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Roam Research
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days 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.
Science
fromFast Company
3 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Shahed-killing interceptor drones may look simple, but building them to keep up with the threat isn't easy

Interceptor drones are complex systems essential for countering cheap drone attacks, with Ukraine producing them at scale to meet rising global demand.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
UK politics
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.
#drones
fromFortune
1 week ago
European startups

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

fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
5 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.
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

DJI Avata 360 drone is here to shoot 360-degree 8K HDR video at 60fps

The Avata 360 comes with different lenses that you can use, of which one is the 360-degree lens with 1-inch equivalent sensors. This can also take 120MP photos.
Gadgets
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.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Hawaii could see electric passenger planes launch by 2027

"We're essentially nine months away from testing an electric cargo plane, and then from there, we're hopefully a year and a half away from flying passengers on the plane," Louis Saint-Cyr, the president of Surf Air Mobility, stated.
Alternative transportation
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: The best AI investment might be in energy tech | TechCrunch

Venture capitalists are increasingly investing in AI startups, but energy solutions for data centers may present a more strategic opportunity.
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

From Reactive Repairs to Smarter Home Protection: How Technology Is Changing Roof Care

In the past, roof inspections mostly focused on what could be seen from the outside. Contractors looked for broken shingles, worn flashing, or areas where water might enter the roof. The problem is that roof damage does not always show clear signs right away. Water can move through roofing layers before it becomes visible inside the home.
Renovation
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
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.
#solar-power
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
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.
#us-army
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

TerraScout brings robot agronomic scouting to the farm

It can drive through the field and look at every square inch. We really honed our craft on model performance and detection with rocks, and now we've transitioned that into weeds. The robot uses a boom-mounted camera system to capture detailed imagery across the field. With eight cameras operating at 1 millimetre resolution, TerraScout can generate billions of data points per acre, allowing it to identify specific objects, including individual weeds.
Agriculture
Environment
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash - Can Air Solve the Crisis?

Data centers face community pushback over water consumption, prompting solutions like atmospheric water harvesting to provide sustainable water sources.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

KeyBanc Flags AeroVironment (AVAV) as Top Iran Conflict Winner

KeyBanc lowered its price target to $295 from $330 and kept its Overweight rating after adjusting estimates post-earnings. The firm attributes the target reduction to recent changes to the SCAR program and timing in contract awards. Despite the revision, KeyBanc's broader conviction on AeroVironment is unchanged: the firm maintains that AeroVironment is positioned to capitalize on the proliferation of UAS/cUAS and increased government spending in defense and space-related programs.
Venture
#drone-warfare
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

Ukraine's experience in drone defense offers cost-effective solutions against Iranian and Russian drones, attracting international interest in its technology and expertise.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

One Ukrainian operation holds some of the most important lessons for the West as it readies for future drone wars

Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

No easy upgrades? The Army's drone school says no deal

Army demands modular, plug-and-play drone gear and industry partners that adapt in real time, enabling interchangeable hardware/software and cross-platform tools.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

Ukraine's experience in drone defense offers cost-effective solutions against Iranian and Russian drones, attracting international interest in its technology and expertise.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

One Ukrainian operation holds some of the most important lessons for the West as it readies for future drone wars

Operation Spiderweb demonstrates how inexpensive drones can destroy high-value military assets at strategic distances, forcing Western militaries to reassess drone warfare tactics and air defense vulnerabilities.
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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Drone that hit RAF Akrotiri shows 'Iranian and Russian hallmarks' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The drone, launched from Lebanon by an Iranian-backed group, was found to contain a Kometa-B navigation system, which highlights Moscow's collaboration with Tehran on drone technology. Analysts say the wreckage recovered by British intelligence signals a new and dangerous phase of drone warfare targeting UK forces.
World news
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month 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.
Photography
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Birdbuddy's AI-powered hummingbird feeder is matching its best price to date

Birdbuddy's Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar uses AI-powered camera technology to identify bird species, capture high-quality video, and track individual birds through a companion app, now available at $189.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as This Summer: 'It's Not Science Fiction'

The U.S. Department of Transportation will allow flying cars to operate in eight U.S. regions starting June 2024 through a three-year pilot program testing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and ultralight aircraft.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal

Germany's Bundestag approved a major combat drone purchase for its military, with concerns raised about US investor Peter Thiel's involvement in one supplier company.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Eric Trump Pouring Funding Into "Low Cost-Per-Kill" Drone Corporation

Eric Trump is involved in a $1.5 billion deal to take Israeli drone-maker Xtend public, linking the Trump family to Pentagon contracts and Gaza-related strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks?

Ukraine deploys drone interceptor technology and personnel to Jordan to help Middle Eastern countries counter Iranian missile and drone attacks using cheaper alternatives to expensive US air defense systems.
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
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

These new Ukrainian ground robots can launch unjammable fiber-optic drones close to the front so troops don't have to

A Ukrainian ground robot can carry and launch fiber-optic, unjammable drones closer to the front, reducing operator exposure.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

World's first hydrogen-powered surveillance drone enters combat duty with Ukrainian Defense Forces - Yanko Design

Hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles are not a new concept. Drones running on hydrogen fuel have been in experimental forms for over a decade, but this is for the first time, a drone has been fully designed and deployed on full-scale combat duty in an active war zone. The drone is a hybrid version of the Raybird USA developed by Skyeton and is deployed with the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Design
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

17 Analysts See 42% Upside in AeroVironment as March Earnings Approach

AeroVironment's Reddit sentiment has increased despite recent stock declines, driven by contract wins and upcoming Q3 earnings expectations for margin recovery.
fromAeon
1 month ago

In solarpunk cities of the future, tech follows nature's lead | Aeon Essays

In Indra's Net of pearls and jewels, every gem reflects every other, a shimmering image of interdependence. This ancient Vedic metaphor for connection across the cosmos also illuminates what the environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht first proposed in 2014as 'theSymbiocene': the era after the Anthropocene, in which human technologies take their cues from living systems and work in partnership rather than through dominance.
Philosophy
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.
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.
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.
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
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

The Valo eVTOL Will Revolutionize Urban Air Mobility

During peak rush hour, it can take two hours to reach New York's JFK Airport from Manhattan. In Sao Paulo, like other major metropolises and multi-city conurbations, traffic has gotten so bad that many look upward rather than downward to get around quickly. Outdated metro networks are also congested. For a long time, rudimentary helicopters have been the only urban air mobility option but there are significant limitations to the now well-worn technology.
Tech industry
#drone-hacking
Science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Startup Thinks It Can Make Rocket Fuel From Water. Stop Laughing

General Galactic aims to demonstrate water-based in-orbit propulsion to enable satellite refueling and advance deep-space mission logistics.
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
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Royal Navy launches crewless helicopter to track submarines - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Royal Navy said on Friday that they have launched a new full size crewless helicopter which is designed to track submarines and will undertake missions in the North Atlantic. Since Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale war in Ukraine the defence industry has been remodelled as most European government's have increased military spending. The helicopter named "Proteus" has completed a test flight and was part of a £60 million programme,
Tech industry
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Government upgrades drones to catch illegal dumpers

The UK is deploying drones, LIDAR and vehicle-screening tools and increasing enforcement funding to combat organized illegal waste dumping and fly-tipping.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Vertical Solar PanelsWind-Resistant Trackers for High Latitudes

A startup is developing wind-adaptive, vertical-tracking solar panels to improve energy capture at low sun angles in higher latitudes but prototypes have suffered structural failures.
Agriculture
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

Precision technologies and digital tools increase farm efficiency, reduce pesticide use, boost yields, and make remaining farms more tech-dense and economically competitive.
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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army once saw small drones primarily as scouts. Ukraine showed they could be weapons.

Facing an existential crisis, the Ukrainians had to develop a way to counter hostile forces cheaply yet with mass. That meant figuring out how to turn inexpensive drones into weaponry, a step that quickly and fundamentally changed how the war was being fought. Now, drones carry out 80% of all battlefield hits and are responsible for most combat casualties.
Gadgets
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

aerogel-covered drone flies inside burning buildings to help firefighters in rescue missions

FireDrone is an aerogel-covered that can help firefighters in rescue missions by surveying for victims inside burning buildings. The assistive device aims to be the 'flying eye' in extreme environments so humans can be sure of who are and what is inside a site before going in. The FireDrone flying machine resembles a small quadcopter with its four arms and spinning propellers, but unlike regular drones, the parts of the device are built to survive high temperatures.
Gadgets
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Behold This Massive Airborne Wind Turbine Hovering Over China

China tested a 3-megawatt stratospheric airborne wind turbine SAWES S2000 that reached 6,500 feet, produced 385 kWh in 30 minutes, and fed the grid.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Jackery's roaming robot at CES is every power users' dream outdoor gadget

Jackery introduced three off-grid power products: an earthquake-resistant Explorer 1500 Ultra, a Solar Gazebo independent living space, and an autonomous Solar Mars Bot.
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
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A different set of rules': thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations

xAI continues operating unpermitted gas turbines at a Southaven datacenter, emitting pollutants despite an EPA ruling that such turbines require state permits.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Asia's biggest aviation event shows how the counter-drone craze is taking hold

Global militaries increasingly prioritize counter-drone systems as drones become affordable, versatile threats prompting diverse detection and neutralization technologies at major defense events.
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