VPN firm says it didn&t know customers had lifetime subscriptions, cancels themVPN firm says it didn’t know customers had lifetime subscriptions, cancels them

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UK RAF Tests Launch of FPV Drones from Helicopters

First Person View (FPV) drones have been trialled by deploying them from an RAF Chinook helicopter. UK defence is embracing FPV drones due to their proven effectiveness in recent conflicts, the tactical advantages they offer on the battlefield, their alignment with future military strategies, and the ability to rapidly train personnel in their use....

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Rep. Gerald Connolly, ranking member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, has initiated an investigation into whether expense management startup Ramp is receiving preferential treatment in its bid for a $25 million government contract.

Connolly sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian demanding...

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FCC commissioner writes op-ed titled, &It&s time for Trump to DOGE the FCC&FCC commissioner writes op-ed titled, “It’s time for Trump to DOGE the FCC“

In addition to cutting Universal Service, Simington proposed a broad streamlining of the FCC licensing process. ....

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NATS Unveils Digital Solutions to Power the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in the UK

– NATS Services has announced the launch of its whitepaper which outlines key learning and recommendations to enable the growth of the Advanced Air Mobility industry following the success of Project AMEC – part of UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge.

Project AMEC brought together key industry partners to explore how Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) can be...

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On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative that seeks to invest in startups that are building with the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI R-D lab. 

The fund will back startups from seed to late stage and will offer varying degrees of support, including allowing founders to have early...

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Copyright Office head fired after reporting AI training isn&t always fair useCopyright Office head fired after reporting AI training isn’t always fair use

The report seemed to suggest that courts and the Copyright Office may also be aligned on AI firms' use of pirated or illegally accessed paywalled content for AI training. ....

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NAVAIR to Recompete MARV-EL Unmanned Logistics Rotorcraft Contest

US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to recompete the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) programme, meant to result in a vertical take-off unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that could move up to 600 lb (272.1 kg) of cargo as far as 25 n miles (46 km).

A fly-off, held in July 2024 at Yuma Proving Grounds,...

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Assume the function of a master coffee brewer. ... Assume the function of a master coffee brewer. You focus exclusively on the pour-over technique and specialized coffee only. You often deal with single origin coffees, but you likewise explore blends. Your dishes are executed by a robotic, not a human, so optimal precision can be attained. Temperature levels are all kept and stable in all steps. Always lead with the recipe, and only include descriptions listed below that text, NOT inline.After this role-playing exercise, Dixon makes ChatGPT reformat its system and then presume the function of an information engineer before processing developing understanding into strict profile parameters.You can host Dixons app by yourself or try it out on a Streamlit website. It requires a ChatGPT API key to run and needs putting in your Fellow qualifications. Human-scale pour-over. Credit: Getty Images Human-scale pour-over. Credit: Getty Images I asked Dixon about a bothersome thought I had about this niche inside a specific niche. Coffee is grown and processed by humans, roasted by human beings, and packaged and sold and brewed by human beings. Is asking a language design to draw in the webs understanding, then imitate a formula-focused barista, commoditizing and dehumanizing the process?Dixon was of 2 minds about it. People aren't terrific at analyzing a bunch of numbers and believing, Ah, this is going to be a good coffee brew, he stated. An AI prompt like his, Dixon said, equalizes knowledge, which is truly powerful. Specifically if, for instance, all of a sudden, prices start going up, beans get pricey to purchase, and its harder to take pleasure in the knowing process.At the very same time, people must understand that recipes from any timely are a beginning point and that its the coffee makers' task to gain from there what they like, Dixon stated. It was essential to celebrate the people along the chain that did a fantastic job, Dixon said, which excessive emphasis on AI could diminish. It is just one tool, and hes hoping people make good use of it

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New pope chose his name based on AI&s threats to &human dignity&New pope chose his name based on AI’s threats to “human dignity”

"Like any product of human creativity, AI can be directed toward positive or negative ends," Francis said in January. ....

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Drone

Arlington, Texas is stepping up its crime-fighting game from the skies.

The Arlington Police Department (APD) has announced a major expansion of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, designed to get officers real-time information before they even arrive on scene. The idea is simple but powerful: when a 911 call comes in, APD drone pilots...

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Germ-theory skeptic RFK Jr. goes swimming in sewage-tainted waterGerm-theory skeptic RFK Jr. goes swimming in sewage-tainted water

, the world is your oyster—or maybe your bathtub.

Over the weekend, America's top health official, Robert F. ....

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A3: North American robot orders remain steady to start 2025

North American robot orders peaked in 2022, when the company experienced multiple record quarters in a row.

Robot orders in North America remained essentially flat in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). The organization found that companies purchased 9,064 units valued at $580.7 million in Q1 of...

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The Justice League is not impressed in Peacemaker S2 teaserThe Justice League is not impressed in Peacemaker S2 teaser

Cena, Brooks, Holland, Agee, and Stroma are all back for S2, along with Nhut Lee as Judomaster and Eagly, of course. ....

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Universal Robots releases the UR15, its fastest cobot yet

At the Automate show this week, 3D Infotech will demonstrate a turnkey quality inspection process with the UR15 and UR AI Accelerator, demonstrating the potential of physical AI in the UR15. | Source: Universal Robots

Universal Robots unveiled its fastest collaborative robot (cobot) yet today. The UR15 has a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s to reduce...

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Nintendo warns that it can brick Switch consoles if it detects hacking, piracyNintendo warns that it can brick Switch consoles if it detects hacking, piracy

Switch and Switch 2 users who try to hack their consoles or play pirated copies of games may find their devices rendered completely inoperable by Nintendo. ....

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SS Innovations to submit SSi Mantra 3 to FDA in July

The SSi Mantra 3 includes 40+ robotic surgical instruments that can be used for different specialties including cardiac surgery. | Source: SS Innovations

SS Innovations plans to submit a de novo classification request to the U.S. FDA for its SSi Mantra 3 surgical robotic system. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based SS Innovations plans to submit in July....

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Devoted to drastically innovating to keep the skies safe for all airspace users, uAvionix, has revealed the release of skyAlert, a portable, wearable ADS-B receiver specifically designed for professional Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators and their supporting visual observers. By audibly signaling users whenever an ADS-B geared up aircraft ...

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A new era in cancer therapies is at handA new era in cancer therapies is at hand

In 2012, clinicians at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia treated Emily Whitehead, a 6-year-old with leukemia, with altered immune cells from her own body. At the time, the treatment was experimental, but it worked: The cells targeted the cancer and eradicated it....

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A Waymo robotaxi in LA.

A Waymo robotaxi operating in LA. | Credit: Waymo

Waymo is sending a small fleet of robotaxis to map the city of Boston. The cars won&t be driving autonomously. Instead, the vehicles will have trained, human autonomous specialists behind the wheel at all times.

The goal of the trip is to explore Boston&s unique & and chaotic...

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A new drone company has exploded out of stealth mode in the USA with incredible claims about its first product, saying it’ll fly 4X longer, 10X further, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than leading competitors – while competing with China on cost. Silicon Valley-based SiFly has announced two industrially targeted models with some absolutely...

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Two new drone designs, Apollo and Athena, are in development at Kratos with a particular focus on collaborative operations with other crewed and uncrewed aircraft, and an eye toward sales in Europe. The modular Apollo and Athena designs are smaller than the company’s XQ-58 Valkyrie, and could be configured to carry weapons, electronic warfare s...

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The Gemini 435Le sensor package from Orbbec.

The new Gemini 435Le stereo vision package. Source: Orbbec

DETROIT — At Automate 2025 today, Orbbec Inc. unveiled the Gemini 435Le, the latest addition to its stereo vision lineup. The Troy, Mich.-based company said it delivers substantial enhancements for industrial applications and offers leading depth-sensing performance.

&The Gemini...

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Chinese government scientists have released the results of a weather modification experiment in the dry western region of Xinjiang. A fleet of cloud seeding drones increased rainfall by over 4 per cent across more than 8,000 sq km (3,089 sq miles) in a day, according to the project team led by Li Bin, senior engineer with the China Meteorological...

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Ondas Gets $3.4 M Iron Drone Raider Counter-UAS System Order from Europe

– Ondas Holdings Inc.  a provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, has announced it has secured a $3.4 million order for its Iron Drone Raider Counter-UAS system from renowned European defense contractor for their governmental end client.

This marks the initial deployment of the Iron Drone...

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Realtime Robotics launches Resolver for motion planning, simulation

Realtime Robotics automates and optimizes motion planning with Resolve. Source: Realtime Robotics

DETROIT — Robot path planning is traditionally a complex, time-consuming, and brittle process, according to Realtime Robotics. The company today launched Resolver, a cloud-based motion control system that it said can accelerate the design and...

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General Atomics Gets $11M MQ-9B Protector Support Contract for the UK RAF

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, Poway, California, was awarded a $10,845,151 Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract for MQ-9B protector in-service sustainment support. This contract will provide for sustainment support for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force.

Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is expected to be completed by...

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