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The 5th generation F-35A aircraft is adapted to operate with B61-12 thermonuclear bombs. The certification formalities that have recently been completed mark a new stage in the history of the fighter jet, which is officially recognized as a nuclear weapons platform. The certification process began in October 2023 and was completed ahead of schedule. This […]
WhatsApp is introducing a new screenshot blocking feature for profile photos to enhance user security. This is reported by AndroidPolice. This feature has not yet been officially announced, but it is already being tested on the server. It will prevent you from taking a screenshot of the user’s image. Meta, the owner of WhatsApp, is […]
Deringöz can be used for reconnaissance and surveillance, mine detection, pipeline inspection, and the protection of ports and naval bases. On March 11, 2024, the Turkish company Aselsan announced the successful completion of the first underwater tests of the Deringöz (meaning “Deep Eye”) unmanned vehicle, Naval News reports. The Deringöz autonomous underwater vehicle can be […]
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said that mass production of robotic ground platforms is starting in Ukraine. The Brave1 cluster for the development of military technologies has already tested more than 50 such systems at the test site. According to Fedoriv, the Kamikaze and Turret platforms were tested accordingly. They destroy the positions and […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized SpaceX to use E-band frequencies between Starlink’s second-generation satellites and ground gateways, along with the already approved Ka and Ku bands. In particular, SpaceX is now allowed to communicate at 71-76 GHz from space to Earth and at 81-86 GHz from Earth to space, using up to 7,500 […]
The UK Ministry of Defense has decided to show footage taken during the testing of the classified Dragonfire laser weapon, which took place in January this year in Scotland. The video allows us to draw certain conclusions about the design of the prototype and demonstrates the capabilities of the target acquisition system in action. The […]
California-based startup Stratolaunch has completed the first flight of its Talon-A hypersonic aircraft with an active engine. The startup’s ultimate goal is to develop a reusable version of the aircraft capable of flying at 5 times the speed of sound. The massive Roc launch vehicle took off from Mojave Air and Space Port in California […]
The latest iPhone software update brought users more than 100 new emojis, security updates, and a number of other changes. However, some users have discovered an annoying issue that may put you off downloading iOS 17.4. Dissatisfied Apple fans took to social media to warn others that the update had severely reduced their battery life. […]
Louis Venus, an American engineer, implemented artificial intelligence and facial recognition into a small commercial drone so that it could chase people at speed. The developer said that it takes only a few hours to set up a drone capable of tracking a target on its own. He set up the drone to use an […]
Bitcoin has reached more than $72,000, and the demand for cryptocurrency is only growing. Bitcoin rose 4.4% to $72,649 after reaching $72,739. Cryptocurrencies have surged on the back of cash flow into new bitcoin exchange-traded funds and hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates. Bitfinex analysts note that the rise in the […]