New (opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekFuture EVs could get more range from this tiny TI sensorA tiny new sensor from Texas Instruments (TI) could help future EVs squeeze more range from their batteries while delivering smoother acceleration and less motor noise. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·25 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchX sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter over alleged scrapingX has sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, the open source project behind privacy-friendly X front ends, demanding its instances and code repository be taken down over alleged scraping. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)AxiosTrump administration violated court order on mail-voting rules, judge saysA Massachusetts judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration violated a nationwide injunction by finalizing a rule that would significantly overhaul mail voting if allowed to take effect.Why it matters: The order allows the Trump adminis (opens original source in a new tab)Josephine Walker·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesU.S. Postal Service plans 6% peak season surcharge for parcelsThe U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday proposed surcharges for domestic package delivery during the peak holiday season to cover extra handling costs, following the lead of large parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS that annually tack on holiday premiums. The announcement adds to rising cost pressures felt by shippers this year, especially since the Iran […] The post U.S. Postal Service plans 6% peak season surcharge for parcels appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Eric Kulisch·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesA newcomer to Roadcheck driver violations top 5: speaking EnglishLooking over the statistics released by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Association (CVSA) on May’s International Roadcheck Week, the data looks pretty much like that of Roadcheck Week 2025. With one big exception: English language proficiency (ELP). That category of driver violation last year was not in the top 5 of reasons why a driver was […] The post A newcomer to Roadcheck driver violations top 5: speaking English appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)John Kingston·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveUSPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak seasonThe holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingFinding Nemo(Claw): Networking Issue Allows for LLM Poisoning in OpenClawAttackers can exploit a security bug in NVIDIA's tool to gain unauthenticated access to the local model server through the Ollama API, paving the way for persistent AI agent corruption. (opens original source in a new tab)Elizabeth Montalbano·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)AxiosHouse Democrats' pro-Israel wing gains power on panel overseeing foreign policyA trio of vocally pro-Israel House Democrats were given powerful posts on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, with one taking the reins of the subcommittee that oversees U.S.-Middle East policy.Why it matters: It is a substantial win for the party's pro-Israel wing despite <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/18/israel-us-support-congress-netanya (opens original source in a new tab)Andrew Solender·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskSouth Korea trade giant POSCO brings trade receivables to Avalanche in latest tokenization moveThe $22 billion trading company worked with Olea and Intain on the transaction, following an Injective pilot with LG CNS last month. (opens original source in a new tab)Krisztian Sandor·25 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchInstagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tediousInstagram says the process can produce a first pass in under 10 seconds, potentially saving creators significant editing time while making video creation more approachable for people who don't have much experience with editing software. (opens original source in a new tab)Lauren Forristal·25 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchStability AI, maker of image generator Stable Diffusion, raises $76 million in fresh fundingThe company's new fundraising total now stands at $232 million. (opens original source in a new tab)Lucas Ropek·25 August 2026
