(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekHMP’s new $3,999 electric scooter is the affordable, street-legal commuter the US needsThe US electric two-wheeler market has no shortage of high-powered electric motorcycles and moped-style e-bikes. But if you’re looking for something in between – a practical, street-legal electric scooter built for everyday transportation rather than weekend thrills – your options are surprisingly limited. That’s why the new HMP Lightning MK.II caught my attention. (opens original source in a new tab)Micah Toll·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCrypto faces 3 barriers to next bull run, STS Digital CEO saysInstitutional options selling, AI and delayed U.S. crypto regulation are weighing on bitcoin, according to STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler. (opens original source in a new tab)Will Canny·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveAmazon’s 2025 emissions jump as AI brings ‘momentum and complexity’: reportThe company’s absolute carbon emissions rose 16% year-over-year in 2025, driven primarily by scope 3 emissions, as it rapidly added data center capacity. (opens original source in a new tab)Lamar Johnson·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveBest Buy adds solar field to power California distribution centerThe solar-powered site is one of the ways the retailer is looking to slash supply chain emissions. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goingsFrom new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry. (opens original source in a new tab)Ed Silverman·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsCheap Android TV Boxes Pose as Phones and Turn Owners’ Broadband Into ProxiesBitsight says some cheap Android TV boxes have shipped with apps that rewrite their hardware identity to mimic Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, or Vivo phones, then click ads on websites run by the same operators. Researchers named the operation Fuyao and attributed it to Zhejiang Fengwo IoT Technology Co., Ltd., a mainland China company founded in 2019. The same apps have a second job. When a box (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostHow sell-off at flashy AI-focused US hedge fund is a wake-up call for Chinese investorsChinese tech investors are hearing warning bells after volatility in US tech stocks forced a fast-rising Wall Street hedge fund to clear its stock portfolio at a steep discount within a few days. “Don’t use leverage! Don’t use leverage! Don’t use leverage!” Shanghai-based public-markets analyst Harry Shen repeated to the South China Morning Post in an interview on Friday. Another warning came from Shanghai-based mainland Chinese stock market veteran Michael Zhang: “Don’t trade with borrowed... (opens original source in a new tab)Coco Feng,Wency Chen,Ann Cao·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseThe devil was in the waivers: How new minerals procurement rules will change the gameEstablishing durable domestic mineral supply chains will likely require closer coordination between US defense primes as well as small businesses and new entrants, says Abigail Hunter. (opens original source in a new tab)Abigail Hunter·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveGE Aerospace trims lead times by 60%The aircraft engine manufacturer consolidated processes and cut distance traveled during the quarter, leading to a jump in F110 deliveries in Q2. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Neuffer·31 July 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsCreative Gift Ideas You Can Have Custom-MadeFinding a gift that is truly personal can be surprisingly difficult when high streets are filled with identical products. Mass production means we often see the same designs over and over again, which takes away from the excitement of giving. Custom-made gifts offer an easy way to show someone you put real thought into their […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·31 July 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsThe Role of Blockchain and APIs in Shaping the Future of Digital InfrastructureBlockchain is gradually finding a more pragmatic place in the digital economy. After years of bold predictions, the focus has shifted from “revolution” to practical application. Today, companies are asking a simpler question: in which cases does distributed infrastructure genuinely help solve real operational challenges? Most often, the answer involves situations where multiple parties need […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·31 July 2026
