Friday, January 14, 2022

Mojave, the new Predator drone, is built to navigate rugged terrain

“We are providing the ground force with a long-endurance, armed overwatch UAS [unmanned aerial system] that can quickly reload weapons at austere sites, located close to the conflict zone,” General Atomics aeronautical systems CEO Linden Blue said in a release. The Mojave comes 14 years after the Reaper entered service, and 27 years after the […] The post Mojave, the new Predator drone, is built to navigate rugged terrain first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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How to go incognito on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and more

Google is obviously keen on this idea of going incognito because the mode is available in Google Maps too. It’s useful if you need to research places or plan journeys without leaving any traces or if you don’t want to affect the recommendations the app gives you about where to go. If you’re using the […] The post How to go incognito on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and more first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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This algorithm knows about recreational drugs that don’t even exist yet

Novel designer drugs, also called research chemicals or legal highs, still produce physiological and psychological effects, though experts say that they can come with a slew of risks. Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, for instance, are increasingly cited among the number of opioid-related deaths in the United States, which reached more than 75,000 this year. […] The post This algorithm knows about recreational drugs that don’t even exist yet first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Looking back on the year’s most talked-about robots

But not every robot received a warm welcome this year. Tesla was slammed by experts when it announced its concept machine in August because it seemed to undermine how long it takes to develop a useful, good robot. The public was also heavily skeptical about a few of the other debuts due to their potential […] The post Looking back on the year’s most talked-about robots first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design

Waymo touts the amenities the cabin will hold, such as easily-reachable phone chargers and screens, and also looks towards a future where the most notable feature may be that which the car lacks, like a steering wheel. “The vehicles are currently configured with controls designed for human use that are required in the U.S.,” a […] The post Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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Amazon’s teaming up with a major automaker to create car ‘cockpits’

Amazon and Stellantis announced a series of collaborations on Wednesday that will integrate the tech company’s software into the automaker’s catalog of cars. Some of the digital features will be installed through the production process, and others will be sent straight to drivers through over-the-air software updates. Behind the scenes, Amazon and Stellantis engineers will […] The post Amazon’s teaming up with a major automaker to create car ‘cockpits’ first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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McCarthy, Foxx demand Biden education secretary turn over correspondence

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and House Education Committee ranking member Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Wednesday demanding [...] The post McCarthy, Foxx demand Biden education secretary turn over correspondence first appeared on PRP Breaking News and Top Stories.
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The Christmas Fair at Ascot Ascot, UK

Pick the perfect present from festive food, gorgeous gifts,  fine furniture handy homewares, arresting art, tempting toys,  jazzy jewellery,...