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Raytheon (RTX) has completed work on a technical data package for the Barracuda unmanned minesweeper. This was reported by Seapower. Barracuda is a disposable mine countermeasures drone weighing almost 12 kilograms and measuring almost 122 centimeters long, which was developed for the needs of the US Navy. Once launched, it is propelled by four small […]
The US Space Force has signed a $19.8 million deal with Microsoft to create a training environment that combines virtual and mixed reality. This contract opens the way for the well-known tech giant to tap into the rapidly growing military simulation market and expand the use of its Azure cloud platform and HoloLens technology in […]
The K4 MANTA maritime drone from the British company Kraken Technology Group is being tested by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The company Kraken Technology Group announced this in its X (formerly Twitter) account; MANTA is a family of unmanned offshore platforms designed to perform a variety of reconnaissance and strike missions. Depending on […]
The Chinese company Infinix, which many might not have even heard of, brought unusual smartphones to CES 2024. Their back panels can change color without consuming energy. According to transmits The Verge, on the back of such smartphones are installed additional screens built on E-Ink technology. Such displays are usually found in e-books. If desired, […]
Swiss startup Sirius Aviation has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first hydrogen-powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The model, called Sirius Jet, is capable of flying a record 1850 km at a speed of up to 520 km/h on a single charge. It uses liquid hydrogen as a fuel, which does not […]
After the launch of new Starlink satellites with the Direct to Cell function, SpaceX on its X (Twitter) page announced the successful testing of the technology. SpaceX’s official announcement claims that the latest Starlink satellites with direct connectivity to smartphones were successfully sending and receiving text messages just six days after launch. It is noted […]
Amazfit, a smart device brand focused on health and fitness, has announced its first smart ring, Helio Ring. Accessory showed at CES 2024. The Amazfit Helio Ring is designed for athletes and is focused on helping them recover from training. The manufacturer assures that the ring can “track complex data related to the user’s mental […]
An interdisciplinary team of scientists managed to create a heart consisting of real heart tissue and soft robotic material. The study, published in Device magazine, is an innovation that combines real heart tissue and modern soft robotic technology. The device uses silicone muscles to pump blood, mimicking the complexity of the human heart. This opens […]
Hyundai Mobis presented the Mobion car at CES, which is essentially a modified Ioniq 5. It is equipped with a new generation e-Corner system that allows all four wheels to rotate independently to an angle of more than 90 degrees. This allows not only to repeat the famous Crabwalk function in the GMC Hummer EV […]
State-owned PrivatBank has launched a new service in the Privat24 app called “Envelope,” the bank said in a statement. “Envelopes are designed to collect donations, accumulate funds, and manage your own expenses. According to the report, you can pay with Convert as you would with a regular card. You can invite your friends to join […]