US Army Buys Penguin Drone, Bayraktar TB2"s Latvian Lookalike
Edge Autonomy announced a deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to produce an unspecified amount of long-endurance Penguin drones for the US Army. From a report: The company manufactures a range of light drones capable of carrying a range of p.....»»
US Army turns to microgrids, EVs to hit net zero by 2050
New strategy aims to slash emissions without compromising readiness. Enlarge / A US Bradley Fighting Vehicle drives during a joint military exercise between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the US-led international coalition agai.....»»
India bans imports of foreign drones to promote local supply chain
In a push to promote the domestic manufacturing drone ecosystem, the government of India banned the import of foreign drones in general and allowed free trade of drone components......»»
NASA’s Mars drone nails its first flight of 2022
Following several delays due to dust storms, NASA’s record-setting Ingenuity Mars helicopter has finally taken its first flight of 2022......»»
Poland Army Adds New Cyber Component With Offensive Capabilities
The Polish government has announced today the creation of a new cyber component inside its Army Forces that will be tasked with carrying out operations in cyber-space. From a report: Named the Cyberspace Defense Forces (Wojska Obrony Cyberprzestrzeni.....»»
UMC buys nearly NT$6 billion worth of equipment from Applied Materials
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has acquired nearly NT$6 billion (US$215.4 million) worth of machinery equipment from Applied Materials, according to company filings with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)......»»
Wing drone delivery heads to first U.S. metro area
Drone-delivery leader Wing plans to launch its first service in a major U.S. metro area, with folks in Dallas able to order items from a range of businesses......»»
This FPV drone package deal is $300 off at Best Buy today
This DJI FPV Dron is going for just $1,000 down from $1,300 and includes the drone, a controller, and an excellent set of goggles......»»
Most Great Lakes won"t approach record highs in next six months, report finds
Most of the Great Lakes will remain above their long-term average water levels in the coming months but won't reach the record highs of recent years, Army Corps of Engineers hydrologists said in their latest forecast......»»
Best drone deals for February 2022: DJI, Potensic, Holy Stone and more
Buying a drone? Here are answers to the most common questions and the best drone deals available right now......»»
Like a drone that you sit in – but would you feel safe?
Personal drones that can transport one or two passengers will soon be available for anyone to buy......»»
Wordle inventor "overwhelmed" as New York Times buys game
Briton Josh Wardle sells his online game sensation to the New York Times for a seven-figure sum......»»
Drone pilots face hefty fine if they fly near the Super Bowl
Drone pilots have been warned to keep their flying machines away from SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl 2022 or face a big fine and potential criminal prosecution......»»
You can save $90 on a Vivitar drone by buying refurbished
TL;DR: As of Feb. 2, you can get a refurbished Vivitar VTI Phoenix Foldable Drone for $159 — that's 36% off its original price of $249.Pro tip: Buying a certified refurbished product can often get you something practically brand-new for a.....»»
Drone pilots face a hefty fine if they fly near Super Bowl 2022
Drone pilots have been warned to keep their flying machines away from SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl 2022 or face a big fine and potential criminal prosecution......»»
The New York Times buys Wordle for an undisclosed sum
The New York times just purchased the popular daily word game Wordle......»»
A wacky, $3.6 billion end to gaming-acquisition January: Sony buys Bungie
House that built Halo will now build content for Sony—yet pledges to remain cross-plat. Enlarge / Well, we didn't necessarily see this one coming. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Sony | Bungie) After Microsoft's acquisition of Acti.....»»
Sony Buys "Destiny" Game Developer Bungie for $3.6 Billion
Sony Group is purchasing Bungie, the U.S. video game developer behind the popular Destiny franchise, for $3.6 billion to bolster its stable of game-making studios. From a report: The deal announced on Monday is the third significant video-game acquis.....»»
Housework or sleep? Study says it depends when you were born
When Gen Xer Amy Rottier went shopping for her young children two decades ago, she drove to a mall and browsed for what she needed. Her millennial daughter, Helen, who is studying for a doctorate and doesn't have children, buys anything she needs wit.....»»
Autel Evo Lite+ vs DJI Air 2S: is Autel"s new drone worth the extra?
Autel’s new Evo Lite series sits between the DJI Air 2S and Mavic 3 price points. Does it justify the increase over the Air 2S and undercut the Mavic 3?.....»»
15 Months Ago, a Melting Iceberg Released 152 Billion Tonnes of Water
Space.com reports: A rogue iceberg that drifted dangerously close to an Antarctic penguin population in 2020 and 2021 released billions of tons of fresh water into the ocean during its breakup. A new study, based on satellite data, tracks the after.....»»