, and fix software tests, cutting manual QA time for engineering teams. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostZhu Rongji reforms fuel China’s economic transformationFormer Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, the driver of the nation’s economic reforms, died on Wednesday aged 97 following an illness. Zhu spearheaded China’s 2001 accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), paving the way for an export boom that fuelled the country’s transformation into the world’s second-biggest economy. He also oversaw domestic market reforms that included closing hundreds of loss-making state enterprises and laying off some 30 million workers. The former Shanghai mayor was... (opens original source in a new tab)Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma·13 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaVietnam Consults on Energy Efficiency Promotion Fund ModelVietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is consulting stakeholders on a proposed fund designed to support energy efficiency projects across industry, construction and commercial sectors. The initiative aims to improve access to finance for businesses investing in energy-saving technologies while supporting Vietnam’s broader energy transition and green growth objectives. According to the ministry, the proposed […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredThere’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of ItOver a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives. (opens original source in a new tab)David Cox·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistFate of the AMOC may depend on how quickly CO2 risesThe critical current could remain stable beyond 5°C of warming, but only if the warming happens very slowly (opens original source in a new tab)Madeleine Cuff·13 August 2026