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New and much better photos of the Shahed-238 kamikaze jet drone, often referred to as the “jet Shahed”, have been published in Iran, seeing it as a new version of the Shahed-136. We would like to remind you that the first presentation of these drones was held specifically for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei at the […]
Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit in the United States that claimed it violated users’ privacy by tracking them even in incognito mode. This was reported by the BBC. The motion was filed in 2020 and demanded compensation of at least $5 billion. Google submitted a settlement agreement, the terms of which were not […]
A high-ranking official in Maine has issued a ruling banning former US President Donald Trump from running in the 2024 primaries. This was reported by CNN. Maine Secretary of State Shanna Bellows suspended her decision pending a possible appeal in state court, which Trump’s team said it intends to file. The decision makes Maine the […]
Raytheon Technologies has announced the creation of a wireless network that will allow UAVs and ground facilities to transmit electricity remotely. A note about this is posted on the defense manufacturer’s website. The order for the development of the wireless network was placed by DARPA. It will be used to deliver electricity to “conflict environments.” […]
Artificial pain sensors developed by scientists helped robots avoid damage caused by collisions with objects. The sensors measured the force from the impact and transmitted signals to the robot’s motion control system, which helped it learn to interact more carefully with things that could cause damage. The development was reported by New Scientist. To allow […]
The Brazilian company SeaCar made a splash by introducing high-speed boats inspired by the Aston Martin Vantage sports car, which was produced in 1993-2000. Four-meter boats Vehigh and Maestry, skillfully disguised as cars, are designed for two people. They borrowed not only the characteristic body design, but also the proportions from their four-wheeled inspiration. The […]
This applies to people who have not requested a residence permit in accordance with the new requirements. 1213 Russian citizens who have not submitted documents for a residence permit in accordance with the innovations in immigration legislation may be expelled from Latvia. This was reported by Delfi. According to the new rules, foreigners had to […]
UK Transport Minister Mark Harper said that self-driving cars could be on the country’s roads by 2026, reports Reuters. According to Harper, cars with full autonomous driving technology are not currently allowed on British roads, but a bill on automated vehicles is currently under consideration in Parliament. This means that by the end of 2024, […]
Concern“Kalashnikov“ introduced a modified drone that has become “actually a new product.” The developers have changed the design of the droneKUB and added a warhead of increased power. The new Russian strike system “KUB-BLA” is designed to hit remote ground targets. It delivers explosives to the target according to the coordinates that are set manually […]
A Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier loaded with grain is hit by a Russian naval mine in the Black Sea. The civilian vessel was heading to one of the Danube ports. This was reported by the Southern Defense Forces. After the explosion, the vessel lost its momentum and control, and a fire broke out on the top […]