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The Japanese unmanned helicopter K-Racer-X2, which has a motorcycle engine, lifted 200 kilograms of cargo tied to a cable into the air. Tests have proven that the K-Racer-X2 is the heaviest-duty drone developed in Japan today. This is what New Atlas is talking about. K-Racer-X2 is a development of the Japanese company Kawasaki Heavy Industries, […]
BAE Systems has successfully tested an air defense system based on the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). The company announced this on its website. The air defense system installed on the AMPV is primarily designed to combat unmanned aerial vehicles (C-UAS). The test in realistic scenarios took place at the Big Sandy test site in Kingman, […]
Tesla plans to tour China to present its Cybertruck electric vehicle and attract new customers amid growing competition. This was reported by Bloomberg Although Cybertruck is not available for sale in China, the tour will stop in many cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Xi’an and Chongqing. In addition, Tesla is organizing an […]
The random nature of genetic mutations means that evolution is largely unpredictable. But recent research shows that this is not entirely true. If this is true, we will have to change our understanding of nature. This is reported by PNAS. Details of the opening A new study suggests that interactions between genes play a greater […]
Functionality researchers have found a mention of a new feature for the Android version of WhatsApp messenger. In beta version 2.24.2.20, it is now possible to exchange data with contacts in the vicinity. This feature is similar to AirDrop in Apple devices and Quick Share, a joint development of Google and Samsung. You don’t have […]
Disney showed a HoloTile mat that will allow you to move in any direction while standing still. This will increase the immersiveness of virtual reality. A similar technology was shown, in particular, in the movie “Player One, Get Ready.” The author of the mat is Lenny Smoot, an engineer and inventor at Disney’s research and […]
Japan is facing a significant labor shortage, estimated to reach 11 million people by 2040, and is turning to innovative solutions such as avatars, robots, and artificial intelligence to address this problem in key sectors such as construction, trucking, agriculture, and retail. This was reported by the Financial Times. The Osaka World Expo, scheduled for […]
RAM is one of the key components in many electronic devices, so manufacturers are constantly striving to improve it. Scientists from Tsinghua University in China have made a perhaps unusual and yet very big step in this direction – according to them, they have developed the first ever rare-metal RAM, called FlexRAM. The image published […]
The US and UK military, with the support of their allies, have launched new strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The United States Air Force said that it used F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers and E-2C Hawkeyes for the operation. In turn, the British Air Force has deployed European Typhoon FGR4 fighters to strike the […]
The South Korean corporation is exploring new health monitoring features for its devices, including continuous blood pressure measurement and a non-invasive glucose meter. This was reported by Bloomberg. Health monitoring is already a key selling point for smartphones and watches, and Samsung, Apple, and Google use these features to attract and retain customers. A breakthrough […]