Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccineHeartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine

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Northrop Grumman Lumberjack Jet-Powered One-Way Attack Munition

– Northrop Grumman has just unveiled its new Lumberjack loitering one-way attack drone at the Modern Day Marine conference in Washington, D.C.. TWZ talked to Michael Bastin, director of technology for the firm, on the show floor to get the low-down on Lumberjack and what it brings to the table.

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. ... You might even argue that Nintendo is most likely to offer longer-term support for Game Key Card downloads because backward compatibility appears to be a priority for the Switch hardware line. If we presume that future Switch systems will stay backward compatible, we can probably likewise presume that Nintendo will desire gamers on brand-new hardware to still have access to their old Game Key Card purchases (or to be able to use Game Key Cards purchased on the pre-owned market). A stack of physical video games that will never require a download server to work. Credit: Aurich Lawson A pile of physical video games that will never require a download server to work. Credit: Aurich Lawson There are no guarantees in life, naturally, and nothing lasts permanently. Nintendo will one day fail, at which point it seems unlikely that a Game Key Card will be able to download much of anything. Short of that, Nintendo could suffer a financial ailment that makes download servers for legacy systems look like an indulgence, or it could come under brand-new management that doesn't see worth in supporting decades-old purchases made for ancient consoles.As of this writing, however, Nintendo has kept its Wii video game download servers active for 6,743 days and counting. If the Switch 2 Game Key Card servers last as long, that suggests those cards will still be totally functional through a minimum of October 2043. I don't understand what I will be doing with my life in 2043, however it's soothing and extremely possible to think of that the eighty dollar leasing I made from a Switch 2 Game Key Card back in 2025 will still work as intended.Or, to put it another way, I think it's highly likely that I will become e-waste long before any Switch 2 Game Key Cards.

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The Defense Innovation Unit and the Joint Counter-small UAS Office, announced a new solicitation for low-collateral defeat (LCD) options in support of Replicator 2 that can scale across the joint force and integrate into existing Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) programs of record.

As part of the Replicator initiative, the call for...

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Trump administration cuts off all future federal funding to HarvardTrump administration cuts off all future federal funding to Harvard

between the Trump administration and Harvard University has taken a new twist, with the government sending Harvard a letter that, amid what appears to be a stream-of-consciousness culture war rant, announces that the university will not be receiving any further research grants. ....

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OpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressureOpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressure

The restructuring would have also allowed OpenAI to remove the cap on returns for investors, potentially making the firm more appealing to venture capitalists, with the nonprofit arm continuing to exist but only as a minority stakeholder rather than maintaining governance control. ....

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UK Research on Drones& Role in Future Construction

A new wave of technology is poised to revolutionize the industry, with flying robots at the forefront. Researchers in the UK are exploring how drones could not only build skyscrapers but also transform how we approach construction, from routine repairs to disaster relief efforts.

Reaching New Heights: the Promise of Aerial Construction

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– Silvus Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of  advanced wireless networking communications, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – the DualStream PTT Controller – at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Designed for the connected operator, the DualStream PTT Controller streamlines tactical communications,...

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There are two major players in the 360 camera market, Insta360 and GoPro. Both offer similar products but at much different price points, so which is better?

Insta360 has been the go-to brand for consumer and professional-grade 360 cameras since it launched in 2015. Since then, 360 cameras have become another tool in the action camera lineup,...

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AeroVironment Red Dragon: A New Breed of Fully Autonomous, GPS-Denied One-Way Attack UAS

– AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the launch of Red Dragon, a fully autonomous capable, software-defined unmanned aircraft system (UAS) designed for one-way attack missions in high-threat, GPS-denied, and communications-degraded environments.

Developed as part of AV’s expanding portfolio of tactical autonomy, Red Dragon is built on the AV’s AVA...

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DJI is pushing the limits of autonomous drone safety with its latest firmware update for the DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D series. This update introduces a new accessory: a LiDAR-based Obstacle Sensing Module that helps DJI drones avoid even the thinnest hazards in flight — including wires just 12 millimeters thick.

The update (v13.01.00.06 for both...

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Data centers say Trump&s crackdown on renewables bad for business, AIData centers say Trump’s crackdown on renewables bad for business, AI

Although big participants in the technology industry may be able to lobby the administration to “loosen up” restrictions on new power sources, small to medium-sized players were in a “holding pattern” as they waited to see if permitting obstacles and tariffs on renewables equipment were lifted, said Ninan.

“On average, [operators] are most likely going to try to find ways of absorbing additional costs and going to dirtier sources,” he said.

Amazon, which is the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally, said carbon-free energy must remain an important part of the energy mix to meet surging demand for power, keep costs down, and hit climate goals. ....

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– Quantum Systems – a supplier of AI-powered aerial intelligence systems for defense, emergency services, and industry – has raised €160 million in new funding, led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Hensoldt, Airbus Defense and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP-E AG and existing investors, including HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DT...

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DJI has officially teased a new drone featuring a spinning triple-camera system, with a launch scheduled for May 13 at 12 p.m. GMT. This announcement has fueled speculation about the upcoming DJI Mavic 4 Pro, and recent leaks provide insights into its anticipated features.

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The laptop has two USB-C ports on the ideal side, seen here, and a USB-A port and headphone jack on the. ... The laptop has two USB-C ports on the best side, seen here, and a USB-A port and earphone jack left wing. Surface area Connect is gone. For those factors, it looks like many private purchasers would still be better off going for the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop, with the new one just actually making sense for business buying these wholesale if the 13.8-inch Surface increases in cost or if the 13-inch Surface occurs to be marked down and the 13.8-inch version isn't. The 13.8-inch Laptop is likewise certainly still the one you want if you desire more than 16GB of RAM or 512GB of storage, or if you require more CPU and GPU speed.The brand-new 13-inch Laptop has the majority of the same standard ports as the 13.8-inch version, just organized slightly in a different way. You still get a set of USB-C ports (both supporting 10 Gbps USB 3.2 speeds, rather than USB 4), one USB-A port, and an earphone jack, but the USB-A port and earphone jack are now on the left side of the laptop computer. As with the 12-inch Surface Pro tablet, the Surface Connect port has been removed, so this is compatible with all existing USB-C accessories but none of the ones that use Microsoft's proprietary connector. Both of the new Surface gadgets being announced today. Credit: Microsoft The new Surface Laptop doesn't appear to regress on any significant practical frontsunlike the 12-inch Surface Pro, which throws away an 11-year-old keyboard fix that made the Surface Pro's keyboard cover a lot more steady and laptop-likebut it's still an odd refresh. Inflation, supply chain snarls, and the Trump administration's rapidly altering tariff plans have made pricing and schedule harder to predict than they were a couple of years ago.Though PCs and smartphones are (currently) exempted from many tariffs, Microsoft did recently raise the costs of its years-old Xbox Series S and X consoles; it's possible these brand-new Surface devices were initially developed to be spending plan models but that world events kept them from being as cheap as they otherwise might have been.

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Palladyne AI and Red Cat Complete Successful Cross-Platform Collaborative Drone Flight

– Palladyne AI Corp., a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, have announced a significant testing milestone in their ongoing...

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As disruptions to USAID’s global aid programs continue, Ghana has taken swift action to ensure vital medical supplies reach its citizens without delay — or additional cost. In a decisive move, the Ghanaian government has deepened its partnership with Zipline, a US-based company known for using drones to deliver medical goods, to maintain...

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AFRL Awards URSA MAJOR $28.6M Contract for Responsive Space, Hypersonic, and On-Orbit Propulsion

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards AFB, Calif., has awarded URSA Major Technologies Inc., Berthoud, Colorado, a $28,565,857 firm-fixed price contract for responsive space, hypersonic, and on-orbit propulsion. This new contract will follow-on work completed to mature advanced liquid rocket engines and...

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California-based drone maker Skydio has delivered its first batch of X10D drones to a deploying US Army unit as part of Tranche 2 of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program. The company announced that hundreds of its drones were shipped within just five days of receiving the order — an urgent request from a unit preparing for imminent d...

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The UK RAF has actually presented a new unmanned airplane into functional service called StormShroud. It is the very first of a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP) which will revolutionise the RAF's benefit in the most contested battlespaces.StormShroud will support RAF F-35B Lightning and Typhoon pilots by blinding opponent radars, which ...

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It was just a few days ago that we saw our first potential photo of the DJI Osmo 360, although I called it sketchy and potentially photoshopped. Turns out I might owe Xdrones Studio an apology as over the weekend all the usual leakers shared more photos of the camera, although it’s still uncertain if and when it will c...

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A California man has pleaded guilty to hacking an employee of The Walt Disney Company by tricking the person into running a malicious version of a widely used open source AI image-generation tool. ....

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Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) shot down two Su-30 Flanker multirole fighters with AIM-9 Sidewinder infrared-guided air-to-air missiles fired by Magura-7 drone boats, the head of the agency told The War Zone exclusively. This marks the first time fighter airecraft have been downed by drone boats and the first use of the AIM-9 f...

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When Insta360 launched the X4 last year, it felt like a giant leap forward for 360° content creators. With stunning 8K video and a sleek design, it quickly became the go-to camera for adventurers, vloggers, and anyone who wanted every angle covered. But now, Insta360 is back with the new X5, and it’s not just leveling up — it’s rewriting the rules....

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