Boeing has demonstrated software that allows pilots in manned aircraft to coordinate with unmanned aircraft over a military communications network and is moving forward with plans to integrate that capability into the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray aerial refueling drone. The Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) software was tested during the Emerald Flag military exercise at Eglin … Read more
In context: While general memory price increases are widely documented and affect many tech products, SSDs are no exception: NAND prices have risen dramatically over the past year, driving retail prices up nearly 200% in some cases. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale offers temporary relief on select products, including big discounts on Samsung’s flagship … Read more
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a $6.6 billion U.S. submarine production offensive focused on a new 2 million-square-foot shipyard in Maryland that will produce components and large assemblies for Virginia-class nuclear submarines. Defense technology company Anduril Industries will invest $3.7 billion in private capital in the Arsenal 2 shipyard at Sparrows Point, near Baltimore. … Read more
Face palm: It goes without saying that AI has brought and will continue to bring “bad things” such as the possible end of humanity. Even OpenAI boss Sam Altman admits this. So what does the CEO suggest we do? Just accept that they will happen because of the benefits that technology brings. In an interview … Read more
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart in Germany are developing two autonomous robotic systems that aim to make construction faster, more productive and less wasteful. The SCALAR and COBRAS projects will explore how teams of robots and construction equipment can assemble buildings with less human intervention while supporting more sustainable construction methods. Both projects were … Read more
Face palm: GameStop is increasing prices on used and refurbished PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to $1,399.99. The new price is about $100 to $150 below the list prices of new units, which remain in short supply ahead of GTA 6’s release next month. The increase is a major setback for gamers, many of whom had … Read more
The United Arab Emirates has completed the development of aircraft ammunition designed to penetrate hardened targets. The manufacturer reported that in tests the weapon can break through more than a meter of reinforced concrete. The MK 82 Penetrator was developed and manufactured by LAHAB, an ammunition subsidiary of the Emirati defense group EDGE, and is … Read more
In short: The holiday season is approaching. For most people, that means visiting family and friends, which is (usually) fun, but often also air travel, which is anything but fun. Google takes the stress out of the process by analyzing years of Google Flights data to find the cheapest fares for Thanksgiving and Christmas flights … Read more
The U.S. Navy is investing an additional $55.8 million in ground infrastructure to support its P-8A Poseidon fleet. Dayton T. Brown Inc. will provide equipment under a modification to its existing Mobile Mission Systems contract. The award includes materials for five P-8 ground systems and 21 fly-away kits. These systems support modifications, upgrades and integration … Read more
Make compromises: Google recently announced a significant expansion of its data center space in Finland. The US company wants to invest billions in the new infrastructure, but is apparently moving a little too quickly with its forest clearing plans. Regulators are now investigating the matter, and the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the broader … Read more