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+1 source·20 August 2026 · 19:25 UTC

Fake CAPTCHA pages push malware that kills 145 security processes; attackers use signed vulnerable driver to disable endpoint defenses

The campaign leverages ErrTraffic, a malware-as-a-service platform sold for $380 per month, and uses Polygon smart contracts to rotate command servers. Cruciferra's EDR killer abuses a signed but vulnerable driver, DCRCVDrv.sys, to terminate processes from Microsoft, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and others.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 19:25 UTC

Game Science releases 15-minute Black Myth: Zhong Kui gameplay trailer; sword-wielding demon hunter's grounded combat contrasts with Wukong's acrobatic style

The trailer arrives exactly one year after the game's reveal at gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, and on the same date Wukong launched in 2024. Footage from a work-in-progress build at 21:9 aspect ratio racked up over a million views in its first day, with Chinese audiences comparing its presentation to a Netflix-level production.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:55 UTC

Meta AI's new Mac app adds system-wide dictation and screen sharing; business tools gain ad analysis, competitor benchmarking, and report creation

The dictation works across all apps, similar to Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, and Monologue. Businesses can ask Meta AI to review 90 days of ad data and turn findings into a three-slide presentation, with recurring tasks for regular updates.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:55 UTC

Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 'coming soon' with August 25 unveiling; Phone (1), Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1 miss the cut

The update is already in a closed beta under NDA, so concrete details won't surface until the announcement at 12:00 CEST. Ten devices are in line for the update, including the Phone (3) and Phone (4a) series, while older models will still get security patches through mid-2027.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:55 UTC

CMF Buds Neo launched in India with active noise cancellation, 52-hour total battery life, and ₹1,999 price tag

The earbuds feature 12.4mm dynamic drivers, four microphones, and Bluetooth 6.0 with support for AAC and SBC codecs. They offer up to 35dB ANC, IP55 rating, and will be available on Flipkart starting August 26.

+2 sources·20 August 2026 · 18:40 UTC

Washington State University researchers develop custom electronic skin for prosthetics that senses temperature and pressure; work published in Cell Reports Physical Science

The sensor modules snap together like Legos without adhesives, and the team has submitted an invention disclosure for a provisional patent. They are now working on an actuator to convert signals into nerve stimulation, aiming for full bionic skin.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:16 UTC

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to connect investors with early-stage startups; Startup Battlefield 200 finalists to compete for $100,000

The event will feature over 20,000 curated meetings, with AI tools matching investors to founders by mutual interests. Startup Battlefield alumni have raised over $32 billion and produced 250+ exits, underscoring the program's track record.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 15:48 UTC

MC²+ Ignite launches accelerator for India's energy deep-tech startups; up to ₹2 crore in milestone-linked funding for 30 ventures

The accelerator, launched at IIT Madras, partners with IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, C-CAMP, and Venture Center, Pune. Applications close August 31, with the cohort announced September 15.

·20 August 2026 · 15:44 UTC

DPIIT signs MoUs with PhonePe, Shell India to boost startup access to payments, mentors, investors; PhonePe to run masterclasses, Shell offers E4 Smart Energy Track

PhonePe will conduct masterclasses and webinars on fintech, sales, and go-to-market strategies to give founders practical support. Shell's partnership will create a knowledge-sharing platform with white papers, policy briefs, and case studies, plus access to its E4 Smart Energy Track for scaling opportunities.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 14:38 UTC

Flux Mirror uses Gitless GitOps to keep software supply chain under control; JFrog Artifactory flaws enable supply chain attacks

Flux Mirror copies container images byte-for-byte, mirrors Helm charts into OCI registries, and enforces a minimum age for Cosign signatures to block newly signed artifacts. It also carries over SBOMs and build provenance, letting Flux re-check evidence on the cluster.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 14:12 UTC

Lithuanian AI startup Guideless raises €1M to streamline software training; platform turns workflows into narrated video guides

The pre-seed round was led by Superhero Capital with participation from FIRSTPICK VC and angel investors including Vinted's CEO Thomas Plantenga. Guideless, which soft-launched in late 2025, already has over 3,000 users across 15 markets and is used by teams at Vinted, Masan Consumer Holdings, and the Nevada Hospital Association.

·20 August 2026 · 13:49 UTC

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro rumored to get 2nm A20 Pro chip with major performance, efficiency, and AI gains; higher production costs may drive price increases

The 2nm process could enable more sophisticated transistor designs, improving density and energy efficiency. A more capable Neural Engine would allow additional on-device AI operations, potentially enhancing Siri, image processing, and writing tools.

·20 August 2026 · 13:49 UTC

Samsung's August 27 Galaxy Event to launch Galaxy S26 FE; leaked specs show Exynos 2500, 4900mAh battery, 45W fast charging

The Galaxy S26 FE will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, triple rear cameras (12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto), and a 12MP front camera. It will come in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio, with seven years of Android OS upgrades, positioning it as a more affordable S26 entry.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 11:36 UTC

Murf AI launches Falcon 2, a lower-cost voice AI model that takes on OpenAI and ElevenLabs; model starts audio in under 100ms at $0.01 per minute

Falcon 2 ranks ahead of OpenAI's Realtime and ElevenLabs' Flash and Turbo for naturalness on the Artificial Analysis Speech Arena. The model supports 150-plus voices across 35-plus languages, including 12 Indian languages, and can be deployed on-premise for data-sensitive customers.

·20 August 2026 · 10:52 UTC

Water infrastructure startup Neuromod Aqua raises pre-seed funding from Sportskeeda founder Porush Jain; plans Delhi NCR deployments

Neuromod Aqua aims to complete its manufacturing facility and begin initial deployments in Delhi NCR within 12 months, while building a service and spare-parts network. It also plans to expand into effluent treatment, zero liquid discharge, and reverse osmosis applications, expecting services to grow as a revenue share.