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Companies may soon pay a fee for their rockets to share the skies with airplanesCompanies may soon pay a fee for their rockets to share the skies with airplanes

Assuming Falcon 9s continue to launch Starlink satellites in 2033, the fees would rise to approximately $56,000 per launch. SpaceX may have switched over all Starlink missions to its giant new Starship rocket by then, in which case the company will likely reach the FAA's proposed fee cap of $200,000 per launch....

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Ars Technica&s gift guide for Father&s Day: Give dad some cool thingsArs Technica’s gift guide for Father’s Day: Give dad some cool things

Fair warning: Dad will feel like a kid again on this thing—just insist on a high-quality helmet. The E2 Pro's 15.5 mph top speed is fast enough not to feel slow but slow enough not to be insanely dangerous, hitting that perfect sweet spot for urban commuting or a neighborhood joyride....

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Welding project uses robotics to crunch 12 workhours into 45 minutes

Figure 1: The fully automated robotic welding work cell, with all actions orchestrated by an AutomationDirect Productivity PLC, synchronizes the welding process, robot movements, and fixture positioning. Source: Properly Works

When a company known for its expertise in welding and steel fabrication secured a contract to provide fencing for...

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Biofuels policy has been a failure for the climate, new report claimsBiofuels policy has been a failure for the climate, new report claims

The new report concludes that not only will the expansion of ethanol increase greenhouse gas emissions, but it has also failed to provide the social and financial benefits to Midwestern communities that lawmakers and the industry say it has. ....

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How to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost—it&s not easyHow to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost—it’s not easy

"This could also invoke issues with contract, property and intellectual property rights, and right of publicity as well if AI replicas (image, voice, text, etc.) are being used without authorization," Sheehan said. ....

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The SCHURTER UHP Fuse.

The SCHURTER UHP high-current SMD fuse, which the company designed specifically for humanoid robots. | Source: SCHURTER

As humanoid robots evolve into more advanced, agile, and autonomous systems, these robots increasingly demand more compact, high-performance components. SCHURTER, a Swiss technology components provider, said it addresses this...

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The &online monkey torture video& arrests just keep comingThe “online monkey torture video” arrests just keep coming

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SpaceX tries something new with Falcon 9. ....

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A palletizing robot picking up an item.

The Sojo Connect system focuses on packing, assembling, storing, order fulfillment, and delivering food and beverage products to digital marketplaces. | Source: Sojo Industries

Sojo Industries, which specializes in advanced robotics, mobile manufacturing, and modular packaging systems, this week said it has raised $40 million. The Bristol,...

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These VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harpThese VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harp

Unlike standard fog harvesting technologies, "We're trying to use clever geometric designs in place of chemistry," Boreyko told Ars. ....

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MITRE and Gambit Partner to Advance Autonomous Systems for Homeland and National Security

– MITRE and Gambit announced a strategic partnership to transform the deployment and safe use of autonomous ground and aerial vehicles for homeland security and national defense.

The collaboration aims to enhance situational awareness, operational efficiency, and mission safety by integrating Gambit’s proprietary software solutions, capable of e...

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The Robot Report Podcast & middot; How Robotics is Changing the Apparel IndustryIn Episode 199 of The Robot Report Podcast, our visitor is Cam Myers, creator and CEO of CreateMe Technologies, who talks about the ingenious application of robotics and adhesive technology in garment production.Myers shares insights on the obstacles faced in automating cl ...
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Google can now generate a fake AI podcast of your search resultsGoogle can now generate a fake AI podcast of your search results

NotebookLM is undoubtedly one of Google's best implementations of generative AI technology, giving you the ability to explore documents and notes with a Gemini AI model. ....

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Since the FAA’s ADS-B Out mandate took effect in January 2020, much of the focus has been on compliance and the benefits delivered to Class A, B, and C airspace and operations above 10,000 feet. But there is a vast swath of U.S. airspace where these requirements don’t apply.

The Invisible Aircraft at the Highest Risk

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A fleet of Coco autonomous delivery robots.

Coco Robotics& delivery robots feature self-driving capabilities that are supervised by remote human operators. | Source: Coco Robotics

Coco Robotics raised $80 million in strategic funding this week. It said the funds will help advance its artificial intelligence platform, scale its fleet, and grow enterprise partnerships.

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Trump&s FTC may impose merger condition that forbids advertising boycottsTrump’s FTC may impose merger condition that forbids advertising boycotts

"If advertisers get into a back room and agree, 'We aren't going to put our stuff next to this guy or woman or his or her ideas,' that is a form of concerted refusal to deal," Ferguson said. ....

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Renault has actually taken the wraps off the brand-new Vision 4Rescue principle. It's based upon the Renault 4 E-Tech and features a drone that can be released from a roof-mounted storage box.Billed as a mobile fire command center, the Vision 4Rescue includes a brilliant red exterior with a mix of matte and gloss graphics motivated by emergency situation services. They're signed up with b.
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While Silicon Valley executives like those from Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI are grabbing headlines for trading their Brunello Cucinelli vests for Army Reserve uniforms, a quieter transformation has been underway in the U.S. Navy.

How so? Well, the Navy’s chief technology officer, Justin Fanelli, says he has spent the last two and a half years c...

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There&s another leak on the ISS, but NASA is not saying much about itThere’s another leak on the ISS, but NASA is not saying much about it

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-- Stark Flight, a company of farming drone technology, has announced the launch of its advanced drone platform, created to transform modern farming with exceptional precision, cost savings, and ecological benefits. This ingenious option empowers farmers, agribusinesses, and scientists to enhance crop management, reduce operational ...
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It’s been 10 years since Alexa von Tobel sold her financial planning startup LearnVest to Northwestern Mutual for a reported $375 million.

Since then, von Tobel became Northwestern Mutual’s first chief digital officer, then chief innovation officer, before launching an early-stage venture firm of her own, Inspired Capital, with former U.S....

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Inside the firm turning eerie blank streaming ads into useful nonprofit messagesInside the firm turning eerie blank streaming ads into useful nonprofit messages

DENVER—Ads shown while you're streaming shows or movies are disruptive enough. But there's something uniquely eerie about what you see when a connected TV (CTV) platform fails to sell ad inventory....

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-- Teledyne FLIR's LVSS (Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System) provides unrivaled capabilities in countering Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Utilizing a combination of innovative 3D-radar, EO/IR cam, plus RF detection and mitigation sensors, the LVSS C-UAS provides early warning informs, detection, and non-kinetic countermeasures for different UAS ...
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A Technology NewsRoom All Stage isn’t a waiting room for warm intros — it’s a floor full of founders, ideas, and breakout potential. For VCs, it’s a rare chance to skip the filters and meet the future of tech in one place, on one day, with no layers between you and the next standout story.

Whether you’re deploying early-stage capital, leading a S...

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Another one for the graveyard: Google to kill Instant Apps in DecemberAnother one for the graveyard: Google to kill Instant Apps in December

But that was then, and this is now. ....

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DJI’s updated product policy makes drone rebinding essential for second-hand purchases. Whether you’re gifting a drone, buying used gear online, or upgrading within the DJI family, there’s a crucial step you can’t skip anymore: rebinding the drone to your DJI account.

Starting June 19, 2025, DJI is strictly enforcing account binding rules for...
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Clay, a sales automation startup, has raised a Series C round at an approximate $3 billion valuation, led by CapitalG, according to three sources with knowledge of the deal.

Clay and CapitalG didn’t respond to a request for comment. 

The new round comes just a month after the New York startup announced that it will allow most of its employees to...

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Meta beefs up disappointing AI division with $15 billion Scale AI investmentMeta beefs up disappointing AI division with $15 billion Scale AI investment

Meta has invested heavily in generative AI, with the majority of its planned $72 billion in capital expenditure this year earmarked for data centers and servers. ....

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farm-ng updates Amiga robot software for small, midsize farms

A new software interface is intended to make the Amiga modular robot easier to use. Source: farm-ng

farm-ng last week announced updates to its on-robot software stack. The agricultural robotics company said the updates demonstrate its dedication to providing affordable, practical, and easy-to-use systems for small and midsize farms.

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Welcome to Startups Weekly-- your weekly wrap-up of whatever you can't miss out on from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here.You 'd believe WWDC would trigger a lull in start-up news. But not in June, when everyone aspires to reveal their most current deals-- or perhaps to go public.Most interesting start-up stories from the weekImag ...
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