Month: August 2026
US Army is hunting for surface-to-air missiles able to take down small drones
Army seeks NGCM missile capable of defeating larger drone threats faster New missile programme builds on proven Coyote counter-drone launch infrastructure Army demands rapid launch capability with extended interception range against drones The US Army has launched a search for a new surface-to-air missile called the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile…
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 9 (game #1155)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers…
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Quote of the day by Julian Assange: ‘If you want a vision of the future, imagine Washington-backed Google Glasses strapped onto vacant human faces — forever’
The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange carved a reputation as a firebrand and intense critic of the modern tech companies after rising to fame following the WikiLeaks disclosures. Although he’s been absent from the public eye in recent years, he frequently commented on the emerging trends in the technology landscape. “If…
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New drone system which could spot wildfires before they get out of control completes its first test — but is it too late for the summer blazes plaguing Europe?
New drone detects wildfires within minutes using thermal and optical sensors Israeli drone automatically searches vast landscapes for newly ignited wildfires before they spread Autonomous drone sends fire coordinates directly to emergency command centers within moments Wildfires across Europe had killed at least seventeen civilians and eight firefighters and forced…
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Pentagon launches campaign for unmanned boats able to launch drones at sea
The Pentagon seeks autonomous boats capable of launching drones during maritime operations Competition offers $100 million before potential $200 million procurement contracts Three testing sprints will evaluate operational readiness before procurement decisions The Pentagon has released a formal solicitation seeking an unmanned surface vessel capable of launching small attack drones…
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The great privacy revolt: people are pushing back against the glasses that record, the earbuds that eavesdrop and the TVs watching our lives — here’s what we can do about it, according to an AI research CEO and a digital rights advocate
Think our tech is getting a little too smart for its own good? You’re not alone. In the past few weeks, TechRadar brought you three key updates on the invasion of your privacy without consent, owing to the AI learning models nestled in our gadgets and appliances. In case you…
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