Puzzling Out the Drone War Over Ukraine
In 2014, Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Crimea knew that the sight of Russian drones would soon be followed by a heavy barrage of Russian artillery. During that war, the Russian military integrated drones into tactical missions, using them to hunt f.....»»
DEAL: DJI’s FPV combo doesn’t get any cheaper than this
Are you looking to get into FPV drones? Then don’t miss out on this awesome DJI FPV combo deal and save yourself $300. The post DEAL: DJI’s FPV combo doesn’t get any cheaper than this first appeared on Phandroid. While drone shots in.....»»
Ransomware is being used as a precursor to physical war
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is being cited by experts as to how wars will play out in the future......»»
War Is an Ecological Disaster—but Ukraine Can Build Back Greener
Russia’s invasion is reversing years of environmental progress. But the world can help Ukraine reconstruct its damaged landscape and energy systems......»»
Drones show potential to improve salmon nest counts
Struggling salmon populations could get some help from the sky. A Washington State University study showed that drone photography of the Wenatchee River during spawning season can be effective in estimating the number of rocky hollows salmon create t.....»»
The Battle for Control Over Ukraine’s Internet
Inside the scramble to restore communication to Ukraine's liberated areas In the wake of Ukraine’s surprise counter-offensive that reclaimed vast swathes of the country’s northeast from Russian forces, teams of local technicia.....»»
Elon tweeted that Ukraine can keep using Starlink for free. But it’s Elon, so who knows?
Elon Musk tweeted Saturday that Starlink, a division of his rocket company SpaceX will, "keep funding Ukraine govt for free." There's little doubt he's talking about a preference his company stated in September to no longer lose money on what had rec.....»»
Take your photography to the next level with this drone, now 55% off
TL;DR: As of Oct. 17, you can get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual Camera Drone for just $89 instead of $199.99 — that's a 55% discount.Ready to take your photography to the next level? Drones are a great way to change your photography perspec.....»»
Sham referendums in Ukraine see Apple pull major Russian apps [U: Apple explains restoration]
Update: Apple has now restored the apps, and explained the reason – see update at end. The Russian government’s decision to hold sham referendums in Ukraine has seen Apple pull a number of major apps in response to new sanctions. Popular Russian.....»»
Musk to seek Starlink donations after withdrawing request for Ukraine funding
SpaceX "will add a donate option to Starlink" for places in need, Musk wrote. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish seen on September 25, 2022 in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (credit: Getty Images | Yasuyosh.....»»
Towards zero hunger in Africa: Five steps to achieve food security
Global food systems have been battered by overlapping crises in recent years. Key among these are the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russo-Ukraine war and extreme weather events resulting from climate change. These have resulted in forced migration, loss of.....»»
Tesla faces questions on recession, EV credits, Cybertruck
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk continues to spar on Twitter over Ukraine and nuclear war while analysts and investors seek guidance on vehicle demand and future product.....»»
Sham referendums in Ukraine see Apple pull major Russian apps [U: Restored, to mixed reactions]
Update: Apple has now restored the apps, for unknown reasons – see update at end. The Russian government’s decision to hold sham referendums in Ukraine has seen Apple pull a number of major apps in response to new sanctions. Popular Russian apps.....»»
Good news for a change—NASA proves there"s a defense against killer asteroids
The stock market is dipping, inflation is on the rise and there is no end in sight to the war in Ukraine. But not all the news is bad: Our planet just got a bit safer, thanks to NASA......»»
Best microSD cards for 2022: top picks for your camera, tablet, or drone
A microSD card is an easy way to add more storage to your phone, tablet, or drone. We've picked out eight great cards offering excellent bang for your buck......»»
Global tablet shipment forecast, 2023 and beyond
According to DIGITIMES Research's observations, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, worldwide inflation and interest rate hikes, 2022 global tablet shipments are estimated to further decline 1.5% to come to 139 million units. Looking into the next f.....»»
Before Putin and the war in Ukraine, 1980s movies terrorized us with nuclear war
Before Putin invaded Ukraine and threatened the use of nuclear weapons, 1980s movies like Wargames and Terminator 2 terrorized us with scenes of nuclear war......»»
Musk says Starlink can’t keep providing Ukraine broadband unless Pentagon pays
SpaceX and US in talks, but Pentagon says it has "other" satellite options. Enlarge SpaceX has asked the Pentagon to fund the Ukraine government and military's use of Starlink broadband, saying the Elon Musk-led company can't.....»»
DEAL: Grab the NEHEME 1080p FPV drone for less than $100
If you’re looking for a drone and don’t want to spend too much money, then NEHEME’s 1080p FPV drone could be the deal of a lifetime. The post DEAL: Grab the NEHEME 1080p FPV drone for less than 0 first appeared on Phandroid. When you.....»»
Samsung building damaged by Russian missile strike in Ukraine
A building with a heavy Samsung presence in Ukraine was damaged during Russia's retaliatory missile attack on Kyiv, though no casualties were reported.Samsung's building in Kyiv, UkraineThe company has about a dozen floors in the building for researc.....»»
Leaked DJI Mavic 3 Classic will be a cheaper version of its flagship drone
The DJI Mavic 3 Classic looks likely to land soon, and it's expected to be a cheaper take on the flagship Mavic 3......»»