New UAVs to Detect Radiation and Chemical Agents
FlyCam UAV launched two new UAVs. The Cypher 6, a commercial-grade hexacopter, and the NEO, an all-weather commercial co-axial octocopter. The new developments can...
Wireless Keyboards – a Privacy Risk
Bastille cybersecurity company unveiled a massive vulnerability affecting the vast majority of low-cost wireless keyboards.
Using a new attack that Bastille has named “KeySniffer,”...
Smaller and more powerful – laser weapons are proving their mettle
Laser weapons, once the stuff of science fiction, are becoming practical – bringing militaries the ability to defend against attacks without having to make,...
Initiatives for Safely Operating Multiple Drones
Last week the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy hosted the first-ever Workshop on Drones and the Future of Aviation, which gathered...
How to protect U.S. grid from cyber attacks
The US electrical grid remains alarmingly vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats. Judging by the number and type of cyber incidents reported to...
Successful Flight to Facebook Internet Supply Drone
There are still 4 billion people without Internet access in the world. As many as 1.6 billion of those unconnected people live in remote...
Drone Restrictions Could Be Lifted
Commercial drones could soon really take off, according to files “obtained from a government-sponsored committee,” the Daily Mail reports.
Currently, the US Federal Aviation Administration...
IMI Technology Selected For MAPS Layered Demonstrator
The U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), along with its U.S. Army Research Development Engineering Command (RDECOM) partners, selected IMI's Iron...
Royal Navy Starts Developing Unmanned Maritime Systems
The UK Royal Navy has tested an unmanned speedboat on the River Thames ahead of the Unmanned Warrior exercise, which takes place off west...
Autonomous Buses Are Finally (Almost) Here
Autonomous cars and trucks, we are told, are just around the corner. Now, autonomous buses are, as well.
In a world-first, the Swiss city of...
Contactless Fingerprint Technology Almost Here
Quickly moving through security checkpoints by showing your hand to a scanner seems straight out of science fiction, but the National Institute of Standards...
China’s next Step Towards Control Of The Internet
China is planning to set up "cybersecurity police stations” at major internet companies and for websites so authorities can move more quickly against illegal online...
Solar Powered Drone Continues Breaking Records
The solar-power AtlantikSolar unmanned aircraft system (UAS) last month demonstrated its ability to assist in search-and-rescue (SAR) missions associated with the refugee crisis occurring...
New Drone with Robotic Arms for “Hands-On” Operations
A large-format drone equipped with two internally-developed robotic arms, enabling it to directly accomplish a variety of tasks, was developed by Prodrone Co. The...
Navy Communication Takes Step Forward
The US Navy is known for being widely spread all over the globe, this kind of wide deployment means that there’s a dramatic need...
A new training facility for U.S anti missiles units
A training facility that houses a new high-tech missile defense system was recently unveiled on Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Soldiers just started training on it within...
The New Smart City Taxi – Autonomous Aerial Vehicle
Another step towards innovative and smart mobility solutions for reducing city traffic congestions. Dubai has tested an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) capable of carrying...
An iHLS Startup: Pocket-Sized Drone to Operate in Dangerous Indoor Environments
Following large fires, hurricanes or earthquakes, first responder teams in disaster areas sometimes have to refrain from entering unstable structures, due to the danger...
New Field Artillery Tactical Trainer
The virtual-constructive Artillery Tactical Trainer (ATT) allows artillery forces to prepare for today's and tomorrow's battlefield challenges – both effectively and affordably.
The mobile simulator allows...
How Far Can Authorities Take Civil Surveillance?
We’ve written before about government tracking of citizens’ mobile phone through devices such as the Stingray. The Anaheim, California Police Department has revealed that...
Hackers Help Fix Bugs in Flight Systems
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is engaging with elite “white hat” hackers through leading bug bounty provider HackerOne to ensure the security of its inflight entertainment...
Highly Mobile Robot Could Help in Military Patrols
Boston Dynamics has officially unveiled its latest robot after footage leaked earlier in February showing the new design. Known as "Handle" the new research...
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The Smartest AI Browsers May Also Be the Riskiest
AI-powered web browsers are beginning to move beyond answering questions. Many now include autonomous agents capable of browsing websites, comparing products, booking travel, filling...
