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After months of user complaints, Anthropic debuts new $200/month AI planAfter months of user complaints, Anthropic debuts new $200/month AI plan
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BRINC Secures $75M, Forms Strategic Alliance with Motorola Solutions to Scale Production

– BRINC, an American manufacturer of emergency response drones, has announced that it has raised $75 million in new funding. This capital will be used to accelerate the development and production of BRINC’s lifesaving drone technology.

The financing was led by Index Ventures, marking their continued conviction in BRINC following their participation...

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The drone helping rangers beat poachers in South Africa

The white rhino, one of nature&s most majestic creatures, is teetering on the edge of extinction. But in the vast wilderness of South Africa&s Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, hope is taking flight — literally. Enter DJI&s Matrice 4T drone, the high-tech hero revolutionizing the way conservationists protect endangered wildlife.

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Some elements of Microsoft's Copilot assistant in Windows 11 have felt like a solution in search of a problem—and it hasn't helped that Microsoft has frequently changed Copilot's capabilities, turning it from a native Windows app into a web app and back again.

But I find myself intrigued by a new addition to Copilot Vision that Microsoft began rolling out this week to testers in its Windows Insider program. ....

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Ukraine&s Trojan Horse Drones Expose Russian Operators After Capture

Ukrainian forces are now embedding malware in their drones as a new tactic in their ongoing war with Russia. This development adds a cyber warfare dimension to a battlefield already transformed by drone technology.

Russian forces discovered Ukrainian drones carrying malware, evidence of which appeared in a video shared on social media. According to...

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Walmart drone delivery program expands with Zipline in Texas

After years of testing, trial runs, and tinkering with logistics, Walmart has formally launched its latest drone delivery service in Texas& Dallas-Fort Worth area — this time in partnership with Zipline, the world&s largest autonomous drone delivery service.

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Apple TV+ releases first trailer for sci-fi comedy MurderbotApple TV+ releases first trailer for sci-fi comedy Murderbot

 "really excited" about the show when she first read the script back in 2021.  and will have a lighter tone....

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The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft here at Hurlburt Field, Florida on April 3, 2025. U.S. Special Operations Command representatives and AFSOC leadership joined elected officials and community leaders in a ceremony marking the acceptance.

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BRINC scores $75M, partners with Motorola, shrugs off China ban

Seattle-based drone company BRINC is flying high this week. The emergency response drone maker just raised a massive $75 million in new funding and announced a strategic partnership with Motorola Solutions — moves that promise to supercharge its mission to revolutionize 911 response across the US.

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While Nintendo could theoretically avoid tariff impacts by moving Switch 2 production into the US, Wedbush's Ives pointed out that the process would cost "tens of billions of dollars" and require "four to five years" to get a US factory of that scale up and running. ....

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The Nigerian armed force in collaboration with Briech UAS, the biggest drone makers in the nation, just recently showcased its advanced drones, rockets, and bombs at its facility in Kuje, Abuja.Although the technical details were not exposed, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa highlighted that the drone will act as a force multiplier, ...
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14-year-old crashes drone into live WWII bomb [Video]

What started as a fun weekend experiment with an turned into a full-blown military operation when a 14-year-old accidentally discovered — and crashed into — a live World War II bomb lying undisturbed in a popular UK river.

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Meta secretly helped China advance AI, ex-Facebooker will tell CongressMeta secretly helped China advance AI, ex-Facebooker will tell Congress

, which will be delivered at a Senate subcommittee on crime and counterterrorism hearing this afternoon, Wynn-Williams accused Meta of working "hand in glove" with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). ....

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Brazil&s XMobots Unveils Nauru 100D UAV

Brazil’s XMobots has unveiled a new battery-powered electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Nauru 100D, intended to perform surveillance and combat missions. The Nauru 100D was unveiled at the LAAD Defence - Security expo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 30 March.

CEO of XMobots Giovani Amianti told...

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DJI drone now certified for top-tier Netflix productions

DJI has just hit a major milestone in the world of filmmaking: its Inspire 3 drone is now officially approved by Netflix for use in 4K Originals. This marks the first time a drone has made it onto the streaming giant&s list of approved camera systems, and it&s also DJI&s debut on the prestigious roster.

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Fruit flies can be made to act like miniature robotsFruit flies can be made to act like miniature robots

Given that each fly could act a bit like a writing implement, the researchers started experimenting with multiple pens, showing that it's possible to coordinate multiple flies at the same time. ....

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Shield AI Unveils V-BAT Block Upgrade Powered by Hivemind

– Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, has unveiled the latest evolution of its combat-proven V-BAT. The latest V-BAT offers Group 4 and 5 capabilities in a Group 3 package.

It’s purpose-built to solve the hardest operational problems facing the U.S. and its allies: finding and t...

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Tit for Tat: China punishes US drone industry in latest salvo

China has dropped the hammer on 11 US-based drone manufacturers — including Skydio, BRINC Drones, and Boeing-owned Insitu — by placing them on its &unreliable entity& list, a move that subjects these companies to sweeping trade sanctions and export restrictions.

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In its larger incarnation, Google's Ironwood pods can generate a staggering 42.5 Exaflops of inference computing. ....

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For the first time a fleet of drones will fly crucial supplies between ships of the UK Carrier Strike Group when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific later this month.

Alongside its F35B stealth jets and naval helicopters, flagship HMS Prince of Wales’ air group will also consist of nine powerful octo-copters for remotely moving items – food, packages fro...

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DJI to US: Ban our drones with evidence, not fearmongering

It looks like DJI is calling the US government&s bluff. With the threat of a looming ban, the Chinese drone giant is demanding a security audit — before time runs out.

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Road deaths fell below 40,000 in 2024, the lowest since 2019Road deaths fell below 40,000 in 2024, the lowest since 2019

A rare spot of good news today: For the second year in a row, US roads got a little safer. ....

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Portuguese defence company TEKEVER is opening a representative office in Ukraine, company representatives told AIN.

With the opening of the Ukrainian office, the company plans to expand its staff, increase its network of engineering, service and research facilities, and create new training centers to increase the efficiency of joint operations with...

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Falcon Mini: V-shaped drone debuts at $199 for early backers

ZeroZero Robotics, the company behind the sleek and innovative range, has unveiled its latest marvel: the Falcon Mini. And trust us, this one is worth getting excited about.

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Trump throws coal a lifeline, but the energy industry has moved onTrump throws coal a lifeline, but the energy industry has moved on

As President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders Tuesday aimed at keeping coal power alive in the United States, he repeatedly blamed his predecessor, Democrats, and environmental regulations for the industry’s dramatic contraction over the past two decades.

But across the country, state and local officials and electric grid operators have been confronting a factor in coal’s demise that is not easily addressed with the stroke of a pen: its cost.

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Canada&s Independent Robotics Wins NATO Hackathon

Canada’s Independent Robotics has been named a winner in the inaugural NATO Innovation Hackathon, sponsored by NATO and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

The competition – which took place virtually from March 11 to 18 – drew the participation of more than 60 companies globally, with the aim of accelerating the dev...

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DJI slashes Ronin 4D price by $1,800; RAW license now $1

DJI is shaking up the cinema camera market with a dramatic price cut on its flagship product, Ronin 4D. The 6K version is now available for $4,999 — a whopping $1,800 drop from its original price. But the surprises don&t end there. The ProRes RAW license, previously priced at $979, is now available for just $1. This means filmmakers...

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The Ars cargo e-bike buying guide for the bike-curious (or serious)The Ars cargo e-bike buying guide for the bike-curious (or serious)

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– WaveAerospace participated this month in Project Convergence at Fort Irwin, California, an annual two-month exhibition for the U.S. Army to showcase emerging technologies and capabilities.

In the California desert, WaveAerospace demonstrated its Mule drone, a table-size quadcopter with angled surfaces reminiscent of a stealth fighter jet, which...

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DJI RC Pro 2 to feature a 7-inch extendable touch screen and new controls

It what might be the craziest redesign in DJI&s product history, the latest leak shows product images of the bundles the Mavic 4 Pro will come with. Included in the &Creator Combo& is a newly designed RC 2 that reminds me a lot of the old Phantom 4 Pro flight controllers from back in the day.

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