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Ukraine’s defenders are increasingly targeting strategically important targets deep in the occupiers’ rear with unilateral attack UAVs, also known as “kamikaze drones.” A publication by OSINT analyst Hy Sutton lists some variants of such aircraft. According to the expert, Ukraine uses the following types of aircraft to strike the aggressor’s rear: Mugin-5: Chinese UAV used […]
In 2022, Snap began selling Pixy, a compact yellow drone weighing about 100 grams and equipped with a camera. Its main function is to fly around its owner and take pictures of him or her. However, something went wrong. Snap and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall all drones sold due to the risk […]
Amazon has introduced a new AI shopping assistant called Rufus. The tool is designed to help users find and buy goods. Customers type or speak a question in the search bar in the Amazon mobile app, and a chat window appears at the bottom of the screen. Users can ask conversational questions, such as “What’s […]
Canada can reinforce Ukraine with a sufficiently large amount of CRV7 aircraft munitions, which it disposes of anyway. This initiative was put forward by Canadian opposition MPs from the Conservative Party. “Instead of forcing Canadians to pay millions of dollars to retire these weapons, they should be transferred to Ukraine, which can use them to […]
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, together with Divergent Technologies, has developed the A2LE drone. It can be launched both from an aircraft and from the ground for a variety of missions. This drone has become an example of how 3D printing can simplify and reduce the cost of manufacturing combat vehicles. A2LE has been successfully tested […]
The first metal 3D printer to be used in space is headed to the International Space Station. The Cygnus NG-20 delivery mission, which carries a printer weighing 180 kg, started on Tuesday. Astronaut Andreas Mogensen will install a printer developed by Airbus for the European Space Agency. After that, the spacecraft will be controlled and […]
The American company Apple is actively working on software functions of generative AI. Users will see the results in the second half of 2024. The tech giant plans to introduce the innovative technology in its upcoming iPhone 16. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will continue to invest in technologies that will shape the […]
The United States used a missile worth millions of dollars to shoot down a Houthi ballistic missile and, for the first time, a The US military used the SM-6 (Standard Missile-6) missile as part of a campaign to protect civilian shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden – the Pentagon confirmed the use […]
Google has integrated an AI algorithm into its mapping service to help users find interesting places using large language models (LLMs). The new feature in Google Maps will respond to requests for shopping and restaurant recommendations, using LLM “to analyze big data on more than 250 million locations and verified information from a community of […]
Xiaomi has introduced a new monitor, the Xiaomi Monitor A24i. This is a desktop monitor designed for the global market that stands out not only for its design with a thickness of only 7.5 mm, but also for its excellent quality-to-price ratio. Xiaomi Monitor A24i debuts with a 23.8-inch IPS screen with FHD+ resolution (1920×1080 […]