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fromMedium
4 days ago
Software development

The AI Revolution in Development: Why Outer Loop Agents Are the Next Big Thing

Software development
fromMedium
4 days ago

The AI Revolution in Development: Why Outer Loop Agents Are the Next Big Thing

AI is set to revolutionize post-code push processes, automating tasks like security fixes, error logging, and code reviews.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The frontline is like Terminator': fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

Ukraine's new battery-powered land robots are transforming modern warfare and logistics in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
Science
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
Cars
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
NYC startup
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Directing a Swarm of Agents for Fun and Profit

Netflix pioneered enterprise cloud usage, transitioning from credit card instances to formal AWS licensing.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

'System failure' paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China | TechCrunch

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stalled in Wuhan due to a system failure, trapping passengers for up to two hours.
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Tesla's robotaxis are reportedly remotely driven by humans, sometimes

Tesla allows remote operators to directly control its robotaxis in emergencies, a practice not commonly used by competitors.
#dji
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
5 days ago

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

DJI's Osmo 360 is a versatile 360 camera offering 8K resolution but struggles with post-production software.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

DJI's Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone

DJI's Avata 360 drone faces challenges in the US market, while Antigravity's A1 remains the only available option for consumers.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
5 days ago

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

DJI's Osmo 360 is a versatile 360 camera offering 8K resolution but struggles with post-production software.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

DJI's Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone

DJI's Avata 360 drone faces challenges in the US market, while Antigravity's A1 remains the only available option for consumers.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize

Innovate UK awarded the Agentic AI Pioneers Prize to promote innovation in artificial intelligence across various sectors.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

RAF gunners earn title of drone aces' for first time in history

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, supported by donations to ensure accessibility and comprehensive reporting.
#drone-technology
Photography
fromEngadget
1 week ago

DJI Avata 360 drone review: 360 video hits new highs

The Avata 360 offers advanced features like 360 video and subject tracking, but sacrifices some video quality compared to competitors.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Antigravity's 360-degree drone is 20 percent off ahead of its next feature drop

Insta360's Antigravity A1 drone receives a 20% discount across all bundles through April 16th, with an upcoming software update adding voice controls, timelapse photography, and virtual effects.
Photography
fromEngadget
1 week ago

DJI Avata 360 drone review: 360 video hits new highs

The Avata 360 offers advanced features like 360 video and subject tracking, but sacrifices some video quality compared to competitors.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Antigravity's 360-degree drone is 20 percent off ahead of its next feature drop

Insta360's Antigravity A1 drone receives a 20% discount across all bundles through April 16th, with an upcoming software update adding voice controls, timelapse photography, and virtual effects.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How AI is redefining accuracy at the X Games

AI is poised to transform sports judging and scoring by reducing human error and enhancing fairness and accuracy.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
#drones
European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
#robotics
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.
London startup
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.
London startup
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
2 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

This Video of a Humanoid Robot Playing Perfect Tennis Is Extremely Impressive

Chinese company Galbot developed software enabling a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play tennis with sustained rallies, millisecond reactions, and precise ball striking against human opponents.
LA food
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Firefighting drones head to Aspen-can they suppress a blaze before humans arrive?

California's most destructive wildfires occur increasingly frequently, with traditional firefighting methods remaining fundamentally unchanged despite technological advances in monitoring and detection.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
2 weeks ago

Universal Robots and Scale AI launch the UR AI Trainer

Our customers, ranging from large enterprises to AI research labs, are no longer just asking for AI features. They need a way to collect high-fidelity, synchronized robot and vision data to train AI models on the same robots they intend to deploy. Our AI Trainer is the industry's first direct lab-to-factory solution for AI model training.
Data science
Science
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

From NASA's rover routes to jetliners' aircraft sensors, AI is changing how the aerospace industry tests risk

NASA utilizes AI and digital twins for data analysis and navigation in extreme environments like Mars.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

AI will power Fandom from spectator to co-star

Generative AI enables media companies to maintain constant fan engagement by scaling personalized content creation beyond traditional production limits, transforming passive consumers into active co-creators within brand-safe parameters.
Video games
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The $50 AI revolution: Why smaller models built for sovereignty may matter more than the trillion-dollar arms race - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI is emerging in countries like India and Kenya, focusing on smaller, efficient models due to the high costs of frontier AI.
#physical-ai
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Nvidia's physical AI models clear the way for next-gen robots - here's what's new

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Nvidia's physical AI models clear the way for next-gen robots - here's what's new

Games
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
#drone-warfare
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Venture
fromPrivacy International
4 weeks ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation Is Putting NVIDIA's IGX Thor at the Core of Its Air Taxi's Brain

Archer Aviation integrates NVIDIA's IGX Thor compute platform into its Midnight eVTOL aircraft for safety-critical autonomy, enabling unified sensor fusion and flight decision logic on a certifiable hardware substrate.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
fromEngadget
11 months ago

The best drone for 2026

Today's models are compact, increasingly affordable and capable of capturing sharp aerial photos and video with minimal effort. Whether you're curious about flying for the first time or looking to upgrade to a more advanced camera drone, the options available in 2026 are broader and more approachable than ever.Entry-level drones now offer features like GPS-assisted flight, return-to-home safety systems and automated shooting modes that take much of the stress out of learning to fly.
Photography
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

How AI is being used in war - and what's next

AI warfare technology is rapidly advancing faster than international regulatory frameworks can establish ethical guidelines and legal agreements.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Russian school in London teaches pupils how to fly combat drones

A Russian embassy school in London teaches military skills including combat drone operation, weapons assembly, first aid, and protection against chemical, biological and radiological threats.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Lenovo wants to make the 2026 World Cup the 'most AI-driven event' in sports history

Lenovo places AI at the operational core of World Cup 2026 to deliver real-time intelligence across competition, operations, and fan engagement at unprecedented scale.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Faster drones a "game-changer" for pesticide application

High-speed, high-payload drones like the DJI T100 can produce more consistent spray swaths, enabling far higher pesticide application rates approaching ground rig productivity.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

What AI Models for War Actually Look Like

Smack Technologies is developing military-focused AI models designed to surpass Claude's capabilities for planning and executing military operations, with less ethical restrictions than Anthropic.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Autonomy on the Battlefield

Autonomy enables commanders to delegate control to machines while retaining command, requiring a fundamental mindset shift and clear frameworks for authority and responsibility.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI says its Hivemind AI pilot just flew a drone vying to become a future Air Force uncrewed wingman

This flight test showcases the potential of airpower built on mission autonomy. Across platforms, domains, and environments, Hivemind provides resilient mission autonomy, proving that software is central to the future of airpower. Our collaboration with Anduril reflects a new era of defense acquisition, where autonomy is treated as a foundational warfighting capability on par with the aircraft itself.
Artificial intelligence
fromPCMAG
12 years ago

'SkyJack' Software Finds and Hijacks Drones

is a drone engineered to autonomously seek out, hack, and wirelessly take over other drones within wifi distance, creating an army of zombie drones under your control.
Information security
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google takes control of 'Android of robotics' project in quest for physical AI

Intrinsic "graduated" into an independent company inside Alphabet's Other Bets division in 2021, a portfolio of high-risk, speculative ventures that also includes robotaxi firm Waymo and healthcare company Verily. It pitches itself as an Android-like layer for robotics, building software and tools that make it easier to create robot applications.
Artificial intelligence
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

High-energy lasers are emerging as cost-effective defensive weapons to counter mass drone attacks, driving intense industry investment and new military contracts.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI cofounder says the need to arm the V-BAT drone is a big misconception

"Who doesn't ask for that? The US military doesn't ask for that because we understand joint fires. The Ukrainians don't ask for it anymore, either,"
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Vergecast Live at CES 2026: What is the point of a robot that falls over?

This year's CES was an odd one. This is a conference usually dominated by futuristic, expensive TVs and futuristic, expensive cars, but those things weren't what dominated CES 2026. Instead, Las Vegas was filled with new ideas about old gadgets, and showed us a whole lot of really impressive hardware waiting on software to catch up.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Helicopter drone for Royal Navy makes first autonomous fligh

Royal Navy completed the first flight of Proteus, an autonomous helicopter derived from the AW09 to operate from ships for cargo and anti-submarine missions.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

I boxed a robot at CES. It wasn't afraid to go low.

Unitree's market-ready G-1 humanoid robot performs impressive dances and combat demonstrations, revealing design, safety, and user-experience issues during public demos.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Antigravity's 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off

Antigravity's ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include accessories such as a carrying case, additional replaceable drone wings, and extra batteries. The Antigravity A1, Insta360's first drone, really impressed us during our hands-on with a prototype in December 2025.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Chinese Robots Can Now Run Up Walls

Chinese humanoid robots demonstrated advanced agility in a synchronized martial arts routine at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, signaling rapid progress in robotics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Buzz of the Olympics: How drone cams deliver high-pace visuals and add a new dynamic for TV viewers

Martin Bochatay is the drone cam pilot for the money shots inside the iconic Tofana schuss, the narrow chute between two walls of Dolomite rock. He is part of a team in control of the buzzing machines that are flying right behind Olympians as they go for gold at the Milan Cortina Games, offering stunning and high-pace visuals to TV viewers back home.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Anduril is giving $500,000 and a job to whoever wins its AI-powered drone racing grand prix

Anduril is recruiting engineers via a global autonomous AI drone racing competition offering a $500,000 prize and potential job opportunities.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Anduril has invented a wild new drone flying contest where jobs are the prize | TechCrunch

Palmer Luckey's eyes light up, and he talks a mile a minute, when discussing his company's new recruiting event: the AI Grand Prix. This is a drone flying contest with a twist. Rather than humans operating drones, the drones must operate autonomously. The humans will be tested on their software-writing skills that cause the drones to outfly their competition. There are prizes ranging from a $500,000 pot to be spilt amongst the highest-scoring teams,
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Cursor's most important AI features started as side projects engineers built themselves, says its engineering head

Cursor's most impactful AI features originated from engineers building internal tools and prototypes, emerging organically rather than from formal roadmaps.
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